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Book SynopsisAnother wonderful new series from the top 10 bestselling author of The Cornish Midwife, Jo Bartlett. Welcome to Seabreeze Farm.Unhappy with life in London, and with her love life a complete disaster, Ellie Chapman desperately needs a change. So when she learns she’s inherited a farmhouse perched high up on the cliffs above the English Channel, it feels like the perfect escape. But ramshackle and dilapidated, and ruled by the world’s naughtiest donkey, Seabreeze Farm is not as picture perfect as Ellie imagined. And then there’s brooding local vet Ben Hastings, who seems to make it his mission to make life on the farm even harder for Ellie!With money tight, Ellie slowly rebuilds the tired old farmhouse. And as the farm comes to life under Ellie’s care, Ellie’s spark returns too. Because as every day passes, Ellie begins to realise that there is something special about Seabreeze Farm, and there’s no other place she’d rather be.This book was previously published as two novellas - Give Me Your Answer Do and Second Chances at Channel View Farm.Praise for Jo Bartlett:'I love second chance stories. I love returning home stories. So a book combining both is an absolute winner for me. The Cornish Midwife is simply gorgeous. Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.' Jessica Redland'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.' Helen J Rolfe

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Book Synopsis‘I love her beautiful settings and brooding heroes!' Sarah Bennett Who can resist the romance of Venice…When Norah arrives in Venice for a ten-week internship she is surprised to discover that her guide for her work trips around the lagoon is the undeniably gorgeous and kind Gianluca. She can’t help thinking he might be too good to be true, with his endless fascinating local stories, and his infectious laugh.Norah is still bitter after an accident left her with a serious injury and also meant the end of her long-term relationship. And besides, she's serious about her career and that means leaving Venice at the end of the summer.Gianluca has had a summer fling before that led to heartache for him and he won't do it again. He enjoys the long hours out on the lagoon with Norah, but after a storm strands them on a picture-perfect island for a night, they agree they should just be good friends for the summer. But life doesn't always go to plan, and when it's time for Norah to go, they have to decide whether what they have between them is really just a friendship, and not something more… Leonie Mack is back with another fabulously romantic escape, perfect for all fans of Mandy Baggot, Jo Thomas and Carole Matthews.What readers are saying about Leonie Mack:'I read a lot of romance books and I have to say this book is one of the best in terms of chemistry. Readers - we’re talking red hot!''A hot and sizzling read!''An uplifting, intelligent novel with a lot of substance and of course, plenty of romance''I can't stop thinking about this book!''Beautifully written, this is a great take on the opposites attract theme.''A delight to read with lots of fun, romance and funny bits along the way.'

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Book Synopsis'Although I believe I will die here in this castle, my spirit will never be silent.’Ravenscraig Castle, Scotland. 1307When the castle she works in is sacked by the army of Prince Edward of England, kitchen maid Agnes Fitzgerald manages to escape north of Inverness to throw herself at the mercy of the Lord and Lady at Ravenscraig Castle. Although safe for now, the people of Scotland are fighting hard for their independence, and the threat of the English hangs heavy over the land. But when Agnes spies Cam Buchanan swimming in the loch, her mind turns away from war and towards love. Agnes even dares to dream of a happy future, until she learns that Cam must go and fight alongside Robert de Brus.Present dayTwins Leah and Zoe need a change, so caretaking at Ravenscraig Castle is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all. Surrounded by rugged Highland countryside, and bordered by a loch, the picturesque setting is everything they dreamed of. But the locals are reluctant to visit Ravenscraig, and there are whispers of ghosts and lost souls. The sisters quickly dismiss such superstition, but soon the overwhelming sadness they feel coming from the tower grows too hard to ignore.Can the sisters finally right the wrongs of seven hundred years of heartbreak, seven hundred years of betrayal…USA Today bestselling author Judy Leigh writing as Elena Collins, brings you this heart-breaking and unforgettable timeslip novel,perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon and Louise DouglasPraise for Elena Collins:'Very highly recommended.’ Louise Douglas'The Lady of The Loch held me spellbound from the first page to the last. With two storylines beautifully woven together to create a seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope, it’s a must-read. Collins’s detailed knowledge of the period trickles through the tale wrapping the reader in a vivid shifting world as it moves between the 14th century and present day. Cleverly researched and exquisitely written, The Lady of The Loch is a timeless story of hope, family and love. I loved it.' Alexandra WalshWhat readers are saying about Elena Collins:‘I couldn't put it down and I cried at the end. A terrific read.’‘A rollercoaster of emotions reading this book...from the life of a young woman let down in her relationship (we've all been there)! running parallel to the complete un-justified vitriol against a young woman in the late 1600's. It was amazing, a very powerful novel. Brilliant.’‘A book that that left me tearful at the end, but a very good story that had me hooked from the first page. Well thought out and the characters very believable.’‘Loved this book so much, the story grips you from start to finish, leaving you wishing for more of the story to magically appear so that it never ends.’‘Absolutely delightful read! One found oneself utterly captivated by the characters - of flesh & spirit alike - the Author has the ability to conjure a physical reaction in the reader - of a scent or a chill - a rare gift.’‘Stunning. Loved this book. Interesting, really fabulous read that bought lots of emotion, gladness, spookiness, history and sadness with lovely clever story-telling. I loved it.’

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Book Synopsis'Although I believe I will die here in this castle, my spirit will never be silent.’Ravenscraig Castle, Scotland. 1307When the castle she works in is sacked by the army of Prince Edward of England, kitchen maid Agnes Fitzgerald manages to escape north of Inverness to throw herself at the mercy of the Lord and Lady at Ravenscraig Castle. Although safe for now, the people of Scotland are fighting hard for their independence, and the threat of the English hangs heavy over the land. But when Agnes spies Cam Buchanan swimming in the loch, her mind turns away from war and towards love. Agnes even dares to dream of a happy future, until she learns that Cam must go and fight alongside Robert de Brus.Present dayTwins Leah and Zoe need a change, so caretaking at Ravenscraig Castle is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all. Surrounded by rugged Highland countryside, and bordered by a loch, the picturesque setting is everything they dreamed of. But the locals are reluctant to visit Ravenscraig, and there are whispers of ghosts and lost souls. The sisters quickly dismiss such superstition, but soon the overwhelming sadness they feel coming from the tower grows too hard to ignore.Can the sisters finally right the wrongs of seven hundred years of heartbreak, seven hundred years of betrayal…USA Today bestselling author Judy Leigh writing as Elena Collins, brings you this heart-breaking and unforgettable timeslip novel,perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon and Louise DouglasPraise for Elena Collins:'Very highly recommended.’ Louise Douglas'The Lady of The Loch held me spellbound from the first page to the last. With two storylines beautifully woven together to create a seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope, it’s a must-read. Collins’s detailed knowledge of the period trickles through the tale wrapping the reader in a vivid shifting world as it moves between the 14th century and present day. Cleverly researched and exquisitely written, The Lady of The Loch is a timeless story of hope, family and love. I loved it.' Alexandra WalshWhat readers are saying about Elena Collins:‘I couldn't put it down and I cried at the end. A terrific read.’‘A rollercoaster of emotions reading this book...from the life of a young woman let down in her relationship (we've all been there)! running parallel to the complete un-justified vitriol against a young woman in the late 1600's. It was amazing, a very powerful novel. Brilliant.’‘A book that that left me tearful at the end, but a very good story that had me hooked from the first page. Well thought out and the characters very believable.’‘Loved this book so much, the story grips you from start to finish, leaving you wishing for more of the story to magically appear so that it never ends.’‘Absolutely delightful read! One found oneself utterly captivated by the characters - of flesh & spirit alike - the Author has the ability to conjure a physical reaction in the reader - of a scent or a chill - a rare gift.’‘Stunning. Loved this book. Interesting, really fabulous read that bought lots of emotion, gladness, spookiness, history and sadness with lovely clever story-telling. I loved it.’

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Book Synopsis'Although I believe I will die here in this castle, my spirit will never be silent.’Ravenscraig Castle, Scotland. 1307When the castle she works in is sacked by the army of Prince Edward of England, kitchen maid Agnes Fitzgerald manages to escape north of Inverness to throw herself at the mercy of the Lord and Lady at Ravenscraig Castle. Although safe for now, the people of Scotland are fighting hard for their independence, and the threat of the English hangs heavy over the land. But when Agnes spies Cam Buchanan swimming in the loch, her mind turns away from war and towards love. Agnes even dares to dream of a happy future, until she learns that Cam must go and fight alongside Robert de Brus.Present dayTwins Leah and Zoe need a change, so caretaking at Ravenscraig Castle is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all. Surrounded by rugged Highland countryside, and bordered by a loch, the picturesque setting is everything they dreamed of. But the locals are reluctant to visit Ravenscraig, and there are whispers of ghosts and lost souls. The sisters quickly dismiss such superstition, but soon the overwhelming sadness they feel coming from the tower grows too hard to ignore.Can the sisters finally right the wrongs of seven hundred years of heartbreak, seven hundred years of betrayal…USA Today bestselling author Judy Leigh writing as Elena Collins, brings you this heart-breaking and unforgettable timeslip novel,perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon and Louise DouglasPraise for Elena Collins:'Very highly recommended.’ Louise Douglas'The Lady of The Loch held me spellbound from the first page to the last. With two storylines beautifully woven together to create a seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope, it’s a must-read. Collins’s detailed knowledge of the period trickles through the tale wrapping the reader in a vivid shifting world as it moves between the 14th century and present day. Cleverly researched and exquisitely written, The Lady of The Loch is a timeless story of hope, family and love. I loved it.' Alexandra WalshWhat readers are saying about Elena Collins:‘I couldn't put it down and I cried at the end. A terrific read.’‘A rollercoaster of emotions reading this book...from the life of a young woman let down in her relationship (we've all been there)! running parallel to the complete un-justified vitriol against a young woman in the late 1600's. It was amazing, a very powerful novel. Brilliant.’‘A book that that left me tearful at the end, but a very good story that had me hooked from the first page. Well thought out and the characters very believable.’‘Loved this book so much, the story grips you from start to finish, leaving you wishing for more of the story to magically appear so that it never ends.’‘Absolutely delightful read! One found oneself utterly captivated by the characters - of flesh & spirit alike - the Author has the ability to conjure a physical reaction in the reader - of a scent or a chill - a rare gift.’‘Stunning. Loved this book. Interesting, really fabulous read that bought lots of emotion, gladness, spookiness, history and sadness with lovely clever story-telling. I loved it.’

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Book Synopsis'If you are looking for a perfect dose of summer sunshine, this is the book for you!' Sarah BennettTaking a chance on love is just the beginning…When Harlow Sands arrives on an idyllic Greek island to work on a big budget movie, it should be the opportunity of a lifetime. But her uncertainty over the direction of her life and the high expectations of Maeve Fennimore-Bell, her domineering Hollywood producer mum, threatens to ruin her summer on beautiful Skopelos.Location manager Tyler Reed has his fair share of demons. His and Harlow’s lives have been entwined for over a decade and now forced to work together, their complicated past begins to unravel.Harlow is desperate to break free and make her own way in the world, but with a fractured family, a long-hidden secret and a need to belong, can her happy-ever-after be found during one Greek summer?Escape to the beautiful Greek isles with bestseller Kate Frost for the perfect uplifting, feel-good romantic read.Praise for Kate Frost:'Kate Frost has a talent for telling a wonderful story.''If you’ve never read a Kate Frost book, then treat yourself as you’ve stumbled across a gem of an author who deserves to have accolades as a regular best-selling author.''Thank you, Kate Frost (again) for taking away all the stresses and strains of daily life whilst losing myself in a wonderful romantic read.''Kate Frost never lets you down, always a page turner.''I cannot wait to read future releases by this wonderful author.'

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Book SynopsisWelcome back to Heritage Cove, the little village by the sea brimming with character, community and friendship. The perfect place to fall in love…Running Heritage View Stables is everything Hazel ever dreamed of. She loves working with the horses and managing the business with her brother. But after a terrible incident, she’s not sure whether she'll ever be able to put things back the way they were.Gus is ready to start over. He’s moved him and his ten-year-old daughter Abigail to Heritage Cove, where he’s opening his own vet practice. Everything is falling into place, especially as he watches Abigail start to come out of her shell for the first time since the accident.Neither Hazel nor Gus is looking for love, but could they each be what the other needs? And is happiness even a possibility when their pasts won’t let them go?Join new friends and old, as summer comes to Heritage Cove.Praise for Helen Rolfe’s heartwarming stories:‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett‘One to curl up with after a long hard day, and know you are just going to be treated to a cosy atmosphere, realistic characters that you will come to care for’ Rachel's Random Reads'Such a perfect gift of a book!' Reader Review‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft‘Heritage Cove has this wonderful community spirit that I so want to be part of...the balance between the emotional moments, tough relatable topics against the light-hearted fun was done ever so well’ Love Books Actually'What a beautiful story filled with happiness, comedy and lovely characters' Reader Review‘I was gripped by the story from start to finish and the end of the book left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside’ Ginger Book Geek

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Book SynopsisThe gorgeous and hilarious new rom com from the bestselling author of An Un Romantic Comedy. Discover the author fans of Sophie Ranald, Catherine Walsh and Mhairi MacFarlane can't get enough of!Ella’s life is about to be hit by a wrecking ball…On the surface, Ella has it all. A great job, a penthouse apartment and the perfect boyfriend, Lee. There's just one snag: their relationship has to be kept secret due to their employer's strict rule about not dating colleagues.When Lee quits to join a competitor, Ella discovers they haven't been as discreet as they thought and she finds herself out of a job. Stuck in an apartment she can't afford with a man she's beginning to suspect loves himself much more than her, Ella's life quickly unravels.A job offer could be her ticket to a new start, but it's miles away on a construction site, an industry she knows nothing about. Can Ella prove everyone wrong and make a go of her new career? And will guidance from foreman Noah help her build a new, even better life for herself?What readers are saying about Phoebe MacLeod:'A perfect love story' ★★★★★'Humorous, light and romantic!' ★★★★★'I absolutely loved it. Heart-warming, just perfect!' ★★★★★'I loved every minute reading this book, light hearted and fun, finished in a day!' ★★★★★'I smiled so much' ★★★★★'What a wonderful book' ★★★★★'Fantastic' ★★★★★

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Book SynopsisThe winds of war bring uncertainty but also opportunity…With the outbreak of War, the fishing fleet is confined to port, bringing hardship to the families and businesses of Fishers Wharf.Ruth Evans awaits the safe return of her father’s last trawler carrying her wayward brother Henry, the future of the family business. But unbeknown to their father, Henry sees war as a chance to break free from the constraints of his privileged background and follow his heart.Much is expected of Ruth. Her marriage to Arthur Marshall will help realise her father’s dream uniting two of the largest trawler companies in Grimsby. But will Ruth choose the path of duty or destiny?Ruth’s friendship with hardworking Letty Hardy sustains her. Separated by class, they are united through their work for the Fishermen’s Mission as Letty battles to keep her business and family afloat while husband Alec serves on the minesweepers.Can they navigate the treacherous waters ahead – or will they be caught by hidden dangers?Praise for Tracy Baines:‘A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by jealousy and spite’ Rosie Clarke‘Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime musical theatre. I highly recommend this book’ Fenella Miller'An absorbing and poignant saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it' Elaine Roberts'Terrific - beautifully written. The book twinkles. A well-crafted and satisfying story' Maisie Thomas‘A pleasure from start to finish’ Glenda Young‘You will have to read this well-researched song and dance of a novel in great gulps as I did’ Annie Clark‘I just loved this book! Molly Walton'The Variety Girls is terrific - beautifully written and with an unusual background. The stage costumes twinkle with sequins and the book twinkles with tiny details of theatre life that add depth and atmosphere to this well-crafted and satisfying story' Maisie Thomas‘A pleasure from start to finish’ Glenda Young‘You will have to read this well-researched song and dance of a novel in great gulps as I did’ Milly Adams‘An evocative, busy, entertaining read, which has well balanced touches of humour, vying with angst, and of course, more than a dollop of tension’ Margaret Graham, Frost Magazine‘Characterisation is one of the book’s strong points – the individual characters stay in your mind long after you finish the story’ Barbara Dynes, The Voice

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLEROne day, five lives, but whose heart will be broken by nightfall? It started like any other day in the picturesque village of Weirbridge. Tress Walker waved her perfect husband Max off to work, with no idea that she was about to go into labour with their first child. And completely unaware that when she tried to track Max down, he wouldn’t be where he was supposed to be. At the same time, Max’s best friend Noah Clark said goodbye to his wife, Anya, blissfully oblivious that he would soon discover the woman he adored had been lying to him for years. And living alongside the two couples, their recently widowed friend, Nancy Jenkins, is getting ready to meet Eddie, her first true love at a school reunion. Will Nancy have the chance to rekindle an old flame, or will she choose to stay by Tress’s side when she needs her most? One Day with You - two fateful goodbyes, two unexpected hellos, and 24 hours that change everything.

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Book SynopsisJealousy can be a killer…Ten years after her boyfriend Mitch’s mysterious disappearance, Rebecca finally learns the truth about what happened.When he finally returns, a happy ending appears within their grasp but there is no escape from the past. And Arthur, Rebecca’s friend who has formed an unhealthy obsession with her, has no intention of letting her go.When Arthur realises that Mitch is the only person standing in the way of his happiness, his thoughts turn to murder…When love and obsession collide, the results are deadly.'A disturbing and an addictive novel' five-star netgalley review'What a book! ... I was absolutely hooked and loved every second' five-star netgalley review'From suspense and action to intrigue, mystery, revenge, abuse, and murder, this book had it all' five-star netgalley review

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Book SynopsisParis, 1940: Two sisters separated by the Nazis… After a devastating attack, Justine and Ève Beaufort find themselves on opposite sides of the war, both in their beloved Paris. But can they ever find their way back to each other?It was the day that changed everything. When the Nazis broke into our home, destroying everything, taking our home and our security. I thought it couldn’t get worse. But then they also took my sister.After that day nothing was the same. I thought I’d never see her again. I thought she was lost to me forever. I joined the Resistance, vowing to fight against the evil German army with every last spark of fire in my body. Nothing and nobody can stop me.Until I catch a glimpse of a woman who looks just like my sister. Alive. But this is not the sweet darling girl I once knew. This is a platinum blonde happily conversing with a terrifying Gestapo officer. No longer my sister. But a traitor.And I know what I must now do…Could you choose your country – and what is right – over the person you once loved more than anyone in the world?Readers are loving Sisters At War:“My heart was torn to shreds… This is one powerful, gut-wrenching, soul-shattering novel that would make any woman cry… My own heart felt pierced to the core… Like nothing else I have read… Magnificent.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Hard-hitting and heart-breaking, this is truly an excellent novel.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow what a book! From the very first page I was totally hooked… A rollercoaster of a ride of heartbreak and bravery… An absolutely gripping, powerful story that I won’t forget anytime soon.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Jina Bacarr:“Wow! I was blown away by the magnitude of this novel. It is exceptional on so many levels. It is hard to know where to begin in singing its praises… A gripping, heart wrenching story of chaos, sacrifice and courage… A must-read for historical fiction lovers” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This powerful heartbreaking story is one that will stay with me for a long time… Amazingly vivid…I was taken on a rollercoaster of emotions from heartbreak to joy and anger to excitement and a whole lot more. I hate what people had to face but I love their determination, bravery and courage… There aren’t enough stars in the world to rate this book.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow, what an emotional read… Beautifully told, with an ending as perfect as one can be given the atrocities experienced, it brought a tear to my eye. Highly recommended!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A song of bravery, sacrifice, and freedom that sings out loud and strong.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Unputdownable… A story of love, both given and desperately longed for, courage, bravery and above all, hope and determination that good will come out of darkness… When a story stays with you long after you turn the final page, you know you’ve hit gold.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisParis, 1940: Two sisters separated by the Nazis… After a devastating attack, Justine and Ève Beaufort find themselves on opposite sides of the war, both in their beloved Paris. But can they ever find their way back to each other?It was the day that changed everything. When the Nazis broke into our home, destroying everything, taking our home and our security. I thought it couldn’t get worse. But then they also took my sister.After that day nothing was the same. I thought I’d never see her again. I thought she was lost to me forever. I joined the Resistance, vowing to fight against the evil German army with every last spark of fire in my body. Nothing and nobody can stop me.Until I catch a glimpse of a woman who looks just like my sister. Alive. But this is not the sweet darling girl I once knew. This is a platinum blonde happily conversing with a terrifying Gestapo officer. No longer my sister. But a traitor.And I know what I must now do…Could you choose your country – and what is right – over the person you once loved more than anyone in the world?Readers are loving Sisters At War:“My heart was torn to shreds… This is one powerful, gut-wrenching, soul-shattering novel that would make any woman cry… My own heart felt pierced to the core… Like nothing else I have read… Magnificent.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Hard-hitting and heart-breaking, this is truly an excellent novel.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow what a book! From the very first page I was totally hooked… A rollercoaster of a ride of heartbreak and bravery… An absolutely gripping, powerful story that I won’t forget anytime soon.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Jina Bacarr:“Wow! I was blown away by the magnitude of this novel. It is exceptional on so many levels. It is hard to know where to begin in singing its praises… A gripping, heart wrenching story of chaos, sacrifice and courage… A must-read for historical fiction lovers” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This powerful heartbreaking story is one that will stay with me for a long time… Amazingly vivid…I was taken on a rollercoaster of emotions from heartbreak to joy and anger to excitement and a whole lot more. I hate what people had to face but I love their determination, bravery and courage… There aren’t enough stars in the world to rate this book.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow, what an emotional read… Beautifully told, with an ending as perfect as one can be given the atrocities experienced, it brought a tear to my eye. Highly recommended!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A song of bravery, sacrifice, and freedom that sings out loud and strong.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Unputdownable… A story of love, both given and desperately longed for, courage, bravery and above all, hope and determination that good will come out of darkness… When a story stays with you long after you turn the final page, you know you’ve hit gold.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book Synopsis'This is a tale as absorbing and exciting as Arthur Golden's Memoirs of a Geisha.' Sunday Express The magical tale of a young orphan's adventures after she flees rural China for turn-of-the-century Shanghai. From Kathryn Harrison, author of the bestselling memoir THE KISS. Beautiful, charismatic and destructive, May escapes an arranged marriage in rural China for life in a Shanghai brothel, where, in 1899, she meets Arthur, an Australian. As a member of the Foot Emancipation Society, Arthur calls on May not for his pleasure but for her rehabilitation, only to find himself helplessly seduced by the sight of her bound feet. Reforming May is out of the question, so Arthur marries her instead, and brings her home to live with his sister Dolly, her husband Dick, and their two girls Alice and Cecily. In Alice May sees the possibility of redemption: a surrogate for the child she has lost. And it is to May that Alice turns for the love her own mother withholds. But when the twelve year old is caught preparing her aunt’s opium pipe, Alice is enrolled in a London boarding school, far from the dangerous influence of the woman who will come to reclaim her, and to control the whole family.Trade Review‘A spellbinding novel, ruthless, moving and utterly without sentiment.' Mail on Sunday 'The Binding Chair is a disturbing, beautifully plotted novel, intricate in its detail and panoramic in its sweep. It presents us with a world in which tragedy is natural and everyday, where beauty is a reminder of cruelty.' Daily Telegraph 'Harrison's mesmeric voice compels the reader towards the inevitable climax. The Binding Chair is a beautiful account of the lives of two very different women and the difficulties they face in their quest for independence.' Observer 'A vivid family saga. The characters come alive on the page. Harrison has convincingly captured the Shanghai of the early twentieth-century, a jarring, cacophonous, swarming city of possibility.' Evening Standard

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Book SynopsisThough it is more than seventy years since it was first written, Caisleáin Óir, Séamus Ó Grianna's best-known novel, still has the power both to touch the heart with its story of the blighting of young love and to delight the ear with the excellence of its idiomatic Irish. The story of Séimí Phádraig Dubh and his sweetheart Babaí Mháirtín growing up at the turn of the century in the rocky peninsula of Rannafast in the Rosses of Donegal is one of bitter sadness, as they are deprived by fate and economic necessity of the magic glimpsed as children:'A Shéimí, goidé an cineál tithe iad sin,' arsa sise, ag amharc ar na néalta, 'atá os cionn luí na gréine?''Tá,' arsa Séimí, 'sin caisleáin óir a bhfuil na daoine beaga ina gcónaí iontu . . . '

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Book SynopsisThe instant New York Times bestseller!“Sublime…Colgan infuses her latest book with humor, wit, suspense and a perfectly cast love triangle.”--USA TodayThe Christmas Bookshop is literary hot chocolate with a bourbon shot: hot, sweet but with a surprising emotional kick.--The Times (UK)Perfect for the holidays! A brand-new heartwarming Christmas novel from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Bookshop on the Corner and Christmas at the Island Hotel. Laid off from her department store job, Carmen has perilously little cash and few options. The prospect of spending Christmas with her perfect sister Sofia, in Sofia’s perfect house with her perfect children and her perfectly ordered yuppie life does not appeal.Frankly, Sofia doesn’t exactly want her prickly sister Carmen there either. But Sofia has yet another baby on the way, a mother desperate to see her daughters get along, and a client who needs help revitalizing his shabby old bookshop. So Carmen moves in and takes the job.Thrown rather suddenly into the inner workings of Mr. McCredie’s ancient bookshop on the picturesque streets of historic Edinburgh, Carmen is intrigued despite herself. The store is dusty and disorganized but undeniably charming. Can she breathe some new life into it in time for Christmas shopping? What will happen when a famous and charismatic author takes a sudden interest in the bookshop—and Carmen? And will the Christmas spirit be enough to help heal her fractured family?

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Book Synopsis Set in a Lower East Side tenement in the early days of the COVID-19 lockdowns, Fourteen Days is a surprising and irresistibly propulsive novel with an unusual twist: each character in this diverse, eccentric cast of New York neighbors has been secretly written by a different, major literary voice—from Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston to Tommy Orange and Celeste Ng.One week into the COVID-19 shutdown, tenants of a Lower East Side apartment building in Manhattan have begun to gather on the rooftop and tell stories. With each passing night, more and more neighbors gather, bringing chairs and milk crates and overturned pails. Gradually the tenants—some of whom have barely spoken to each other—become real neighbors. In this Decameron-like serial novel, general editor Margaret Atwood, Authors Guild president Douglas Preston, and a star-studded list of contributors create a beautiful ode to the people who couldn’t get away from the city when the pandemic hit. A dazzling, heartwarming collection, Fourteen Days reveals how beneath the horrible loss and suffering, some communities managed to become stronger. Includes writing from:Margaret Atwood, Douglas Preston, Celeste Ng, Emma Donoghue, Dave Eggers, John Grisham, Diana Gabaldon, Ishmael Reed, Meg Wolitzer, Luis Alberto Urrea, James Shapiro, Sylvia Day, Mary Pope Osborne, Monique Truong, Hampton Sides, R. L. Stine, R. O. Kwon, David Byrne, Louise Erdrich, Neil Gaiman, Rachel Kushner, Candace Bushnell, Nora Roberts, Scott Turow, Tommy Orange, and more!

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Book SynopsisAn unexpected windfall gives Peggie Cartwright the lucky break she deserves. At last she can save her family from financial ruin. Ever since Cyrus Crabbe stole her father Septimus''s brake and claimed it as his own vehicle, Sep has dreamed of the day he would run a bus service for the villagers of Leicester to put the Crabbes out of business once and for all. It now looks like that day is in sight. But Cyrus Crabbe is a dangerous man, determined to stop the Cartwrights from succeeding. A wicked remark from his acid tongue forces Septimus to abandon his beloved brood, and as Sep''s absence stretches from weeks to months, Peggie watches her mother sink into a deep decline. Peggie''s brothers and sisters are used to heartache but when Billy is beaten black and blue and Cyrus''s son Reginald turns his attentions to young Letty it seems that none of the family is to be spared... Peggie knows it''s up to her to keep the business afloat and spirits raised. For no matter what obstacles are thr

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Book SynopsisElizabeth Arthur redraws the map of passion in this story of a devastating love affair set against the dramatic landscape of OrkneyTrade Review‘Reminiscent of D.H. Lawrence in its attempts to evoke inner life and conjure up the subconscious ... it is an intense and often claustrophobic narrative, infuriating and addictive in equal measure' * Sunday Herald *‘A brilliant storyteller' * Woman & Home *

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when you ''do'' but he ''don''t''? When Jersey Girl Penny Bracket is left standing at the altar by fiancé Bram Shiraz she doesn''t quite know how to react. Her mother, Ester, on the other hand knows exactly what to do - track Bram down, knock him unconscious with a bottle of Dom Perignon and imprison him in the attic of her mansion. But Ester''s got some serious questions for the fugitive groom...plus she needs someone to write all the return labels for the wedding gifts. But can she find out why Bram got cold feet before everyone else discovers what she''s done?

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Book SynopsisThey say that opposites attract... which might explain why sexy, successful Adele Harris is such a loser-magnet! Frankly, she attracts so many weridos and nut-jobs that she''s beginning to think that she''s cursed. And it''s about to get worse.When Adele heads home to Cedar Creek, Texas, she runs into her first-ever bad date - the delicious Zach - and it seems he wants a second chance. Like she''d ever let him (big ol'' drop-dead-gorgeous him) near her heart again. Uh-huh. No way. Ain''t never gonna happen...

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Book SynopsisSexy, smart New Yorker Logan Barnes knew how to take what he wanted to get where he wanted to be. But you can''t win the girl, make the money and live the high life without picking up enemies along the way... There''s only one enemy who matters, and that''s the friend Logan betrayed years ago - Nicolo Flores. He got mad, but better still he got even, waiting in the wings to pull the plug on Logan and see his fortunes come crashing down. Now Logan''s back, in London with a perfect wife, perfect family, and the perfect jewel to crown his rebuilt hotel empire: a stunning island getaway for the truly über-rich. Nicolo''s crazy to find a way to crush him again - but with gambling, addiction, sex and scandal all knocking on the Barnes'' family door, maybe they''ll destroy themselves before he even has a chance to...

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Book SynopsisLove, lingerie and family loyalties collide in this sexy, sassy tale of chasing success - but at what cost?When ambitious City analyst Yasmin Yusuf''s hope for a traditional ''happy ever after'' in the romance stakes is shattered she decides there''s only one course of action: get smart, sexy and successful. And what better way to achieve it than by turning around a failing lingerie company? Swept head-first into her glamorous new job by suave private banker Zachary Khan, Yasmin is soon clashing with snobby fashionistas, pedantic accountants, her culturally conservative Bengali family and, worst of all, Hannah Gibbs-Smythson, Zach''s indomitable senior advisor. With the odds stacked against her and her attraction to Zach complicating matters even further, the stakes for Yasmin have never been higher... Is she prepared to risk everything for the success she craves?

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Book SynopsisA perfect Christmas would be for a father to be reuinted with his daughter.When Glen Trainer is framed for a crime he didn''t commit he loses his home, his business and, worst of all, his daughter. Years later, living rough on the streets of Leicester, Glen meets Jan Clayton. She, too, has a heartbreaking story to tell and together they find the courage to start afresh. As Christmas approaches, Glen gets ever closer to finding his daughter, but will his wish for a perfect Christmas come true?Trade ReviewPraise for Lynda Page: 'You'll be hooked from page one * Woman's Realm *Cookson/Cox aficionados who've missed her should grab this. Romantic and gripping * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Ms Page creates strong characters and is a clever and careful storyteller... A great writer who gives an authentic voice to Leicester... A formidable talent * LE1 *In Lynda Page, we have an author who writes with skill and style... Leicester's Lynda Page is destined to share the limelight - and bestseller lists - with the likes of Catherine Cookson * Hull Daily Mail *If you want an enthralling saga read Lynda Page * Martina Cole *Lynda Page is a leading purveyor of the saga, enlivening her plots with all manner of page-turning twists and turns. Expect the unexpected * Choice magazine *Inspirational and heart-warming * Sun *

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Book SynopsisClara''s been away for too long. So, after ten great years in London, and with boyfriend Matthew in tow, she arrives home in small-town Castlemoy. The family welcomes her with open arms: her diet-shy mother, her closet-living sister and her actor brother who scratches a living doing voiceover ads for chicken. Not everyone is delighted to see her, though. Jason, her long-ago ex, seems to have old scores to settle. Soon Clara finds herself being watched, followed and manipulated from afar. How can she make him stop? And as Clara''s dreams of happily-ever-after begin to shatter, will she be able to wrestle her life back?Trade ReviewCommercial fiction at its most entertaining -- Marian KeyesVery funny and original -- Cathy KellySparkling and witty * Irish Tatler *For Sheila O'Flanagan and Cathy Kelly fans, a warm, Irish, poignant read * Bookseller *What sets this apart is the quality of the writing. It is great fun, a great read * RTE *

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Book SynopsisFrom critically-acclaimed author Mbella Sonne Dipoko, A Few Days and Nights follows the dramatic love life of a young Cameroonian student as he faces the obstacles of living as a Black man in France. When Doumbe makes the journey from Cameroon to Paris to study, he dreams of becoming a writer. Living in the city of love, however, quickly begins to take its toll on his romantic life.Despite falling for a French girl, Thérèse, and vowing to leave his womanising''s ways behind, he can''t resist falling back into old habits when he meets her beautiful best friend. Neither Thérèse''s suffering nor her father''s disapproval of her African boyfriend can convince him to give up his unfaithful lifestyle. But a tragic event suddenly forces Doumbe to face the consequences of his actions... A Few Days and Nights paints a vivid picture of 1960s Paris through the eyes of its students, detailing their hopes, failures, and experiences of deep prejudice.<

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Book SynopsisWould you run away to find out where you''ve come from?Twenty-five-year-old Chiara has always wished she knew her father, thought to have died in a tragic accident before she was born.When she learns by chance that her biological father could in fact be a Frenchman living on the island of Groix, Chiara sets off for the summer of a lifetime, leaving behind only three letters in her wake.Finding companions in Urielle, a young mother looking to get away from Paris, and Gabin, an attractive writer reluctant to discuss his past, Chiara becomes bewitched by the island and its community.Under the guise of a letter carrier, Chiara slowly uncovers the secrets of her family, but can she find herself - and love - along the way?Trade ReviewAn exquisite epic. A subtle mapping of the turmoil, the emotions and the joys of our lives * Elle *Pack your luggage, and let you be carried by Lorraine Fouchet's writing. She engages you into a whirlwind of laughter and tears. It's moving. Inspiring * Femme Actuelle *One feels at home in Lorraine Fouchet's novels * Madame Figaro *Lorraine Fouchet signs a powerful and moving book, just like the stories she tells. A landmark in feel good novels * Le Figaro *

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Book Synopsis''Beautifully written and compelling'' Daily Mail''Rowan Hisayo Buchanan is one of the most distinctive and luminously original novelists of her generation'' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti''Elegant, atmospheric, sharp-edged . . . The Sleep Watcher is a novel that obsessed me from the moment I opened the cover'' Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentWhen she is sixteen, Kit suffers a summer of peculiar sleeplessness that isn''t quite what it seems. Her body lies in bed while she wanders through her family home, the streets of her run-down seaside town and into the houses of friends and strangers. Unseen and unheard, she witnesses her parents and their fracturing relationship. Her home thrums with quiet violence that she can no longer ignore. With this secret knowledge it becomes impossible not to react and a single choice soon changes everything.Intimate, tense and exquisitely observed, The Sleep WTrade ReviewA lyrical, bracing read, wearing the influences of Kazuo Ishiguro, Ruth Ozeki and Virginia Woolf light as a perfume -- Annabel Nugent * Independent *Beautifully written and compelling * Daily Mail *The pleasure in Buchanan's writing lies in her insightful phrases and shrewd observations -- Suzi Feay * Guardian *Thoughtful . . . nuanced and powerful -- Alex Peake-Tomkinson * Spectator *Affecting . . . both tense and tender -- Sophie Mackintosh * Observer *The Sleep Watcher simmers with tension and a constant threat of violence - and yet it is so delicately and cleanly observed as to make reading a pleasure. A pitch-perfect evocation of coming of age in a seaside town - with all the freedom and risk that comes of growing up among flawed and fractured adults. Elegant, atmospheric, sharp-edged . . . it is a novel that obsessed me from the moment I opened the cover. -- Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentWith agonising precision, The Sleep Watcher captures that estranging moment of young womanhood when you suddenly realise your body, your parents, your whole world is nothing like you thought. The writing is incredibly beautiful and unbearably tense - I had to hold my breath as I read. It is exquisite. -- Ruth Gilligan, author of The ButchersCharged with the otherworldliness and shrewd social perception found in the works of Shirley Jackson and Octavia Butler, The Sleep Watcher is a bracing and compelling portrayal of adolescence and feeling uncanny at home. Rowan Hisayo Buchanan is one of the most distinctive and luminously original novelists of her generation and I'll read anything she writes. -- Sharlene Teo, author of PONTIThe Sleep Watcher is a taut and vicious thrum of a novel, deceptively pretty and mesmerising as the calm before a storm. Rowan Hisayo Buchanan cuts close to the bone with her insights on family and secrecy, trust and power, and the dangerous, double-edged keenness of intimacy -- C Pam Zhang, author of How Much of These Hills Is GoldIn her uncanny central conceit Buchanan has hit on a perfect metaphor for the estrangement of adolescence. The Sleep Watcher is a beguiling, atmospheric work, at once wary and tender, of how we haunt our parents and how they in turn possess us. -- Peter Ho Davies, author of THE FORTUNESAn incredibly moving story about connection, loneliness, and what we do when we think no one else is watching. Beautifully written - Buchanan's prose has a brilliantly sensitive touch. -- Julianne Pachico, author of THE LUCKY ONESBuchanan has written a beautiful book. In The Sleep Watcher she manages to a tell a story that is ethereal and other-worldly while being heart-breakingly human. We are lucky to have her unique voice. -- Paul McVeighIn elegant and restrained prose, the novel charts one young woman's summer of heat and dreams, of longing and rebellion, of relationships deteriorating and new experiences rising. No one is writing about the interior worlds of women like Rowan Hisayo Buchanan. The Sleep Watcher is an astonishing achievement, in which ordinary life and a magnificent unreality collide. I loved it. -- Gemma Seltzer, author of Ways of LivingI absolutely adored The Sleep Watcher. It is so finely wrought - with an aching, delicate beauty and suspense -- Jessica J. LeeSlippery, luminous, ethereal . . . like finding sea glass at the beach. Hisayo Buchanan writes like a dream, only this time her subject is also dreams, liminal spaces, adolescence on the brink of adulthood, sleep that skirts the rim of waking, what is real about her father at the creeping dawn of a young woman's realisation. She is my favourite contemporary writer -- Abigail TarttelinA powerful meditation on the realisations that come with adolescence -- Pat Carty * Irish Times *

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Book Synopsis_______________________WINNER OF THE GUARDIAN FICTION PRIZE_______________________''McWilliam is an astonishing wordmaster who time and again dazzles the reader'' - Penelope Fitzgerald, Times Literary Supplement''A very distinguished examination into stability and instability, pattern and memory, and the drifting terror of our lives'' - Guardian''By far the most enjoyable novel I have read this year'' - Spectator_______________________Set on a sailing boat as it travels from Tahiti to New Zealand, Debatable Land is a story of memory, childhood and longing. On board Ardent Spirit are the painter Alec Dundas, escaping a destructive, failed relationship; Logan Urquhart, the restless skipper; his troubled second wife Elspeth, who fears Logan is slipping away from her; Nick and Sandro, two marine nomads; and Gabriel, an attractive young woman who captivates the men. As the ship sails from island to island, tTrade Review'Full of startling insight ... just the sort of companion one would want to take on a long journey' * Justine Picardie, Independent on Sunday *'McWilliam is an astonishing wordmaster who time and again dazzles the reader' * Penelope Fitzgerald, Times Literary Supplement *'A very distinguished examination into stability and instability, pattern and memory, and the drifting terror of our lives' * Guardian *'By far the most enjoyable novel I have read this year' * Spectator *

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Book Synopsis'A raucous, hilarious book . . . deadly funny.' Chicago MagazineScript idea #142: Aliens undercover as cabbies abduct the fiancée of the main character, who has to find a way to a remote planet to save her. Title: Love Trek.Script idea #185: Teenager discovers his girlfriend's beloved grandfather was a guard in a Nazi death camp. The boy's grandparents are survivors, but he's tantalizingly close to achieving deflowerment, so when a Nazi-hunter arrives in town in pursuit of Grandpa, he has to distract him long enough to get laid. A riotous Holocaust comedy. Title: The Righteous Love.Script idea #196: Rock star high out of his mind freaks out during a show, runs offstage, and is lost in streets crowded with his hallucinations. The teenage fan who finds him keeps the rock star for himself for the night. Mishaps and adventures follow. This one could be a musical: Singin' in the Brain.Josh LevTrade ReviewAleksandar Hemon is a gifted crafter of sentences . . . a rambunctious farce that includes zombies, a lot of slapstick, comedic violence, allusions to the Bible and Spinoza, and a climactic showdown involving a stoned Desert Storm veteran and a samurai sword . . . brilliant * Guardian *Dreadfully, wrigglingly, antisocially funny . . . Hemon's work often crackles with humour, but it's never been this uproarious. * Spectator *What soon becomes clear is that the jokes in Hemon's novel are not just jokes, but about something larger, whether political, philosophical, or moral. Like all the best comedy, the novel makes it impossible not to sense the melancholy beneath the sullenness and absurdity . . . A troubling, mysterious, lyrical elegy to the world in which the living struggle to maintain their fragile truce with the undead. * New York Review of Books *Exhilaratingly astute. * Sunday Times *What is exceptionally impressive about this novel is the deft control of different registers. It is like watching someone juggle with Sabatier knives. While wisecracking . . . Caustic and tender, enraged and forgiving, giggly and plaintive. * Scotland on Sunday *It's not every day you read a novel that moves effortlessly between references to the philosopher Baruch Spinoza, eruptions of the crazed undead, a po-faced TV image of George Bush, sidewinding literary references . . . The Making of Zombie Wars, the new novel from the Bosnian-American writer Aleksandar Hemon, doesn't so much move as whizz the reader from the heights of creative whimsy to the depths of human tragedy - and back again - with barely time to draw breath. * Irish Times *The Making of Zombie Wars doesn't have much to do with the undead, but it's a comic novel with BRAAAINS. That intellectual heft is to be expected . . . But Hemon is also a master at camouflaging the deeper elements of this novel amid its tomfoolery. * Washington Post *Brutal but darkly hilarious . . . Hemon has always had a gift for humor, but he's never written anything as raucously funny and surreal as this . . . Endlessly entertaining . . . The Making of Zombie Wars is crazy in the best sense of the word, and very few authors could have pulled it off. * NPR *Spinozan philosophy meets screwball comedy in this eccentric, subtly experimental novel by Hemon. * Publishers Weekly *A fast-paced, darkly comic tale set in Chicago . . . ends with a transmutational flourish that is deeply and comically satisfying. * Chicago Tribune *

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Book SynopsisIf you love Jennifer E. Smith''s The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight and Jessica Park''s Flat-Out Love, you''ll love this book.Jaden Sinclair knows he''ll never amount to anything...so why would he deserve a girl like Priscilla Mendoza? Since last summer, things have been screwed up between Jaden and Pris. He knows it''s his fault, but that doesn''t stop him from wanting to go a few rounds with her new boyfriend. He also knows he''s the loser his dad calls him, but it doesn''t stop him from wanting her.After getting a huge bomb dropped on him, Jaden lashes out and lands himself in jail. Everything in his chaotic life is turned upside down and to make it worse, his mom kicks him out in order to side with his dad. Yeah, he''s totally a prize for a girl like Pris. Sebastian, Aspen, and Pris are all going places in their lives...and he knows he can''t keep tagging along for the ride.The group has one last chance for Th

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Book SynopsisIf you love Jamie McGuire''s Beautiful Disaster and Walking Disaster and Abbi Glines, THE GAMES trilogy is for you.After his father is imprisoned for murder, leaving his mother suicidal, Maddox Cross is left alone in Brenton, Virginia. When he meets a feisty young woman in the club where he works security, he has no idea that she might change his life for ever.Bee Malone has just moved to Brenton to open a tattoo parlour, Masquerade. But Bee hides a dark past. When she meets Maddox, there''s an instant attraction that leaves them wanting to connect in more ways than one. Maddox is fascinated by Bee''s passion for ink, and asks her to teach him her art. As they work side by side at Masquerade, sparks fly and they are both forced out of their comfort zones. Will their stubborn natures tear them apart? Or push them dangerously closer together?

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Book SynopsisNew Adult sensation and New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy''s heartfelt story of second chances, forgiveness and redemption in the One Week Girlfriend series. Perfect for fans of Jessica Sorensen, Abbi Glines and Jamie McGuire''s Beautiful Disaster.Commitment. That''s what I really want from Colin. Ever since my brother, Danny, died in Iraq, Colin''s done so much to help me, including giving me a job at his popular restaurant so I can leave my crappy waitressing job at the strip joint. But lying in bed with him every night to comfort him from his horrible nightmares isn''t enough anymore. I know he feels guilty about Danny''s death, about not going to Iraq, but I can''t keep living this double life. I love him desperately, but he''s got so many demons, and if he can''t open up to me now, then he''ll never be the real partner I need him to be. I gave him a month, and now I''m out of here. If he truly lovesTrade ReviewAn amazing read! . . . [I] can't wait to continue the emotional journey of Drew and Fable * A Bookish Escape *Owning Violet owned me from the first page to the last. Ryder and Violet's chemistry is off the charts! Read it, own it, love it -- Katy Evans, New York Times bestselling authorA delicious read, hot romance, complicated characters and intense drama * Literary Cravings *An emotional and heartbreaking storyline... Monica Murphy pulls the reader in and won't let go * The Reading Café *Monica Murphy succeeds in making a steamy romance between two characters with amazing chemistry and she turns a work of fiction into something so much more. It is a real, tangible, and beautiful thing * The Life of Fiction *Full of secrets and heartache this is so much more than just a story of love, more like a journey of two lost hearts -- Lisa Jayne, Goodreads A sweet and sexy read with a dash of angst. It will hook you from page one! * Under the Covers *The author had me hooked within the opening pages . . . All I have to say is pick up the book and be prepared for the roller coaster you are about to get on . . . You will not want to miss this book and this author * Shh Moms Reading *I chose this book to be the book. The perfect book that would make the world stop for a few hours and suck me into another universe completely. The perfect book that would make my heart race and stop all at the same time. This book is that book! This book is perfect! * The Obsessive Reader *I chose this book to be the book. The perfect book that would make the world stop for a few hours and suck me into another universe completely. The perfect book that would make my heart race and stop all at the same time. This book is that book! This book is perfect! * The Obsessive Reader *Monica Murphy succeeds in making a steamy romance between two characters with amazing chemistry and she turns a work of fiction into something so much more. It is a real, tangible, and beautiful thing * The Life of Fiction *Full of secrets and heartache this is so much more than just a story of love, more like a journey of two lost hearts * Lisa Jayne (Goodreads) *The author had me hooked within the opening pages . . . All I have to say is pick up the book and be prepared for the roller coaster you are about to get on . . . You will not want to miss this book and this author * Shh Moms Reading *

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Jamie McGuire''s Beautiful Disaster, Abbi Glines and Jessica Sorenson, New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy returns with the fourth book in her emotional, addictive and passionate One Week Girlfriend series.Over. That about sums up everything in my life. Suspended from my college football team and forced to cut back my hours at The District bar because of my crappy grades, I can''t keep turning to my sister, Fable, and her pro-football playing husband, Drew, to bail me out. I just can''t seem to find my own way. Weed and sex are irresistible temptations - and it''s messed up that I secretly hand over money to our junkie mom. A tutor is the last thing I want right now - until I get a look at her.Chelsea is not my type at all. She''s smart and totally shy. I''m pretty sure she''s even a virgin. But when she gives me the once over with those piercing blue eyes, I''m really over. But in a differentTrade ReviewAn amazing read! . . . [I] can't wait to continue the emotional journey of Drew and Fable * A Bookish Escape *Owning Violet owned me from the first page to the last. Ryder and Violet's chemistry is off the charts! Read it, own it, love it -- Katy Evans, New York Times bestselling authorA delicious read, hot romance, complicated characters and intense drama * Literary Cravings *An emotional and heartbreaking storyline... Monica Murphy pulls the reader in and won't let go * The Reading Café *Monica Murphy succeeds in making a steamy romance between two characters with amazing chemistry and she turns a work of fiction into something so much more. It is a real, tangible, and beautiful thing * The Life of Fiction *Full of secrets and heartache this is so much more than just a story of love, more like a journey of two lost hearts -- Lisa Jayne, Goodreads A sweet and sexy read with a dash of angst. It will hook you from page one! * Under the Covers *The author had me hooked within the opening pages . . . All I have to say is pick up the book and be prepared for the roller coaster you are about to get on . . . You will not want to miss this book and this author * Shh Moms Reading *I chose this book to be the book. The perfect book that would make the world stop for a few hours and suck me into another universe completely. The perfect book that would make my heart race and stop all at the same time. This book is that book! This book is perfect! * The Obsessive Reader *Monica Murphy succeeds in making a steamy romance between two characters with amazing chemistry and she turns a work of fiction into something so much more. It is a real, tangible, andbeautiful thing * The Life of Fiction *The author had me hooked within the opening pages . . . All I have to say is pick up the book and be prepared for the roller coaster you are about to get on . . . You will not want to miss this book and this author * Shh Moms Reading *Full of secrets and heartache this is so much more than just a story of love, more like a journey of two lost hearts * Lisa Jayne (Goodreads) *I chose this book to be the book. The perfect book that would make the world stop for a few hours and suck me into another universe completely. The perfect book that would make my heart race and stop all at the same time. This book is that book! This book is perfect! * The Obsessive Reader *

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Book SynopsisSet in Paris, the City of Love, Jeanette Grey brings you an intoxicating, irresistibly romantic and sexy read. Fans of Kristen Proby, Sandi Lynn, Maya Banks and J. Kenner will fall head over heels for this stunning romance. One sultry summer in the City of Love...Two strangers meet accidentally over un café au lait. Two New Yorkers in Paris, who are worlds apart.Kate is a soul-searching art graduate hoping to find herself.Rylan is a gorgeous millionaire hiding who he truly is.By day, they tour the City of Light and, under the cover of darkness, they explore one another. They have seven intoxicating nights of pure surrender, and addictive pleasure, together.But with Kate''s future utterly uncertain, and Rylan escaping his secret past, do they stand a chance at true love?Kate and Rylan''s powerful love story doesn''t stop here... Look for the sequel, Eight Ways To Ecstasy. And if you''Trade ReviewJeanette Grey has become a must-read voice in romance.Seven Nights To Surrender is lyrical, stunningly sexy, and brings swoons for days -- Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authorWith its sexy setting and sensual story, Jeanette Grey's Seven Nights To Surrender sparkles! -- J. Kenner, New York Times and internationally bestselling authorA must-read! I couldn't put it down. Jeanette Grey's writing is so refreshingly honest. Seven Nights To Surrender is intensely emotional and sexy as hell. I need the next book ASAP! -- Tara Sue Me, New York Times bestselling authorSensual, sultry, and exquisite, Seven Nights To Surrender will sweep you away and seduce you on every page! Crackling with tension and steamy with sensuality, it's a feast for the senses you don't want to miss! -- Katy Evans, New York Times bestselling authorWith her unique flair, Jeanette Grey delivers a deliciously sexy and irresistible romance that keeps you turning the pages for more. You'll savor every word so you don't miss a single sizzling moment -- K. Bromberg, New York Times bestselling authorWill draw you in and not let you go * Book Lovers, Inc *Jeanette Grey is a gifted and exciting author * Fresh Fiction *Flat-out fabulous * Dear Author *The sex is fiery hot! * Romantic Times *Deeply romantic and passionate ... a charming story with characters that I found easy to love. I am wholeheartedly invested in Rylan and Kate's story * The Hopeless Romantics Book Blog *

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Book SynopsisJeanette Grey whisks you away to New York City in the powerfully seductive Eight Ways To Ecstasy. Fans of Christina Lauren, J. Kenner, Maya Banks and Kristen Proby will be blown away by this electrying love story. Kate Reid''s whirlwind romance with billionaire playboy Rylan Bellamy complicated her life in ways she''d worked to avoid. She''d fallen hard for his flirtatious charm and given him the one thing no other man had: her trust. Just as Kate began to imagine a future with Rylan, everything fell apart. Now she''s starting over in New York ... but even the glittering streets of Manhattan can''t erase the memory of Rylan knocking her off her feet and sweeping her into the most erotic, unforgettable week of her life.It''s been months, and Rylan still can''t forget Kate. Months since he bared his soul at her feet. Months since he drove away the only woman to ever make him feel. Kate changed his world and now Rylan is determined to win heTrade ReviewJeanette Grey has become a must-read voice in romance ...lyrical, stunningly sexy, and brings swoons for days -- Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authorA must-read! I couldn't put it down. Jeanette Grey's writing is so refreshingly honest ... intensely emotional and sexy as hell -- Tara Sue Me, New York Times bestselling authorSensual, sultry, and exquisite ... Crackling with tension and steamy with sensuality, it's a feast for the senses you don't want to miss! -- Katy Evans, New York Times bestselling authorWith her unique flair, Jeanette Grey delivers a deliciously sexy and irresistible romance that keeps you turning the pages for more. You'll savor every word so you don't miss a single sizzling moment -- K. Bromberg, New York Times bestselling authorWill draw you in and not let you go * Book Lovers, Inc *Jeanette Grey is a gifted and exciting author * Fresh Fiction *Flat-out fabulous * Dear Author *The sex is fiery hot! * Romantic Times *

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Book SynopsisUtterly enchanting, emotionally powerful and heart-stoppingly sexy - lose yourself in this Jeanette Grey romance. Nine Kinds of Naughty is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Jodi Ellen Malpas and Maya Banks.Lexie Bellamy knows just how to handle a boardroom. Relationships however are a minefield that in her experience always blow up. Her brother Rylan is back at the helm of Bellamy International, and the two of them have taken the company to new heights. When an acquisition opportunity arises in Spain, Lexie takes it upon herself to go and handle the negotiations in person. She knows she can do this - as long as she doesn''t let her assistant Dane distract her. The last thing Dane Huntley wants is an extended business trip. While he''s ruthless at his job, work is Monday to Friday and the weekend is for other - tastier - pursuits. But the chance to spend uninterrupted time with his beautiful, fierce boss is just too tempting to resist. The sexTrade ReviewJeanette Grey has become a must-read voice in romance.Seven Nights To Surrender is lyrical, stunningly sexy, and brings swoons for days -- Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authorWith its sexy setting and sensual story, Jeanette Grey's Seven Nights To Surrender sparkles! -- J. Kenner, New York Times and internationally bestselling authorA must-read! I couldn't put it down. Jeanette Grey's writing is so refreshingly honest. Seven Nights To Surrender is intensely emotional and sexy as hell. I need the next book ASAP! -- Tara Sue Me, New York Times bestselling authorSensual, sultry, and exquisite, Seven Nights To Surrender will sweep you away and seduce you on every page! Crackling with tension and steamy with sensuality, it's a feast for the senses you don't want to miss! -- Katy Evans, New York Times bestselling authorWith her unique flair, Jeanette Grey delivers a deliciously sexy and irresistible romance that keeps you turning the pages for more. You'll savor every word so you don't miss a single sizzling moment -- K. Bromberg, New York Times bestselling authorWill draw you in and not let you go * Book Lovers, Inc *Jeanette Grey is a gifted and exciting author * Fresh Fiction *Flat-out fabulous * Dear Author *The sex is fiery hot! * Romantic Times *Deeply romantic and passionate ... a charming story with characters that I found easy to love. I am wholeheartedly invested in Rylan and Kate's story * The Hopeless Romantics Book Blog *

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Book SynopsisWrecked is the new standalone novel of deliciously dark, deeply emotional contemporary romance from J. B. Salsbury, the New York Times bestselling author of Split and The Fighting Series, perfect for fans of Katy Evans, Jamie McGuire and Sophie Jackson.When you can''t trust yourself, how can you ask anyone else to?It''s been months since Aden Colt left the Army, and still the memories haunt him. When he moved into a tiny boat off the California coast, he thought he''d found the perfect place to escape life. Then Sawyer shows up and turns his simple life upside down. Beautiful and sophisticated, she seems out of place in this laid-back beach town. Something is pushing her to experience everything she can - including Aden. But as much as he wants her, starting a relationship with Sawyer puts them both at risk. For Aden, the past doesn''t stay there; it shows up unexpectedly, uncontrollably, and does

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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Because You Are Mine, The Affair and Make Me - Behind the Curtain is a seductive standalone romance, perfect for fans of E. L. James, Sylvia Day, Jodi Ellen Malpas and J. Kenner, that will have you begging for more...There''s something about this woman that could bring a man to his knees...On a break between overseas jobs, journalist Asher Gaites returns to his hometown of Chicago - and allows his friends to persuade him to check out a hot new singer. At a downtown jazz club, he''s soon transfixed by the lyrical voice and sensuous body of a woman who performs behind a thin, shimmering veil...The veil gives Moroccan-American Laila Barek the anonymity she needs, since she has never been able to reconcile her family''s values with her passion for music. But one man is inexplicably drawn to her. And when Asher confronts her on a subway platform after a gig, he''sTrade ReviewA lush read, Kery's latest is full of heart-wrenching emotions centered on love, loss and family - 4&½ stars, Top Pick * Romantic Times *Hands down beautiful * Novel Grounds *Rare...a story that touches you in the most unexpected way. It reaches down into your soul and changes the way you view things in your life. I cannot recommend BEHIND THE CURTAIN highly enough * Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads Blog *BEHIND THE CURTAIN is a beautifully written second chance romance...both passionate and extremely emotional * Romance Readers Retreat *BEHIND THE CURTAIN is a sophisticated, beautifully crafted romance that will keep you entranced * USA Today, HEA blog *Heartbreaking and intense, this romance - with a happy ending that is all the more precious for its challenges. BEHIND THE CURTAIN is an evocative and passionate second chance romance - Grade A * All About Romance *Exceptional * The Good, the Bad, and the Unread *First love and loss and undying passion and everything I want in a romance * Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews *If you like angst, emotional young love, and a books that give you "all the feels" BEHIND THE CURTAIN is for you * Smexy Books *

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