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Book SynopsisDeliciously escapist fiction from the bestselling author of the Cornish Cream Tea series.A gorgeous, sweep-you-off-your-feet slice of escapism' RED magazineUnashamedly romantic, funny and touching' MY WEEKLYA sunny burst of escapist romance' THE SUNTravel agent, Hester Monday, has been keeping a secret Thanks to her fear of flying, she hasn't been on a plane in years. Now Hester wants to make a good impression on her newest client, Jake Oakenfield, who was heroically injured saving an old lady, and is now laid up in a luxury hotel.For Jake, unable to return to New York, binge watching Netflix just won't do. He wants Hester to invent the ultimate escape and re-create her most magical holidays abroad from the confines of his hotel room.As their perfect mini-breaks around the globe take on a life of their own, Hester wonders if her world of make-believe is all starting to feel just a little too realEveryone loves The Staycation:Gorgeously romantic, escapist fiction' SOPHIE COUSENSUpliftinTrade Review More Love for THE STAYCATION: ‘Warm, witty and utterly romantic. A brilliant read’ – Bella Osborne ‘Funny, sexy, tender and downright heartbreaking. I am going to look forward to making it my go-to comfort read’ – Jane Casey ‘Sweet, sexy and sizzzzzzzling, it was a pure joy to read’ – Lisa Hall ‘A total hands-down treat. The Staycation is quite simply a book you’ll want to cancel plans and stay in with’ – Pernille Hughes ‘The Staycation is sexy, sweet and simmering with sunshine’ – Lynsey James ‘Utter perfection. The Staycation is a total gem of a book’ – Katy Collins ‘Gorgeously romantic, escapist fiction’ – Sophie Cousens It had me glued to the pages’ – Holly Martin ‘As hot & steamy as a freshly made hot chocolate, and as sweet & comforting as the whipped cream & sprinkles that go on top’ – Helen Fields ‘Breathlessly romantic, it sparkles with wit’ – Miranda Dickinson ‘Bursting with her trademark warmth and wit’ – Kirsty Greenwood ‘Tugs at all the strings’ – Jules Wake Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: ‘One of our favourite women’s fiction stars’ – Heat ‘A warm and wonderful read’ – Woman’s Own ‘As sweet as a cream scone and just as moreish’ – Cathy Bramley ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful. A delicious summer treat!’ – Sarah Morgan ‘Evocative and gorgeous’ – Phillipa Ashley ‘Bursting with characters you’ll adore’ – Miranda Dickinson ‘I just LOVED this story. All the characters are wonderful’ – Isabelle Broom ‘Real heart and soul’ – Sarra Manning ‘The perfect escape’ – Rachael Lucas ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ – Heidi Swain ‘A little slice of a Cornish cream tea but without the calories’ -Bella Osborne 'A lovely warm gem’ – Alex Brown ‘McLaughlin writes so warmly and vividly, the rest of the world melts away!’ – Kirsty Greenwood ‘Drew me in and I didn’t want to leave!’ – Zara Stoneley

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Book SynopsisOlivie Blake is the internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Alone With You in the Ether, One For My Enemy, Masters of Death, Januaries and Gifted & Talented. Writing as Alexene Farol Follmuth, she's also released the young adult rom-coms My Mechanical Romance and Twelfth Knight. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, goblin prince/toddler and rescue pit bull.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of A Million Kisses In Your Lifetime, this is the deliciously dark Lancaster Prep novel that will have you hanging onto every word . . .''Whit and Summer''s chemistry is absolute fire from the beginning. I''m literally STILL thinking about it after reading it TWICE!!'' 5***** Reader Review''Dark, twisty, and utterly enthralling. A page turning blend of combustible chemistry, a strong sassy heroine, dark desires and red-hot steam'' 5***** Reader Review_________Whit Lancaster is the cold, heartless and devastatingly handsome bad boy at Lancaster Prep.Beautiful Summer Savage has no time for Whit. But his intense gaze traps her under a spell. Fills her with a longing she doesn''t understand.When Whit gets into trouble one night, Summer invites him in. Tends to his wounds. Lets her guard down, just for a moment . . .Which is when Whit takes off in the dead of night. T

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Book SynopsisImagine for a moment, your husband leaves you. Then through a bizarre twist of events, you find yourself working with the girl he’s left you for – and even worse, she's pregnant...All Louisa wants is the impossible. To find a straightforward man, who isn’t remotely messed up. Now there’s a thought... But does such a man even exist?All she knows is that she doesn’t need any more complications in her life. She has enough to deal with, with one best friend with a very strange horoscope habit, and the other dealing with a screwed-up husband. Not to mention dealing with her own ex-husband and his pregnant new girlfriend, who seems to need Louisa to give them relationship counselling!She resolves that maybe a life of helping other people find their happy-ever-afters is enough for her. But then handsome vet Marcus walks into her life. And everything changes…Set in the Hampshire countryside against a background of horses, dogs and vets, this is a story about friendship, love, and finding the impossible, just when you least expect it!

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Book Synopsis Chiltern creates the most beautiful editions of the World?s finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before ; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colours of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf. This book has matching lined and blank journals (sold separately). They make a great gift when paired together but are also just as beautiful on their own. Mansfield Park By Jane Austen tells the story of Fanny Price, a frail, quiet young woman who has none of the high spirits or wit of Elizabeth Bennet or Marianne Dashwood. Reared from the age of ten among wealthy relatives, Fanny is an unobtrusive presence in the household at Mansfield Park, useful and agreeable to everyone and steadfast in her secret affection for her cousin, Edmund Bertram. Fanny?s manner contrasts sharply with the livelier, sometimes careless behavior of her cousins and their friends. Only Edmund spends time with the gentle Fanny, although his own affections have been captivated by the sophisticated Mary Crawford. With Fanny?s uncle, Sir Thomas Bertram, away on an extended stay in the West Indies, the cousins and their friends decide to put on an amateur theatrical production of a scandalous French play. Only Fanny refuses to participate, out of natural modesty and a certainty that her absent uncle would not approve. Sir Thomas returns unexpectedly and does not approve, much to his children?s chagrin, but Fanny quickly falls from his favor when she refuses the proposal of Mary Crawford?s brother, Henry, who had begun an unwelcome flirtation with her after Fanny?s cousin Maria married another man. Distressed by her uncle?s disapproval, Fanny visits her parents and her eight brothers and sisters, only to discover that her years at Mansfield Park have left her unable to fit easily into her noisy, often vulgar family. She is summoned back by Sir Thomas when Maria leaves her husband for Henry Crawford and Maria?s sister, Julia, elopes. Now fully appreciated by her uncle, Fanny comes into her own, winning the love of Edmund Bertram.

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Book SynopsisBuckle up for this sizzling grumpy/sunshine small-town romance that will throw a lasso around your heart and have you hooked.''INFINITY STARTS FOR AUSTIN AND CECILY'' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A city girl fleeing an abusive marriage suddenly finds herself working on a cattle ranch with a sexy but grumpy rancher as her boss in this spicy cowboy romance._____________________________ He''s worried she won''t stay. She''s worried she will.The last place city girl Cecily Kennedy expected to end up was a cattle ranch. But she needs a job-and refuge from her abusive soon-to-be-ex-husband.If only her new boss, Austin Wells, would make it clear whether he hates her or wants her. His gaze makes her feel things she hasn''t in years. Though getting over her ex by getting under her grumpy boss isn''t worth the potential fallout.Austin''s a gruff, no-nonsense rancher who''s seriously regretting letting his head cook hire her own help. As far as he''s concerned, Cecily won''t be sticking around for long. Nobody ever stays. And the wedding ring indent still on her finger makes her more trouble than she''s worth.When Cecily''s past catches up with her, Austin discovers that she''s already placed a branding iron on his heart. He wants her to stay. But first he needs to keep her safe . . ._____________________________ Tropes:Small Town RomanceGrumpy / SunshineDual POVRancherHeroine on the runSlow BurnDirty TalkHe''s her boss

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Book SynopsisWillow Hurst is an author of swoony romance books with plenty of heat and heart. When she's not cuddling her cats or writing, she enjoys walking in the rain while she drinks her coffee. Willow also writes steamy romance books under the name Jade Church.

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Book SynopsisA steamy and swoonworthy standalone novel in the iconic Formula 1 romance series, from the bestselling author of The Fine Print and Love Redesigned.  Santiago: One mistake destroys my career: I go from most eligible bachelor to monster, hiding from the world. At least until Chloe breaks into my home.   My new fake girlfriend is a temporary fix to my biggest problem. But as our game changes, so do my feelings. There’s only one issue stopping me from claiming her: me.  Chloe: It all started with a birthday wish, some vodka, and an ancestry kit – that’s how I end up in Italy, finding my long-lost father. But one decision lands me a fake boyfriend I don’t want.   The more we pretend, the easier our ruse becomes. I told myself not to fall in love with a liar like Santiago. I should have listened to myself.

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Book SynopsisA steamy and swoonworthy standalone novel in the iconic Formula 1 romance series, from the bestselling author of The Fine Print and Love Redesigned.  Sophie: Liam is Formula 1's golden boy – though he's nothing but a fraud. Charming, devious, seductive … and someone who promises to fulfill all my naughty bucket list items.   I force him behind the safe lines of the friend zone, but instead of accepting our friendship, he strikes a deal: one season, one list, one dirty secret.  Liam: Sophie is my greatest fantasy brought to life – and a major threat to my contract renewal. She's a part of the rival team and someone I should resist at all costs. Everyone is against our friendship: my boss, her dad… me. Yet, I'm captivated by her and the naughty list she created.   Screw platonic, I want catastrophic.

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Book SynopsisOlivie Blake is the internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Alone with You in the Ether, One For My Enemy, and Masters of Death. Writing as Alexene Farol Follmuth, she's released My Mechanical Romance her debut YA rom-com. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, goblin prince/toddler and rescue pit bull.Trade ReviewThe pages fly by in this character-driven novel that is intimate, complicated, and utterly romantic -- BooklistFar from your average love story . . . well worth the ride -- HeatThe narration is stunning . . . 100% recommend -- Utopia State of MindThis is a book to savor -- Publishers WeeklyLethally smart. Filled with a cast of brilliantly realized characters, each entangled with one another in torturously delicious ways, The Atlas Six will grip you by the throat and refuse to let go -- Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights, on The Atlas SixAs much a delicious contest of wit, will, and passion as it is of magic, this book is half mystery, half puzzle, and wholly a delight -- Holly Black, author The Cruel Prince, on The Atlas SixCoolly horrific, brilliantly brainy and utterly compelling -- Daily Mail on The Atlas Six

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Book SynopsisA haunting novel about art and its power to heal, J. L. Carr''s A Month in the Country published as a Penguin Essential for the first time.''That night, for the first time during many months, I slept like the dead and, next morning, awoke very early.''One summer, just after the Great War, Tom Birkin, a demobbed soldier, arrives in the village of Oxgodby. He has been invited to uncover and restore a medieval wall painting in the local church. At the same time, Charles Moon - a fellow damaged survivor of the war - has been asked to locate the grave of a village ancestor. As these two outsiders go about their work of recovery, they form a bond, but they also stir up long dormant passions within the village. What Berkin discovers here will stay with him for the rest of his life . . .

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Book SynopsisThroughout the 1940s, forgers helped thousands of children escape Nazi France. In this instant New York Times bestseller, Kristin Harmel reimagines their story... Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Librarian of Auschwitz and The Book Thief. In 1942, Eva is forced to flee Paris after the arrest of her father, a Polish Jew. Finding refuge in a small mountain town, she begins forging identity documents for Jewish children escaping to neutral Switzerland. But erasing people comes with a price, and along with a mysterious, handsome forger named Rémy, Eva realises she must find a way to preserve the real names of the children who are too young to remember their own identities.When Rémy disappears and the resistance cell they work for is betrayed, the records they keep in The Book of Lost Names become even more crucial to remembering the truth...A present day discovery of the book leaves researchers fascinated by its origins and desperate to decipher its codes. Only Eva holds the answer but will she have the strength to face old memories and help reunite those lost during the war?If you loved The Book of Lost Names, don't miss Kristin Harmel's The Winemaker's Wife, available now. ___________What readers are saying about The Book of Lost Names: 'A heart-stopping tale of survival and heroism centered on a female forger who risks everything to help Jewish children escape Nazi-occupied France' People Magazine, '20 Best Books to Read this Summer''Brilliantly imagined ... This thoughtful work will touch readers with its testament to the endurance of hope' Publishers Weekly, Starred Review'Harmel illuminates heartbreakingly real but forgotten stories from WW2, blended with a dash of suspense and romance' Booklist'A fascinating, heartrending page-turner' Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author'This moving novel will resonate with readers who love World War II stories about courage, survival and resilience' Bookbub'Smart, evocative and utterly engrossing' getliterary.com'An engaging and evocative novel ... A testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of bravery and love in the face of evil' Goodreads'One of my favourite July 2020 book releases ... The discussion of identity with themes of religion, family, selflessness, and nationhood will sit with you long after closing the last chapter' theuncorkedlibrarian.com'It's a fabulous read that you will fly through, but not without shedding some tears' freshfiction.com'This is a beautifully written story that captured my attention and heart from the very first pages!' Reading Between the Pages BlogWhat readers are saying about The Winemaker's Wife:'Engrossing ... A suspenseful tale of courage and sacrifice' Pam Jenoff, NYT bestselling author 'What could be better than [...] a writer as compulsively readable as Kristin Harmel? Pick up this epic and heart-wrenching WWII tale immediately!' Alyson Noël, #1 NYT bestselling author'Once you start reading this moving novel, you will not be able to put it down until you reach the last page' Armando Lucas Correa, bestselling author'Written in heart-wrenching prose, The Winemaker's Wife is a complex story of love, betrayal and impossible courage ... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' Anita Hughes, bestselling authorTrade Review'A heart-stopping tale of survival and heroism centered on a female forger who risks everything to help Jewish children escape Nazi-occupied France' - People Magazine, '20 Best Books to Read this Summer''Brilliantly imagined ... This thoughtful work will touch readers with its testament to the endurance of hope' - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review'Harmel illuminates heartbreakingly real but forgotten stories from WW2, blended with a dash of suspense and romance' - Booklist'A fascinating, heartrending page-turner' - Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author'This moving novel will resonate with readers who love World War II stories about courage, survival and resilience' - Bookbub'Smart, evocative and utterly engrossing' - getliterary.com'An engaging and evocative novel ... A testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of bravery and love in the face of evil' - Goodreads'One of my favourite July 2020 book releases ... The discussion of identity with themes of religion, family, selflessness, and nationhood will sit with you long after closing the last chapter' - theuncorkedlibrarian.com'It's a fabulous read that you will fly through, but not without shedding some tears' - freshfiction.com'This is a beautifully written story that captured my attention and heart from the very first pages!' - Reading Between the Pages Blog

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Book SynopsisFIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE JAMIE MET CLAIRE IN THIS BRILLIANT NEW OUTLANDER SHORT STORY.1740: Young Jamie Fraser has left Scotland and, with his best friend Ian Murray, is running with a band of mercenaries in France.Both men have good reason not to go back to their homeland: both are nursing wounds, and despite their best efforts to remedy the situation, both are still virgins.So when a Jewish doctor hires them to escort his granddaughter to Paris, they readily agree. Both men are instantly drawn to the beautiful young lady. What neither know is that their lives and their friendships are about to become infinitely more complicated - and a lot more dangerous ...

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the Briar U series from New York Times and international bestselling author Elle Kennedy

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Book SynopsisUSA Today bestselling author Catherine Cowles has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she's not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.

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Book SynopsisTHE MILLION COPY NO. 1 BESTSELLER THAT BECAMEAN ACCLAIMED FILM STARRING HUGH GRANT AND NICOLAS HOULT ''A very entertaining and endearing read'' The Times___________________Thirty-six-year-old Londoner Will loves his life. Living carefree off the royalties of his dad''s Christmas song, he''s rich, unattached and has zero responsibilities - just the way he likes it.But when Will meets Marcus, an awkward twelve-year-old who listens to Joni Mitchell and accidentally kills ducks with loaves of bread, an unlikely friendship starts to bloom. Can this odd duo teach each another how to finally act their age?Hugely funny and equally heartfelt, Nick Hornby''s classic proves you''re never too old to grow up. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls and Mike Gayle.___________________''A stunner of a novel. Utterly read-in-one-day, forget-where-you-are-on-the-tube-gripping'' Marie Claire

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Book SynopsisA new queer romcom from the brilliant author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care and Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail. Perfect for fans of Alexandria Bellefleur, Casey McQuiston and Rosie Danan.

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Book SynopsisCameron Capello, also known as the Chamber of Secret Books on TikTok and Instagram, is a content creator originally from New York City, now based in Florence. She graduated summa cum laude from Saint Joseph's University with a degree in English, with a focus on nineteenth-century British literature. An avid reader and writer, she is often prone to daydreaming about dramatic romance tropes, which she will relay (for hours) to her friends, who have become increasingly concerned about her active imagination. When she isn't writing, she can be found lounging around with her English bulldog, Malfoy, scarfing down Korean food and drinking an alarming amount of coffee (with too much sugar).

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Book SynopsisIs it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Friends-to-lovers TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet, is the rom-com that has readers laughing and rooting for these lovable best friends from the first page! ''Falling for my best friend - tick! Fake dating - tick! So stinking cute I want to throw glitter over it - tick!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book is amazing! I''m calling it as one of my top 5 books to the year, and yes, I know it''s only February'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I just adored this story . . . I''m ready to eat up anything that Sarah Adams writes'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A perfect mix of hilarious banter, comical situations, and sweet romance'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''This romance is brilliant! It is fast paced, laugh out loud and so cute!'' ⭐ ⭐ n

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Book SynopsisTrial by Fire is a powerful novel about the courage it takes to open your heart again, from the billion-copy bestseller Danielle Steel.

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Book SynopsisDanielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with a billion copies of her novels sold to date. Her international bestsellers include Far From Home, Never Say Never and Trial by Fire. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Danielle divides her time between Paris and her home in northern California.

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Book SynopsisWhen Clooney Coyle promises Vonnie Gallagher they’ll be friends for life, he has no idea what he’s letting himself in for. The lonely and eccentric Vonnie quickly becomes obsessed with the kind-hearted but insecure actor, and her misguided crush soon develops into something much more sinister, which leaves Clooney’s career in tatters. But when fate takes a strange turn and elevates the pair into an overnight celebrity couple, Clooney must decide whether to embrace the fame he has longed for since childhood or end the ridiculous charade before Vonnie’s jealous – and murderous – inclinations spiral out of control.Trade ReviewA rollercoaster ride of highs and lows that you won’t want to get off … will leave you open mouthed and satisfyingly unsettled – Áine Toner, Woman’s Way

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Book Synopsis1327. In a world swept by change, one day will change the lives of four children forever. World Without End is the stunning follow-up to international bestseller The Pillars of the Earth. Trade ReviewYou won't be able to put it down * Independent *Follett’s storytelling skills keep you compulsively turning the pages to the satisfactory ending of good triumphant over evil -- Daily MailSweeping and yet detailed, a powerful story packed with superbly drawn characters and which evokes the period that saw the devastating black death * Choice *

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Book SynopsisThe Olive Tree is a sun-soaked story of family secrets and an unforgettable summer in Cyprus, from Lucinda Riley, international bestselling author of the Seven Sisters series.A magical house. A momentous summer . . . As a young woman, Helena spent a magical holiday at Pandora, a beautiful house in Cyprus – and fell in love for the first time. Now, twenty-four years later and following the loss of her godfather, she has inherited Pandora. And, though it is a crumbling shadow of its former self, Helena returns with her family to spend the summer there.When, by chance, Helena meets her childhood sweetheart, her past threatens to collide with her present. She knows that the idyllic beauty of Pandora masks a web of secrets that she has kept from her husband and thirteen-year-old son. And that, once its secrets have been revealed, their lives will never be the same . . .'It will whisk you away to the glorious sunshine of Cyprus' – Daily Express** This title has been published outside the UK under the title Helena's Secret. **Trade ReviewIt will whisk you away to the glorious sunshine of Cyprus . . . refreshingly different -- Veronica Henry * Daily Express *A dazzling contemporary novel . . . Brimming with the colour, atmosphere and sultry heat of beautiful Cyprus, this is a gripping story about family relationships across all generations, the ties that bind us with sometimes invisible cords and the complex nature of 'family' in the modern world . . . Riley writes with both insight and empathy . . . a stunning tale of our times from a master storyteller * Lancashire Evening Post *A brilliant page-turner just soaked in glamour and romance -- Daily Mail, on The Seven SistersA masterclass in beautiful writing -- The Sun, on The Sun Sister

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Book Synopsis?? Start the sizzling SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series, a scorching take on Beauty and the Beast ??Four handsome fae princes. One awkward bookworm. An Enchanted Vale. A beastly curse to break.Rosalina O'Connell lives her life in Orca Cove as quietly as she can.When her father turns up missing, Rosie goes after him and finds herself in the Enchanted Vale, the land of the fae. Where her father has been imprisoned and Rosie has no choice but to make a deal with four fae Princes to take his place.As Rosie begins to learn more about the four Princes, she discovers that they have been cursed. The Princes must take on the form of demonic wolves every night and with every year that passes, more of their magic fades away.If the Princes can each find their mate, they will break their curse and free their realm. Rosie is determined to help themThe only problem is, the more time she spends with the Princes, the more she's convinced that she's the one they're all meant to be with.A spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with enchanted fae, morally grey characters, a stupidly hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them.Spice ??:?????????Tropes ?:Fated Mates ??Forced proximity ?????Grumpy x sunshine ???Enemies to lovers ?????Why choose ??Reverse harem ????????????Enchanted Castle ??Awkward Sunshine FMC ??Touch her and die ??Magical Winter Solstice Ball ??Sword crossing ??Hot Villain ??

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Book Synopsis Fall Away with this addictive series from the bestselling author of PUNK 57.New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas delivers an unforgettable romance that toes the fine line between love and hate. ..............My name is Tate. He doesn''t call me that, though. He would never refer to me by a friendly nickname. No, he''ll barely even speak to me. But he still won''t leave me alone.We were best friends once. Then he turned on me and made it his mission to ruin my life. I''ve been humiliated, shut out, and gossiped about all through high school. His pranks and rumours got worse as time wore on, and I made myself sick trying to stay out of his way. I even went to France for a year, just to avoid him.But I''m done hiding from him now, and there''s no way in hell I''ll allow him to ruin another year. He might not have changed, but I have. It''s time to fight back...............Trade ReviewA wonderfully addictive read that kept my heart racing from start to finish. I could not put it down! - Aesta's Book BlogA heated and passionate novel, full of feeling and intensity that will appeal to the reader seeking an emotional rush. - IndieReader.com

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Book SynopsisA spellbinding novel of romantic obsession.Vernon Deyre is a sensitive and brilliant musician, even a genius. But there is a high price to be paid for his talent, especially by his family and the two women in his life. His sheltered childhood in the home he loves has not prepared Vernon for the harsh reality of his adult years, and in order to write the great masterpiece of his life, he has to make a crucial decision with no time left to count the costFamous for her ingenious crime books and plays, Agatha Christie also wrote about crimes of the heart, six bittersweet and very personal novels, as compelling and memorable as the best of her work.Trade Review'A satisfying novel.' New York Times 'When Miss Westmacott reaches the world of music, her book suddenly comes alive. The chapters in which Jane appears are worth the rest of the book put together.' New Statesman

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Book SynopsisHollywood hair stylist Nevaeh loves making those in the spotlight shine. But when a photo of her and Hollywood heartthrob Lamont goes viral for all the wrong reasons, they suddenly find themselves in a fake relationship to save their careers. In a world where nothing seems real, can Nevaeh be true to herself . . . and her heart?

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Book Synopsis?? He''ll protect his best friend''s baby sister from anything . . . other than himself. ??RhylandDylan Casablancas is a forbidden fruit, undeniably delicious, but one bite just might kill you. She''s my best friend''s baby sister, a single mom, and a royal pain in the ass.When Little Miss Baggage moves downstairs to house-sit her brother''s Manhattan apartment, my potential business partner mistakes us as a couple.He wants a family guy. I want access to his billions. And Dylan? She needs a big, burly guy to scare off her loser ex.But pretending to be engaged to the feisty girl next door gets messy when I take a bite of the illicit apple. What can I say? I''m an instant gratification kind of guy.We made a deal to walk out of each other''s lives once my contract is signed. The only problem? She might take my heart with her when she leaves. DylanRhyland Coltridge is out of the question. Unless the question is: Who''s the biggest man-whore you''ve ever met?Hedonistic. Wild card. Utterly corrupt. And those are just the traits the jerk prides himself on.My life is too messy for a boyfriend. Even if it wasn''t, Rhyland would be the last man I''d consider. He is supposed to be my ticket out of this nightmare.But he''s fast becoming my wildest, most dangerous dream.TROPES: ?? Best friend''s brother ?? Fake engagement ?? Crazy ex-boyfriend?? Single mother ?? Enemies to lovers ?? She falls first, he falls harder ?? Billionaire romance ?? Forced proximity ?? A lot of angst ??? ??? ???Wildest Dreams is the new book in the Forbidden Love series, but can be read as a standalone book. If you haven''t read Book 1, Truly Madly Deeply, there''s still time...READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH WILDEST DREAMS:''Be still my beating heart . . . Rhyland Coltridge is so insanely swoonworthy I don''t know how to pick myself back up off the floor'' ????? ''Can I give this book all the stars? Rhyland and Dylan are going to live rent free forever more. Both characters are so vulnerable and so unexpectedly romantic'' ????? ''Phenomenal. That''s all I can say'' ????? ''L.J. Shen has a unique way of writing a story making you wholly a part of it and neber wanting to leave. Wildest Draems was no exception'' ????? ''This book is ALL ROMCOM DREAMS under one cover!! I have never loved the main characters this much this soon into a story!'' ????? ''The angst, the tension , the chemistry - even their toxic moments - were so intense and addicting''????? ''Even if I hadn''t read the first book in the series, I would have been hooked by our MMC ?????

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of MALIBU RISING, DAISY JONES & THE SIX and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO'It made me cry twice, and when I finished reading, I had to sit for a minute with the hole it left in my chest . . . just order it' EMILY HENRY'A crowd-pleaser. Taylor Jenkins Reid captures all the sweat, rivalry and glamour of elite sport' THE TIMES'Jenkins Reid has written yet another page turner . . . [it] will have you hooked' INDEPENDENTCarrie Soto is the greatest player the world has ever seen.But six years after her last match, she watches a young British tennis player steal her world record - and Carrie knows she has to go back and reclaim her rightful place at the top. Even if the world doesn't believe in her. Even if it almost breaks her.This is a story about the cost of greatness and the burden of fame.The fight for a place in history is about to begin . . .'It artfully combines the heady glamour of elite sport with questions about what happens when we find ourselves winning professionally, but losing personally' STYLIST'A portrait of female ambition in all its raw and divine glory, Carrie Soto will stay with you long after the last page is turned' ERIN KELLYTrade ReviewA portrait of female ambition in all its raw and divine glory, Carrie Soto will stay with you long after the last page is turned -- Erin KellyThis Nineties tennis romp is a crowd-pleaser. Taylor Jenkins Reid captures all the sweat, rivalry and glamour of elite sport * The Times *In typical TJR fashion, it artfully combines the heady glamour of elite sport with questions about what happens when we find ourselves winning professionally, but losing personally . . . an escapist beach read * Stylist *An exhilarating, immersive and gripping ode to the cost of greatness, this is Taylor Jenkins Reid's best book yet. Carrie Soto is an icon for the ages. Five stars, ten out of ten, an A+ and more from me! -- Laura Jane WilliamsThere's something about Carrie I will take forward with me in my life, and be a little better for. This book comes out in a few short weeks and you should preorder it. It made me cry twice, and when I finished reading, I had to sit for a minute with the hole it left in my chest . . . just order it -- Emily HenryFans of Taylor Jenkins Reid will adore this * Stellar *Just like Carrie Soto, it's such a thrill to watch Taylor Jenkins Reid get better and better . . . she uses fame to illuminate the battles every woman has to fight - and in doing so, makes the reader feel powerful, too -- Caroline O'DonoghueAddictive, fun and heartwarming. You will never want to leave Carrie Soto -- Fearne CottonNot every woman worries about winning a Grand Slam, but many can likely relate to Soto's challenges with getting older, wanting it all, and trying to manage a fiercely competitive spirit when the world expects women to stay quiet and smile nicely. It's for these reasons you find yourself rooting for the star, in spite of an attitude which isn't about endearing herself to others. Jenkins Reid has written yet another page-turner which will have you hooked, from the first serve to match point. 9/10 * Independent *Compulsive . . . A voyeuristic glimpse into the lives of the sporting elite * Daily Telegraph *I was (still am) obsessed with her 2019 faux-oral history of a sixties rock band Daisy Jones and the Six and have taken one of her novels on holiday with me ever since. Her next book, Carrie Soto is Back, is released just in time for the dying days of summer on Tuesday 30 August. I must get a trip booked * iNews *This some of Reid's best writing: focused, colourful and compassionate. The question is not whether Carrie can win, but whether she can ever be happy * iNews *These are the types of novels to read if you're looking to be swept away by a dazzling, entertaining story with fascinating characters * Cosmopolitan *Like Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones and The Six, this is a compulsive read about the price of success * Grazia *If you're still in mourning for Wimbledon, this is the novel for you * Metro *She's done rock 'n' roll, she's done surfing now Taylor Jenkins Reid turns her attention to the world of elite tennis in this hugely entertaining and compulsively readable novel about a tennis player who comes out of retirement in her late 30s to reclaim her former glory * Red *The captivating tale of a former tennis star goaded out of retirement in a final bid for grand-slam glory. Edge-of-your-sunlounger stuff * Mail on Sunday *Taylor Jenkins Reid has done it again with her powerful new novel, which sees a legendary athlete attempt a comeback when the world considers her past her prime * Hello *Taylor Jenkins Reid is fast becoming a modern literary success, with a chain of hugely popular novels under her belt . . . Her forte is creating page- turners about the rich, famous and the people lurking on the shadows of their starry lives. Fans of her previous work won't be disappointed with this exhilarating, escapist novel that will make the perfect summer read - strawberries and cream optional * Carlisle Living *Jenkins Reid has written yet another page-turner which will have you hooked, from the first serve to match point * Press Association *This raw and powerful read shows Carrie growing and learning, about herself as much as others. Though she's an abrasive character, readers will cheer her on every step of the way * Sunday Express *TJR is surely the queen of escapist fiction * Sunday Telegraph *This top-rank tale of beating the odds is full of heart and breezy charm * Metro *Altogether, it makes for a gripping and engaging read about a woman persevering against all odds, recognising your limits and knowing when to push back. As well as a complex and nuanced character study, Carrie Soto is Back offers its readers a warm-hearted story of the love between a father and a daughter, as well a tender journey of learning how to love yourself and open up to others too. Between the action-packed tennis matches, Carrie's emotional reckoning and the wider commentary of women having to continuously fight for recognition in male-dominated fields, Taylor Jenkins Reid has crafted another compelling novel that effortlessly draws in readers and will no doubt keep them thinking about Carrie Soto long after they turn the final page * Culturefly *At times, her prose is so engaging that you feel as though you are waiting on the baseline while Soto gets ready to serve an unstoppable ace * Independent (Ireland) *In Carrie Soto is Back, as at Flushing Meadows this and next month, there are great rivalries, millions of dollars and legacies on the line. Letting go cuts deep. But, boy, there is glamour * Tatler *The author has created another heroine we can't quite work out whether we like, but we're rooting for her anyway because she's fabulous * Woman's Weekly *Another delectable slice of escapism drama * Living North *Pacy, propulsive and utterly immersive, you're going to want to read this * Elle *Taylor has done it again . . . a brilliant and dynamic book about what it means to be an ambitious woman- for better or for worse * Woman *With a wonderfully complex character, a world you can't help being seduced by, and an important message about it never being too late, TJR has served up another ace * Heat *Frank, funny and emotional * Marie Claire *A fascinatingly realistic look into the world of elite sports where driven and flawed characters' private lives are just as intriguing and controversial as they are on the court * Business Post *This is a well-researched, exciting and genuinely tender book * RTÉ *

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Book SynopsisDorothy Gladys 'Dodie' Smith was born in 1896 in Lancashire and she was one of the most successful female dramatists of her generation. Her first novel, I Capture the Castle, was written when she lived in America during the 1940's and marked her crossover debut from playwright to novelist. The novel became an immediate success and was produced as a play in 1954. She has written numerous other novels but is best known today for The Hundred and One Dalmatians, a story for younger readers. The Hundred and One Dalmatians became the basis of two Disney films.Trade ReviewI know of few novels that inspire as much fierce lifelong affection in their readersEveryone I've passed it on to has found it a hit - it works every time, for absolutely everybodySmith rivals Nancy Mitford's Love in a Cold Climate series for 1930s toff charm * The Independent *A deliciously evocative portrait of England * Daily Mail *Dreamy and funny...an odd, shimmering timelessness clings to its pages. A thousand and one cheers for its reissue. A + * Entertainment Weekly *

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Book SynopsisWhip-smart and utterly transportive, this is historical fiction of the highest order - an unforgettable coming-of-age story, a tender romance, and a portrait of a nation on the brink of change'A charming and uplifting tale - I LOVED every minute!' FAITH HOGAN'A ripping tale of friendship, survival and true love' CELIA IMRIE'Witty, amusing and touchingly emotive ' ROSIE GOODWIN'A page-turning original story' KATIE FFORDE-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Summer, 1919: Constance Haverhill is forced to relinquish her beloved job and cottage at the estate she helped to run during the war. Instead, she's sent as an old lady's companion to Hazelbourne-on-Sea, where she meets Poppy, a trouser-wearing local who runs a ladies' motorcycle (and, hopefully soon, flying) club, and Harris, her recalcitrant but handsome brother - a pilot wounded in battle - who warms in Constance's presence, among the other colourful inhabitants of this sunny pocket of high society. But things are increasingly complicated. As the country prepares to celebrate peace, the women of the club are forced to confront the fact that the freedoms gained during the war are being revoked. In a timeless comedy of manners, with sharp humour, biting wit and a warm heart, Simonson captures the mood of a generation facing the seismic changes brought on by war. Readers LOVE The Hazelbourne LadiesAn absolute must for lovers of historical fiction' *****What a delight! captured the essence of the era' *****This book was brilliant! Totally recommend it' *****I loved the characters ... and found out more than I expected *****

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Book SynopsisEscape to the Wild West with Book Three in the steamy new cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless. . . the perfect summer read for fans of Elsie Silver and Lucy Score.''The spice was immaculate'' Reader review, Holding the Reins''There is no reining in my love for this book'' Reader review, Holding the ReinsMy favourite book of the year!!'' Reader review, Holding the Reins____________________________________When Cole Ashby is appointed Laurel Creek's interim sheriff, he is determined to prove himself as the honest, upstanding, and proper man required for the job. A devoted single dad, his main goal is to lay steady roots for his young daughter.As the daughter of a Kentucky congressman, Ginger Danforth''s life has always been about neat appearances. But inside she's dying to break free from the restraints of reputation and embrace the sense of adventure that runs through her veins.When the Laurel Creek crew head to Las Vegas for a weekend away, Ginger and Cole play a game of truth or dare and, after a few too many drinks, find themselves exchanging marriage vows in a Vegas chapel.With no chance of an annulment, the two make a pact: Stay married in secret, until Ginger''s father is re-elected and Cole is appointed country Sheriff.But as the pair are forced to spend an increasing amount of time in each other's company, riding the high of their accidental marriage, the more it begins to feel real.Until they forget they were ever pretending at all. . .____________________________________Readers cannot get enough of the Silver Pines series:''Absolutely amazing!''''An incredible book''''I could not recommend this more''''Perfection''''I cannot wait to see what comes next''

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