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Book SynopsisThe Butterfly Room is a spellbinding, multigenerational story full of heartbreaking secrets, from Lucinda Riley, international bestselling author of the Seven Sisters series.'Captivating . . . poignant yet uplifting' – Woman's OwnPosy Montague is approaching her seventieth birthday. Still living in her beautiful Suffolk family home, Admiral House, she is surrounded by memories of her idyllic childhood catching butterflies with her beloved father, and of raising her own children. But Posy knows she must make an agonizing decision.Despite the memories the house holds, and the exquisite garden she has spent twenty-five years creating, the house is crumbling around her, and Posy knows the time has come to sell it.Then a face appears from the past – Freddie, her first love, who abandoned her and left her heartbroken fifty years ago. Already struggling to cope with her son’s inept business dealings, and the sudden reappearance of her younger son after ten years in Australia, Posy is reluctant to trust in Freddie’s renewed affection. And, unbeknown to Posy, Freddie has a devastating secret to reveal . . .'Utterly enchanting . . . Prepare to be intrigued, moved to tears and ultimately uplifted' – Lancashire Evening PostTrade ReviewAbsorbing family sagas set in glamorous locations . . . A perfect beach read. * Daily Mail *Captivating . . . This multi-generational tale is a poignant yet uplifting novel that strikes just the right balance with its tone and characters. * Woman's Own *Riley brings us a cast of exquisitely drawn characters and as you slip effortlessly into their lives and share their hopes, dreams and fears, prepare to be intrigued, moved to tears . . . and ultimately uplifted -- Lancashire Evening PostA warm, romantic read * Prima *This multi-generational story is the perfect summer read * Woman's Weekly *Perfect summer escapism, with twists galore. -- Best magazine reviewing The Love Letter

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, PICKED FOR THE ZOE BALL TV BOOK CLUB'Ruth Jones is excellent on human nature and why we make the mistakes we do. I felt for every character. Unputdownable.' Jojo MoyesThe past has a habit of tracking us down. And tripping us up.When Kate was twenty-two, she had an intense and passionate affair with a married man, Callum, which ended in heartbreak. Kate thought she'd never get over it.Seventeen years later, life has moved on - Kate, now a successful actress, is living in London, married to Matt and mother to little Tallulah. Meanwhile Callum and his wife Belinda are happy together, living in Edinburgh and watching their kids grow up. The past, it would seem, is well and truly behind them all.But then Kate meets Callum again.And they are faced with a choice: to walk away from each other . . . or to risk finding out what might have been.Second chances are a rare gift in life. But that doesn't mean they should always be taken . . .-In her unmissable debut, actress and screenwriter Ruth Jones shows us the dangers of trying to recapture that which was once lost and failing to realise the beauty of what we already have.Praise for Ruth Jones:'I love books about gnarly, messy relationships and this one kept me gripped from the beginning. A great read.' Jane Fallon'Heart-rending, provocative and astutely written, Never Greener is a love story about getting what you want and losing everything you need. Ruth's characters will stay with me for a long time.' Cathy Bramley'Easy to read and full of laughter - and truth.' Daily MailReaders have fallen in love with Never Greener:***** 'Loved this book from start to finish.'***** 'I fell in love with all the characters and could not put it down.'***** 'Brilliantly written, laugh-out-loud hilarious yet tear-jerking.'****RUTH'S BRILLIANT NEW NOVEL LOVE UNTOLD IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW. COMING IN 2022****Trade ReviewRuth Jones is excellent on human nature and why we make the mistakes we do. I felt for every character. Unputdownable. * Jojo Moyes, bestselling author of ME BEFORE YOU *Heart-rending, provocative and astutely written, Never Greener is a love story about getting what you want and losing everything you need. Ruth's characters will stay with me for a long time. * Cathy Bramley, bestselling author of THE LEMON TREE CAFE *I love books about gnarly, messy relationships and this one kept me gripped from the beginning. A great read. * Jane Fallon, bestselling author of MY SWEET REVENGE and STRICTLY BETWEEN US *Easy to read and full of laughter - and truth * Daily Mail *A great debut * Bella *

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Book SynopsisTwo people convinced they're unworthy of love...until they meet each other.Camille Rivera is drowning. Her father's sick, her brother's in deep with a dirty cop, and her mechanic shop is failing. She's growing desperate, trying to keep her world afloat in whatever way she can.Nero Gallo is the neighborhood hazard. A mess-maker. A walking disaster. Camille has watched him burn through every girl in a ten-mile radius, as vicious as he is gorgeous, breaking hearts and never, ever getting attached.Which is why she can't believe it when Nero unexpectedly saves her from a risky situation. They've lived next to each other their whole lives, yet she's only ever known him as sin made flesh. Is it possible she didn't really know him at all?They aren't friends. They aren't allies. But Nero is the only chance Camille has, and she'll have to trust there's more to him beneath the savage surface.Except trust is a dangerous thing to give. And Camille is about to learn the only thing more dangerous than trusting Nero is falling for him.

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Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of Me Before You and the new 2023 novel Someone Else''s Shoes.Liza McCullen will never escape her past. But the unspoilt beaches and tight-knit community of Silver Bay offer the freedom and safety she craves - if not for herself, then for her young daughter, Hannah.Until Mike Dormer arrives as a guest in her aunt''s hotel, and the peace of Silver Bay is shattered. The mild-mannered Englishman with his too-smart clothes and disturbing eyes could destroy everything Liza has worked so hard to protect: not only the family business and the bay that harbours her beloved whales, but also her conviction that she will never love - never deserve to love - again.Trade ReviewMoyes is a romantic, and there is a gloriously happy ending, but the story is also surprising and genuinely moving. * The Times *Impossible to put down. * Daily Express *Romance doesn't get much more topsy-turvy than this whale of a tale. * Daily Mirror *Unashamedly romantic. * Elle *

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Book Synopsis??When a mistaken obituary reunites two old crushes, sparks fly and a second chance at love ignites. But will the one that got away finally stay?Karl and Molly were never together. There was a time, right after high school, where it seemed like they might finally cross the line from friends to lovers . . . but instead, a foolish misunderstanding meant they never spoke again. Molly went to LA and got married. Karl stayed in Harlot''s Bay and bought a bakery.The only connection the pair has shared over the years is painfully one-sided: Now divorced, Molly narrates monster romance audiobooks, and Karl is an ever-diligent listener, clinging to his only piece of the one that got away.Still, Molly hasn''t totally left Harlot''s Bay behind. When she hears that Karl''s obituary has run in the local paper, unexpected grief prompts her to hop on the next flight to Maryland . . . where she finds Karl very much alive, the victim of nothing but an accidental obituary.As the pair reunite, they finally hash out their missed connection. True, Molly isn''t quite ready to trust again, but Karl is determined to prove himself worthy of her faith and devotion. And as her remaining time in Harlot''s Bay ticks down, Molly, the habitual cynic, just might find that Karl, the cranky town curmudgeon, is impossible to leave behind a second time.This hilarious grumpy/grumpy romance, second in the Harlot''s Bay series, is packed with Dade''s signature body positivity and a delicious amount of spice ????????????Why readers LOVE Olivia Dade??''Charming, witty, and heartfelt'' KYLIE SCOTT''Olivia Dade never fails to make me laugh, blush, and feel like I''m being wrapped in a warm blanket. Cannot recommend enough!'' KATEE ROBERT''At First Spite is one of the most romantic books I''ve ever read . . . With its delicious pastries, erotica book club, used bookstore complete with emotional support chicken, and surplus of kind, sexy residents, Harlot''s Bay is my dream town'' ROSIE DANAN''With richly drawn characters you''ll love to root for, Olivia Dade''s books are a gem of the genre - full of humour, heart and heat'' KATE CLAYBORN

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Book Synopsis''It''s about friendship, it''s about life, it''s about how people change . . . I loved it very much'' MARIAN KEYES Sometimes all it takes is one long summer weekend for the person you thought you hated to become something more...After a disastrous first meeting, Cassie and Marc become arch nemeses. He might have great cheekbones and a sexy French accent but he''s a terrible person who did a terrible thing. Too bad that Cassie''s best friends Lucy and Russell think he''s wonderful.But years later, when an unexpected tragedy strikes their friendship group, Cassie and Marc team up to give Lucy and Russell the best weekend ever so they can make new memories with all of their favourite people. Which means convincing everyone that Cassie and Marc are head over heels in love.After hating him for so long, it takes four bittersweet days for Cassie to wonder if she got Marc all wrong. Can they let go of their troubled past and together, face whatever the future is going to throw at them??Enemies to lovers?Fake relationship?Grumpy / sunshine?Heartfelt and emotional?True love?Hot, French, male main character?Spicy, including a walk-in pantry scene...READERS ARE SWOONING OVER THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .''A delightful and funny romcom filled with depth that made me feel all the feelings . . . the enemies-to-lovers storyline radiates hatred and chemistry, the spice is sizzling, the humour is sharp, and the emotions are heartbreaking'' ?????''Exquisitely written and gloriously romantic. I was completely addicted to the story and didn''t want to put it down . . . my favourite book of Manning''s and one of my favourite books ever'' ?????''Sarra Manning never fails to deliver and this book is no exception! . . . the heartache felt so raw and authentic . . . the ending was nothing short of perfect - a touching, satisfying conclusion that felt like the cherry on top of an already delicious cake'' ?????''Is it heart-achingly sad? Yes! Does it have proper enemies to lovers? Yes! Is the spice, spicy? Yes! Is it written in the most beautiful way that made me upset that I had to put it down to live life occasionally? 1000% yes'' ?????''Such an emotional read, I absolutely adored it! So well written and believable characters it pulled strongly at the heartstrings'' ?????''An emotion-wrecking five-star read. This is easily one of my top five reads of the year, it was just that good'' ?????AND EVEN YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS ARE FALLING HARD FOR SARRA MANNING...''Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy'' MARIAN KEYES''The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting'' CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN''A very swoony, sexy, warm read'' CESCA MAJOR''Emotional and profound and so so hot'' SOPHIE IRWIN''What a wonderful storyteller Sarra Manning is'' JANE CASEY''Funny and sexy and rips along'' FREYA NORTH''Romantic, relatable and heartfelt, while also being such a compelling, intriguing story'' LUCY VINE''This is Sarra at her best . . . I didn''t want to finish it'' HARRIET EVANS''Simply gorgeous - moving, sexy, bittersweet. Sarra Manning always delivers in spades'' LOUISE O''NEILL

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Book SynopsisCatharina Maura is a USA Today and Amazon #1 bestselling author. She writes angsty, fast-paced contemporary romance novels that break your heart before they lead you to a hard-won happily ever after. Cat lives in Hong Kong with her husband and a dozen houseplants that all have names. When she isn't daydreaming about future characters, she's exploring the world and seeking out new adventures.

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Book SynopsisSav R. Miller is a USA Today bestselling author of adult romance with varying levels of darkness and steam. In 2018, Sav put her lifelong love of reading and writing to use and graduated with a B.A. in Creative Writing and a minor in Cultural Anthropology. Nowadays, she spends her time giving morally gray characters their happily-ever-afters. Currently, Sav lives in Kentucky with her dogs Lord Byron, Poe, and Arrow. She loves sitcoms, silence, and sardonic humor.

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Book SynopsisSix hours of fake dating with a man she''ll probably never see again. What''s the worst that could happen?Agnes has run her family''s restaurant, The Shark Biscuit, for the last six years, ever since her father''s health took a turn and she had to step in to keep the doors open. Now she''s crippled with guilt because it''s her fault it''s closing. One more night and she''s free.Harrison loves squaring off against the infuriating yet enchanting Agnes, but in six hours he will no longer be by her side, day after day. When Agnes'' ex-boyfriend brings his entire family in for dinner to show support, thinking it will win her back, she begs Harrison for help. Pretend to be her boyfriend through the dinner rush until her ex leaves.As the night rolls on, fake dating starts to feel more real than not. If only they weren''t carrying secrets that could tear each other''s worlds apartThe hilarious and spicy romcom of the year, perfect for fans of Sarah Adams, Meghan Quinn and Beth O''Leary.

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Book SynopsisA literary romance like no other, Campanello's novel unfurls over a hot Breton summer as US student K embarks on a love affair with a young local man. Erotic and intelligent, heady and poetic, this unmissable tale shows how coming-of-age can mean coming alive. To touch and taste, pleasure and ecstasy. To the sea, the sun and eternity.

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Book SynopsisCREATURE COMFORTSNewly emerged from their mausoleum, Wang Xiaomie and Wen Fengjin settle into a life of domestic bliss, surrounded by all the comforts and conveniences of the modern world. But life among the living isn’t as peaceful as it seems. Lurking in the shadows is a secretive group known as the artisans—a community that forges magical weapons designed to hunt down and destroy supernatural creatures like them.When the undead duo rescues a hapless young man from the brink of death, they catch the attention of a powerful artisan with a bitter grudge against their kind. Now, with betrayal, mind control, and the sudden return of an ancient ally, Wang Xiaomie and Wen Fengjin must fight to keep their love alive—and their bodies intact.The final volume!

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Book SynopsisJemmahas lived a thousand lives through books. The only life she isn't living is her own. That is, until the day she finds a note from a stranger in her favourite library book. When she replies, the pair begin a longhand conversation about their love of novels that sees Jemma finally coming out of her shell. Is she ready to fall in love for the first time with someone she's never met? Clara has always run away from her problems, but this might finally be one she can't escape. Everyone wants to know what happened to Clara in America but Clara isn't talking. Instead she's focusing all her energy obsessing over a hot new actor, starring in the TV adaptation of her twin Jemma's favourite book. Soon, Clara is reading every interview, trawling his social media, and following him to showbiz parties in the hopes he'll notice she's The One. As the sisters fall hard for two men they've never met, it's time to ask the question: Can either relationship survive the real world?

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Book Synopsis''A sheer delight from start to finish'' Sophie Kinsella Come and meet Issy Randall, proud owner of The Cupcake Café . . . ''An evocative, sweet treat'' Jojo Moyes ''Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting'' Marian Keyes ''Irresistible'' Jill Mansell ''Just lovely'' Katie Fforde ''Naturally funny, warm-hearted'' Lisa Jewell ''A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book'' Mike Gayle ___________________________________Issy Randall can bake. No, more than that - Issy can create stunning, mouth-wateringly divine cakes. After a childhood spent in her beloved Grampa Joe''s bakery, she has undoubtedly inherited his talent.When she''s made redundant from her safe but dull City job, Issy decides to seize the moment. Armed with recipes from Grampa, and with her best friends and local bank manager fighting her corner, The Cupcake Café opens its doors. But Issy has absolutely no ideTrade ReviewSheer indulgence from start to finish * Sophie Kinsella *

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Book Synopsis''This book is the literary equivalent of a warm, soft blanket, a log fire and a cup of strong, sweet tea on a snowy winter night. With the Scotland setting, it is utterly irresistible'' Reader review ?????An endearing and poignant novel about loss and the healing power of love by the beloved Rosamunde PilcherElfrida Phipps loves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog Horace and the friendship of the neighbouring Blundells - particularly Oscar - to ensure that her days are filled with companionship as well as independence. But an unforeseen tragedy upsets Elfrida''s tranquillity: Oscar''s wife and daughter are killed in a terrible car crash, and he finds himself homeless when his stepchildren claim their dead mother''s inheritance.Oscar and Elfrida take refuge in a rambling house in Scotland, which becomes a magnet for various waifs and strays who converge upon it, including an unhappy teenage girl. It could be a recipe for disaster. But somehow the Christmas season weaves its magic and the winter solstice brings love and solace.READERS ADORE WINTER SOLSTICE:''The author''s finely drawn characters are charming and her settings beguiling'' Reader review ?????''A sweet love story in a gorgeous and evocative winter setting'' Reader review ?????''I love her books because the characters jump off the page and straight into my heart. I love her books because she creates such a vivid sense of place that I can close my eyes and see it'' Reader review ?????''A truly beautifully heart-warming story of love and loss . . .'' Reader review ?????PRAISE FOR ROSAMUNDE PILCHER:''Enchanting . . . bound to delight her many thousands of fans'' Daily Express''Rosamunde Pilcher''s warm spell is charming and utterly convincing'' Daily Mail''A beautiful, haunting story . . . that will tug at your heartstrings'' PrimaTrade ReviewAs always, Pilcher is a sensible fairy godmother, bestowing happy endings upon the worthy and heartsick. . . [she has a] . . . remarkably evocative sense of place and watercolorist's eye for muted detail. * Kirkus Review *enchanting . . . bound to delight her many thousands of fans. * Daily Express *Pilcher's strength is knowing what she can do well and writing about what she knows. She has a way of tapping into the emotional life of her readers and making them care about characters not unlike themselves. * Daily Telegraph *An entrancing tale of middle-aged love, broken hearts and teenage angst * Daily Express *Rosamunde Pilcher's warm spell is charming and utterly convincing * Daily Mail *Unashamed hymns to the virtues of domesticity, continuity and human warmth. And (they are) thundering good reads * Lady *Another dose of the kind of heartwarming, gentle fiction for which she is known and loved . . . like a big mug of cocoa in front of a blazing fire on a winter night * Press & Journal, Aberdeen *A gentle tale of everyday happenings to a set of well-drawn and believable characters * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *A beautiful, haunting story. . . that will tug at your heartstrings * Prima *Whether she is being poignant, wry or perceptive, Rosamunde Pilcher is always gentle * Woman's Realm *

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Book SynopsisThe third instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas.Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - TimeThink Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James TelegraphSpiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint To be devoured with relish Mail******Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's manoeuvrings and the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords and hunt for allies in unexpected places. And her heart will face the ultimate test as she and her mate are forced to question whether they can truly trust each other. Sarah J. Maas''s books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone''s talking about for yourself.

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Book Synopsis''Real, raw, magnificent - Before I Let Go is the beautiful angst I love to read'' COLLEEN HOOVERTheir love was supposed to last forever. But when life delivered blow after devastating blow, Yasmen and Josiah Wade found that love had its limits . . it couldn''t save their marriage. Yasmen wasn''t prepared for how her life fell apart, but she''s finally starting to find joy again. She and Josiah have found a new rhythm: co-parenting their two kids and running a thriving business together. Yet, like magnets, they''re always drawn back to each other, and now they''re beginning to wonder if they''re truly ready to let go of everything they once had. One stolen kiss leads to another . . . and then more. It''s hot. It''s illicit. It''s good - until it starts to hurt again. As old wounds reopen, Yasmen and Josiah wonder if it is too late for them to find forever. Or could they be even better, the second time around?Award-win

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Book SynopsisThree friends, three single mums, one quest to find loveIt's 8:30am and I'm already utterly exhausted. My son has lost his football boots, my daughter is ready for school dressed only in her vest and knickers, and of course, my 1-year-old has filled his nappy for what feels like the tenth time this morning.As for my husband? He's decided marriage doesn't suit him, and well buggered off.All hope of me time' has but dwindled to sipping half a glass of wine whilst shouting after the kids. But everything is about to change.I'm taking control of my life! I've joined a book club.Yes, I know what you're thinking. Wow live a little.' But my fellow book clubbers, Amanda and Janey, are my lifelines. They understand the daily struggle because they're mothers too.And in between the prosecco, Doritos and googling everything about Mr Darcy on SparkNotes, they've convinced me to go on a date with my boss.A single mum of three looking for romance what could possibly go wrong?A gloriously funny and rel

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Book SynopsisJane Austen takes a satirical swipe at the gothic novel in this classic book bursting with sly subversive wit.'Jane Austen is a genius, and Northanger Abbey is hugely underrated' Martin AmisCatherine Morland is a young girl with a very active imagination.Trade ReviewJane Austen is the pinnacle to which all other authors aspire -- J.K. RowlingSomebody reading over my shoulder refuses to believe that I found Northanger Abbey funnier than Catch 22, but I did. So there -- Jenny ColganThe most perfect artist among women, the writer whose books are immortal -- Virginia WoolfJane Austen's lightest and most playful novel * Independent *Jane Austen shocks me. Beside her, Joyce seems innocent as grass -- W.H. Auden

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Book SynopsisSoldier. Farmer. Felon. Writer. Father. Lover.One man, many lives.Born in 1799, Cashel Greville Ross experiences myriad lives: joyous and devastating, years of luck and unexpected loss. Moving from County Cork to London, from Waterloo to Zanzibar, Cashel seeks his fortune across continents in war and in peace. He faces a terrible moral choice in a village in Sri Lanka as part of the East Indian Army. He enters the world of the Romantic Poets in Pisa. In Ravenna he meets a woman who will live in his heart for the rest of his days. As he travels the world as a soldier, a farmer, a felon, a writer, a father, a lover, he experiences all the vicissitudes of life and, through the accelerating turbulence of the nineteenth century, he discovers who he truly is. This is the romance of life itself, and the beating heart of The Romantic.From one of Britain''s best-loved and bestselling writers comes an intimate yet panoramic novel set across the nineteenth century.''Picaresque, big-hearted and moving, this is Boyd at the top of his game'' Guardian''There are few reading pleasures as great as giving in to a William Boyd novel'' Sunday Times''One of our best contemporary storytellers'' Spectator''Simply the best realistic storyteller of his generation'' Sebastian FaulksTrade ReviewThe Romantic by William Boyd was the novel I enjoyed most this year. It's incredibly ambitious, its hero moving from Co Cork to London, then from Waterloo to Zanzibar, and at one point even joining the East Indian Army, but it was such an easy, indulgent read -- Sathnam Sanghera * The Times, Best Books of the Year *[One of the] most enjoyable new novels I read this year . . . [it] offers deep pleasure to those who love novels, instruction to anyone setting out to write one -- Allan Massie * Scotsman, Best Books of 2022 *Boyd is as magically readable as ever, and, as always with his whole life novels, there is an invigorating air of spontaneity * Telegraph *William Boyd's The Romantic is disguised a an historical biography - The Real Life of Cashel Greville Ross - but is actually an utterly engrossing adventure story . . . Cashel, we understand, is searching for himself, but in the process he provides romance, entertainment and enlightenment for his readers. How better to spend the relaxed days around Xmas than following his footsteps -- Antonia Fraser * Tablet, Books of the Year *Storytelling is what floats my boat and William Boyd's The Romantic, a return to his "whole-life" novels, has it in spades. Following our hero Cashel Greville Ross (Boyd is big on names) from Ireland to the Battle of Waterloo, then India, Italy, New England, Africa and beyond, it has enough engrossing variety to fill several books, not just the one -- Peter Brookes * The Times, Best Books of 2022 *Cashel ultimately emerges as a one-off - an inimitable character, whether he knows it or not . . . what is often lost behind the sheer pleasure brought by [Boyd's] books is their layered Chekhovian subtleties: Boyd is abundantly talented at capturing life's disconnections . . . it is intoxicating to be in the company of a writer who seems to be having such fun * Guardian *William Boyd's new novel is one of his best * Scotsman *A rambunctious, swashbuckling tale, told with panache by a master storyteller . . . Those who fall in love with The Romantic may wonder whether their own lives lack adventure. Surrender to this fine novel's spell, though, and it will vicariously supply more than enough thrills for anyone * Observer *Boyd's back, baby. The great writer of big, splashy (mostly) historical adventures has gone all guns blazing on this one . . . The pages brim with famous names and exotic locations - with Florentine palazzos, debtors' prisons, scandalous love affairs, Byron and the Battle of Waterloo . . . pure, joyful escapism * The Times, Best Fiction Books of 2022 *If it's true escapism you're after, William Boyd can always be relied upon to transport the reader from reality and his next offering, The Romantic, another epic that follows Cashel Greville Ross from 19th-century Country Cork to Zanzibar via Oxford and Sri Lanka, offers a wonderful literary getaway as the nights draw in * Vogue, A Most Promising Page-Turner of the Season *Packed with passion, adventure, suspense, comic interludes and a range of colourful characters . . . the rollicking work of a masterful storyteller, The Romantic is both a vivid portrait of a life and a sweeping panorama of an age * Economist *The Romantic is certainly a crowd-pleaser . . . Boyd knows how to time the hights and lows, how to blend triumphs and tragedies, personal and historical . . . genuinely poignant and wise * Sunday Times *A satisfyingly meaty novel in the rich vein of his earlier classics The New Confessions and Any Human Heart. As we have come to expect, here is exceptional storytelling - pristine, immersive, and intoxicating. The elegant prose is characteristically detailed and precise . . . It has the expansiveness of many classic 19th century novels. There's a Dickensian warmth and verve, an epic scale, a spirited sense of chance and adventure. Boyd as ever stresses period detail, and the novel is as informative as it is entertaining . . . It is bravura, high octane stuff, eventful and sometimes on the edge of chaos * Irish Examiner *A panoramic and deeply satisfying narrative from an author on top form * Mail on Sunday *It's tremendously entertaining and, as always with Boyd, virtually impossible to stop reading * Daily Mirror *A globe-trotting adventure through the 19th century * i, Best Books for Autumn *Boyd's pile-up of set piece escapades offers a huge amount of fun * Daily Mail *Boyd's books are so enjoyable that it's hard for us to resent the tricks being played on us, even as we find ourselves constantly reaching for Google, wanting to know what is and isn't real * TLS *There's a cornucopia of fine things here . . . The Romantic, always enjoyable, ranks with two of his best: The New Confessions and Any Human Heart. Both were intelligent and engrossing, novels you lived with. Both told a fine story very well. The Romantic does just that * Scotsman *A ripping yarn. And as such, it is pretty much faultless: as moreish as good chocolate, terrifically entertaining, and deeply humane * i *A huge amount of fun * Daily Mail (Ireland) *One of our best contemporary storytellers * Spectator *A narrative that Charles Dickens or Jane Austen would surely have been happy to claim as their own . . . there's a joy to Boyd's storytelling throughout and his hero is one to cheer for * Business Post (Ireland) *A wonderful tale that spans a life of adventure, this is storytelling at its very best * Best *Crammed with incident, the novel has the wonderfully freewheeling quality that one associates with the great 19th-century novelists. As with most of Boyd's works, it manages to be warm-hearted and deliciously sardonic at the same time * Literary Review *William Boyd taps into the classic novel tradition with this sweeping tale of one man's century-spanning life * Spectator *There is no doubt that Boyd is a masterful storyteller . . . this is a book to get totally, utterly and delightfully lost in -- Anna BonetA new novel by William Boyd is always a treat and in his picaresque latest, The Romantic, his hero is Cashel Greville Ross, born in 1799, a soldier, lover, friend of poets, bankrupt and adventurer who is swept into many of the most important episodes of the 19th century -- Lucy Lethbridge * Oldie *This highly entertaining, engrossing page-turner is the fictionalised biography of Cashel Greville Ross, who was born in 1799 in Scotland and brought up in Cork. Such is William Boyd's mastery as a storyteller, one begins to believe that all of the events are entirely real -- James Lawless * Sunday Independent *The Romantic is a rollicking read that will delight his many fans -- Susie Mesure * i *A wild ride across the 19th century on the back of a narrative that never pauses for breath . . . this breakneck pace seems to be a function of Boyd's exceptional imaginative facility, which sees him just as irresistibly drawn to new ideas as his hero is -- John Self * Financial Times *What could be more reassuring in troubling times than a new William Boyd novel? Trio is immensely readable, its descriptions full of light and colour, its humour spot on, its mood a perfect mix of frolicsome and melancholy * Sunday Telegraph on Trio *Reading William Boyd's Trio is like shrugging on a worn leather jacket on the first brisk morning of autumn: cosy but cool . . . He has enormous fun with the worlds - and egos - of page and screen * The Times on Trio *Breakneck pace seems to be a function of Boyd's exceptional imaginative facility, which sees him just as irresistibly drawn to new ideas as his hero is . . . there's something irresistible about that energy . . . if a whole-life novel is intended to represent the span of a unique existence, then The Romantic gets it right * FT *The Romantic is a whole-life novel, a form in which Boyd excels . . . a terrific read * Country & Town House *

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Book Synopsis''As ever, Rosamunde Pilcher has kept me enthralled to the very last page'' Reader review ?????The endearing bestseller from the much-loved Rosamunde PilcherBorn in Colombo, Judith Dunbar spends her teenage years at boarding school, while her beloved mother and younger sister live abroad with her father. When her new friend Loveday Carey-Lewis invites Judith home for the weekend to Nancherrow, the Carey-Lewises'' beautiful estate on the Cornish coast, it is love at first sight. With the family''s generosity and kindness, Judith flourishes from a naïve girl into a confident young woman, basking in the warm affection of a surrogate family. But the gathering storm of war cannot be ignored. Judith herself has far to travel before at last . . . coming home.READERS ARE IN LOVE WITH COMING HOME:''In her typical writing style, the book has you engrossed in the characters'' lives and it is both upliftTrade ReviewThe novel has a gently sweet flavour, it continues to beguile because of Pilcher's warmth, sincerity and easy, undemanding prose * Sunday Times *Compelling pages packed with convincing characters, vivid settings and weepy bits * Daily Mail *A great featherbed of a novel, all the right ingredients * Woman & Home *Especially good on atmosphere and a lonely teenager's bewilderment, Pilcher's storytelling skills are serene and beguiling * The Times *Much-needed balm to soothe the troubled mind * Sunday Express *A well-upholstered good read * Daily Mail *Classy, lavish entertainment . . . literate pleasure * Publishers Weekly *Captivating . . . The best sort of book to come home to . . . Readers will undoubtedly hope Pilcher comes home to the typewriter again soon. * New York Daily News *

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Book SynopsisPoppy Peterson's life is finally back on track and she's thriving as the publicist of the NFL's most promising quarterback (and her childhood best friend), Cash Curran. So, she doesn't appreciate when he makes an impulsive and public pass at America's popstar darling, Lyric Adair. When Lyric's notorious publicist Rosaline Sinclair reaches out, Poppy is ready to face her wrath, but instead learns that Lyric is equally interested. As Cash and Lyric embark on their ill-advised whirlwind romance, Poppy and Rosaline are forced together, each determined to protect their own client from the other. Poppy is frustrated by Rosaline's cool demeanor and, as a legend in the industry, she's determined to impress her. But, no matter what she does, she can't help but shake the feeling that Rosaline doesn't like her. That is until one steamy night, when the two women contend with their unexpected feelings and begin a messy romance of their own. But with paparazzi, tabloids, and stalker fans nipping at

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Book SynopsisUSA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan''s Audie award-winning novel launches a passionate series exploring the wild ambition, artistic obsession, and unrelenting love in Hollywood.One moment in the spotlight . . .For months I stood by, an understudy waiting in the wings, preparing for my time to shine.I never imagined he would watch in the audience that night.Canon Holt.Famous film director. Fascinating. Talented. FineBefore I could catch my breath, everything changed. I went from backstage Broadway to center stage Hollywood.From being unknown, to my name, Neevah Saint, on everyone''s lips.Canon casts me in a star-studded Harlem Renaissance biopic, catapulting me into another stratosphere.But stars shine brightest in the dead of night.Forbidden attraction, scandal and circumstances beyond my control jeopardize my dream.Could this one shot - the role of a lifetime, the love of a lifetime - cost

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Book SynopsisSet in a near-future enhanced by AI technology, a Black British journalist comes into her power-literally and figuratively-when her strange, spiritual destiny is awakened by an assignment to Benin. She then must use her newfound abilities to defeat an otherwordly conspiracy concerning missing Black kids...

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Book SynopsisThe third book in the EPIC Crescent City series from multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas.Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - TimeThink Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James TelegraphSpiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint To be devoured with relish Mail****** A WORLD IN DARKNESS.A BURNING SPARK.A BLAZE OF STARS.Bryce Quinlan is stranded in a strange new world. She's going to need all her wits about her to get home again and return to everything she loves. But that's no easy feat when she has no idea who to trust.Meanwhile, Hunt Athalar is back in the Asteri's dungeons. Stripped of his freedom and the happiness he'd fought so hard for, he'Trade ReviewThink Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. Telegraph (praise for Crescent City) * Telegraph *Steamy! The Times Books to Read in 2022 (House of Sky and Breath) * The Times Books to Read in 2022 *Smouldering Waterstones, Books You Need to Read in 2022 (House of Sky and Breath) * Waterstones, Books You Need to Read in 2022 *Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning Guardian (praise for Crescent City) * Guardian *Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish Daily Mail * Daily Mail *A sweeping epic packed full of romance and adventure, House of Earth and Blood is a bold, brilliant opening chapter in what promises to be a spectacular new series from Maas Waterstones Best Books Pick 2020 (House of Earth and Blood) * Waterstones Best Books Pick 2020 *The mystery element presents a stunning twist, and the emotional depth of Bryce's relationships with both Hunt and Danika is incredibly moving. Fans will eagerly await the next installment. * Booklist, starred review (House of Earth and Blood) *A dizzying, suspenseful whirl that surprises at every turn. * Entertainment Weekly (House of Earth and Blood) *A richly imagined tale spiced with snarky humor and smoldering romance. * Publishers Weekly (House of Earth and Blood) *With a twist that will leave readers breathless (if those steamy love scenes don’t), House of Sky and Breath is a sequel that continues to be an action-packed, page-turning urban fantasy romance which readers will devour. * Booklist, starred review, on House of Sky and Breath *A master class in world-building adventure. Don't miss it. * #1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris (on House of Earth and Blood) *Bryce Quinlan is a firecracker of a main character * SciFi Now *If you haven’t dipped your toes into her dark and magical imagination, the Crescent City books are the ones to try, with political intrigue, mythology, vampires, and action in equal measure, and a healthy dose of spice. * Glamour Magazine *Sarah J. Maas has demonstrated time and again that she knows how to write emotionally investing high fantasy stories with strong female characters at their heart. * Love Reading *

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Book Synopsis*THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*''Beth O''Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book'' Emily Henry They''ll do anything to save the hotel, except work together . . .Welcome to Forest Manor Hotel, where the staff and guests are one happy family. Except for Izzy and Lucas - bitter rivals banned from working the same shift, for everyone''s sake. After struggling for years, the hotel may soon have to close its doors forever. But when Izzy returns a guest''s lost wedding ring, the reward convinces management this might fix everything. With four rings still sitting in lost property, Izzy and Lucas are forced to work together to try to save the day. But as their rivalry becomes something much more complicated, Izzy and Lucas start to wonder if there''s more at stake here than the hotel''s future . . .This Paperback Edit

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Book Synopsis"All these years, I've never given my heart to anyone...The truth is, I didn't have a heart to give.My heart was with a ghost."To the rest of the world, he was the little boy who went missing on the Fourth of July. But to Sydney Neville, he was everything. Her heart hasn't been the same since her best friend disappeared, but she's learned to build her life around that missing piece.Twenty-two years later, the last thing Sydney expects is for Oliver Lynch to return. Having been captive underground for decades, he's unfamiliar with the strange new world that awaits him-but he's alive. He's here. And no matter how he's changed, he and Sydney both still feel the connection that runs between them.But as their reborn friendship begins to feel like something more, Sydney and Oliver realize there are still jagged, painful truths creating space between them. The walls Sydney's built don't want to come down, and as Oliver hunts for his missing memories and lost time, he realizes his nightmare is not yet over.With nothing as it seems, is there space for love to bloom in this dark place?

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Book SynopsisLost memories. Lost loves. Can they find their way back to each other?When Will wakes up after a car accident, he's lost three years of memory. All he wants is his girlfriend and childhood sweetheart, Gem, beside him. Instead, nothing is as he remembers.Gem has finally moved on from hers and Will's break-up. With a new life and boyfriend, the last thing she expects is a call to say Will needs her the man who nearly destroyed her.As Will recovers, he is determined to prove to Gem that he is the man he once was. But by unlocking the secrets of his past, will he be able to piece together what caused him to change so dramatically? And, faced with the choice, will Gem continue with the safe new life she has built for herself, or will she go back to the man she used to love?A heartbreaking and twisty will-they-won''t-they-should-they novel, perfect for fans of Dani Atkins, Jojo Moyes and Colleen Hoover.

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Book SynopsisCompelling and provocative, True Colours is an unforgettable novel about jealousy between sisters, betrayal, passion and forgiveness – and what it means to be a family, by Kristin Hannah, the international number one bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone.The Grey sisters have always looked after one another. Growing up on a sprawling ranch with an emotionally distant father, they had nowhere else to turn after their mother died. Winona, the oldest, craves her father’s approval. Happier reading a book than riding a horse, she knows she isn’t the daughter he wanted – but she’s determined to prove her worth. Aurora is the peacemaker, trying to keep everyone happy, whilst hiding her own feelings. Vivi Ann, the youngest, is the star of the family. Beautiful and spirited, everything comes easily to her – until a stranger comes to town. When Vivi Ann makes a fateful decision to follow her heart, everything changes. Suddenly the sisters are pitted against each other. Loyalties are tested, secrets revealed – and then a terrible crime threatens to tear their whole community apart.Trade ReviewAs Hannah explores the deep, emotional connection between sisters, she creates a beautiful and captivating story of love and rivalry, family and community, that readers will happily devour * Booklist *[Hannah] really knows what women – her characters and her audience – want * Publishers Weekly *

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Book Synopsis'Perfectly poetic. A beautiful follow-up to Slammed' Tarryn Fisher'Brilliant and entertaining as Slammed. Point of Retreat is absolute poetry' Jamie McGuireFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All Your Perfects and It Ends With Us. SOMETIMES TWO PEOPLE HAVE TO FALL APART TO REALISE JUST HOW MUCH THEY BELONG TOGETHER. As Layken and Will’s emotion-packed story continues, a stunning and unforeseen revelation about Will’s past leaves them questioning everything that they thought they knew about each other. With the foundation of their relationship at risk, they must decide whether they are willing to fight for a future together, or to retreat back into solitude and heartache. How far does Will have to go to prove to Layken his love for her will last forever? It will require something truly extraordinary to keep this couple together, and the decisions they make and the answers they find will change not only their lives, but the lives of everyone around them.

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Book SynopsisPreorder Mhairi''s new novel YOU BELONG WITH ME coming soon!Two best friends.One missed chance.And a night that changes everything.Eve, Justin, Susie and Ed have been friends since they were eighteen. Now in their 30s, the four are still as close as ever, Thursday pub quiz night is still sacred, and Eve is still secretly in love with Ed.Maybe Eve should have moved on by now, but she can't stop thinking about what could have been. And she knows Ed sometimes thinks about it too.Then one night, in an instant, all their lives change forever. And, as Eve learns she didn't know her friends as well as she thought, she also discovers she isn't the only person keeping secrets''Brilliant on relationships, friendships and emotions I loved, loved, loved this book' MARIAN KEYESGorgeously romantic, as well as a story about friendship and grief and loss; I never wanted it to end' BETH O'LEARYA luminous, heart-achingly beautiful love letter to friendship' JOSIE SILVERDon't miss this hilarious and heaTrade Review‘LAST NIGHT manages to be both genuinely heartbreaking and hilarious – that's how good Mhairi McFarlane is. It's a gorgeously romantic novel, as well as a story about friendship and grief and loss; I never wanted it to end’ Beth O’Leary, #1 bestselling author of The Flat Share 'It's a long time since I loved any book as much. She's so BRILLIANT on relationships, friendships and emotions. Her characters are nuanced, convincing and loveable…she deserves massive praise and recognition. I loved, loved, loved this book’ Marian Keyes, #1 bestselling author of Grown-Ups ‘I cannot remember the last book I loved as much! It reminded me of Ralph’s Party, and also felt reminiscent of the friendship group in Bridget Jones. What a luminous, heart-achingly beautiful love letter to friendship’ Josie Silver, #1 bestselling author of One Day in December ‘Mhairi writes absolutely brilliant romantic comedies, I just love her’ Jenny Colgan 'A glorious, heartwrenching story and a beautiful love letter to female friendship' bestselling author Laura Kemp ‘This mixes the author’s trademark humour with gut-punching emotion to create her best book yet’ Fabulous ‘Deliciously barbed banter is what we’ve come to expect from Mhairi McFarlane, but this story also centres on grief and loss with a thoughtful and deceptively light touch’ Red ‘Mhairi McFarlane’s whip-smart romantic comedy is a compelling tale with real emotional depth, moving seamlessly from witty one-liners to serious issues’ Sunday Express ‘An emotional character driven novel that will take you to places you never expected – McFarlane has done it again!’ Woman ‘A real page-turner’ Bella ‘Really rather brilliant’ Best ‘Perfect weekend reading’ New

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Book SynopsisStruggling to deal with the trauma of her Catholic upbringing, Noelle, travels to the Isle of Bute. She meets a man who claims to be a vampire, and a relationship blooms between them based solely on confession. Noelle becomes hounded by memories of her past.

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Book Synopsis Fall Away with this addictive series from the bestselling author of PUNK 57.From the BookTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author of BULLY and FALLS BOYS comes the fourth novel in the Fall Away series. ..............He''s the guy she''s supposed to avoid. She''s the girl he won''t let get away . . .K. C. Carter has always followed the rules - until this year, when a mistake leaves her the talk of her college campus and her carefully arranged life comes crashing to a halt. Now she''s stuck in her small hometown for the summer to complete her court-ordered community service, and to make matters worse, trouble is living right next door.Jaxon Trent is the worst kind of temptation and exactly what K.C. was supposed to stay away from in high school. But he never forgot her. She was the one girl who wouldn''t give him the time of day and the only one to ever say no. Fate has brought K.C. back into hisTrade ReviewI read this book in one sitting. Rival was as gripping as it was sexy! - Colleen Hoover

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Book SynopsisA month has passed since Yuuta and Saki became siblings. They agreed to keep a respectful distance from each other, but when Yuuta's attractive coworker asks him out on a date, Saki finds a strange new emotion welling up inside her heart

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Book SynopsisMeryl Wilsner's sweet and spicy f/nb romance, where two lifelong best friends go on a non-refundable honeymoon together and discover sometimes to find a happily ever after, you just have to ask.

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Book SynopsisLucy Lehane writes love stories about terrible people. Her interests include politics, cheese, and game nights with friends. Exactly no one in her life was surprised to learn that she had written a romance novel. By day she is an attorney, and by night, after her son is asleep, and after otherwise procrastinating for as long as humanly possible, she sometimes writes.

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Book Synopsis*** CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS AUTHOR OF THE YEAR 2022***Penguin Picks are stories you''ll want to read again and again. Beautifully and stylishly designed by a modern artist, they are not only stories you''ll keep coming back to but also books whose looks will never go out of fashion . . . From the bestselling author Marian Keyes, the hilariously heartbreaking Angels follows the tale of the fabulous and uplifting Walsh sister, Maggie . . . ''Though he never said anything, I knew Garv blamed me. And that was OK, because I blamed me too.'' One day Maggie Walsh walks out on her husband of nine years and runs away to Hollywood. There she joins her best friend Emily, who is busily pitching scripts to studios, mixing with movie stars and generally living the heck out of the dream. Maggie should be enjoying herself but she can''t stop thinking about her husband Garv and the liTrade ReviewMaggie Walsh is supposed to be the sensible one - the white sheep of the family. She lives less than a mile from Mum and Dad and married middle-of-the-road Garv. But that is about to change . . .'I'd always lived a fairly blameless life . . . up until the day I left my husband and ran away to Hollywood . . .' * from the publisher's description *Praise for Marian Keyes * - *Brilliantly satisfying, unputdownable * Company *Filled with wonderful warm characters and dialogue that leaps off the pages. Keyes is a superior storyteller * Irish Independent *Gloriously funny * The Sunday Times *A total triumph * Daily Mail *Not only is it a great story with funny, loveable characters, it made me laugh out loud * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisA moving story of the power of friendship, the cost of war and the strength of love. Perfect for fans of The Lilac Girls, A Woman of War and The Secret Orphan.

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