Romance Books

Book SynopsisThe side-splitting new novel form the bestselling author The Women of Primrose Square, perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella. Meet Meg Monroe, the fixer. If you want to get rid of someone you call Meg. (No, not like that - this would be a very different book!)Using her brilliant intuition, people reading skills and with masterful manipulation Meg befriends her mark and tells them what they want to hear, using it to convince them to see the error of their ways. She's never once found a case she can't handle - affairs, clingy former-friends, useless employees and exes that can't take the hint. But when a blast from the past turns up on Meg's doorstep, will she get caught in her own web of lies?

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Book SynopsisThe pride of high-ranking Mr Darcy and the prejudice of middle-class Elizabeth Bennet conduct an absorbing dance through the rigid social hierarchies of early-nineteenth-century England, with the passion of the two unlikely lovers growing as their union seems ever more improbable. One of the most cherished love stories in English literature, Jane Austen's 1813 masterpiece has a lasting effect on everyone who reads it.Trade ReviewThis is the flowering of the English novel. It is witty and wise; there is not a single flaw in this book, or a single moment that you do not relish. -- Colm Toibin I read all of Jane Austen's novels very early on and learnt to love her economy of style and precision. She still seems to me the finest writer in the English language. Pride and Prejudice always bears another reading, and I think in many ways it is a perfect rendition of the novel form. -- Philippa Gregory Jane Austen is one of my favourite writers... very acute, very perceptive, and writing in close and honest detail about the tiny preoccupations of women's lives - preoccupations which speak of much larger social and human issues. -- Helen Fielding

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Book SynopsisA brand new edition of the classic love story by forgotten celebrity Irish author, Katherine Cecil Thurston. The book is set in Waterford, in turn-of-the-century Ireland, and was first published in 1908. Now re-issued by Manderley Press, with an introduction by Megan Nolan and a specially commissioned front cover by Kathi Burke.

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the witty, charming Rokesby series by Julia Quinn, NYT #1 bestselling author of the beloved Bridgerton books (now a major Netflix show by Shondaland). A generation before the Bridgertons, there were the Rokesbys...Trade ReviewQuinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance * Romantic Times *Quinn's witty Regency-set romantic comedies are the next best thing to Georgette Heyer * Gloss *Quinn has a smart, funny touch...that's reminiscent of Helen Fielding * Time Magazine *A great read . . . with mystery and adventure and, yes, romance . . . Quinn's fans will be grateful she's crossed the pond for this textured look at life in New York during the 1770s * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *

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Book Synopsis''This brilliant book is a bombshell! Jane Seymour the shy mouse type? Think again!'' Kate WilliamsAlison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times bestsellers Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen and Anne Boleyn: A King''s Obsession, draws an enthralling portrait of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII''s third queen, as you''ve never seen her before. Essential reading for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick.''This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction'' The TimesTHE WOMAN HAUNTED BY THE FATE OF HER PREDECESSOR. Eleven days after the death of Anne Boleyn, Jane is dressing for her wedding to the King.She has witnessed at first hand how courtly play can quickly turn to danger and knows she must bear a son . . . or face ruin.This new Queen must therefore step out from the shadows cast by Katherine and AnTrade ReviewThis six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction * The Times *Alison Weir gives a fresh take on Jane Seymour's life . . . A brilliant and engaging read * Good Housekeeping *Gripping and utterly compelling . . . Henry VIII's third and - allegedly - best-loved wife is brought vividly to life . . . Not to be missed -- Tracy BormanWritten with the verve of fiction and the authority of history, this is a Jane who is neither a puppet, a pious victim nor a po-faced schemer, but a living, breathing woman, launched on her own emotional journey. Meticulous research is magically transformed into a riveting narrative which takes us into the places non-fiction history cannot reach. It's what Alison Weir does better than anybody - and what historical fiction was created to do -- Sarah GristwoodDeft, authoritative biographical fiction * Kirkus Reviews *This brilliant book is a bombshell! Jane Seymour the shy mouse type? Think again! . . . She is vibrant, determined and she sets the King's court on fire . . . A magnificent novel - you'll never forget her! -- Kate WilliamsHugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail * Daily Mail *Combining her authority as a historian with her skill as a novelist, in telling Jane Seymour's story Alison has once again brought the past enthrallingly to life, as only she can. The Haunted Queen is another classic - in the great tradition of historical fiction -- Josephine RossVivid characters and a wonderful sense of time and place combine with the story of a gentle, kind heroine who I really cared about, the more so because she was so cruelly robbed of her life at the moment of her greatest happiness -- Barbara ErskineWeir does an excellent job of bringing the pages of history to life; creating living, breathing characters with flaws and weaknesses like our own * Bookbag *Weir's impressive novel shows why Jane deserves renewed attention . . . This third volume in Weir's exceptional Six Tudor Queens series offers new angles on its earlier subjects [Katherine and Anne] . . . Weir keeps the tension high, breathing new life into a familiar tale and making us wish for a different ending * Booklist *This retelling portrays Jane as a lady of principle. Meticulously researched and richly rewarding * Candis Magazine *A triumph of fine detail and research and offers a complex depiction of an endlessly fascinating woman -- Elizabeth FremantleAlison Weir's wonderfully detailed novel offers a spellbinding solution to the mystery of Anne [Boleyn's] true nature . . . Enthralling -- Sarah GristwoodWell researched and engrossing * Good Housekeeping *Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else -- Barbara Erskine

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Book Synopsis'Absolute, utter perfection' Chloe Liese, bestselling author of Only and Forever'Real and raw...swoon-worthy romance.' Bal KhabraA married couple joins a week-long wilderness expedition to help them reconnect in this heartfelt companion novel to the viral TikTok sensation Out on a Limb. High school sweethearts Sarah and Caleb Linwood have always been a sure thing. For the past seventeen years, they have had each other's backs through all of life's ups and downs. But Sarah has begun to wonder... who is she without her other half?When she decides to take on a fundraiser in memory of her late mother, Sarah wants nothing more than to prove that she doesn't need Caleb's help to succeed. But the event fails and Caleb uninvitedly steps in to save the day. The rift that follows unearths a decade of grievances and doubts. Are they truly the same people they were when they got married at nineteen? Are they supposed to be?Desperate to save what they know they once had, Sarah and Caleb join a grueling, week-long hiking trip intended to guide couples through rough patches. Can they fight their way out of the woods in order to find their way back to their roots?

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Book SynopsisEnter THE PINK HOUSE, the heartwarming new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors''Stepping into the world of The Pink House is like getting home and discovering someone has already run a hot, bubbly bath for you after a hard day''s work'' CELIA ANDERSONWhen Emma and Hugh move into The Pink House, it''s a welcome new start.Lazy summer afternoons in the sun, quiet Sunday mornings reading the paper.Or so Emma hoped. Unfortunately, life in the country is far from a peaceful idyll.There''s Hugh''s sister Sally, who lives in the garden cottage.Their son''s upcoming wedding, which they''ve promised to host.The old barn which Emma wants to transform into an art gallery and a new career.But Emma has it all under control. Until she runs into Rory McCloud -the one who got away so many years ago . . .Is The Pink House the only new beginning for Emma,or could Trade ReviewI've always been a Catherine Alliott fan, and this was an absolute joy.A delicious tangle of secrets and hidden desire. Alliott's heroines are always a delight - like Bridget Jones' posher cousin: a bit dizzy, but with a huge heart and a strong sense of what's right and what's important. And in this case, that's family. A complicated, messy, imperfect family and all the baggage that brings, all playing out in the most gorgeous setting. How I longed to live in the Pink House!It's a modern fairy tale of mistakes and the lengths we go to to pretend everything is perfect: wise, funny, glamorously chaotic and achingly romantic. -- VERONICA HENRYThis deeply satisfying read brings Emma's desirable world to life and will keep you guessing until the end * Daily Express *Another fantastic family drama with superb characterisation from this much-loved author * Woman's Weekly *A great family drama * Woman & Home *A joyful read about love and new starts * The Sun *Stepping into the world of The Pink House is like getting home and discovering someone has already run a hot, bubbly bath for you after a hard day's work. Emma and Hugh's story is intriguing and twisty. They've been married for what feels like forever and it's been mostly...well...okay. The children are great but they're independent now, and the chance to relocate to Hugh's idyllic family home in the country is too difficult for Emma to resist. What follows is a voyage of discovery for them all that turns Emma's largely contented life upside down. A kaleidoscope of family complications tends to threaten Emma's equilibrium but nothing daunted, she breezes forward and gets right on with socking it to them all. I adored every moment of this blissful book! -- CELIA ANDERSONPraise for Catherine Alliott * - *Warm, witty and wise * Daily Mail *A huge treat. Hilarious yet poignantHer writing is both intelligent and sparklingHilarious and full of surprises * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisWhen you get a second chance, you don't wait for a third...Simone Solomon lives in a gilded cage. She's been raised to wealth, privilege, and above all, obedience. But one night, on her way to another tedious gala in the back of a limousine, Simone is abducted by a mafioso who intended to steal a car, not a girl...and everything changes.Dante Gallo looks like a beast and behaves like one, too-until he lays eyes on Simone in the rearview mirror and falls hard and fast for his accidental hostage. Their attraction is irresistible, even if it's completely wrong. They're willing to risk everything for each other, but with one disastrous move, they're split apart again.After nine years of ignoring Simone's perfect face on billboards and magazines, Dante thinks he's finally moved on...but then he sees her in the flesh. He hasn't forgotten. Neither has she. And now, fate has granted them a chance to reconnect.But Simone has a secret. A mistake she fears even a beast like Dante will never forgive her for.Perhaps what fate has really given them is the chance to make each other's hearts bleed all over again.

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Book SynopsisSometimes the best things in life happen when you dare to get out of your depth.Abby lives and works in the heart of the Lake District. She splits her time between bringing up her daughter, working in the Plum Pie Bakery and dreaming of the time before her husband, Ben, left.Lori is on holiday from the States, hoping to find her way to the lake that she's looked at for years in a picture on her wall back home.Rebecca is contemplating taking the plunge too. Despite her immaculate appearance Rebecca is keeping quiet about a childhood trauma which has left her scared of the water.Clarissa is the founder of The Wildwater Women. An all-year-round open-water swimming veteran, and with a fearsome manner, she knows the lakes like no one else and her boundless energy defies her years.Four women, all from very different lives, all with reason to step into the water and wash away their past. But will the friendship they build be enough to keep them afloat when they each must face their fears?Trade Review'It's a beautiful, warm, touching and evocative read.' Phillipa Ashley ‘An unusual book, beautifully written, full of gentle undercurrents that bring floods of emotion. The gorgeous setting is exactly right for the strong theme of friendship, making this a real curl-up-in-your-armchair read.’ Sue Moorcroft ‘Wonderful…the perfect mix of love, loss, friendship and family. I now have an overwhelming urge to go wildswimming!’ Helen Phifer, author of Lake View House

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Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of Me Before You and the new 2023 novel Someone Else''s Shoes.Isabel Delancey has always taken her gifted life for granted. But when her husband dies suddenly, leaving her with a mountain of debt, she and her two children are forced to abandon their home and move to a crumbling pile in the country.With the house falling down around them, and the last of her savings fast disappearing, Isabel turns to her neighbours, not knowing that her mere presence there has stirred up long-standing obsessions.As she fights to make her house a home, passions and lives collide. Isabel will discover an instinct for survival she never knew she had - and that a heart can play a new song . . .Trade ReviewA skilful blend of emotional intensity and satisfyingly drawn characters. * Marie Claire *Warm, engaging and acutely observed. * Woman and Home *A wonderful read. * Sunday Express *

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Book Synopsis Filled with spicy summer fun, small-town charm, and Big Feelings, this highly anticipated romcom from the popular TikTok author is her best yet, perfect for fans of B.K. Borison and Sarah Adams.''Brimming with heat, humor, and heart. Real, relatable characters make this read simply unputdownable. Tarah always weaves a world that is easy to get lost in, and Savor It is no exception''ELSIE SILVER ''Equal parts swoon-worthy and poignant, Savor It is deliciously sexy'' JULIE SOTO''Savor It immediately captivated me and refused to let go . . . I savoured every gorgeous word until the very last drop'' JESSICA JOYCE .......................Summer won''t last forever.Sage Byrd has lived in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon (not to be confused with Forks, Washington) her entire life. She''s learned to love her small world, with the misfit animals on her hobby farm, an

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Book Synopsis''Megan Bannen has created a world that you''ll never want to leave and characters that will carve a spot into your heart. This series is playfully unique, delightfully steamy, utterly romantic, and overall unmissable!'' Ali HazelwoodThe Princess Bride meets You''ve Got Mail in this enchantingly quirky, completely refreshing fantasy with a rom-com-worthy premise.Hart is a marshal, tasked with patrolling the magical wilds of Tanria. It''s an unforgiving job, and he''s got nothing but time to ponder his loneliness.Mercy never has a moment to herself. She''s been single-handedly keeping Birdsall & Son Undertakers afloat in defiance of sullen jerks like Hart-ache Hart, the man with a knack for showing up right when her patience is thinnest. After yet another run-in with Merciless Mercy, Hart finds himself penning a letter addressed simply to A Friend. Much to his surprise, he receives an anonymous reply, and a tentative Trade ReviewA lovely, macabre fantasy romance about life, death, and Actually Living. I cried twice and smiled plenty -- Olivia Atwater, author of HALF A SOULThis book is a gooey (and hot!) romance immersed in a tasty layer of quirky fantasy, like some decadent chocolate treat. A little sweet, a little spicy, a little sharp and entirely moreish! I delighted in every lived-in detail of the vibrant world, and relaxed into Bannon's confident wielding of romance beats that made me laugh, cry and exult in true victory. She played my emotions like a harp, and it was beautiful -- Davinia Evans, author of NOTORIOUS SORCERERWith its wonderfully unique setting, lovable characters, and engaging mix of humour and spice, The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is a truly outstanding romantic fantasy. I loved both its kookiness and its deep authenticity. An instant favourite! -- India Holton, author of THE WISTERIA SOCIETY OF LADY SCOUNDRELSA uniquely charming mixture of whimsy and the macabre that completely won me over. If you ever wished for an adult romance that felt like Howl's Moving Castle, THIS IS THAT BOOK -- Helen Hoang, author of THE KISS QUOTIENTPerfect for readers who love enemies-to-lovers mashed up with a touch of secret penpal romance. I showed up for the fantastic, fun fantasy setting but it was Hart and Mercy that kept me reading -- Ruby Dixon, author of ICE PLANET BARBARIANSIf Lewis Carroll and Nora Ephron teamed up to write a magical Western, this would be the result. An unabashedly offbeat adventure full of dead gods and mostly-dead zombies, family drama, swoon-worthy love letters, and a Very Good Dog, The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy oozes romantic fun like a corpse oozes dubious fluids. -- Freya Marske, author of A MARVELLOUS LIGHTWarm, compassionate and compelling -- Vivian Shaw, author of STRANGE PRACTICEMegan Bannen remains the queen of swoons upon swoons upon swoons! The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is a playful, quirky gem-full of feels and guaranteed to deliver the perfect grumpy/sunshine fix! -- Sierra SimoneThe Undertaking of Hart and Mercy broke my heart, put it back together, then tucked me into bed with a forehead kiss. Packed with earnest characters, wit, action, and reluctant yearning, this is easily my favourite fantasy romance of the year -- Jen DeLuca, author of WELL METMegan Bannen broke me, made me laugh, then put me back together again. . . The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is one of those books you'll be thinking about long after you've read the last page -- Manda CollinsRomantic, wildly creative, and utterly charming, The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is a fantasy unlike any I've read before. . . an absolutely stunning story -- Lana Harper, author of PAYBACK'S A WITCHMegan Bannen has found her voice with this incredibly smart, and hilariously weird debut. A must read -- Nisha Sharma, author of DATING DR. DIL

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTIONTWICE WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR''A rich and compulsive read'' GuardianFrom the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of Demon Copperhead, The Lacuna and The Poisonwood Bible.It is summer in the Appalachian mountains and love, desire and attraction are in the air. Nature, too, it seems, is not immune. From her outpost in an isolated mountain cabin, Deanna Wolfe, a reclusive wildlife biologist, watches a den of coyotes that have recently migrated into the region. She is caught off guard by a young hunter who invades her most private spaces and interrupts her self-assured, solitary life. On a farm several miles down the mountain, Lusa Maluf Landowski, a bookish city girl turned farmer''s wife, finds herself marooned in a strange place where she must declare or lose her attachment to the land

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Book SynopsisBeautifully illustrated by Alice Tye, this is a cornerstone of modernist fiction and an incisive critique of wealth, class and the inescapable heartache of lost love.In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars.Glamour. Opulence. Excess. This is the world Jay Gatsby has created for himself, in hopes that he will one day capture the eye of Daisy Buchanan. But beneath all of this is an emptiness that no amount of money can satiate. And so the ever-elusive American dream he craves continues to shine on, as intangible as the green light that haunts him from the home of his beloved, over the empty waters and across the barren dock.

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Book SynopsisWimbledon meets Blue Crush in this sexy sports romance, where sports writer Iris accompanies former pro surfer Leo as he attempts to qualify for Australia's legendary Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach contest.

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Book Synopsis ***Out now: David Nicholls''s new novel YOU ARE HERE*** THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES ''A wonderful, wonderful book'' THE TIMES ''Perfect'' NEW YORK TIMES ''A modern classic'' DAILY MIRROR ''You''d be hard pressed to find a sharper, sweeter romantic comedy'' INDEPENDENT ''Big, absorbing, smart, fantastically readable'' NICK HORNBYTWENTY YEARS, TWO PEOPLE, ONE DAY 15th July 1988. Emma and Dexter meet for the first time on the night of their graduation. Tomorrow they must go their separate ways. So where will they be on this one day next year? And the year after that? And every year that follows?ONE OF BRITAIN''S MOST ACCLAIMED WRITERS ''One of the most astute chroniclers of England as it is now'' FINANCIAL TIMESTrade ReviewOne Day is destined to be a modern classic * Daily Mirror *Big, absorbing, smart, fantastically readable -- Nick HornbyA wonderful, wonderful book * The Times *I finished it last night and I'm still quite wobbly and affected by it. It was BRILLIANT . . . the jealousy nearly made me puke. I wish I'd written this book -- Marian KeyesA genuine tear-jerker as well as laugh-out-loud funny -- Books of the Year * Independent on Sunday *This perfectly executed novel is a reminder that reading can be the finest entertainment there is * Guardian *The book I go back to time and time again is One Day by David Nicholls. I read it every couple of years. It's perfect -- Dolly Alderton, author of GHOSTSA modern classic * Prime *One of the most tear-jerking novels ever written * YOU Magazine *I couldn't think of anyone who wouldn't love this book -- Simon Mayo Books Panel, BBC Radio Five LiveRe-reading One Day by David Nicholls is another version of putting on a Nora Ephron movie. It never gets old because the pleasure and comfort is in the language and the observations and the characters -- Maggie Shipstead, author of GREAT CIRCLEOne Day changed my life -- Pandora Sykes, author of HOW DO WE KNOW WE'RE DOING IT RIGHTCaptivating * Hello *You'd be hard pressed to find a sharper, sweeter romantic comedy * Independent *David Nicholls portrays the bittersweet experience of being a young man so brilliantly * iNews *A total treat . . . by turns bittersweet, funny, touching and sad, but always Nicholls's wonderfully observant and wry touch shines through. A way-we-live-now parable about relationships, disappointments, friendship and expectations; a novel utterly comfortable in its own skin -- Kate Mosse * The Times *An off-kilter romantic comedy with charm to spare * Harper's Bazaar *It's rare to find a novel which ranges over the recent past with such authority, and even rarer to find one in which the two leading characters are drawn with such solidity, such painful fidelity to real life that you really do put the book down with the hallucinatory feeling that they've become as well known to you as your closest friends -- Jonathan Coe, Books of the Year * Guardian *Nicholls has a gimlet eye for period detail . . . A beguiling read * Observer *A totally brilliant book about the heartbreaking gap between the way we were and the way we are . . . the best weird love story since The Time Traveller's Wife. Every reader will fall in love with it. And every writer will wish they had written it -- Tony Parsons, author of THE PEOPLE NEXT DOORWho doesn't relish a love story with the right amount of heart-melting romance, disappointment, regret, and huge doses of disenchantment about growing up and growing old between quarrelling meant-to-be lovers? -- Top 10 Summer Books * Elle *As a study of what we once were and what we can become, it's masterfully realised * Esquire *A brilliantly funny and moving will-they, won't-they romance tracing a relationship on the same day each day for two decades * Heat *With a nod to When Harry Met Sally, this funny, emotionally engaging third novel from David Nicholls traces the unlikely relationship between Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew . . . Told with toe-curlingly accurate insight and touching observation * Daily Mail *Nicholls captures superbly the ennui of post graduation . . . The writing is almost faultless, there's a great feeling for the period and it's eminently readable * Herald *Nicholls has a gift for zeitgeist description and emotional empathy that's wholly his own . . . [A] light but surprisingly deep romance so thoroughly satisfying * Entertainment Weekly *David Nicholls's One Day needs a special mention for its perfect encapsulation of Edinburgh's university experience. The novel takes place mostly in London but its two main characters meet as students here and almost - but not quite - fall for each other. Therein lies the tale * New York Times *A pleasingly collaborative reading experience * Financial Times *The funniest, loveliest book I've read in ages. Most of all it is horribly, cringingly, absolutely 100% honest and true to life: I lived every page -- Jenny Colgan, author of DO YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME?The ultimate zeitgeist love story for anyone who ever wanted someone they couldn't have -- Adele Parks, author of ONE LAST SECRETWarm-hearted, funny, endearing * Sydney Morning Herald *Page by page, the funniest book of the year * Uncut *Perfect for the beach or summer in the city * In Style *A delicious love story * Sunday Herald *A smart comedy, packed with the mistakes, mismatches and meandering conversations that make up real life * Marie Claire *A modern fairy tale, slickly put together. A gifted story-teller with lots of technical savvy * Scottish Review of Books *A compulsive read you'll want to devour in one sitting * Woman *A cross between Jonathan Coe and Nick Hornby, this is romantic, sharp and very English * Scotsman *Nicholls' unmatchable gift for dialogue and romantic plotting * Evening Standard *An unputdownable romance for the 21st century * She *

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Book Synopsis''A total triumph'', ''Romantic and heartbreaking and uplifting all at once'', ''Highly recommended''*The Independent best ''never-too-late'' story of 2021, and one of the 8 best uplifting books of the year*IS IT EVER TOO LATE TO BE LOVED?''Wonderful . . . An utter treat'' KATE MOSSE''A heartfelt coming-of-age story . . . Remarkable'' LAURIE FRANKEL, New York Times bestselling author ''A heart-warming, joyous love story - original, hopeful and totally charming'' ADELE PARKS ''I loved it! Really heart-warming and joyful, but also so poignant. I cannot recommend this book highly enough'' LORRAINE KELLY''Albert is one of the most endearing characters I''ve met in a long time . . . Proof that it''s never too late to find a happy ending'' Trade ReviewI had to read it in one sitting. I loved it! Really heart-warming and joyful, but also so poignant. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It's such a beautifully authentically told story with vivid characters and you will miss them when you reach the end. * LORRAINE KELLY *'A heartfelt coming-of-age story . . . Remarkable' * LAURIE FRANKEL, New York Times bestselling author *'Albert is such an endearing character - flawed, funny and awkward, but completely relatable. I wanted to give him a good shake and then a huge hug. This is a wonderfully warm story that completely drew me in' * RUTH HOGAN *Prepare to fall in love with Albert Entwistle! Touching and tender. * S. J. WATSON *A total triumph . . . Romantic and heartbreaking and uplifting all at once * LAURA KAY *Albert is delightful and charming, and the book is too. * JONATHAN HARVEY *A bright, clear, sharply intelligent writer * JENNY COLGAN *'Albert is one of the most endearing characters I've met in a long time . . . Proof that it's never too late to find a happy ending' * SUSAN WIGGS, New York Times bestselling author *Wonderful. Written with such a good heart, filled with joy and strength and optimism. Like the best fiction, it's real; Albert's fears, the sour legacy of his parents, his colleagues' kindness, George flourishing from boy to man . . . It's inventive and fun but, most importantly, true. * RUSSELL T. DAVIES *This rollicking love story entrapped me, chapter by chapter. True in its detail and its scope, it is amusing yet heart-breaking. It will encourage tentative young gay people and reassure their parents. Its passionate declaration? That it's never too late to enjoy being yourself. * IAN McKELLEN *Beautiful . . . You will weep and yet have your heart filled with joy * ARLENE PHILLIPS *Tender, witty, uplifting . . . I love it! * KATE EBERLEN *'What a beautiful, wonderful, life-affirming treat of a book. I challenge you not to fall in love with Albert from the very start! * CHARLIE CONDOU *'Wonderful . . . A love story that will have every reader cheering on Albert from the sidelines. An utter treat' * KATE MOSSE *'Brilliant . . . [I] recommend to all!' * MATT LUCAS *Albert is the most delicious character and you'll be with him every step of the way as he begins to live the life he always should have. * Sun *It'll put a smile on everyone's face. * Michael Ball, Radio 2 *'A charming adventure with love at its heart.' * My Weekly *'A life affirming story of lost love and the reality of being gay in the Seventies.' * That’s Life *'A unique and moving story.' * Candis *Praise for The Madonna Of Bolton:Fabulous! What a treat * Jenny Colgan *A triumphant coming-of-age tale about the power of being true to yourself * Juno Dawson *Beautifully and sharply drawn * SUNDAY TIMES *Gripping, with a huge heart * S J Watson *It's a cracker! * Lorraine Kelly *

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Book SynopsisWanted:One (very real) husbandNowhere near perfect but desperately trying his bestTwo years ago, Luc O'Donnell and Oliver Blackwood met, pretended to fall in love, fell in love for real, dealt with heartbreak and disappointment and family and friends...and somehow figured out a way to make it all work.Now it seems like everyone around them is getting married, and Luc's feeling the social pressure to propose. That's what you do when you love someone this desperately, right? But it'll take more than four weddings, a funeral, and a hotly contested rainbow balloon arch to get this semi-disgraced son of former rock stars and his tightly-buttoned-up boyfriend from I don't know what I'm doing to 'I do'.Good thing Oliver is such perfect husband material. "Brilliance on every single page." -Christina Lauren, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Boyfriend Material "The apotheosis of the rom-com." -Entertainment Weekly, A+ Review, for Boyfriend Material "Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I'm screaming, people!" -Sonali Dev, award-winning author, for Boyfriend Material "FAKE DATING, REAL FEELINGS, BEST JOKES." -Olivia Waite, award-winning author, for Boyfriend Material "Fresh and vibrant." -Annie Carl, The Neverending Bookshop (Edmonds, WA), for Boyfriend Material

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Book SynopsisForget about Cool Britannia and Gallic Chic. Scotland is having a fashion moment... 'Effing marvellous' JILLY COOPER. 'Funny and smart' INDIA KNIGHT. 'Total bliss' DAILY MAIL. London's most glamorous glossy magazine is in trouble. Advertising revenues are non existent, and if editor Laura Lake can't pick them up, she's out of a job. According to those in the know, Scotland is having a fashion moment. Smart spas are offering porridge facials, and a chain of eco-hotels is offering celebrity bagpipe lessons. So Laura's off to a baronial estate in the Scottish Highlands to get a slice of this ultra-high-end market. It's supposed to be gorgeous, glitzy and glamorous. But intrigue follows Laura like night follows day. And at Glenravish Castle – a shooting lodge fit for a billionaire – Laura finds herself hunting for a scoop that won't just save her job, it could save her life... WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT WENDY HOLDEN: 'A brilliant, funny read... Perfect escapism from the daily grind' 'Move over Sophie Kinsella – there's a new Chick Lit queen in town' 'Escapism in its purest form... A little gem' 'Pure fun, escapism and self indulgence. Delicious!'Trade ReviewI am a huge fan of Holden's sparkling prose and zany, roller-coaster plots stuffed with brilliantly drawn characters. She irreverently skewers social pretentions of all kinds, from those held by hipsters in East London to members of the aristocracy, and there are always tons of memorable one-liners and laugh-out-loud moments... I adored it' * Daily Mail *Holden's glossy-magazine journalist Laura Lake heads to the Highlands for another witty and entertaining romp around the posher side of British life * Reader's Digest *

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Book SynopsisIn the final book in the Time for Alexander series, Ashley and Alexander journey to Carthage, seal the fate of Rome, take part in the game of Phersu, meet a demon, and wrap up the series in a fine style indeed! On their way back to Egypt, Alexander and Ashley stop in Carthage where they save a boy intended for a bloody sacrifice. Fleeing Carthage's warships, they take refuge in Rome where Alexander is recognised, captured, and forced to take part in the terrifying 'Game of Phersu' in the arena. No doubt having Alexander the Great as a gladiator will draw the crowds...but can it mean the end of his adventures? It's too late for regrets. Time, as Alexander and Ashley discover, marches on – whether or not you cheat the fates.

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Book SynopsisFrom the No.1 bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation comes a warm, witty romantic comedy perfect for fans of Katie Fforde The path of true love never runs smooth. But for some, it's one seriously bumpy ride… Josie Gray and her childhood sweetheart Ben Richards always dreamt of living a life of rural bliss. And when Josie inherits her beloved Grandmother's cottage in Neatslake, Lancashire, it seems they might have got just that. Josie throws herself into her wedding cake business, whilst Ben gains increasing acclaim as an artist. The tranquil village turns into a hive of activity when Josie's childhood friend Libby Martin returns to the village, planning a lavish wedding to rival any celeb bash. But amidst all this romance, Josie's fairytale relationship with Ben turns into a nightmare, and she quickly becomes Love's number one cynic – until charming wedding photographer Noah Sephton arrives in Neatslake with a very different outlook on love… Praise for Trisha Ashley: ‘Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality – one of the best writers around!’ Katie Fforde ‘Full of down-to-earth humour’ Sophie Kinsella ‘Full of comedy and wit’ CloserTrade ReviewPraise for Trisha Ashley: ‘Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality – one of the best writers around!’ Katie Fforde ‘Full of down-to-earth humour.’ Sophie Kinsella ‘Full of comedy and wit.’ Closer

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Book Synopsis‘Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy’ – Candis Dear Reader, Guess what? I'm falling in love! With Mack McAfee. My baby daughter, Noelle, and I have been living next door to Mack since the spring. I'm still a little wary about our relationship, because I haven't always made good decisions when it comes to men. My baby's father, David Rhodes, is testament to that. I'm so worried he might sue for custody. In the meantime, the World War II letters I found are a wonderful distraction. Both Mack and I are trying to learn what happened to the soldier who wrote them and the woman he loved. Come by sometime for a glass of iced tea and I'll show you the letters. Plus I'll tell you the latest about Grace and Olivia, my brother Linc and his wife, Lori (who tied the knot about five minutes after they met!), and all our other mutual friends. Oh, and maybe Mack can join us…. Mary Jo Wyse

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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 SynopsisFame and love are two feelings that are new to Maha. With the success of Tea Party's album and a budding romance with Ryoc, every day feels like a dream! But as her popularity grows, so does the price of celebrity. When she becomes caught up in an unexpected scandal, Maha begins to realize the spotlight she'd chased for so long now follows her around...even when she's off the stage.

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Book Synopsis‘A glorious and festive read’ Cathy Kelly, Sunday Times bestseller ‘Absolutely stunning, with gorgeous characters and even more gorgeous locations. You will fall head over heels! An exquisite escape – the perfect Christmas read to get you in the mood’ Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestseller ‘This romantic, wintry read is perfect for a cosy night curled up by the fire’ Woman’s Own ‘This is Sarah's best Christmas novel yet. It's got it all: romance, escapism, heartache, redemption, secrets . . . I really enjoyed it. Sarah is as much a Christmas staple as mince pies!’ Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of Our Stop ‘Utterly magical’ Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from Paris * * * It was supposed to be Christy Sullivan’s perfect Christmas escape – a dream trip to Lapland with her family and best friend, Alix. But facing a make-or-break marriage crisis, Christy desperately needs time alone with her husband, Seb. Her solution? Alix, along with Seb’s oldest friend, Zac, can take Christy’s daughter on the planned Lapland trip, and they will all reunite there for Christmas Day. After all, what are friends for? There’s nothing Alix won’t do for Christy, but Christy’s plan to save Christmas is testing their friendship. Especially as Alix and Zac have a difficult history of their own. As long-held secrets unravel, and unexpected romance shines under the Northern Lights, can Christy and Alix find the courage to fight for the relationships they really want? And could this Christmas escape save the precious gift of each other’s friendship? * * * Readers have fallen in love with The Christmas Escape ‘One of my favourite books this year, The Christmas Escape is the perfect festive read’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A must for any reader looking for some Christmas cheer and I can’t recommend it enough for the festive season!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is storytelling at its very best. Put aside some quiet time and curl up and read this fantastic heartwarming and enjoyable book’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sarah Morgan writes THE BEST Christmas books, full of winter warmth, charm and festive feels’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trade Review Praise for The Christmas Escape ‘A glorious and festive read’ Cathy Kelly, Sunday Times bestseller ‘Absolutely stunning, with gorgeous characters and even more gorgeous locations. You will fall head over heels! An exquisite escape – the perfect Christmas read to get you in the mood’ Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestseller ‘This is Sarah's best Christmas novel yet. It's got it all: romance, escapism, heartache, redemption, secrets . . . I really enjoyed it. Sarah is as much a Christmas staple as mince pies!’ Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of Our Stop ‘Utterly magical’ Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from Paris ‘This romantic, wintry read is perfect for a cosy night curled up by the fire’ Woman’s Own ‘[A] warm book full of festive delights on every page’ The People’s Friend Praise for Sarah Morgan ‘I loved every sparkly, big-hearted, warm-hug moment of this gorgeous wintry tale’ Miranda Dickinson, author of Our Story This is escapist fiction at its absolute best, full of warmth, humour and heart . . . Irresistible, joyful and a celebration of family love’ Katie Marsh, author of A Life Without You ‘Sarah Morgan is back in style with a perfect snow-filled read’ Woman & Home ‘An emotional, uplifting and heart-warming winter novel that’s perfect for those chilly nights in’ OK! ‘As always, Sarah Morgan takes us to a glamorous setting and throws in a whole heap of drama. Such fun!’ Heat

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience classics which will endure for generations to come.How easy it was to lie to strangers, to create with strangers the versions of our lives we imagined.Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria. Self-assured Ifemelu heads for America. But quiet, thoughtful Obinze finds post-9/11 America closed to him, and plunges into a dangerous undocumented life in London.Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion for each other and for their homeland.Fearless, gripping and spanning three continents and numerous lives, the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning Americanah is a richly told story of love and expectation in a globalised world.Some novels tell a great story and other make you change the way you look at the world. Americanah does both' GuardiTrade Review‘A brilliant novel: epic in scope, personal in resonance and with lots to say’ Elizabeth Day, Observer ‘A delicious, important novel from a writer with a great deal to say’ The Times ‘A brilliant exploration of being African in America … an urgent and important book, further evidence that its author is a real talent’ Sunday Telegraph ‘An extremely thoughtful, subtly provocative exploration of structural inequality, of different kinds of oppression, of gender roles, of the idea of home. Subtle, but not afraid to pull its punches’ Alex Clark, Guardian ‘A tour de force … The artistry with which Adichie keeps her story moving, while animating the complex anxieties in which the characters live and work, is hugely impressive’ Mail on Sunday ‘Adichie is terrific on human interactions … Adichie’s writing always has an elegant shimmer to it … Wise, entertaining and unendingly perceptive’ Independent on Sunday ‘Adichie paints on a grand canvas, boldly and confidently … This is a very funny, very warm and moving intergenerational epic that confirms Adiche’s virtuosity, boundless empathy and searing social acuity’ Dave Eggers ‘“An honest novel about race” … with guts and lustre … within the context of a well-crafted, compassionate, visceral and delicately funny tale of lasting high-school love and the sorrows and adventures of immigration’ Diana Evans, The Times ‘[A] long, satisfying novel of cross-continental relationships, exile and the pull of home … Adichie’s first novel for seven years and well worth the wait’ FT ‘Alert, alive and gripping’ Independent

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Book Synopsis2024's most unforgettable romance that will give you ALL the feels! From the queen of the ''what if'' love storyIt''s the sort of story which makes you want to say, I love you, to everyone you care about the most in your life,' Reader review ?????Dan is Emma's person. She's known it since the first time she saw him dressed in lederhosen on the tube.On their fifteen year dateversary', Emma texts a list of everything she should have told Dan that morning.Tell the kids to remember their homeworkAnd their gloves.Can you defrost some sausages?Emma just forgets to write the most important words of all I love you and by the end of the day everything changes.Or does it? Emma is given the chance to rewrite their future if she can just figure out their pastEscape with the most uplifting and emotional love story of the year. Perfect for fans of The Man Who Didn't Call and Jojo Moyes!Readers LOVE Maybe Next Time!WOW! WOW! WOW! Powerful and life affirming, So much more than five stars. If there Trade Review‘Astonishing – the love story you’ve been waiting for’ Clare Mackintosh, The Last Party ‘Addictive, heart-breaking and achingly romantic … an absolute triumph. This forced me to think very seriously about how I want to live my life’ Rosie Walsh, The Man Who Didn’t Call ‘Haunting, moody, clever and affecting’ Gillian McAllister, Wrong Place, Wrong Time ‘Warm, funny and life-affirming – a reminder of just how precious every day can be’ Lucy Diamond, Anything Could Happen ‘Heart-warming and life-affirming – a gorgeous read’Louise O’Neill, Idol ‘Deeply moving, extremely funny, brilliantly knowing and fabulously observed … heartbreaking but simultaneously life-affirming. A total triumph’ Daisy Buchanan, Careering ‘Full of love, wisdom and heartache … nudging us to reflect on what is truly important in life. It's a Wonderful Life meets Groundhog Day. I challenge you not to cry’ Sophie Cousens, This Time Next Year ‘Wonderfully intriguing and thought-provoking … I loved it’ Kate Eberlen, Miss You ‘Ingenious, intriguing and so emotional’ Jill Mansell, Should I Tell You? ‘All the compulsion of a thriller but swooningly romantic as well. Forensically plotted and beautifully worked out. A belter and a tear-jerker’ Beth Morrey, Em & Me ‘Thought-provoking, tear-jerking and page-turning …amazing, will really make you think about your life’ Katie Fforde, A Wedding in Provence ‘Superbly plotted, shockingly breathtaking – heartbreaking, poignant and beautifully written … a love story like no other’ Cathy Bramley, Merrily Ever After ‘WOW. Both heartbreaking and heartwarming … I loved every page’ Sarah Morgan, Beach House Summer ‘Hilarious and poignant and heartwarming all at once’ Sophie Irwin, A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting

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Book SynopsisKujo carries the weight of a friendship broken apart by unrequited feelings... Heke and Lala are afraid of their relationship changing, and neither wants to take the first step forward... Minami cries out in her sleep that she doesn't have a place where she belongs, and Shizuku worries for her... The past makes each recall that to be together, to have a place where they are not alone, isn't something to be taken for grantedso they must treasure the loves they have built.

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Book SynopsisFrom wronged wives to nosy neighbours, from distant dads to new-found family, from secrets to lies, fresh starts to false endings - and everything in between...A collection of brilliant short stories from the best writers around.This collections contains original stories from Fanny Blake, Louise Candlish, Mike Gayle, Mari Hannah, Sophie Kinsella, Jojo Moyes, Adele Parks, Ian Rankin, Mahsuda Snaith and Keith Stuart.Trade Review'I felt as though I had climbed a mountain. I was very proud because it was the first proper book I'd read' - A Quick Reads reader

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Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.''Oh! Mama, how spiritless, how tame was Edward''s manner in reading to us last night! I felt for my sister most severely. Yet she bore it with so much composure, she seemed scarcely to notice it. I could hardly keep my seat.''Spirited and impulsive, Marianne Dashwood is the complete opposite to her controlled and sensible sister, Elinor. When it comes to matters of the heart, Marianne is passionate and romantic and soon falls for the charming, but unreliable Mr Willoughby. Elinor, in contrast, copes stoically with the news that her love, Edward Ferrars is promised to another.It is through their shared experiences of love that both sisters come to learn that the key to a successful match comes from finding the perfect mixture of rationality and feeling.

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Book SynopsisThe compelling, heart-wrenching and uplifting story of one mother''s love and loss''Life-affirming, tender and wise. Wonderful'' Josie Lloyd''Filled with hope and humanity'' Araminta Hall''Truly moving. I''ve just finished wiping away the tears'' Joanna Nadin_______The hardest thing about love is saying goodbye . . .On a beautiful late-summer''s morning, Cate Challoner''s daughter, Beth, heads to the beach with her best friend. The girls will spend the day flirting with boys and enjoying the thrill of being young. Beth is eighteen and soon leaving home for college. Her mother is already missing her.That afternoon, the doorbell rings. Cate immediately knows something is wrong. CPR. Resuscitation. What do these words have to do with two teenagers enjoying an afternoon at the beach?Cate''s daughter is her everything. Beth''s presence at home is inescapable. How can a child stop existing? How can a moTrade ReviewLife-affirming, tender and wise. After Beth is a vivid, often heart-wrenching exploration of grief and how we learn to carry on after the worst has happened. Get your tissues at the ready - this book is wonderful -- Josie Lloyd, author of the 'The Cancer Ladies’ Running Club'A story of devastating loss, told so keenly and perfectly. But it is also a book filled with hope and humanity, showing people in all their wonderful complexity. It will stay with me for a very long time -- Araminta Hall, author of 'Perfect Strangers'Heartrending in its depiction of a mother grappling her way through her worst nightmare, yet the overriding feeling is one of hope in the transformative powers of love and loss. A wonderful novel -- Sasha Bates, author of 'A Grief Companion'A compelling, compassionate, completely relatable read -- Sue Teddern, author of 'Annie Stanley, All At Sea'Explores love, loss, and how to live with both tenderly and with great insight -- Bethan Roberts, author of 'My Policeman'Beautiful, uplifting and wise. I surfaced from the last page, feeling as comforted as I was moved -- Alison Macleod, on 'Ivy & Abe'A beautiful story that explores what it is to have a soul mate, and love in all its many guises. It made me cry a lot - in a good way! - but it also made me think, as all the best books do' -- Veronica Henry, on 'Ivy & Abe'

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Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.Is Mr. Heathcliff a man? If so, is he mad? And if not, is he a devil?'Heathcliff, an orphan, wild and unkempt, is taken in by Mr Earnshaw and raised as his son at Wuthering Heights on the bleak Yorkshire moors. He is drawn to Earnshaw's daughter Catherine, and as the pair grow up together they become bound by an intense and passionate love. But when Catherine's father dies, Heathcliff is condemned to servitude, and social disparity drives a wedge between them that will eventually become their downfall.Poetic, grand in scope, and with complex ideas of morality, social codes, violence and illness, Wuthering Heights is one of the most unique and emotive Gothic novels, and is consideredEmily Brontë's masterpiece.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA heartwarming debut collection of short stories - all centred on everyday women - from the author of Me Before You * Mail on Sunday *A beautiful read * Hello *An undeniably enjoyable dose of escapism * Irish Independent *The best-selling queen of romantic fiction has delivered the goods. You'll love getting lost in these charming tales * Sunday Mirror *Moyes' characters are so real you want to find out what happens to them * Choice *Delightful * Prima *From unhappy women overcoming problems to fairytale romance, you'll love getting lost in these charming tales * People *A book that maps the wonder of everyday love * Metro *Lots to cheer about in Moyes' first collection of short stories. If you want romance, the title story and its hapless heroine Nell will give it to you in spades * Red *With a talent for writing about the everyday in a wonderfully warm and wacky way, Moyes somehow manages to break your heart before restoring your faith in love * Sunday Express *Like her peers David Nicholls and Marian Keyes, possesses the enviable gift of making the reader laugh in the gloomiest of circumstances * Independent on Sunday *Just like Moyes' other works, the stories are heartfelt, emotional and teach us about love, loss, liberation and laughter. Fans of her previous work will love it * OK! *The best-selling queen of romantic fiction has delivered the goods... you'll love getting lost in these charming tales * Sunday Mirror *Jojo Moyes' characters are so real you want to find out what happens to them * Choice *Delightful short stories from the author of Me Before You * Prima *A heartwarming debut collection of short stories - all centred on everyday women - from the author of Me Before You * Mail on Sunday *From unhappy women overcoming problems to fairytale romance, you'll love getting lost in these charming tales * The People *A book that maps the wonder of everyday love * Metro (London) *Irresistible... Paris for One offers a dose of instant escapism to whisk you away * Daily Express *A beautiful read * Hello *Moyes is always good on male/female relationships. But her sneaky brilliance is in the way she discreetly includes the powerful influence that women have on each other's love lives * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis'Utterly enchanting' Woman's Weekly'Pure escapism' YoursAn unforgettable story of past love and family secrets, set in sunny SevilleHolly loves making marmalade. Now she has a chance to leave her stressful city job and pursue her dream - of returning to the Dorset landscape of her childhood to open Bitter Orange, a shop celebrating the fruit that first inspired her.Holly's mother Ella has always loved Seville. So why is she reluctant to go back there with Holly to source products for the shop? What is she frightened of - and does it have anything to do with the old Spanish recipe for Seville orange and almond cake that Ella keeps hidden from her family?In Seville, where she was once forced to make the hardest decision of her life, Ella must finally face up to the past, while Holly meets someone who poses a threat to all her plans. Seville is a city full of sunshine and oranges. But it can also be bittersweet. Will love survive the secrets of the orange grove?Praise for Rosanna Ley:'Beautifully written and gently captivating' Heat'Sun-soaked escapism' Best'The ultimate feel-good read' Candis'Holiday romance at its most evocative and escapist' The Lady'Unabashedly romantic . . slips down like easy-drinking vino infused with Mediterranean sunshine' Saga'A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read!' Red Magazine'Beautiful, evocative writing' SunTrade ReviewBeautifully written and gently captivating * Heat *Sun-soaked escapism * Best *A glorious read that feels like a summer holiday in a book * People's Friend *Holiday romance at its most evocative and escapist * The Lady *Unabashedly romantic . . slips down like easy-drinking vino infused with Mediterranean sunshine * Saga *I loved this wonderful tale of forbidden love and mysterious family secrets . . . completely beguiling and beautifully told * Kate Furnivall *This wonderful family saga has it all: the irresistible temptations of love long-denied, burgeoning secrets from the past, the gorgeous background of the Italian Riviera. A perfect summer read * Rachel Hore *A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read! * Red Magazine *Beautiful, evocative writing * Sun *A wonderfully relaxing sun lounger read * Sunday Express *A lovely summery read . . . promising romance and intrigue * My Weekly *[A] mesmerising story of lost love, new love and intriguing family relationships. The Orange Grove is a beautiful piece of writing, a perfect summer read! * Hot Brands Cool Places *Utterly enchanting * Woman's Weekly *Unforgettably mouth-watering * East Devon Resident *A wonderfully fruit flavoured exploration of Seville * The Book Trail *If heart-soaring romance, a thirty-year-old mystery, and some of the most mouth-watering locations in stunning Seville stir your soul and set fire to your senses, escape to beautiful Spain alongside master storyteller Rosanna Ley * Lancashire Evening Post *With endearing characters and a plot that makes you hungry, you will not want to put this book down. It is a wonderful, sunny read of beautiful escapism * Frost *Pure escapism * Yours *The perfect holiday read * Pam Norfolk * Utterly enchanting * Woman's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisFamily life is enough of a juggle without ... The In-LawsAmanda. Katie. Melanie.Three wildly different women with one big problem their impossible mother-in-law, Nancy.When an unexpected crisis hits the family business, the sisters-in-law find themselves navigating stormy waters. Amanda is back in town and ready to reclaim her spot at the top. Katie, the feisty outsider, knows she''ll never earn Nancy's approval and has stopped caring. Melanie, ambitious and savvy, is more than capable of running the business, if only Nancy would loosen her iron grip.Forced to confront messy truths about marriage, motherhood, succession and family loyalty, the three women soon realize their greatest strength might just be each other.The In-Laws is a sharp, funny, and relatable novel about surviving the family you didn't choose.

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