Romance Books

Book SynopsisYour childhood crush turned movie star. Now set to play the leading role in a book he doesn't know you wrote about him.     Jason Thorn is a name everyone recognises. A famous actor with the big house, nice car and the bad boy reputation to match. But Olive knows him as her brother’s childhood friend and the boy who broke her heart.   But years later, he should be easy to avoid even if he’s impossible to ignore. That is until Olive’s first novel suddenly becomes a bestseller and the film rights get sold to the highest bidder. In an instant, she’s sitting across the table from a team of executives and Jason Thorn himself. Jason hasn’t long re-entered her life before she finds himself being whisked around in his car and – inexplicably – being talked into a fake dating plot to restore his damaged reputation.  

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Book SynopsisThe unmissable romance from Elena Armas, bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception and The American Roommate Experiment.  A disgraced soccer exec reluctantly enlists the help of a retired soccer star in coaching a children’s team in this small-town love story in the vein of Ted Lasso and It Happened One Summer. Adalyn Reyes has something to prove. After years of working at her father’s football club she wants to make a name for herself. But not for the wrong reasons. When an embarrassing video of Adalyn goes viral, her father sends her to a small town to turn around their struggling soccer team. She arrives armed with plans to kick them into shape only to find a group of nine-year-old girls. One person is there to help: Cameron Caldani, a goalkeeping legend who is also inexplicably in town. After an unfortunate incident involving a rooster, the two find themselves on opposing sides.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing a brand new introduction from bestselling author, Carmel Harrington, talking about what Jackie and her books mean to her!  ‘Lessons galore on every page… about feminism, equality, tolerance and love’ CARMEL HARRINGTON'Jackie Collins’s daring, unapologetic stroke of the pen, combined with her glorious wit, has single-handedly given creative license to new generations of authors and storytellers.' COLLEEN HOOVERDangerous Kiss is a story of raw anger, love, lust, murder and revenge, and at its white-hot center is Lucky Santangelo, a strong, exciting woman who dares to take chances – and always wins. There have been many imitators, but only ever one Jackie Collins.  With millions of her books sold around the world, and thirty-one New York Times bestsellers, she is one of the world’s top-selling novelists. From glamorous Beverly H

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Book SynopsisFilled with sexy, Black female characters, hot scenes of sizzling, spicy passion that'll make you blush, and plot beats of swoon worthy romance that will leave you breathless, the highly anticipated and unputdownable debut novel from Oti Mabuse brims with heat and heart, for fans of Colleen Hoover, Tahlia Hibbert, Ana Huang, Lauren Asher, Tessa Bailey and Hannah Grace.

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Book SynopsisTRANSLATED BY MAX HAYWARD AND MANYA HARARIBanned in the Soviet Union until 1988, Doctor Zhivago is the epic story of the life and loves of a poet-physician during the turmoil of the Russian Revolution. Taking his family from Moscow to shelter in the Ural Mountains, Yuri Zhivago finds himself embroiled in a battle between the Whites and the Reds, and in love with the beautiful nurse Lara.Trade ReviewThe first work of genius to come out of Russia since the Revolution -- V.S. PritchettOne of the great events in man's literary and moral history -- Edmund WilsonBelongs to that small group of novels by which all others are ultimately judged -- Frank Kermode * Spectator *Not since Shakespeare has love been so fully, vividly, scrupulously and directly communicated -- Isaiah Berlin * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisThe True Love Experiment, the next escapist romance from Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of TikTok favourite, The Unhoneymooners, is the book their fans have been waiting for, ever since Fizzy''s debut in The Soulmate Equation!''My favourite kind of book to devour: something that manages to be hot and intense, yet still the very best comfort food'' JODI PICOULT...............They''re crafting the perfect Hollywood romance for the screen. But the chemistry behind the camera might be the real story. Felicity ''Fizzy'' Chen is lost. Sure, she has an incredible career as a beloved romance novelist with numerous bestsellers to her name, but when she''s asked to give a commencement address, it hits her: she hasn''t been practising what she''s preached. She hasn''t been in love. In lust? Sure. But that swoon-worthy, can''t-st

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Book SynopsisWhen Poppy Hill was a child she was stolen from her family''s Montana homestead and taken ''Otherside'' to the land of the fae, where she spent more than a century as a cook in the Wild King''s castle. Now back in the human world, she works for a company that brokers fairy bargains, looking for loopholes in their contracts.Then a bargain that Poppy is negotiating goes disastrously wrong and she has to return to the world she grew up in to try to rectify her mistake, facing danger, intrigue and a pesky ex-boyfriend along the way.''The Tricky Business of Faerie Bargains snatches you away into a world of enchanted contracts, faerie intrigue and French toast that you''ll never want to come back from''Molly O''Neill, author of Greenteeth

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Book SynopsisKrista and Becca Ritchie are New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors and identical twins - one a science nerd, the other a comic book geek. But, with their shared passion for writing, they combined their mental powers as kids and have never stopped telling stories. They love superheroes, flawed characters and soulmate love.

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Book SynopsisA sweeping fantasy romance inspired by the Ottoman Empire, A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland is perfect for fans of A Marvellous Light and The Goblin Emperor.‘A delicious tangle of romance, fealty and dangerous politics’ – Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine ThroneOne false coin could topple an empire.Kadou, the shy prince of Arasht, has no intention of wrestling for imperial control with his sister, the queen. Yet he remains at odds with one of the most powerful ambassadors at court – the father of the queen’s new child. Then a hunting party goes terribly awry, and Kadou finds himself under suspicion of attempted murder.To prove his loyalty to his sister and salvage his reputation, Kadou takes responsibility for the investigation of a break-in at one of their guilds. He enlists the help of his newly appointed bodyguard, the coldly handsome Evemer, who seems to tolerate him at best. But what appears to be a straightforward crime spirals into a complex counterfeiting operation, with a powerful enemy at its heart.In Arasht, where princes can touch-taste precious metals with their fingers and myth runs side by side with history, counterfeiting is heresy. The conspiracy they discover could cripple the kingdom’s financial standing – and bring about its ruin.‘As indulgent and satisfying as your favourite fanfiction’ – Tessa Gratton, author of The Queens of Innis LearTrade ReviewA delicious tangle of romance, fealty and dangerous politics -- Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine ThroneA Taste of Gold and Iron is a slow-burn romance flush with sexy, complicated relationships, founded on the ethics of duty and love. As indulgent and satisfying as your favourite fan fiction -- Tessa Gratton, author of The Queen of Innis LearWitty, clever, and often extremely funny, Rowland's tale of a prince who doesn't want power but has it anyway – and must survive all the risks that brings with it – somehow manages to be both soft and hard-edged, clever and kind. And sexy! Very much that too -- Jenn Lyons, author of The Ruin of KingsThis book gleams and sparkles with emotion and sensory detail, showcasing the richness of Rowland's created world. It's a hugely satisfying blend of economic intrigue, vivid characters, and slow-burn romance – and it's also, frequently, funny as hell -- Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous LightAlexandra Rowland delivers again – an engaging story in a complex, intricately rendered world full of deeply human, sensitively drawn characters -- Rowenna Miller, author of TornIn exploring what monarchs owe their people, and what individuals owe each other, this achingly tender fantasy wows -- Publishers Weekly starred reviewRowland's latest continues to showcase their captivating prose, immersive details, and complicated characters -- Library Journal starred reviewAn engaging fantasy/romance set in a large, lush, and inclusive world -- Kirkus starred reviewThe slow-burn romance between them is beautifully done and adds a thrilling element to the story that readers will savor -- Booklist[F]or readers who enjoy forced proximity and bodyguard romances, A Taste of Gold and Iron offers both, wrapped in a delightful package of espionage and royal duty . . . Rowland also impresses in their nuanced depiction of anxiety -- BookpageThis slow-burn romantic fantasy with a heavy dose of political intrigue is rich in world-building and emotional angst . . . A queernormative fantasy world -- Buzzfeed

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Book Synopsis'Well-written tension and forbidden longing. The angst in this was incredible! Loved every second!' —Penelope Douglas, New York Times bestselling author of Credence When I was five years old, I told Toren Grace we were going to get married someday. He’d been my closest friend, my protector, and my rock since the day I was born. But during my senior year, our relationship slowly changed. Silly conversations morphed into serious heart-to-hearts. Innocent friendship turned to stolen glances. Then one day, an unexpected kiss changed everything.   While that kiss was all I’d ever dreamed of, it knocked Tor clear off his axis. His strong moral compass makes it impossible for him to accept our feelings for each other. Because, not only am I eighteen and fifteen years younger than him, I’m the one person he should never, ever want. Tor is my father’s best friend—my p

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Book SynopsisA stunning novel of death and destiny.Bereft of the three people she has held most dear her mother, her husband and her daughter Celia is on the verge of suicide. Then one night on an exotic island she meets Larraby, a successful portrait painter, and through a long night of talk reveals how she is afraid to commit herself to a second chance of happiness with another person, yet is not brave enough to face life alone. Can Larraby help Celia come to terms with the past or will they part, her outcome still uncertain?Famous for her ingenious crime books and plays, Agatha Christie also wrote about crimes of the heart, six bittersweet and very personal novels, as compelling and memorable as the best of her work.Trade Review‘A study of a shy, emotional nature, verging on the pathological… worth reading.' New York Times 'In Celia we have more nearly than anywhere else a portrait of Agatha.' Max Mallowan

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Book Synopsis*Don't miss Lucy Foley's Sunday Times bestselling crime debut, THE HUNTING PARTY, available to buy now.*This will sweep you away for the summer. Lucy Foley blends a rich history, haunting secrets and a timeless love story' Santa Montefiore, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Deverill seriesISTANBUL, 1921Before the Occupation, Nur's city was a tapestry of treasures: the Grand Bazaar alive with colour, trinkets and spices; saffron sunsets melting into the black waters of the Bosphorus; the sweet fragrance of the fig trees dancing on the summer breeze . . .Now the shadow of war hangs over the city, and Nur lives for the protection of a young boy with a terrible secret. Stumbling through the streets, carrying the embroideries that have become her livelihood, she avoids the gazes of the Allied soldiers. Survival is everything.When Nur chances upon George Monroe, a medical officer in the British Army, it is easy to hate him. Yet the lines between enemy and friend grow fainter.She and theTrade Review‘Lucy Foley's gorgeous elegant prose and the way she conjures up post war Constantinople makes this a beautiful, evocative and memorable read’ Lucinda Riley ‘An evocative and sensitively written novel about ill-fated love, sacrifice and the violent effects of war’ S Magazine

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Book SynopsisAn inter-connected romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. MaasI never should have taken that loan but my aunt needed meds I couldn't afford. Now I've been sold to slavery and the Nightfall Queen's guards have found out I'm not entirely human.I guess I'm lucky they didn't kill me.The next thing I hear is that the Elf King himself has bought me, and I'm to be transferred to his castle. It will take me five years to pay off the debt but I get to be his personal assistant. Personal assistant to the king. That can't be so bad, right?Oh how wrong I was.His council has tasked me with finding him a wife before they will fund his war against the Nightfall Queen. That part should be easy: he's rich, disgustingly handsome, and smart to boot. The problem? He's rejecting every high-born female I send his way.The more time we spend together, the more we realize I'm not just some half elf. There is a deep power that runs through my veins, one that makes me a target or his solution?I enter into a fake marriage with him so that he can get the council off his back and I can get some protection.That's a great idea, as long as I don't fall in love with him.Should be simple enoughThe Broken Elf King is book TWO of FOUR in the Kings of Avalier series. It''s a full-length standalone fantasy romance about the Elf King Raife Lightstone.

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Book SynopsisBut the sassy wit and sexy voice of the girl behind the mask intrigue him, and one look at her stunning face—followed by a mind-blowing kiss against his doorjamb—leaves Louis wanting more.Roxy doesn't need a spoiled rich guy who's had everything in life handed to him on a Tiffany platter.Trade Review“Louis and Roxy are a terrific match from the start. But Bailey is a master at portraying a heroine with a complex core, and Roxy’s proud character carries the novel— making readers wish she was their roommate, empty bank account be damned.” — Washington Post “Chase Me is funny, sexy and real. Tessa Bailey has fast become one of my favorite authors!” — Monica Murphy, New York Times bestselling author “Chase Me is the most fun read I’ve had in a long time! Hilarious, sexy, and absolutely addicting! I loved every character.” — Cora Carmack, New York Times bestselling author The tenderness, vulnerability and heat I am always guaranteed with a Tessa Bailey book are the reasons she is one of my all-time favorite authors.” — Sally Thorne “Tessa Bailey’s writing stands out in all the right sexy ways.” — Buzzfeed “Bailey launches the Broke and Beautiful contemporary series with the gripping story of an independent woman and a generous man. [...] Honest emotions and real passion lead to [...] sex scenes that never feel gratuitous. Readers will appreciate these highly sympathetic leads and their powerful story of mutual self-discovery.” — Publishers Weekly “a laugh-out-loud raunchy romantic comedy.” — Heroes & Heartbreakers “This first outing in the Broke and Beautiful series is simply wonderful. With super hot love scenes and a generous dose of humor, Chase Me is — like sexy hero Louis McNally the Second — utterly irresistible.” — RT Book Reviews 4 1/2 Stars (top pick and Winner of March Seal of Excellence Award) “I can’t remember the last time I read a romance as funny as this one. Roxy is one of the most hardworking heroine’s in contemporary romance and she’s so incredibly dedicated to making ends meet. The book, for me, truly embodies what modern romance is all about. ” — BookRiot (Best Books of March 2015)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“The tenderness, vulnerability and heat I am always guaranteed with a Tessa Bailey book are the reasons she is one of my all-time favorite authors.” — Sally Thorne “Tessa Bailey writes pure magic.” — Alexis Daria “One of the genre’s very best.” — Kate Clayborn “Tessa Bailey’s writing stands out in all the right sexy ways.” — Buzzfeed “Bailey writes banter and rom-com scenarios with aplomb, but for those who like their romance on the spicier side, she’s also the Michelangelo of dirty talk. She wields filth like Da Vinci does a paintbrush, and there’s a lot to be said for an author who can fill such exchanges with all the requisite heat, enthusiastic consent, and yes, even humor, of such a scenario without veering into corny territory.” — Entertainment Weekly “Hilarious, sexy, and absolutely addicting! I loved every character, and I’m dying to see what Tessa Bailey comes up with next!” — Cora Carmack, New York Times bestselling author “Tessa Bailey has fast become one of my favorite authors!” — Monica Murphy, New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisIn Egypt, Nuri, a teenage boy, falls in love with Mona - the woman his father will marry. Consumed with longing, Nuri wants to get his father out of the way - to take his place in Mona''s heart. But when his father disappears, Nuri regrets what he wished for. Alone, he and Mona search desperately for the man they both love. Only for Nuri to discover a silence he cannot break and unimaginable secrets his father never wanted him to know.Hisham Matar''s new novel My Friends is available for pre-order now!Trade ReviewA fable of loss, and an often troubling meditation on fathers and sons. Matar is writing from the heart * Observer *This beautiful, subtle novel, like the lives of its characters, repays many readings -- Helen Dunmore * The Times *Hisham Matar is a master of the evocative; he creates his effects, on the page and on our nervous system with the fewest and most telling words. I was spellbound * Ahdaf Soueif *I was moved and very impressed -- Roddy DoyleEach time I had to put it down I couldn't wait to get back to it -- Michael FraynHaunting in every sense. An absorbing novel that finds its eloquence in what is left unsaid and its most vivid imagery in what has been lost, possibly for ever * Sunday Times *Matar suffuses Nuri's education in love and loss with an erotic frisson and fragile grace that lend the book an inner radiance * Independent *Submerged grief gives this fine novel the mythic inexorability of Greek tragedy * Economist *Sensually written, there is an extravagant feel even to the simplest sentence. From start to finish that exquisitely profound quality of uncertainty is the most wrenching aspect of all * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author behind the addictive, award-winning HBO sensation BIG LITTLE LIES comes the compelling and thought-provoking story of love, life and memory''Gripping, thought-provoking and funny'' MARIE CLAIRE______________How can ten years of your life just disappear?Alice is twenty-nine.She adores sleep, chocolate, and her ramshackle new house.She''s newly engaged to the wonderful Nick, and is pregnant with her first baby. But there''s just one problem.That was ten years ago . . .Alice slipped in her step-aerobics class, hit her head and lost a decade.Now she''s a grown-up, bossy mother of three in the middle of a nasty divorce and her beloved sister Elisabeth isn''t speaking to her.This is her life, but not as she knows it.Just how many mistakes can you make in a decade?Can she ever get back to the woman she uTrade ReviewA real page-turner that leaves you to wonder, if you met your long-term partner for the first time now, would you still fall in love with them? * Woman's Weekly *A funny, thought-provoking, acutely observed romantic comedy * Marie Claire *Funny and knowing about what we choose to remember, and fight to forget * O Magazine *Funny and captivating * Closer *A bittersweet tale by a gifted writer * Woman's Weekly *Highly addictive * She *An often funny, sometimes heartrending, deeply personal portrait of a woman attempting to unravel her own mystery * Booklist *A call to embrace life * Easy Living *Praise for Liane Moriarty * - *Every single one of her books is a great read * E! Online *Staggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable -- Sophie HannahKeeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read -- Reese WitherspoonMoriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly * Sunday Express *The writing is beautiful: sometimes funny, sometimes sad but always compelling * Good Housekeeping *Like drinking a pink cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read * USA Today *Riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets * Woman & Home *Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for -- Jojo MoyesStraight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it * Good Housekeeping *Perfect * Hello! *A hell of a good book. Funny and scary -- Stephen KingA cracking story cleverly told * Fabulous *Fascinating and compassionate * Daily Telegraph *A funny, thought-provoking, acutely observed romantic comedy * Marie Claire *A bittersweet tale by a gifted writer * Women's Weekly *The writing is beautiful: sometimes funny, sometimes sad but always compelling * Good Housekeeping *

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Book Synopsis''The ultimate in immersive fiction . . . magnificent'' Sunday Times''Highly readable, entirely engaging and frequently funny'' Observer''Perfectly pitched . . . A deft and resonant alchemy of fact and fiction, of literary myth and imagination'' Guardian Book of the WeekAround the turn of the twentieth century young pianist Brodie Moncur quits Edinburgh''s slate skies for the lights of Paris, his preacher father''s words of denunciation ringing in his ears. There he joins forces with the fiery Irish virtuoso John Kilbarron and together the pair take Europe by storm.But when he falls for Kilbarron''s lover - the mesmerizing Russian soprano Lika Blum - Brodie quickly realizes that the tide has turned and he must flee across a continent, haunted by his love for Lika, and pursued by the vengeful wrath of his rival.''A giddying read . . . his most immersive historical novel to date'' Daily Telegraph''Elegant and affecting. A racing fin-de-siècle romance'' The Times''Boyd''s talents as a rollicking storytelling [are] full on display in this historical blockbuster'' Metro Trade ReviewBoyd on form is the ultimate in immersive fiction, and Love is Blind is Boyd at the top of his game . . . magnificent * Sunday Times *Boyd is back on a form few of his contemporaries can match. This fine, touching and clever book is the best thing he's written since [Any Human Heart] and deserves similar adulation * Observer *The book begins and continues at a cracking pace - or perhaps a cinematic stride - with scenes, scenarios, set-pieces and minor characters aplenty, all of which and all of whom might easily detain another writer for an entire book . . . He makes it look easy: he's a pro * New Statesman *Boyd's talents as a rollicking storytelling [are] full on display in this historical blockbuster * Metro *A deft and resonant alchemy of fact and fiction, of literary myth and imagination * Guardian *He has probably written more classic books than any of his contemporaries * Daily Telegraph *Boyd is a brilliant novelist * Observer *William Boyd is arguably one of Britain's finest living writers * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisOne of the BBC''s ''100 Novels that Shaped the World'' The Far Pavilions is the story of an English man - Ashton Pelham-Martyn - brought up as a Hindu. It is the story of his passionate, but dangerous love for Juli, an Indian princess. It is the story of divided loyalties, of friendship that endures till death, of high adventure and of the clash between East and West.To the burning plains and snow-capped mountains of this great, humming continent, M.M. Kaye brings her exceptional gifts of storytelling and meticulous historical accuracy, plus her insight into the human heart.''Magnificent'' Evening Standard''A long, romantic adventure story of the highest calibre ... wildly exciting'' Daily TelegraphTrade ReviewRip-roaring, heart-tugging, flag-flying, hair-raising, hoof-beating ... the very presence of India * The Times *A long, romantic adventure story of the highest calibre ... wildly exciting * Daily Telegraph *Magnificent is the only possible description for The Far Pavilions ... not one of its 950 pages is a page too much * Evening Standard *A massive, meticulously researched and fascinating saga about the British in India, encompassing a guarter of a century, from the Mutiny up to war with ferocious Afghan tribemen * Sunday Express *A Gone With the Wind of the North-West frontier -- Jan Morris * The Times *

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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''If I really don''t like somebody, I kill him . . . You remember Malcolm McRae, don''t you?''Melinda Van Allen is beautiful, headstrong and sexy. Unfortunately for Vic Van Allen, she is his wife. Their love has soured, and Melinda takes pleasure in flaunting her many affairs to her husband. When one of her lovers is murdered, Vic hints to her latest conquest that he was responsible. As rumours spread about Vic''s vicious streak, fiction and reality start to converge. It''s only a matter of time before Vic really does have blood on his hands.Books included in the VMC 40th anniversary series include: Frost in May by Antonia White; The Collected Stories of Grace Paley; Fire from Heaven by Mary Renault; The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter; The Weather in the Streets by Rosamond Lehmann; Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith; The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West; Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Trade ReviewThe outstanding merit of Deep Water is the dexterity with which it develops the psychopath's portrait from the first faint agreeable outline to the full dark horrific colours of schizophrenia. If you read crime stories at all or perhaps especially if you don't, you should read Deep Water. * Sunday Times *My suspicion is that when the dust has settled and when the chronicle of 20th-century American literature comes to be written, history will place Highsmith at the top of the pyramid, as we should place Dostoevsky at the top of the Russian hierarchy of novelists -- A. N. Wilson * Daily Telegraph *I love [Highsmith] so much . . . what a revelation her writing was * Gillian Flynn *The outstanding merit of Deep Water is the dexterity with which it develops the psychopath's portrait from the first faint agreeable outline to the full dark horrific colours of schizophrenia. If you read crime stories at all or perhaps especially if you don't, you should read Deep Water. * Sunday Times *An atmosphere of nameless dread, of unspeakable foreboding, permeates every page of Patricia Highsmith, and there's nothing quite like it. * Boston Globe *My suspicion is that when the dust has settled and when the chronicle of 20th-century American literature comes to be written, history will place Highsmith at the top of the pyramid, as we should place Dostoevsky at the top of the Russian hierarchy of novelists -- A.N Wilson * Daily Telegraph *I love [Highsmith] so much . . . what a revelation her writing was * Gillian Flynn *

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Book SynopsisINTRODUCED BY SALLEY VICKERS''I''m a huge fan of Barbara Pym'' RICHARD OSMAN''She is the rarest of treasures; she reminds us of the heart-breaking silliness of everyday life'' ANNE TYLERCatherine Oliphant is a writer and lives with handsome anthropologist Tom Mallow. Their relationship runs into trouble when he begins a romance with student Deirdre Swann, so Catherine turns her attention to the reclusive anthropologist Alaric Lydgate, who has a fondness for wearing African masks. Added to this love tangle are the activities of Deirdre''s fellow students and their attempts to win the competition for a research grant.The course of true love or academia never did run smooth.''Her best [novels] are sheer delight, and all of them companionable. Quiet, paradoxical, funny and sad, they have the iron in them of permanence too'' JOHN UPDIKE, NEW YORKER''She can be seriously, hilariously funny - no otTrade ReviewHer best [novels] are sheer delight, and all of them companionable. Quiet, paradoxical, funny and sad, they have the iron in them of permanence too -- JOHN UPDIKE, NEW YORKERShe can be seriously, hilariously funny - no other novelist has celebrated our national silliness with such exuberance -- KATE SAUNDERSI am a huge fan of Barbara Pym -- RICHARD OSMANShe is the rarest of treasures; she reminds us of the heart-breaking silliness of everyday life -- ANNE TYLER

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of A Witch in Time comes a haunting tale of ambition, obsession, and the eternal mystery and magic of film - perfect for fans of The Night Circus and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.A vanished star. A haunted film. A mystery only love can unravel . . . 1968: Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now she''s on the cusp of obscurity. When she''s offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed - but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet she''s still alive. She''s been pulled into the film. And the script - and the monsters within it - are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive. 2007: Gemma Turner''s disappearance is one of Hollywood''s greatest mysteries - one that''s haunted film student Christopher Kent ever sinTrade ReviewBe warned! The Star and the Strange Moon will cast its spell on you. Constance Sayers has created a book of worlds within worlds. Like the main characters, the reader is irresistibly drawn into the dangerous intrigue and dark truth at the heart of the story. Highly recommended! -- Paula Brackston, New York Times bestselling authorAt once a sweeping tale of dark magic, artistic obsession, and a love unbound from the limits of time, The Star and the Strange Moon captivates with lush prose and moments of poignant, heartbreaking beauty. A soaring celebration of female agency and the power of free will, this is Constance Sayers at her finest -- Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Witch of Tin MountainA wonderfully creepy tale of ambition, loss, and the lure of an unsolved mystery . . . Sayers masterfully weaves a tale of multigenerational secrets, creating an enticing dance between past and present that will keep readers on edge. The psychological depth Sayers brings to the core mystery invites comparisons to Gillian Flynn * Publishers Weekly *Obsession and dark magic collide in this labyrinthine blending of horror, fantasy, romance, and a touch of mystery * Kirkus *The mystery at the heart of the novel propels the reader through the story at a lightning speed, and it gets more and more interesting as the story goes on. With the atmosphere of horror and some fantastical elements, this multi-genre read will speak to a lot of different readers * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisA cosy, heartwarming Christmas read about the growing friendship between a young journalist and an old woman who lives in a house teetering on the edge of the Devon cliffs, by the bestselling author of The Vets of Hope Green and The Petshop on Pennycombe BayCliff''s End Cottage is a local landmark. Perched on the South Devon coast, its garden has begun slowly toppling into the sea, yet the elderly and infamously stubborn owner Stella refuses to leave her home. When Holly, a young journalist and single mum struggling to make ends meet, decides to interview Stella about her life, at first she''s given short shrift. However, helped by a slice or two of cake and a couple of friendly cats, a tentative friendship begins to develop between the two lonely women.Stella and Holly may live different lives, but over the cold winter nights, as Stella shares her story, the two women discover more and more in common. Time is running out for the house on the edg

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Book SynopsisWeaving a tapestry of fact and fiction, Sara Donati’s epic novel sweeps us into another time and place . . . and into a breathtaking story of love and survival in a land of savage beauty.It is December of 1792. Elizabeth Middleton leaves her comfortable English estate to join her family in a remote New York mountain village. It is a place unlike any she has ever experienced. And she meets a man unlike any she has ever encountered—a white man dressed like a Native American: Nathaniel Bonner, known to the Mohawk people as Between-Two-Lives. Determined to provide schooling for all the children of the village, Elizabeth soon finds herself locked in conflict with the local slave owners as well as with her own family. Interweaving the fate of the Mohawk Nation with the destiny of two lovers, Sara Donati’s compelling novel creates a complex, profound, passionate portait of an emerging America. Praise for Into the Wilderness“My favorite kind of book is the sort you live in, rather than read. Into the Wilderness is one of those rare stories that let you breathe the air of another time, and leave your footprints on the snow of a wild, strange place. I can think of no better adventure than to explore the wilderness in the company of such engaging and independent lovers as Elizabeth and her Nathaniel.”—Diana Gabaldon“Each time you open a book you hope to discover a story that will make your spirit of adventure and romance sing. This book delivers on that promise.”—Amanda Quick“A beautiful tale of both romance and survival…Here is the beauty as well as the savagery of the wilderness and, at the core of it all, the compelling story of the love of a man and a woman, both for the untamed land and for one another.”—Allan W. Eckert“Lushly written . . . Exemplary historical fiction.”—Kirkus Reviews“Epic in scope, emotionally intense.”—BookPage

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Book SynopsisThe #1 Urban Fantasy series continues - with a war amongst the angels . . .Trade ReviewThrilling, sexy and heart-wrenching, Archeangel's Blade is one of the best paranormal romances of the year ... Prepare to be captivated... 5 stars * LOVEVAMPIRES.COM *

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Book SynopsisLove hurts. There is nothing as painful as heartbreak. But in order to learn to love again you must learn to trust again.When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet unassuming, Katie is determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships.Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community. But even as Katie starts to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts her . . .Trade ReviewThis story will tug at the heartstrings like never before * OK! *An A-grade romantic read * Cosmopolitan *A bittersweet love story * In Style Magazine *Definitely one to read with a box of tissues handy * The Times *Neatly done and slickly written, as always * Star Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan'' Sunday Express__________________________________Christmas is going to be extra magical this year . . . With real mouth-watering recipes for you to try at homeRosie Hopkins is looking forward to Christmas in the little Derbyshire village of Lipton, buried under a thick blanket of snow. Her sweetshop is festooned with striped candy canes, large tempting piles of Turkish Delight, crinkling selection boxes and happy, sticky children. She''s going to be spending it with her boyfriend, Stephen, and her family, flying in from Australia. She can''t wait.But when a tragedy strikes at the heart of their little community, all of Rosie''s plans for the future seem to be blown apart. Can she build a life in Lipton? And is what''s best for the sweetshop also what''s best for Rosie? Treat yourself and your sweet-toothed friends to Jenny Colgan''s heart-warming new novel. The irresistibly delicious recipes are guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit and will warm up your Christmas celebrations.____________________Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan ''Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside'' ''Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished'' ''There''s something so engaging about her characters and plots'' ''Her books are like a big, warm blanket'' ''Her stories are just so fabulous'' ''She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life'' ''The woman is just magic''Trade ReviewChristmas, sweets and heaps of romance * Heat *Filled with charming detail about village life * Sunday Mirror *Where else can you get a love story and a recipe for millionaire's shortbread in the same place? * Heat *Another great read from Jenny that will really get you in the festive spirit * Bella *A fab read . . . includes delicious recipes * The Sun (Fabulous) *Jenny Colgan's heart-warming tale of friends and family coming together for the Christmas season is not only a great read - it contains some mouth-watering recipes to inspire your Christmas celebrations * Irish Post *This charming sequel is comical and heart-warming and guaranteed to get you in the mood for the big day * Closer Magazine *This is a wonderful, bittersweet Christmas read that I would definitely recommend * Novelicious *A must read winter warmer that has a little bit of everything nestled within its pages * Fiction Fascination blog *A poignant and a beautifully written festive book packed with sweet-toothed recipes that is perfect to get you into the Christmas mood * Handwrittengirl.com *There was never a dull moment - the storyline had everything you could wish for . . . a warm, cosy, entertaining read that was very eventful and had a lovely splash of romance * Rea Book Review Blog *

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Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW novel''Loved this - a compassionate and very timely book about how we treat each other.''Eva Woods, BESTSELLING author of How to be Happy''Touching and poignant, I really enjoyed this and found it hard to put down.'' Cathy Hopkins, BESTSELLING author of The Kicking the Bucket List''Original, poignant and heart-warming'' Sadie Pearse, author of This Child of OursPerfect for fans of Julie Cohen, Harriet Evans and Rowan Coleman.********************************************Life is all about new beginningsEarly one summer morning Isabel and her eleven-year-old daughter River walk across Regent''s Park. They come across a rain-soaked man sitting alone on a bench and ask him if he''s okay. But he doesn''t know. In fact he doesn''t know the answeTrade ReviewLoved this - a compassionate and very timely book about how we treat each other. -- Eva Woods * author of How to be Happy *A fresh, moving and ultimately uplifiting story with a wonderfully drawn cast of characters who stayed with me long after I'd finished reading. -- Mike GayleAn original, poignant and heartwarming novel about urban connections and hidden histories. I loved the freshness of the writing and characterisation - eleven-year-old River, restless and vibrant, will really stay with me. -- Sadie PearseI defy you not to fall in love . . . a future classic -- Clare Mackintosh * on WHAT MILO SAW *Will delight you but break your heart several times over -- Sun * on BEFORE I WAS YOURS *I couldn't put this insightful, compelling novel down -- Woman & Home * on THE ASTONISHING RETURN OF NORAH WELLS *Might restore your faith in human nature -- Bella * on WHAT MILO SAW *Deeply satisfying -- Sarra Manning, Red * on THE ASTONISHING RETURN OF NORAH WELLS *This wonderful story will tear at your heart -- My Weekly * on BEFORE I WAS YOURS *Touching and poignant. Really enjoyed this and found it hard to put down. -- Cathy Hopkins

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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue comes a special hardback edition of One Last Stop, with sprayed edges, illustrated endpapers and a bonus chapter!Moving to New York City is supposed to prove cynical twenty-three-year-old August right: magic and cinematic love stories don’t exist.But then, she meets this gorgeous girl on the train.Jane. Dazzling, charming, mysterious, impossible Jane. Jane with her rough edges and swoopy hair and soft smile.August’s subway crush becomes the best part of her day, but pretty soon she discovers there’s one big problem: Jane is displaced in time from the 1970s, and August is going to have to use everything she tried to leave in her own past to help Jane. Maybe it’s time to start believing in some things after all.Casey McQuiston’s One Last Stop is a magical, sexy, big-hearted romance where the impossible becomes poTrade ReviewDreamy, other worldly, smart, swoony, thoughtful, hilarious - all in all, exactly what you'd expect from Casey McQuiston! -- Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal and Party for TwoA dazzling romance, filled with plenty of humor and heart. * Time Magazine, "The 21 Most Anticipated Books of 2021" *Absolutely brilliant * The New York Times *One Last Stop is an earnest reminder that home - whether that means a time, a place, or a person - is worth fighting for * New York Magazine *This delightful love story is everything you need for a feel-good day of beach reading * Elle *The story of August and Jane's chance meeting is swoony, thoughtful, and one of those big-hearted romances you'll gush about long after finishing * Hello Sunshine *[A] fireworks in the sky, glitter in your hair joyous royal romance that you’ll want to fall head over heels in love with again and again. A+ * Entertainment Weekly *[An] escapist masterpiece... It’s a truly glorious thing to live inside the world of this book and to imagine it becoming reality, too. * Vogue *

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Book SynopsisKJ Charles was an editor for twenty years before she switched sides to become a full-time novelist. She writes mostly historical queer romance, some with fantasy. Smut, skulduggery, and swashbuckling may occur. She lives in London with her family, an out-of-control garden, and a cat of absolute night.

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Book Synopsis'A witty and heartwarming exploration of friendship and romance. This is a succession style K-drama that is perfect for a beach read.' - Glamour'The romance buzzes like a live wire' - The New York TimesFrom the renowned, award-winning author Zen Cho comes a delightfully funny romance about family, class and love in modern London.From the outside, Renee Goh’s life looks perfect. She’s thirty and beautiful, running a glamorous–and successful–fashion company in London, and dating a hot pop star.Until she’s dumped. Estranged from her family in Singapore, too, happiness soon feels a world away. A chance encounter with her first love, Yap Ket Siong, makes her question what she really wants. Then Renee’s father calls from Singapore and offers her the chance to become the successor of the family business, one of the largest conglomerates in Southeast Asia. Her father’s appro

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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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a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

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a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

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