Romance

Discover the spellbinding new novel from Sarah Maine, author of the Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year The House Between TidesScotland, 1940. Wounded in action, Archie Maxwell has returned to his family estate of Rosslie. But between the uneasy company of his father's beautiful new wife, and the memories that haunt his nights, he finds the house more of a battleground than a refuge.Forty years later, Eva Bayne is a journalist looking for a story. Ever since the disappearance of Rosslie's heir during the war, the Maxwells have lived under a shadow - and Eva is drawn to the mystery. Especially when the glimpse of an old photograph stirs up long-buried memories of her childhood in Newfoundland . . .Could uncovering the truth heal the wounds of Eva's past? And what will it cost for Rosslie to give up its secrets? From the shores of western Scotland to the wild coast of Newfoundland, this is a spellbinding story of family secrets, love and redemption.

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'Kristan Higgins is fast becoming one of my top go to authors - I love her writing style and storytelling. She will make you laugh, she will make your heart ache for each character and she will make you smile' Reader review----The Frosts are a typical American family. Barb and John, married almost fifty years, are testy and bored with each other... who could blame them after all this time? At least they have their daughters-- Barb's favorite, the perfect, brilliant Juliet; and John's darling, the free-spirited Sadie. The girls themselves couldn't be more different, but at least they got along, more or less. It was fine. It was enough.Until the day John had a stroke, and their house of cards came tumbling down.Now Sadie has to put her career as a teacher and struggling artist in New York on hold to come back and care for her beloved dad - and face the love of her life, whose heart she broke, and who broke hers. Now Juliet has to wonder if people will notice that despite her perfect career as a successful architect, her perfect marriage to a charming Brit, and her two perfect daughters, she's spending an increasing amount of time in the closet having panic attacks.And now Barb and John will finally have to face what's been going on in their marriage all along.----Real readers are loving Always the Last to Know:'Another 5 star book by Kristan Higgins' 5 star reader review 'A nice feel good read that made me rethink what is important' 5 star reader review'Just loved the book. A must read' 5 star reader review'I found myself staying up late into the night to find out what happened to the characters. It was moving and left me thinking about the story days after I had finished reading it' 5 star reader review'This book was so much fun to read! I really felt like I knew the characters, and it was hard to put down! Absolutely recommend' 5 star reader review

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Christmas Baby with Her Ultra-Rich BossBy Michelle Smart Her Christmas baby revelation… Ice hotel manager Lena Weir’s job means the world to her. So succumbing to temptation for one earth-shattering night with her super-rich boss Konstantinos Siopis was reckless—but oh-so-irresistible. Only their passion has left her carrying a most unprofessional consequence…and as Christmas draws closer a glimpse of her undisguised bump will reveal her shocking truth: she’s expecting the hotelier’s heir! Twelve Nights in the Prince’s BedBy Clare Connelly Unwrapped by the future King! When photos of a forbidden tryst between Poppy Henderson and her best friend’s brother Prince Adrastos are sold to the press, they must convince the world that they are together! Being Adrastos's fake girlfriend for Christmas means Poppy must lie to the only family she’s ever known, but saying no would mean saying goodbye to the man she’s always felt a burning desire for…

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If you’re not a ten on Sophie’s spreadsheet, you’re never getting her between the bedsheets… No aspect of Sophie’s life goes unrecorded in her Excel spreadsheets, so when she accidentally sends it to her entire contact list instead of just her best friend, Sophie has a lot of uncomfortable explaining to do. First on the list? Dr Michael Adams. After a disastrous first date, Michael scored a ‘3’ on Sophie’s ‘love life’ tab, but when she shows up to apologise for sharing his result with the world, he issues an unexpected challenge: ten dates to prove that love can’t be calculated by an equation or contained by boxes on a spreadsheet. Sophie isn’t someone who’s used to thinking outside the digital box, but there’s something about Michael that makes her want to take a chance… Readers can’t get enough of Was It Good For You?: ‘OBSESSED with this book… It was SO heartwarming and adorable, but also spicy – a perfect combination.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute must-read from me.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book got me out of a reading slump, it was a wonderful read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved everything about this fabulous romcom. Fun, heartwarming and sweet.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Simmering tension, fabulous characters who skip off the page, and a romance you will want to happen – this book has it all.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This story is a true gem for anyone who loves a good dose of romantic tension and a plot that keeps you guessing.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I'm now desperately waiting for the next Kathryn Freeman book to come out because it's just reminded me how much I love her writing!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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GET COSY READING THE SWOONIEST, MOST HEARTWARMING WINTER ROM-COM OF 2024 . . .------It's the perfect Christmas love story.Margot Murray is a newly single, high-flying businesswoman with no interest in a cutesy seasonal romance.Ben Gibson is an unlucky-in-love sweetheart in need of a woman to bring home for the holidays.Together, they make a pact: Margot gets a blissful week away from London in a picture-perfect manor, in exchange for posing as Ben's girlfriend.The story can only go one way. Margot is sure to fall in love for real.And she does.With Ben's sister, Ellie.What could possibly go wrong?

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“Lynsay Sands spins a funny, laughable tale.”—Eloisa James on Taming the Highland BrideAdrian Montfort, Earl of Mowbray, had been warned that Lady Clarissa Crambray was dangerous. From stomping on toes to setting wigs on fire, the stunning beauty was clearly a force to be reckoned with. Still, he’s in need of a wife and is sure he can handle one woman and her “unfortunate past.” Intrigued by the mysterious vixen, he soon discovers he’s greatly underestimated the lady…Clarissa would like to find a husband, but perhaps not as much as her stepmother would like one for her. The woman has forbidden Clarissa from wearing her spectacles so she can look prettier, but how is she to see her potential suitors? Besides, she’s already caused enough mayhem to earn a rather horrible nickname. Just when she is about to give up hope of anyone asking her to dance, a man comes to lead her to the dance floor…a dark, handsome blur of a man.

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FAME. POWER. SUCCESS. HAPPINESS.In this compelling novel from billion copy bestseller Danielle Steel, a top Hollywood movie mogul seeks a new beginning in England when his career takes an unplanned turn . . .As the head of a prestigious movie studio for nearly two decades, Andy Westfield has had every professional luxury: a stunning office, a loyal assistant who can all but read his mind, access to a private jet and company cars. Andy always put his career before his marriage, and now, besides his daughter and young grandchildren, it’s the only thing he truly loves.But then Andy’s world is upended. The studio is sold, and the buyer’s son demands the top seat. Out of a job and humiliated, Andy knows he needs to get as far away from Los Angeles as possible until the dust settles and he can find a new way forward.Andy signs a six-month rental agreement for a luxurious home in a small town on the south coast of England. When he arrives, he hires a local woman to help get his affairs in order. A former journalist, Violet Smith is at a crossroads as well. But when Violet leaves the manuscript of her unfinished novel behind after work one day, Andy is captivated by a story that begs to be adapted for the big screen. Could this be the miracle they’ve both been looking for?In Second Act, Danielle Steel presents a heartening tale of how challenging times give way to opportunities and an original outline does not always contain the perfect ending.

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Told in multiple POVs, A Game of Gods is the final installment in the Hades Saga by USA Today Bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair.Hades, God of the Dead, has finally made Persephone his in every way possible. With their wedding on the horizon, the couple should be ecstatic. But Demeter is wreaking havoc on their bliss by battering the whole of New Greece with erratic and dangerous weather. At the same time, Theseus continues with his agenda against the Gods, allying with the hate-group Triad in an effort to bring down all of Olympus.Hades refuses to allow anything to stop him from securing Persephone as his bride, but he must play a deep strategic game with the Gods of Olympus to safeguard their future. And it is not entirely clear which Gods are truly on his side.

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The follow-up to the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller The Mister, a passionate and thrilling love story from E L James, author of the phenomenal bestselling Fifty Shades Trilogies.Alessia regards her husband through heavy-lidded eyes.You'll have to fight for him. Her mother's words from their call this morning ring through her head. And fight, she will. Using every available weapon she has.She loves him. She knows this. She wants him.And she wants him to want her.What happens once the glass slipper fits...?Maxim Trevelyan, reluctant Earl of Trevethick, has pursued the woman he loves to the wilds of Albania. Having fought for and won her, he now has to wed her, at the sharp end of a shotgun.But can a reformed rake like Maxim ever make a good husband - or will his own notorious reputation and the scandalous secrets of his aristocratic family destroy his new-found happiness?Alessia Demachi has defied and outwitted kidnappers and traffickers, and won the heart of the man she loves, but can she make this marriage work? Confronted by Maxim's lurid past, his forbidding family, and the looks and whispers of London's elite, will she ever be seen as Maxim's countess - or will she always be his former cleaner?From the majestic mountains of Albania, through the rural idyll of the English countryside, to the shady glamour of contemporary London, The Missus is a spellbinding journey of love, longing, acceptance and redemption.

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Step into the world of Katie Fforde where love, romance and the happiest of happy endings are just around the corner. The new novel by the number one bestselling author and queen of feel-good romance.'A delicious confection of patisserie and passion' Daily Mail Must Reads'A joy of a read' Bella'Another delightful read. Fforde never disapoints' Weekly'This is the perfect Mother's Day read' Take a Break'This enjoyable read will appeal to die-hard romantics' Heat Magazine____________Ever since she can remember, Meg has wanted to be a professional cook.But it's 1966, and in restaurant kitchens all over England it is still a man's world.Then she gets a call from her mother who is running a small hotel in Dorset.There's an important banqueting event coming up. She needs help and she needs it now!When Meg arrives, the hotel seems stuck in the past. But she loves a challenge, and sets to work.Then Justin, the son of the hotel owner, appears, determined to take over the running of the kitchen.Infuriated, Meg is determined to keep cooking - and soon sparks between them begin to fly.Will their differences be a recipe for disaster? After all, the course of true love never did run smooth...____________Readers love One Enchanted Evening . . .***** 'One Enchanted Evening is a literary hug that filled me with a comforting warmth and made me crave for more.'***** 'I loved this book so much that I devoured it in a day and a half. The characters were very well rounded and you instantly become invested in the storyline, the characters, and the beautiful old hotel.'*****'A lovely relaxing read, perfect for a winters day, or for that matter as a holiday read!'***** 'One Enchanted evening is everything you need in a novel when the weather outside demands you snuggle under a blanket with a good book.'***** 'This is a nice, escapist tale.'

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At a New York City Wedding, on a sweltering summer night, four people are trying to get their lives started.Yun has everything he's ever wanted, but somehow it's never enough.Emory is finally making her mark, but feels the shame more than the success.Andrew just wants to be honest, but had lied to himself his whole life.Fin can't resist falling in love, but can't help wrecking it all either.Then the four of them watch as one of the guests sits down and never gets back up. Soon it's happening everywhere. Is it an illness or a choice?Because how can anyone be happy in a world where the only choice is to feel everything - or nothing at all?

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A red-hot island fling for two... Newly single Grace Metcalf is ready for some no-strings thrills in tropical Fiji-and gorgeous paddleboarding instructor Ryan Dempsey is the perfect man to share them with. But when their electrifying chemistry becomes a passionate connection can she convince Ryan to risk something deeper?

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