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  • Last Kiss of Summer

    Little, Brown & Company Last Kiss of Summer

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisHe''s one bad apple she just can''t resist . . . Kennedy Sinclair never dreamed she''d own a pie shop and an orchard in a small town like Destiny Bay. But nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean, it''s the perfect place to cross something off her Life''s short so eat the icing first list and start her life over from scratch. Her shop, Sweetie Pies, is famous for its hot, flaky apple turnovers and sinfully delicious deep dish pie. For Kennedy though, nothing is more enticing than the tall, strapping slice of temptation who keeps coming back for more. Luke Callahan is determined to make his hard cider business a success. With his beloved father''s cider recipe and the opportunity of a lifetime in his grasp, he''ll stop at nothing to get this deal done. There''s just one catch: he needs Kennedy''s apples. At first, he thinks it''ll be as easy as pie to charm those apples right off her trees. But Kennedy isn''t falling for his tender charms or his wicked ways.

    15 in stock

    £7.16

  • Its in His Kiss

    Little, Brown & Company Its in His Kiss

    Out of stock

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    £7.99

  • Jagged

    Little, Brown & Company Jagged

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    £7.59

  • One Small Act of Kindness

    Hodder & Stoughton One Small Act of Kindness

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhat can you do to make the world a better place?Libby and her husband Jason have moved back to his hometown to turn the family B&B into a boutique hotel. They have left London behind and all the memories - good and bad - that went with it.The injured woman Libby finds lying in the remote country road has lost her memory. She doesn''t know why she came to be there, and no one seems to be looking for her. When Libby offers to take her in, this one small act of kindness sets in motion a chain of events that will change many people''s lives . . .''A beautifully written story about friendship, trust and love. I adored it.'' - Milly Johnson A perfect summer read for fans of Jojo Moyes and Katie Fforde. Trade ReviewLucy Dillon's books make the world a better place. * Heat *A beautifully written story about friendship, trust and love. I adored it. * Milly Johnson *Grown up chick lit at its best. I loved it. * Daily Mail *I always find Lucy Dillon's books so overflowing with wit and wisdom. * Jenny Colgan *

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Dragonbane

    St. Martin's Press Dragonbane

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisOut of all the mysterious boarders who call Sanctuary home, no one is more antisocial or withdrawn than Maxis Drago. But then, it''s hard to blend in with the modern world when you have a fifty foot wingspan. Centuries ago, he was cursed by an enemy who swore to see him fall. An enemy who took everything from him and left him forever secluded. But Fate is a bitch, with a wicked sense of humor. And when she throws old enemies together and threatens the wife he thought had died centuries ago, he comes back with a vengeance. Modern day New Orleans has become a battleground for the oldest of evils. And two dragons will hold the line, or go down in flames.

    3 in stock

    £8.54

  • HalfBlood

    Hodder & Stoughton HalfBlood

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisHALF-BLOOD is the unputdownable first book in the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. This special paperback edition also includes the prequel novella DAIMON. You will kill the ones you love. It is in your blood, in your fate.Seventeen-year-old Alex and her mother have spent years on the run from the Covenant, a school where the pure descendants of gods hone their powers and half-mortal teens like Alex train to kill daimons for them. But when her mom is murdered by daimons and she has nobody else to turn to, Alex finds herself back at the Covenant, where she has two options: become a servant for the pures or work twice as hard as everyone else to catch up in her training.The second option seems like an easy choice, but everything gets complicated when pure-blood Aiden volunteers to be her personal trainer. Because not only is Aiden gorgeous, but he also understands Alex in a

    5 in stock

    £9.49

  • Deity

    Hodder & Stoughton Deity

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisEscape with the remarkable third novel of the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. Also includes the bonus novella Elixir. History is on repeat, and things didn''t go so well the last time.Alexandria never thought she would dread her eighteenth birthday quite so much. After a devastating turn of events where Aiden was forced to illegally cover up something she did in the Catskills, Alex is aware that she is walking a fine line with the Council. She is also beginning to discover that Seth is really using their training time to get up close and personal with her, which always leads to new Apollyon marks - not what she wants.As Alex''s birthday draws near, she realizes something that she was not expecting and definitely not hoping for. She will have to choose between two people who she thought she could trust. Aiden has always protected her, and their love is becoming too strongTrade ReviewOverall, Deity is probably my favourite book in the covenant series so far. Things just keep getting crazier and this series just keeps getting better. Fans of the first two books need to get a copy of this one as soon as possible. - KatiesBookBlog.comI HIGHLY recommend this series. I really can't say enough about it. If you're a fan of snarky dialogue, spunky heroines, mythology retellings, YA paranormal romance...you NEED to read the Covenant series! - FantasyBookAddict.com

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • A Visit to Priapus and Other Stories

    MP-WIS Uni of Wisconsin A Visit to Priapus and Other Stories

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £25.60

  • Odd Girl Out

    Pan Macmillan Odd Girl Out

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the lauded, bestselling author of the Cazalet Chronicles, in Odd Girl Out, Elizabeth Jane Howard reveals with devastating accuracy a marriage put in a most destructive situation.Anna and Edmund Cornhill have a happy marriage and a lovely home. They are content, complete, absorbed in their private idyll.Arabella, who comes to stay one lazy summer, is rich, rootless and amoral – and, as they find out, beautiful and loving.In her elegant prose, Howard traces the web of love and desire that entangles these three and will, ultimately, leave one of them behind.'Her talent seemed so effervescent, so unstoppable, that there was no predicting where it might take her' – Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf HallTrade ReviewHer talent seemed so effervescent, so unstoppable, that there was no predicting where it might take her -- Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall

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    £9.49

  • The Enticement Submissive 4

    Headline Publishing Group The Enticement Submissive 4

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn her enticing new Submissive novel, Tara Sue Me explores the passion that comes after the Happily-Ever-After... Fans of E. L. James, Sylvia Day, Maya Banks and Beth Kery will be fall in love with New York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me''s seductive Submissive series.Limits were made to be pushed. Abby West has everything she wanted: a family, a skyrocketing new career, and a sexy Dominant husband who fulfills her every need. Only as her life outside the bedroom becomes hectic, her Master''s sexual requirements inside become more extreme. Abby doesn''t understand Nathaniel''s increased need for control, but she can''t deny the delicious way her body reacts to his tantalizing demands... Between Abby''s reluctance and Nathaniel''s unyielding commands, the delicate balance of power between the Dominant and his submissive threatens to shift. And as the underlying tension and desire between them heats up, so does the Trade ReviewA sexy and inviting kick-off to a new erotic trilogy, The Submissive should not be missed * Romance Reviews Today *A blazing hot BSDM story between a billionaire and someone who's admired him from a far. I really enjoyed this smoking tale and recommend it to erotic romance readers... I learned a lot about BDSM via Abby and Nathaniel's relationship. I started to understand how things worked... I look forward to more books by this Tara Sue Me. The sex between Abby and Nathaniel will have readers burning up and wishing they are having the sex * Night Owl Reviews *Unbelievably fantastic!... Nathaniel is something special, and he has that... something "more" that makes him who he is and makes me love him more than all the others. Beneath all the cold and detached surface there is a sweet and loving man, and I adored how Abby managed to crack his armour a tiny bit at a time... I can't wait to continue this beautiful story * Mind Reader *By the end of the first chapter I was hooked on the story and relationship of Abigail and Nathaniel... The book is told in first person so we only get Abby's perspective of the relationship, but it's one that I found real and compelling... This is one of those books that I will read and re-read * The Book Reading Gals *I HIGHLY recommend The Submissive by Tara Sue Me. It's so worth it. This book crackles with sexual lightning right from the beginning... The Submissive has exceeded all my expectations. It has heart and the characters are majorly flawed in a beautiful way. They aren't perfect, but they may be perfect together. Step into Tara Sue Me's world of dominance and submission. It's erotic, thrilling, and will leave you panting for more * Martini Reviews *The sex scenes are smouldering hot... The Submissive is a must read if you loved Fifty Shades of Grey. The writing is clean and very entertaining. I can't wait to read The Dominant to hear Nathaniel's point of view * The Romance Reviews *Tara Sue Me's The Submissive was a story unlike anything I'd ever read, and it completely captivated me... It's an emotional, compelling story about two people who work to make their relationship exactly what they need it to be, and how they're BOTH stronger for it * Books Make Me Happy *This book is going to make you say "Fifty What of What?"...[Me] is so talented and captivating * Southern Fiction Review *Well written and certainly entertaining * Dear Author *For those Fifty Shades fans pining for a little more spice on their e-reader...the Guardian recommends Tara Sue Me's Submissive Trilogy, starring handsome CEO Nathaniel West, a man on the prowl for a new submissive, and the librarian Abby, who is yearning for something more * Los Angeles Times *'Well written and certainly entertaining' * Dear Author *Tautly written, with smart, three-dimensional characters and scorching love scenes...a fantastic love story -- Christina Lauren, author of Beautiful Stranger'This book is going to make you say "Fifty What of What?"...[Me] is so talented and captivating' * Southern Fiction Review *

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Wildfire In His Arms

    Headline Publishing Group Wildfire In His Arms

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA passionate new tale from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey, featuring one of her most intriguing heroes: the dangerous and mysterious Degan Grant from One Heart to Win. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn''s Bridgerton.A dangerous gunfighter. A beautiful outlaw. A thrilling pursuit.Degan Grant is heading to California, far away from the home he wants to forget, when a US Marshal calls in a favour. Degan has to apprehend three outlaws and turn them over to the law - easy enough for a man no one wants to tangle with. But one of the outlaws defies Degan''s every expectation. Maxine is sassy, spirited - and insists she is innocent. And, knowing that her capture will lead to her hanging, she''s determined to escape the handsome, enigmatic gunfighter. Forced into intimate proximity with his beguiling prisoner, Degan finds his desire for Maxine sparking into a wildfire of passion between tTrade ReviewIf readers need to remember why they are Lindsey fans, she delivers every reason in this spinoff of One Heart to Win. She incorporates her signature captive/captor plotline with sassy dialogue, plenty of verbal sparring, lots of heat and a bit of humor, all in perfect proportions * Romantic Times *Many wonderful heroes have been created by Johanna Lindsey, and those who live in the Old West are always a favorite. Wildfire In His Arms has one surprise after another, and the twists are inventively riveting * Single Titles *You could feel the sexual attraction between these two . . . Lindsey allowed their relationship to develop slowly increasing the tension and making unexpected kisses sizzle . . . If you are looking for strong characters and a slow burning romance wrapped in suspense and surrounded by tumbleweeds look no further than Wildfire In His Arms * Caffeinated Book Reviewer *There is action, romance and suspense which make for a perfect escape from reality . . . I enjoyed this book so much * My Nook, Books And More *This is a wonderful historical western romance with some twists that make this story totally unique. Ms Lindsey is known for her awesome historical novels . . . I was immediately hooked and stayed that way until the end of this story. I absolutely loved the characters, the settings and the interactions . . . Fantastic story from beginning to end that has Ms Lindsey's storytelling talent shining * Night Owl Romance *Saddle up for an opposites-attract meets knight-in-tarnished-armor romance * XOXO After Dark *Johanna Lindsey still has a knack of creating fun and unforgettable characters who remain in a reader's thoughts and heart years after finishing a book . . . Wildfire In His Arms is a walk in time, reminding me of the many reasons I adore Johanna Lindsey's brand of storytelling and her masterful ability to create memorable characters * Romance Junkies *One thing is for sure: Johanna Lindsey has a remarkable ability to pen characters who are at once dashing, dangerous, protective, intriguing, loving, admirable, eccentric, unusual, strong, determined and so much more, all at the same time! * Fallen Angel Reviews *

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Caught By The Scot Made To Marry 1

    Headline Publishing Group Caught By The Scot Made To Marry 1

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisCAUGHT BY THE SCOT is a fabulously witty and irresistibly sexy Scottish historical romance from New York Times bestseller Karen Hawkins. Fans of Julia Quinn, Monica McCarty and Julie Garwood will be won over by the spellbinding Made to Marry series.When the dark Duke of Hamilton loses his beloved wife, he heeds her dying wish that he make certain her three brothers marry well for she fears they are all headed to ruin. Heartsick, the Duke approaches the task with a heavy hand, ordering the three brothers to marry within three months or forego their inheritance.The middle brother, the dashing Conner Douglas, is not about to give up his independence, but he knows marriage doesn''t always mean one much change, does it? If anything, being married to a pliable sort of female would give him even more opportunity to seduce the married women of the ton. So he heads straight for the most pliable female he knows - a childhood acquaintance and now mousy spinster, Trade ReviewKaren Hawkins will capture your heart -- Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling authorKaren Hawkins writes fast, fun, and sexy stories that are the perfect read for a rainy day, a sunny day, or any day at all! -- Christina DoddKnown for her quick-moving, humorous and poignant stories... Readers will be delighted by the perfect pacing, the humorous dialogue and the sizzling sensual romance * Romantic Times, Top Pick *Always fun and sexy, a Karen Hawkins book is a sure delight -- Victoria Alexander, New York Times bestselling authorHawkins delivers a fast paced, robust historical novel filled with wit and romance! * Night Owl Reviews *

    15 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Art of Sinning Sinful Suitors 1

    Headline Publishing Group The Art of Sinning Sinful Suitors 1

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisIf you love Julia Quinn''s Bridgerton, you''ll be enchanted by Sabrina Jeffries'' Sinful Suitors!''Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!'' Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling authorThe Art of Sinning is the first novel in the Sinful Suitors series by New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries. Sabrina''s witty, sexy historicals will be loved by fans of Sarah MacLean, Eloisa James and Julia Quinn.At St. George''s Club, guardians conspire to keep their unattached sisters and wards out of the clutches of sinful suitors. Which works fine...except when the sinful suitors are members...American artist Jeremy Keane refuses to return home and take over his father''s business. He''d much rather sample bevvies of beauties abroad, in search of a model for the provocative masterpiece he''s driven to paint

    15 in stock

    £9.49

  • Deadly Silence Blood Brothers Book 1

    Headline Publishing Group Deadly Silence Blood Brothers Book 1

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisDeadly Silence is the first book in New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti''s breathtaking romantic suspense series, Blood Brothers, that will be loved by fans of Karen Rose, Kylie Brant, Elaine Levine, Maya Banks''s KGI series and Lisa Jackson.Run for your life... And don''t look back. Paralegal Zara Remington is in over her head. Helping out a friend has put not only her job but her life in jeopardy. Zara needs help from someone she can trust - she just doesn''t expect it to be the mysterious PI who recently appeared in her life. Ryker Jones has problems of his own, including recovering from his investigative agency''s recent brutal loss of a client. He wants to keep Zara at arm''s length - and protect her from the reality of what he''s running from. But when danger arrives on Zara''s doorstep, Ryker can''t walk away. He might be the only one who can save her - if his deadly past doesn''t catch up with tTrade ReviewThrilling post-apocalyptic romance at its dark, sizzling best! -- Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling authorAction packed, thrilling, and heart-stopping romantic suspense at its best * Harlequinjunkie.com *Whisks you into a world of danger, passion and treachery * Romantic Times *The first book in Zanetti's Scorpius Syndrome series never has a dull moment... Fans will now find [Zanetti's] action-packed foray into science-fiction-based romantic suspense thrilling * Booklist *A fast-paced, action-packed thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time * Freshfiction.com *Nothing is easy or black or white in Zanetti's grim new reality, but hope is key, and I hope she writes faster! -- Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling authorZanetti delivers decadently delicious romance * Publishers Weekly *I'm completely captivated!...bring on the next book! * RomanceJunkiesReviews.com *This dark, post-apocalyptic tale is a testament to the power of hope and love against all odds. The author does a marvellous job of presenting this opening gambit to a thrilling new series * Romantic Times *If you are a fan of alpha males, Jax Mercury is your man * Night Owl Reviews Top Pick *

    15 in stock

    £9.49

  • Taking Fire 4 OneEyed Jacks

    Pocket Books Taking Fire 4 OneEyed Jacks

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    £8.99

  • Beautiful Bombshell

    Simon & Schuster Beautiful Bombshell

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisWhen Max, Henry, and Will steal Bennett away for a weekend of shenanigans and strippers in Vegas, the first stop of the night doesn''t go at all as planned. With their scheme for a Guys Weekend completely derailed anyway, Max and Bennett begin to play a wild game of stealth and secrecy in order to have their bombshells all over Sin City.Trade Review“Hot . . . if you like your hook-ups early and plentiful..." * EW.com *“The thing that I love the most about Christina Lauren and the duo’s Beautiful books is that there is always humor in them. As well as hot steamy moments and some of the sweetest I love you’s.” * BooksSheReads.com *"The perfect blend of sex, sass and heart, Beautiful Bastard is a steamy battle of wills that will get your blood pumping!" -- S.C. Stephens, bestselling author of Thoughtless“Filled with plenty of hot sex and sizzling tension.” * RT Book Reviews *“…deliciously steamy…” * EW.com *“Smart, sexy, and satisfying...destined to become a romance classic.” -- Tara Sue Me, bestselling author of The Submissive, “A devilishly depraved cross between a hardcore porn and a very special episode of The Office…For us fetish-friendly fiends to feast on!!” * PerezHilton.com *“Beautiful Bastard has heart, heat, and a healthy dose of snark. Romance readers who love a smart plot are in for an amazingly sexy treat!” -- Myra McEntire, author of Hourglass"Beautiful Bastard is the perfect mix of passionate romance and naughty eroticism. I couldn’t, and didn’t, put it down until I’d read every last word." -- Elena Raines, Twilightish

    Out of stock

    £11.92

  • Red Hill

    Atria Books Red Hill

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • The Hamilton Affair

    Hodder & Stoughton The Hamilton Affair

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisLove Hamilton: An American Musical? You''ll adore The Hamilton Affair.THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWar will bring them together. Peace will tear them apart. History will make them immortal . . .Born a bastard and raised an orphan in the stifling heat of the Caribbean, Alexander Hamilton must prove his worth on the bloody battlefields of the American Revolution. A wealthy child of privilege, Elizabeth Schuyler has never wanted for anything, yet she longs for a life of so much more. When fate brings them together, a passionate, life-long love affair begins. But to Alexander, burdened by his tragic origins, matters of honour can never be forgotten. As he risks everything for the future of his bold new country, this extraordinary marriage will be tested like no other - and become forever immortalised in hearts and minds.Praise for THE HAMILTON AFFAIR:''Trade ReviewIf you want the authoritative biography of Alexander Hamilton, Ron Chernow is the place to go. If historical fiction is your preference, Elizabeth Cobbs has now written the Hamilton novel that immediately leaps to the top of the list. -- Joseph J. Ellis, author of Founding BrothersWith the expertise of an historian and the intimacy and immediacy of a gifted novelist, Elizabeth Cobbs plunges us into the cauldron of love, war, betrayal, slavery, blackmail, revolution, dueling, and banking in which our nation was brewedand delivers us into the conflicted heart of one of its most passionate and misunderstood heroes. -- Stephen Harrigan, author of the bestselling The Gates of the Alamo and A Friend of Mr. LincolnA juicy answer to Ron Chernow's Alexander Hamilton * Cosmopolitan *Can't get tickets to Hamilton, the megahit Broadway musical? Don't despair, check out Elizabeth Cobbs finely tuned fictional biography of one of America's most intriguing yet vastly underrated Founding Fathers . . . Cobbs paints a portrait of a love so deep it was able to survive betrayal and a devastatingly public scandal. The focus alternates between Alexander and Elizabeth as their tempestuous tale unfolds in all its triumph and tragedy. * Booklist (starred review) *Cobbs' depiction of Hamilton will endear him in the hearts of readers * Publishers Weekly *Historic scholarship and creative music have suddenly turned Alexander Hamilton into one of the hottest of the nation's Founding Fathers. THE HAMILTON AFFAIR promises to turn up the heat even further. Elizabeth Cobbs superb novel about the many lives and perils of Hamilton and his wife Eliza adds delights and insights that are as fascinating as they are fun. Think of it as a terrific and must-companion to all things Hamilton. -- Kurt Anderson, author of True Believers

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • El amante japonés  The Japanese Lover

    Vintage Espanol El amante japonés The Japanese Lover

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.30

  • Back in Society

    Little, Brown Book Group Back in Society

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Poor Relation hotel is the toast of London and its owners are preparing to sell up and retire - but one last romantic adventure awaits them!Driven into hiding at the hotel by a tyrannous father and a rich but wizened suitor, Lady Jane Fremney attempts to end her life. The poor relations save the young lady and determine to improve her lot in life by bringing her out for the Season.All the young bucks call on Jane, among them the handsome but racy Comte de Mornay, an exile from Napoleon's France who has broken many a heart and so far eluded matrimony. Jane is quite adamant he is unsuitable for her - but when his life is threatened by an assassin's pistol, it is up to her to help him escape from danger... and into l'amour!

    2 in stock

    £8.99

  • Banishment

    Little, Brown Book Group Banishment

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisIsabella Beverley is blessed with unparalleled beauty but, unfortunately, has been raised in the most snobbish and haughty of families. And when her father gambles away their fortune - including Mannerling, the exquisite family mansion, Isabella discovers that there is very little sympathy for her plight. As the eldest, Isabella is chosen to court Mr. Judd, the roguish bachelor who won Mannerling. Surely no sacrifice is too great to regain Mannerling? But tempting her away from Mr. Judd is Lord Fitzpatrick, an Irish rake who fears Isabella can never love a man as she does her home - but is nonetheless determined to convince her to choose man over manse!Trade Review(M C Beaton) is the best of the Regency writers * Kirkus Reviews *Nicely atmospheric, most notable for it gentle humour and adventurous spirit * Publishers Weekly *

    3 in stock

    £8.54

  • The Game Of Kings

    Penguin Books Ltd The Game Of Kings

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisDiscover the compelling and addictive adventure from one of the nation''s favourite historical writers, perfect for fans of Game of Thrones ''A brilliant storyteller, The Lymond Chronicles will keep you reading late into the night'' The Times Literary Supplement ________ ''I despised men who accepted their fate. I shaped mine twenty times and had it broken twenty times in my hands'' 1547. After five years imprisonment and exile far from his homeland, Francis Crawford of Lymond - scholar, soldier, rebel, nobleman, outlaw - returns to Edinburgh. But for many in an already divided Scotland, where conspiracies swarm around the infant Queen Mary, he is not welcome. Lymond is wanted for treason and murder, and he is accompanied by a band of killers and ruffians who will only bring further violence and strife. Is he back to foment rebellion? Does he seek revenge on those who banished him? Or has he returned to clear his name? No one but the enigmatic Lymond himself knows the truth - and no one will discover it until he is ready . . . ________ ''A storyteller who could teach Scheherazade a thing or two about pace, suspense and imaginative invention'' New York Times ''Melodrama of the most magnificent kind'' Guardian VOTED ONE OF BRITAIN''S FAVOURITE HISTORICAL NOVELSTrade ReviewPraise for Dorothy Dunnett * - *A storyteller who could teach Scheherazade a thing or two about pace, suspense and imaginative invention * New York Times *Marvellous, breathtaking * The Times *A masterpiece of historical fiction * Washington Post *One of the greatest tale-spinners since Dumas * Cleveland Plain Dealer *Lashings of excitement, colour and subtlety * The Times *Vivid, engaging, densely plotted - are almost certainly destined to be counted among the classics of popular fiction * New York Times *

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    £11.69

  • The Ringed Castle

    Penguin Books Ltd The Ringed Castle

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBefore George R. R. Martin there was Dorothy Dunnett . . . PERFECT for fans of A Game of Thrones. ''She is a brilliant story teller, The Lymond Chronicles will keep you reading late into the night, desperate to know the fate of the characters you have come to care deeply about.'' The Times Literary SupplementThe Ringed Castle is the fifth book in the series -----------------------------''Not to every young girl is it given to enter the harem of the Sultan of Turkey and return to her homeland a virgin . . .''Sixteen-year-old Philippa Somerville has left Constantinople intact. Returning to England as wife in name only to Francis Crawford of Lymond, she wastes no time in seeking the truth about her new spouse, even as she finds herself navigating the paranoid court of Queen Mary.Lymond, meanwhile, arrives in Moscow to assist its young Tsar Ivan to create a fledgling Russian army. But when he is tasked to visit London as Ivan''s envoy his path is bound to cross that of the wife he has sworn to divorce. Yet neither Lymond nor Philippa, caught up in their own scheming, can quite see the vast conspiracy enshrouding them . . . ''Lashings of excitement, colour and subtlety'' The Times ''Melodrama of the most magnificent kind'' The GuardianTrade ReviewShe is a brilliant story teller, The Lymond Chronicles will keep you reading late into the night, desperate to know the fate of the characters you have come to care deeply about. * The Times Literary Supplement *Melodrama of the most magnificent kind * The Guardian *Praise for Dorothy Dunnett * - *A storyteller who could teach Scheherazade a thing or two about pace, suspense and imaginative invention * New York Times *Marvellous, breathtaking * The Times *A masterpiece of historical fiction * Washington Post *One of the greatest tale-spinners since Dumas * Cleveland Plain Dealer *Lashings of excitement, colour and subtlety * The Times *Vivid, engaging, densely plotted - are almost certainly destined to be counted among the classics of popular fiction * New York Times *

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Checkmate The Lymond Chronicles Book Six The

    Penguin Books Ltd Checkmate The Lymond Chronicles Book Six The

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBefore George R. R. Martin there was Dorothy Dunnett . . . THE PERFECT GIFT for fans of A Game of Thrones. ''She is a brilliant story teller, The Lymond Chronicles will keep you reading late into the night, desperate to know the fate of the characters you have come to care deeply about.'' The Times Literary SupplementCheckmate is the sixth and final book in the series -----------------------------''If they place the sun in my right hand and the moon in my left and ask me to give up my mission, I will not give it up until the truth prevails or I myself perish in the attempt . . .''It is 1557 and legendary Scottish warrior Francis Crawford of Lymond is once more in France. There he is leading an army to rout the hated English from Calais. Yet while Lymond seeks victory on the battlefield he is haunted by his troubled past - chiefly the truth about his orTrade ReviewPraise for Dorothy Dunnett * - *A storyteller who could teach Scheherazade a thing or two about pace, suspense and imaginative invention * New York Times *Marvellous, breathtaking * The Times *A masterpiece of historical fiction * Washington Post *One of the greatest tale-spinners since Dumas * Cleveland Plain Dealer *Lashings of excitement, colour and subtlety * The Times *Vivid, engaging, densely plotted - are almost certainly destined to be counted among the classics of popular fiction * New York Times *

    1 in stock

    £12.34

  • The Virgins Lover

    HarperCollins Publishers The Virgins Lover

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl.Now I can be the queen that my mother intended me to be . . . the queen I was born to be.1558. After years of waiting, Princess Elizabeth accedes to the throne of England.But the country is divided, the restoration of the Protestant faith ignites opposition from the church and beyond, and court remains a treacherous place.Many believe that Elizabeth must marry if she is to survive. For Robert Dudley, Elizabeth's ascension is a glorious new dawn, and he quickly positions himself as the young queen's favourite. Dudley is a man of powerful lineage; his father had been a kingmaker at the court of Henry VIII. But Dudley has many enemies, amongst them William Cecil, the queen's most trusted advisor.As powerful families vie for stakes in the emerging kingdom, Elizabeth must secure her own future.Trade ReviewPraise for The Virgin’s Lover: ‘A book to lose yourself in…a simmering mixture of intrigue, lust and betrayal at the court of Elizabeth I, it breathes new life into the suspected love affair between the young queen and Robert Dudley’ Daily Mail ‘Convincing and entertaining’ Daily Telegraph ‘An enjoyable read, and Gregory’s energetic writing carries one along’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Gregory’s success lies in restoring humanity to her historical figures’ Daily Mail ‘Gregory is one of the best chroniclers of the ups and downs of the turbulent Tudors…This superbly plotted drama unfolds like an exquisitely embroidered Tudor ruff’ Sainsbury’s Magazine

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Shadow Mountain Blackmoore

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £15.19

  • The Element of Fire

    HarperCollins Publishers The Element of Fire

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisRich and epic Historical Fiction set against the backdrop of the Great Famine. Perfect for fans of Winston Graham and Ken Follett.Trade ReviewReviews for The Whitest Flower: ‘Irish history is like a gold seam for historical novelists. Occasionally a nugget is produced and Graham’s is one of those.’ Ireland on Sunday ‘This huge sweep of a novel will whisk you from Ireland to Australia and Canada.’ Woman’s Realm

    15 in stock

    £14.24

  • Pride and Prejudice

    Penguin Books Ltd Pride and Prejudice

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more.Trade Review“The wit of Jane Austen has for partner the perfection of her taste.” —Virginia Woolf“Nobody has ever been slyer with characters than Austen.” —Marlon James, “My 10 Favorite Books,” in T: The New York Times Style Magazine

    15 in stock

    £15.29

  • Pride and Prejudice

    Penguin Books Ltd Pride and Prejudice

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Penguin English Library Edition of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen''No sooner had he made it clear to himself and his friends that she had hardly a good feature in her face, than he began to find it was rendered uncommonly intelligent by the beautiful expression of her dark eyes ...''When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows, Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions and superbly evokes the friendships, gossip and snobberies of provincial middle-class life.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

    15 in stock

    £7.99

  • Things I Want My Daughters to Know

    Penguin Books Ltd Things I Want My Daughters to Know

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis''Honest and beautifully written'' Woman & HomeThe heartwarming classic about love and family from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Love, Iris will make you both laugh and cry._________How would you say goodbye to those you love most in the world?it''s time for Barbara to say a final farewell to her four daughters. But how can she find the words? And how can she leave them when they each have so much growing up to do? There''s commitment-phobic Lisa. Brittle, unhappily married Jennifer. Free-spirited traveller Amanda. And teenage Hannah, stumbling her way towards adulthood.Barbara''s answer is to write each daughter a letter, finally expressing the hopes, fears, dreams and secrets she couldn''t always say. These words will touch the girls in different - sometimes shocking - ways, unlocking emotions and passions to set them on their own journey of discovery throughTrade ReviewEnchantingly clever. I cried, I laughed, I couldn't put it down -- Penny VincenziHer stories strike a genuine chord . . . an irresistible comfort read * Glamour *Honest and beautifully written * Woman & Home *It would be a hard heart indeed that remained unmoved . . . the tender feelings Noble engenders in her readers are to be cherished * Daily Express *Incredibly thought-provoking and poignant * Sun *This powerful tale packs an emotional punch * Closer *An emotional rollercoaster * Now *A journey through emotionally-charged mother-daughter territory . . . it may just kickstart the practice of letter-writing again * Good Housekeeping *Praise for Elizabeth Noble * - *Noble is the mistress of the tearjerking message of love * Express *A wonderfully well-written book, full of emotion * Daily Mail *Deliciously readable * Times *Impossible to finish without tears streaming down your face * Daily Express *Honest and beautifully written * Woman & Home *Witty, affectionate and unashamedly tear-jerking * Red *Witty, pacy and immediately engaging * Glamour *So fluid, the pages turn themselves * Daily Mirror *Tissues are essential. You'll ricochet between delicately watering eyes at the romance of it all and howling sobs at the unbearable tendernes * Heat *

    1 in stock

    £11.33

  • Brooklyn

    Penguin Books Ltd Brooklyn

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA devastating story of love, loss and one woman''s terrible choice between duty and personal freedom. Fall in love with Brooklyn ahead of its bestselling follow-up, Long Island.It is Ireland in the early 1950s and for Eilis Lacey, as for so many young Irish girls, opportunities are scarce. So when her sister arranges for her to emigrate to New York, Eilis knows she must go, leaving behind her family and her home for the first time.Arriving in a crowded lodging house in Brooklyn, Eilis can only be reminded of what she has sacrificed. She is far from home - and homesick. And just as she takes tentative steps towards friendship, and perhaps something more, Eilis receives news which sends her back to Ireland.There she will be confronted by a terrible dilemma - a devastating choice between duty and one great love.***''With this elating and humane novel, Colm Tóibín has produced a masterwork'' Sunday Times''Unforgettable'' Spectator''The most compelling and moving portrait of a young woman I have read in a long time'' Zoë Heller, Guardian''Magnificent'' Sunday TelegraphThe book that inspired the major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan.Trade ReviewWith this elating and humane novel, Colm Tóibín has produced a masterwork * Sunday Times *The most compelling and moving portrait of a young woman I have read in a long time -- Zoë Heller * Guardian, Books of the Year *A work of such skill, understatement and sly jewelled merriment could haunt your life -- Ali Smith * TLS, Books of the Year *Suffused with humane depth, funny, affecting, deftly plotted ... a novel of magnificent accomplishment -- Peter Kemp * Sunday Times, Novel of the Year *Brooklyn moved me more than any other book this year -- Nicholas Hytner * Observer, Books of the Year *A beautifully crafted work that transformed ordinary lives into something extraordinary * Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year *No book this year gave me greater pleasure -- Nell Freudenberger * Financial Times *Not a sentence or a thought out of place. It takes over as his finest ficiton to date * Irish Times *Remarkable freshness and immediacy ... with a lovely comedic lightness * Daily Mail *A lovely, thoughtful book ... alive with authentic detail, moved along by the ripples of affection and doubt that shape any life: a novel that offers the reader serious pleasure * Daily Telegraph *Tremendously moving and powerful * New Statesman *Full of sly fun, lovely comic observation and an almost tangible pleasure in storytelling * Observer *Refreshingly authentic . . . Eilis is so vivid it's difficult to believe she did not actually exist * Financial Times *

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • NOVEMBER OF THE HEART

    HarperCollins Publishers NOVEMBER OF THE HEART

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt is a warm summer's evening in 1895 at Rose Point Cottage on White Bear Lake. But Commodore Barnett's planned victory dinner has been spoilt - his team lost the yacht race and he can't figure out way. Against his principles, he agrees to let his kitchen hand try to solve the problem.

    15 in stock

    £11.39

  • The Stars Shine Down

    HarperCollins Publishers The Stars Shine Down

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA page-turning thriller of love and betrayal from the bestselling Master of Suspense and author of If Tomorrow Comes and The Other Side of Midnight.Trade ReviewSheldon is an author working at the height of his power * New York Times *Fast-moving… engrossing… Sidney Sheldon is a master at giving the public what it wants * LA Times *Compulsively readable * New York Times Book Review *

    15 in stock

    £13.29

  • Jewell L Vince and Joy

    Penguin Books Ltd Jewell L Vince and Joy

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe huge bestseller from the author of The Family Upstairs and The Girls - a love story for anyone who adored One Day in December and David Nicholls. Sometimes, finding your destiny is easy. Following it, isn''t...When Vince and Joy meet on holiday, their connection is instant and, before long, they are head over heels in love. But, after two blissful weeks, a misunderstanding forces them apart. When they cross paths seven years later, they realise they've been living very different lives. Yet neither of them has been able to let go of their first love. . .Sometimes you meet the right person at the wrong time. But can you ever know if this is the right time?''Vince and Joy got me through a hard time. Gave me the strength to walk away from my situation. When we read books about characters we can relate to, it makes us feel less alone. An Trade ReviewOne of those rare books with the variety, complexity and unexpectedness of real life . . . Fans of chick-lit will understand when I say that this is a book you simply disappear into * Sunday Telegraph *Magnetic, unpretentious and bursting with one-liners * Cosmopolitan *Fun and witty . . . one of the top chick-lit authors * Reveal *If you believe fate plays a hand in all our love lives, you just won't be able to put Vince and Joy down * Heat *That happy-ending feeling lingers long after the book's back on the shelf. We love Vince and Joy * Prima *Classy, evocative, intelligent and insightful * Company *A perfect holiday book * OK *A gem of a read * Grazia *An easy, feel-good read * Closer *A richly rewarding read * Eve *

    4 in stock

    £10.44

  • Morgan S Sleigh Bells In The Snow

    HarperCollins Publishers Morgan S Sleigh Bells In The Snow

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisI absolutely loved this book . . . It was a lovely story of snow, romance and Christmas' Reader review ??????????A beautiful, tentative romance. Wonderful' Reader review ??????????An absolute gem of a novel and one that I will be reading again and again!' Reader review ??????????Sarah Morgan never fails to write the most magical and lovely stories that make you continue turning the pages long in to the night' Reader review??????????* * *Once upon a time Kayla loved Christmas Now she's more dedicated to her job than decking the halls, and can't wait for the most wonderful time of the year' to be over.Until she arrives at the enchanting Snow Crystal ski resort, determined to win gorgeous owner Jackson as a marketing client.But wooing Jackson professionally quickly turns personal as they spend flirty festive nights in this glittering winter wonderland.With snowflakes swirling and sleigh bells ringingcould Jackson be the one to make Kayla fall back under the Christmas spell?Tropes:?? Findi

    15 in stock

    £8.99

  • Summer Kisses The Rebel Doctors Bride  Dare She

    HarperCollins Publishers Summer Kisses The Rebel Doctors Bride Dare She

    Book SynopsisThis summer the sun has gone to everyone's headsFlora and Jenna should be working busy shifts but something more fun has come up! Two new arrivals have blown into Glenmore and life at the hospital could get tricky. So it''s time to set some rules.Flora's summer is simple: Avoid kissing Conner MacNeil. (He may be gorgeous, back in town and single but he snogged everyone except you at school, remember?!)Jenna's summer Why I shouldn't fall in love with Dr Ryan McKinley' list is a little more complexI've been divorced less than a year?I'm ordinary and he is a sex god?I have my daughter to think of?He might break my heartIt's so difficult to be good with temptation on the doorstep. But rules are rules. Summer is sunshine. And, just maybe, a wish is a kiss that might just come true!Includes: The Rebel Doctor's Bride and Dare She Date the Dreamy Doc?Trade ReviewPraise for Sarah Morgan “Sarah Morgan puts the magic in Christmas” – Now “Full of romance and sparkle” – Lovereading

    £8.99

  • The Cottingley Secret

    HarperCollins Publishers The Cottingley Secret

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author turns the clock back to a time when two young girls convinced the world that fairies really did exist1917: When two young cousins, Frances Griffiths and Elsie Wright from Cottingley, England, announce they have photographed fairies at the bottom of the garden, their parents are astonished. But when the great novelist, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, endorses the photographs' authenticity, the girls become a sensation; their discovery offering something to believe in amid a world ravaged by war.One hundred years later When Olivia Kavanagh finds an old manuscript and a photograph in her late grandfather's bookshop she becomes fascinated by the story of the two young girls who mystified the world. As Olivia is drawn into events a century ago, she becomes aware of the past and the present intertwining, blurring her understanding of what is real and what is imagined. As she begins to understand why a nation once believed in fairies, will Olivia find a way to believe in herself?Trade ReviewPraise for The Cottingley Secret ‘Enchanting, magical… This book reminds us that we are never too old to believe in magic.’ Carmel Harrington ‘Perfect fireside read’ Sunday Independent ‘This is a gorgeous, uplifting, magical book that will have you hooked from the start.’ Gill Paul author of The Secret Wife ‘I adored The Cottingley Secret … an enchanting and enthralling tale of childhood magic.’ Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan's Tale ‘An artful weaving of old legends with new realities’ Kate Alcott, author of The Dressmaker ‘Brings the mystery of the Cottingley Fairies thrillingly to life’ Kate Forsyth author of Bitter Greens ‘A magical journey in perfect prose’ Books Ireland Praise for Hazel Gaynor: ‘Addictive, charming and gleaming with Jazz Age glitz’ The Lady ‘Sumptuous, gorgeous, authentic and surprising, Hazel Gaynor has written another hit.’ Sunday Independent ‘Peopled with unforgettable characters…Once begun, I dare you to put it down.’ Kathleen Tessaro, author of The Perfume Collector

    5 in stock

    £8.99

  • Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Jumper

    HarperCollins Publishers Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Jumper

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisNow a Hallmark Channel movie!You've seen Mark Darcy in his reindeer jumper, now meet Marco Cavelli in this season's Christmas knit!For single mum Maggie, Christmas has always been a family occasion her daughter Ellen filling the house with her bubbly warmth and mistletoe, her dad Paddy having one too many festive tipples, and the traditional family Christmas tree looking like a drunken elf vomited a rainbow all over it.But this year, with both Ellen and Paddy away for the holidays, Maggie's facing a truly blue Christmas alone with nothing but a bottle of Baileys and an M&S turkey dinner.Until walking the snowy streets of Oxford, Marco Cavelli quite literally crashes into her life and, complete with broken leg, becomes her unexpected houseguest. All dreamy brown eyes and 6'5 of gorgeousness, the man is hotter and more delicious than a freshly baked mince pie.Though Maggie always thought it's a truth universally acknowledged that you never kiss a man in a Christmas jumper?The next FABTrade ReviewPraise for ‘Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Jumper’: ‘Oh my days, how I love books by Debbie Johnson…like mulled wine at Christmas time it makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside’ – Lisa Talks About ‘A great romance for this time of year’ – Rachel’s Random Reads ‘Didn't disappoint in any way’ – Annie’s Book Corner ‘Cute Christmas story that had me grinning from ear to ear’ – A Blabbering Bookseller Praise for best-selling summer read, ‘Pippa’s Cornish Dream’: ‘A sheer delight’ – Sunday Express ‘Has all the best ingredients for a holiday read: the beautiful West Country, a family-run farm, and a mystery man with Poldark-style charms’ – Yours Magazine ‘A summer romance with an abundance of country charm, Pippa’s Cornish Dream by Debbie Johnson is a standout title for this season.’ – Book Chick City ‘A beautifully addictive read’ – Reviewed the Book ‘A fantastic read – romance, beautiful Cornish scenery, a gorgeous but troubled hero, teenage traumas, great characters, lots of humour and a real feel-good ending. Highly recommend this for your summer-reading shelf!’ – Portobello Book Blog ‘Truly addictive…the perfect 21st century love story’ – Jane Hunt Reviews

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • The Swan Maid

    HarperCollins Publishers The Swan Maid

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisA gripping and heartwarming novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court.Lottie Lane is all alone in the world. As a chambermaid at one of London's busiest inns, condemned to a life of drudgery and at the mercy of a vicious landlady, Lottie is too worn out to even dream of a better life.Until one night an injured soldier is brought to The Swan. Lottie nurses him back from the dead and suddenly everything changes. She finds herself following the drum of the soldiers, all the way from the docks of Chatham to the darkness and despair of a far flung battlefield.When tragedy strikes, Lottie is alone once more and thrown back into the jaws of London's streets. With the threat of destitution nipping at her heels, Lottie is in dire need of a miracle . . .Trade Review‘Feisty female characters to fall in love with in a spirited, adventurous novel’ Sunday Express ‘Dilly Court’s latest novel is another page-turner that will keep you gripped to the end – 5 stars’ The People’s Friend More praise for Dilly Court: ‘A fast-paced, riveting read’ Sunday Express ‘A heart-warming, fast-paced story that will keep you gripped till the end’ The People’s Friend ‘As always Dilly keeps you absorbed right to the end’ Choice ‘A rollicking, fast-paced adventure with a hint of romance!’ My Weekly ‘Spellbinding . . . you just keep turning the pages’ Daily Mail ‘Atmospheric, vivid and compelling’ My Weekly ‘An excellent, well-researched read’ People’s Friend ‘Perfect for Downton Abbey fans … heart-tugging’ Peterborough Telegraph

    Out of stock

    £8.54

  • The Canal Boat Cafe

    HarperCollins Publishers The Canal Boat Cafe

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWarm and wonderfulbursting with characters you'll adore' Miranda DickinsonA complete novel, first published as a four-part series.Summer Freeman returns to the waterside village of Willowbeck to rescue the Canal Boat Café, her late mother's picturesque narrowboat, which has run into choppy waters. A family friend, Valerie, has been trying to keep things afloat, but the coffee machine is jammed, the cake offerings are paltry, and not all of the locals want to see the café succeed.Help comes from the boat next door, in the shape of handsome wildlife photographer, Mason and his naughty Border Terrier, who are showing more than a passing interest in Summer and her adorable Bichon Frise, Latte. But is Mason being honest about himself? Or does he have something to hide?As her life and the community of Willowbeck begin to entwine, Summer finds herself setting sail on a new adventure. Will the anchor of a steady life on land be too strong, or can Summer learn to cut loose and embrace life afloTrade ReviewPraise for Cressida McLaughlin: 'A lovely, warm gem of a series that stays with you…I loved it’ Alexandra Brown ‘Like a lovely warm hug in a book.’ Kirsty Greenwood ‘Warm and wonderful…bursting with characters you’ll adore’ Miranda Dickinson ‘This is, without a doubt, my book of the year’BRMAYCOCK’S BOOK BLOG

    2 in stock

    £9.45

  • The Fall and Rise of the Amir Sisters

    HarperCollins Publishers The Fall and Rise of the Amir Sisters

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisFunny, warm and uplifting' OK! magazineEnriching, thought-provoking' IndependentA great read' BellaAn enriching and thought-provoking read.' Independent Warm and witty' S Mag************************************************************Heart-warming storytelling with strong themes of sisterhood from nation's favourite and former Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain, this is Little Women meets Marian Keyes' Walsh family series for a new generation of readers.The four Amir Sisters Fatima, Farah, Bubblee and Mae are as close as sisters can be but sometimes even those bonds can be pushed to their limits . . .Becoming a mother has always been Farah's dream so when older sister Fatima struggles with a tough pregnancy whilst Farah has trouble conceiving she cant help but be jealous. Until a plan to break a huge cultural taboo in her family, and use a surrogate gives her a renewed hope. But nothing is ever that easy in this warm, witty look at a modern British family.*******************************Trade Review’Funny, warm and uplifting, Nadiya has produced a fabulous follow-up about faith and family’OK! magazine ‘The Fall and Rise of the Amir Sisters is, in fact, bold in tackling serious topics, with mental health issues, sexuality, faith and failed ambitions driving the plot… In the end, and after a decidedly un-fluffy twist, The Fall and Rise of the Amir Sisters succeeds in showing how gender stereotypes hurt everyone – men and women alike. All of this makes for an enriching, thought-provoking and – yes – entertaining read.’Independent PRAISE FOR NADIYA HUSSAIN ‘A lovely story about family, faith and self-acceptance’Red Magazine ‘Packed with humour and warmth’Heat 5* ‘The winner of last year’s Great British Bake Off proves she’s more than just a dab hand with a piping bag’Daily Telegraph ‘A tasty start to 2017’Metro Most Anticipated Books of the Year ‘The Secret Lives Of The Amir Sisters puts faith and family secrets under the microscope’Good Housekeeping ‘Breezy, funny and winning’Daily Mail

    3 in stock

    £8.99

  • Whos That Girl

    HarperCollins Publishers Whos That Girl

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisDon''t miss Mhairi''s brand new sequel to WHO''S THAT GIRL? YOU BELONG WITH ME. Out now!Readers are loving this book:''I just couldn''t put it down'' ?????''The perfect mix of drama, comedy and romance'' ?????''Funny, clever, familiar, intelligent and so relatable'' ?????''The perfect summer holiday read'' ?????''Mhairi McFarlane is in a league of her own'' ?????Edie thought she was in love until he told her he was marrying someone else.Then, when he kisses her on the day of his wedding, life really starts to unravel.Labelled a homewrecker, overnight Edie is the office outcast. To help, her boss offers a chance to get out of town, and she jumps at it.But when this fresh start unexpectedly throws her into the path of Hollywood heartthrob Elliot Owen and the limelight, the question on everyone's lips is: who's that girl?Edie is about to find out.''Mhairi is so ridiculously talented'' EMILY HENRY''I love her books PASSIONATELY'' MARIAN KEYESEverything you want from a romcom She just geTrade Review‘An effortlessly brilliant read – will have you laughing when you shouldn’t and sobbing when you least expect it’ Giovanna Fletcher ‘Totally hilarious and wincingly real’ Jenny Colgan ‘Her best yet. Mhairi is single-handedly dragging romcoms into the 21st century’ John Niven ‘Her best yet – write faster!’ Holly Bourne ‘No-one writes such wry, emotionally complex romantic fiction as Mhairi McFarlane’ RED ‘The perfect balance of romcom and drama… the ultimate holiday read!’ GRAZIA ‘Warm, nuanced, compelling’ STYLIST ‘Intelligent and insightful’ HEAT ‘Sparky, smart, sore-stomach-laughing kind of read’ FABULOUS ‘Hilarious’ HELLO Praise for Mhairi McFarlane: ‘Witty, sharp and giggle-inducing … This is modern and honest romantic fiction at its most accomplished’ HEAT ‘Who will love it? Want-it-funny lit-lovers’ GLAMOUR ‘An engaging read about finding yourself… I loved it’ DAILY MAIL ‘McFarlane’s writing will make you laugh out loud 5*’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Brilliantly funny stuff’ FABULOUS ‘A delicious feast of comic romance … Smart and funny’ SUNDAY MIRROR ‘[McFarlane] has pulled it out of the bag again, crafting an impassioned novel of female self-discovery … Jam-packed with quirky social satire that delights and entertains’ OK “Very very witty and funny. Left me in awe…a total gem.” (Marian Keyes) “The funniest, most romantic book I've read since One Day.” (Lisa Jewell) “I loved this book. It made me laugh and reminded me that anything's possible in love – and in everything else for that matter.” (Minnie Driver) “I loved this: an original, genuinely funny, genuinely moving, modern love story.” (Katy Regan) “Mhairi is darkly funny and quite, quite rude…You Had Me at Hello is a breath of tart, Northern air.” (Sarra Manning) “Bitingly sharp and achingly funny…guaranteed to have you bent double. I absolutely loved it!” (Claudia Carroll)

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • Deborah Goes to Dover

    Little, Brown Book Group Deborah Goes to Dover

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe fifth book in M.C. Beaton's charming Travelling Matchmaker series. The engaging Miss Hannah Pym delights all as she resumes her matchmaking adventures aboard the English stage - when lonely hearts chance across her intrepid path they're sure to find themselves en route for romance!Destined for Dover, Miss Pym has her matchmaking work cut out for her when she encounters the pretty but hoydenish Lady Deborah Western! Encouraged by an unruly twin brother, the spirited, golden-haired Deborah seems set on dressing and acting the tomboy, much to the dismay of her handsome neighbor, the Earl of Ashton...To Deb, the earl is a dull stick, always lecturing on the behavior of a proper lady. But her desire to fish, hunt, and ride astride is quickly replaced with more romantic notions when the tall, green-eyed earl challenges her to a horse race and wins himself an unforgettable kiss. Miss Pym can't resist the opportunity to match-make, and with the help of her clever maneuverings, Lady Deborah will soon be well and truly matched - perhaps even to the earl himself!'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus ReviewsTrade ReviewNicely atmospheric, most notable for its gentle humour and adventurous spirit * Publishers Weekly *

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Yvonne Goes to York

    Little, Brown Book Group Yvonne Goes to York

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe sixth book in M.C. Beaton's charming Travelling Matchmaker series. A damsel in distress and a confirmed bachelor - surely a match made in heaven!No coach journey is ever dull with Miss Hannah Pym aboard, and this one proves no exception as she meets the young and beautiful Miss Yvonne Grenier, who is fleeing the Terror in France.Charming but shy, Yvonne becomes quite frightened when a dangerous enemy also boards the stagecoach to York. Luckily Miss Pym is on hand to propose a plan which will save Yvonne - and throw her into the arms of the wealthy and unattached Marquis of Ware! Handsome and tailored to perfection, the marquis's birth and fortune are armour enough to defend Yvonne. Although the girl is of the French bourgeoisie and below him, Miss Pym is a certain that Yvonne's Gallic graces and quick-witted tongue have more than piqued his interest. After all, a maiden in distress is irresistible - even to a confirmed bachelor!'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus ReviewsTrade ReviewNicely atmospheric, most notable for its gentle humour and adventurous spirit * Publishers Weekly *

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Schemer

    HarperCollins Publishers The Schemer

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe heir to Martina Cole's crown with a story of murder, the underworld, violence and treachery.It's 1983 and Stephanie Crouch's life is dull. She is desperate to escape the run-down, pokey council house she shares with her overbearing family, but at fourteen years old she has nowhere to go.When Stephanie meets East End wide-boy Barry, his cockney charm and quick tongue soon have her head over heels in love. Finally Stephanie feels like her dreary life is on the up. But too young to control their fate, Stephanie and Barry are torn apart when he is whisked away to Spain by his family.Lonely and heartbroken Stephanie turns to Barry's childhood friend Wayne for comfort, and their friendship soon blossoms into romance, leaving Barry fuming and promising revengeTen years later Barry returns to England. Within one month Stephanie''s happy world with Wayne is turned upside down. People immediately start to point the finger of accusation at Barry, but is he the one to blame?Or, should StephaniTrade ReviewPraise for Kimberley Chambers: ‘Easily as good as Martina Cole’ News of the World ‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World ‘[a] faced-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ The Guardian

    1 in stock

    £8.99

  • Dawn Study (Study Series, Book 6)

    HarperCollins Publishers Dawn Study (Study Series, Book 6)

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder brings her Chronicles of Ixia series to its exhilarating conclusion. Despite the odds, Yelena and Valek have forged an irrevocable bond—and a family—that transcends borders. Now, when their two homelands stand on the brink of war, they must fight with magic and cunning to thwart an Ixian plot to invade Sitia. Yelena seeks to break the hold of the insidious Theobroma that destroys a person's resistance to magical persuasion. But the Cartel is determined to keep influential citizens and Sitian diplomats in thrall—and Yelena at bay. With every bounty hunter after her, Yelena is forced to make a dangerous deal. With might and magic, Valek peels back the layers of betrayal surrounding the Commander. At its rotten core lies a powerful magician…and his latest discovery. The fate of all rests upon two unlikely weapons. One may turn the tide. The other could spell the end of everything.Trade Review ‘…a compelling new fantasy series.’ Rhianna Pratchett, SFX Magazine on Poison Study ‘the story… is peopled by convincing and well realised characters. Verdict: 9/10.’ Total SciFi on Fire Study

    1 in stock

    £8.99

  • The Shadow Wife

    HarperCollins Publishers The Shadow Wife

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhat would you do if faced with an impossible choice? The emotional family drama for fans of Amanda Prowse and Jodi Picoult Your best friend has suffered a devastating brain injury – she’s a shadow of her former self. Alone and grieving, you turn to the only other person who understands your pain. Her husband. What started out as comfort between friends has become something more… One illicit night of desperate, engulfing passion. When Joelle discovers she’s carrying Liam’s child she’s torn between grief and unexpected joy. But how can she share her secret? The perfect memory of Mara stands on a pedestal between them, casting a shadow over the new life in their grasp… Tell him and face a lifetime of guilt. Lie and deny your unborn baby a father. Joelle has a choice – but can she live with it?

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Holiday In The Hamptons

    HarperCollins Publishers Holiday In The Hamptons

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisPre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan’s new novel Summer Wedding now – coming May 2023! Praise for Sarah Morgan: 'Wonderfully romantic and sumptuously atmospheric’ Alex Brown ‘A master storyteller’ Laura Jane Williams * * * * She’s moved on . . .Felicity Knight loves New York. But when she spots her ex-husband in the city, Fliss is desperate to escape. He’s moved back . . .Vet Seth Carlyle is back from California to establish his own practice and settle down. When he learns that his ex, Fliss, still lives close by, that future is looking a whole lot brighter . . . Will a perfect escape bring them together again?With the help of his adorable dog Lulu, and a sprinkling of beachside magic, Seth is determined to make Fliss see he’s never stopped loving her. But is it too late? * * * Readers have fallen in love with HOLIDAY IN THE HAMPTONS ‘I started this book at 2 a.m. and read right through the night. A captivating romantic story’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely love Sarah Morgan. She never fails to make me smile, laugh and occasionally shed a tear. Her books genuinely brighten up my day’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I just could not put this book down! I snatched every minute possible to sit and read Holiday in the Hamptons . . . Yet again Sarah has outdone herself, if you read one book this summer make it this one’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have totally loved reading this book . . . [and] cannot wait to read more stories from this brilliantly talented author. An amazing 5 Stars!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trade ReviewPraise for Sarah Morgan'Wonderfully romantic and sumptuously atmospheric.’-Alex Brown, author of The Secret Orchard Cottage ‘Smart and funny and a little bit naughty – but also warm and wise. If you’re feeling out of sorts it will restore your faith in the power of love and friendship – and owning a dog! It’s everything a romantic novel should be – an absolute delight.’ – Veronica Henry ‘Sarah’s a master at creating the moments when the reader seriously doubts the hero and heroine are really going to get together… until phew, they do. Bliss!’ – Sue Moorcraft ‘The perfect book to curl up with’ – Heat ‘Lovers of romance will relish this tale of friendship, fun and flirting set in beautiful New York.’ – My Weekly ‘Morgan excels in balancing the sweet and sexy to create the perfect blend.’ – Booklist 'A gorgeously sparkly romance about letting go and learning to love again.’ – Julia Williams, bestselling author of Coming Home for Christmas 'Morgan is a magician with words' – RT Book Reviews ‘Morgan’s novel delivers the classic sweep-you-off-your-feet romantic experience.’ – Publisher’s Weekly ‘Perfect chick-lit’ – BEST magazine

    1 in stock

    £8.99

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