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Book SynopsisBased on the critically claimed novel. High schooler Atsushi Andou has always hidden the fact that he's gay. But one day, he sees his classmate Sae Miura with a BL book-a small moment with major consequences. Atsushi longs for a normal happiness with a loving wife and a biological child, but what can he do when he's not turned on by women?

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Book SynopsisA drunken dare turns into a college student’s chance to confront his own sexuality—by visiting a male brothel!For college student Haiga, starting school in the big city is a chance to make new friends and try new things. He joins a music club and, during introductions, spots the impossibly gorgeous upperclassman—and fellow music major—Kanae strumming a guitar. So imagine Haiga’s surprise when later, during a drunken dare to visit a brothel, he finds his new crush employed as a sex worker!Haiga is further overjoyed when during their club’s music camp, he’s able to perform together with Kanae, and it’s during this time that he finally realizes his feelings for the upperclassman go beyond simple admiration. But his joy is quickly negated when his crush tells him to stop coming to the brothel. Is Kanae simply concerned for Haiga''s health because of how hard he’s been working so he can afford to see

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Comedy Women In Print Prize 2021Whip-smart, original and so funny. I found it impossible to put down and lost count of the number of times I laughed out loud' Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Road TripYour family would kill to see you happyARE YOUDEAD?'OH MY GOD. I THINK HE IS.When Meddy Chan accidentally kills her blind date, she turns to her aunties for help. Their meddling set her up on the date so they kind of owe her.WELL, THAT DIDN'T QUITE GO TO PLAN.Although hiding this goddamn dead body is going to be harder than they thought especially when her family's wedding business has THE biggest wedding of the year happening right now.IT'S PRETTY BAD TIMING REALLY.It turns out the wedding venue just happens to be managed by Meddy's ex, aka the one who got away. It's the worst time to see him again, oris it? Can Meddy finally find love and make her overbearing family happy?Readers LOVE Dial A For Aunties!Its dark humour and hilarious family dynamics had Trade Review‘A deliciously frantic comedy caper, filled with absurd situations, hilarious dialogue, wonderful family dynamics and crackling with comic energy’ Joanne Harris, CWIP Prize ‘Had me laughing aloud within its first five pages. Charming, hilarious and heartfelt’ Emily Henry, Beach Read ‘A dazzling debut full of humour and love. A comedy caper, doused in black humour, comical references, mixed with romance – fans of Crazy Rich Asians will love it’ My Weekly ‘Brilliant, wicked and dead, dead funny’ Andi Osho, Asking For A Friend ‘A gloriously screwball crime caper (with a dusting of romance) which will have you snort-laughing’ Red ‘Dial A For Aunties is one of the funniest, smartest, most compelling books I’ve read in a long time and I couldn’t put it down’ Lucy Vine, Hot Mess ‘Rejoice over Dial A For Aunties’ Elle ‘This smart, funny charming novel has all the right ingredients to make you laugh out loud… A heartfelt rom-com’ Platinum ‘A tightly-plotted, highly comic romp, Dial A For Aunties keeps you guessing till the very last twist’ Lauren Ho, Last Tang Standing ‘Has redefined what “page-turner” means with laugh-out-loud humour and delightful twists and turns at every corner’ Buzzfeed ‘A rip-roaring treat! Dark comedy at its finest and a set of catastrophes that had me roaring’ Abigail Mann, The Lonely Fajita ‘This laugh-out-loud read is a real breath of fresh air’ Fabulous ‘Dark humour at its best. We had such a laugh reading through’ Magic Radio Bookclub ‘The comedy jackpot! Fresh, funny and fabulous’ Kirsty Eyre, Cow Girl ‘A laugh-out-loud read’ Bella ‘Genuine laugh-out-loud funny’ Frost ’A comedy of errors, by turns macabre and romantic, hilarious and affectionate’ Saga

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Book SynopsisIf you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser''One of my perennial comfort authors'' Joanne Harris''I could mainline Heyer''s Regency romances until the end of time and still not get bored'' India Knight____________Max Ravenscar is a renowned gamester.The first to admit he is entirely void of a romantic disposition, he regards all eligible females with indifference and unconcern.But then he meets the woman his young cousin is bent on marrying - the beautiful Deborah Grantham who also happens to be the mistress of her aunt''s gaming establishment.And he finds that none of his experience in risk or gambling has prepared him for such a worthy or beguiling opponent ...____________Readers love Faro''s Daughter . . .***** ''I love it! One of the best Heyer books. I couldn''t stop reading.'

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Book SynopsisA no.1 Kindle and Apple and top three Sunday Times bestseller. ‘Christmas isn't Christmas without a Sarah Morgan novel to inhale…A feel-good family saga with characters that leap off the page – just perfection’ Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of Our Stop ‘Feel-good festive family saga’ Daily Record * * * * Gayle is a highly successful and motivated business woman, but her success has come at a price – she hasn’t spoken to her daughters, Ella and Samantha, for years. But when Gayle has an accident at work, she realises she needs to make amends with her family. And so she invites herself to join Ella and Samantha for their Christmas in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. The sisters are none too pleased that their mother has inserted herself into their Christmas plans. They have each other – and don’t need their mother back in their lives. Or so they think… As they embark on their first family Christmas together in years, will the three women learn that sometimes facing up to a few home truths is all you need to heal your heart? * * * * What readers are saying about One More for Christmas: ‘For me, Christmas is a Sarah Morgan book with candle light and a cosy blanket. Just perfect.’ ‘I loved this book, full of drama, humour, emotional fireworks and hot romance all wrapped up in the kind of charming Christmas package that Morgan specialises in.’ ‘Sarah has a knack for Christmas novels and this one is up there with her greatest. Perfect read for these cold nights. [Her] books grab you instantly and keep you hooked till the end, leaving us always wanting more.’ ‘Yet again, Sarah Morgan filled me with Christmas joy . . . I didn't want the book to end.’Trade Review Praise for One More for Christmas ‘Christmas isn't Christmas without a Sarah Morgan novel to inhale…A feel-good family saga with characters that leap off the page – just perfection’ Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of Our Stop ‘Feel-good festive family saga’ Daily Record Praise for Sarah Morgan ‘Comfort reading at its best, all wrapped up in a tartan ribbon. Sarah Morgan will make your Christmas!’ Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Joyful, uplifting and overflowing with love. Sarah’s writing speaks straight to my heart’ Cathy Bramley, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘I adored it! I felt every character’s pain, hope, and reluctant vulnerability … Sarah Morgan is a master storyteller’ Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of Our Stop ‘A sparkling tale of acceptance and love’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Sarah Morgan is back in style with a perfect snow-filled read’Woman & Home ‘An emotional, uplifting and heart-warming winter novel that’s perfect for those chilly nights in’ OK! ‘A sparkling winter romance with a lively family at the centre of it all’ Woman

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Book SynopsisSanditon, Lady Susan, & The History of England: The Juvenilia and Shorter Works of Jane Austen is a rare collection and a must for all Jane-ites.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by Kathryn White.Representing what Richard Church regarded as Jane Austen's literary work-basket, this collection contains not only her hilarious History of England, illustrated by her favourite sister Cassandra, but the unfinished Sanditon, the novel of her maturity on which she was working at her death, aged forty-two. Also included are the two epistolary novels, Lady Susan and Love and Friendship [sic], and other, shorter works: ‘The Watsons’, ‘Catharine’, ‘Lesley Castle’, ‘Evelyn’, ‘Frederic and Elfrida’, ‘Jack and Alice’, ‘Edgar and Emma’, ‘Henry and Eliza’ and ‘The Three Sisters’.Trade ReviewWe will all die, though probably not from the thing that we feared or foresaw. That certainty haunts the book, sharpens the pitch of its comedy, and sets it apart from her earlier works. -- Anthony Lane * The New Yorker *

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Book SynopsisForced to move from the rural tranquillity of southern England to the turbulent northern mill town of Milton, Margaret Hale takes an instant dislike to the dirt and noise that seems to characterize her new home and its inhabitants - even the handsome and charismatic cotton mill owner, John Thornton. But as she begins to settle in, and to understand the nature of the surrounding poverty and injustice, events conspire to throw her and Thornton together. Amidst the chaos of industrial unrest, they must learn to overcome the prejudices of class and circumstance and admit their feelings for one another.One of literature's greatest romances, North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell is both an incisive social commentary and an electric portrayal of all-conquering love.This Macmillan Collector's Library edition of North and South features an afterword by Kathryn White.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

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Book SynopsisSabrina the Teenage Witch meets Gilmore Girls in your next autumn obsession, with a murder mystery twist!Recipe for a potion to demolish life as you know it:Step one: pack up your life and move to your aunt's old house in a small, sleepy town.Step two: discover that she was a witch.Step three: discover that you're also a witch.Step four: Add a sprinkle of butterflies for your childhood friend (who's suddenly incredibly hot), a dash of prying neighbours who want you to leave their town and never come back, and the key ingredient a murder on the steps of your aunt's old tea shop (which, as it happens, is also a magic apothecary).Voila. Your spell is complete.Readers love Something Wicked:''Such a unique book I loved the plot, and oh my god the characters were amazing!'' 4 star Netgalley review''A delight from start to finish... super cosy and had all the vibes I was looking for. A cute, close communityTrade ReviewA fantastic autumnal read -- BellaGretchen Rue’s Something Wicked is the rom-com to read if you want the magical spirit of Sabrina The Teenage Witch, the cosy mystery plot of the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries and the homey, small-town atmosphere of Gilmore Girls. -- Culturefly

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Book SynopsisBe swept away on a heartstopping, sun-soaked enemies-to-lovers romance from a mother-and-daughter writing duo and a Hollywood star a TikTok-ready reimagining of Pride and Prejudice with plenty of crossover potential for fans of Emily Henry and Jenny Han.One girl. One Hollywood star. A love story that could change everything...Lily has the whole summer before her endless days of sunshine and friends in beautiful Pippi Beach. Then Dorian Khan arrives with his party of Hollywood movie stars. Unlike most of the star-struck locals, Lily can only see the celebrities'' superficial side. And none is more arrogant than Dorian, the most famous of them all. But as Lily's and Dorian's paths continue to cross, she begins to wonder has she got him all wrong?This modern reimagining of Pride and Prejudice is full of swoon-worthy romance, sharp and witty humour and Hollywood glamour. Written by acclaimed actor and star of Mean Girls, Angourie Rice, and her playwright mother, this is a funny and relatable YA novel, and the perfect summer escape.

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Book SynopsisEscape the cold winter nights with Sunday Times Top Five bestseller Heidi Swain's Summer at Skylark Farm!  Amber is a city girl at heart. So when her boyfriend Jake suggests they move to the countryside to help out at his family farm, she doesn't quite know how to react. But work has been hectic and she needs a break so she decides to grasp the opportunity and make the best of it. Dreaming of organic orchards, paddling in streams and frolicking in fields, Amber packs up her things and moves to Skylark Farm. But life is not quite how she imagined - it's cold and dirty and the farm buildings are dilapidated and crumbling. But Amber is determined to make the best of it and throws herself into farm life. But can she really fit in here? And can she and Jake stay together when they are so different?A story of love in the countryside from the Sunday Times 

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Book SynopsisFrom Sunday Times bestseller Anne O'Brien . . .To those around her she was a loyal subject. In her heart she was a traitor.1399: England's crown is under threat. King Richard II holds onto his power by an ever-weakening thread, with exiled Henry of Lancaster back to reclaim his place on the throne.For Elizabeth Mortimer, there is only one rightful King her eight-year-old nephew, Edmund. Only he can guarantee her fortunes, and protect her family's rule over the precious Northern lands bordering Scotland.But many, including Elizabeth's husband, do not want another child-King. Elizabeth must hide her true ambitions in Court, and go against her husband's wishes to help build a rebel army.To question her loyalty to the King places Elizabeth in the shadow of the axe.To concede would curdle her Plantagenet blood.This is one woman's quest to turn history on its head.O'Brien is now approaching Philippa Gregory status' Reader's DigestO'Brien is a terrific storyteller' Daily TelegraphO'Brien cleTrade Review Praise for Queen of the North: ‘Once more Anne O’Brien takes her readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride through the lives of people that history has largely reduced to entries on a medieval family tree. In this gripping novel Elizabeth Mortimer’s story joins the growing list of female lives Anne has gloriously rescued from history’s recycling skip’ Joanna Hickson ‘Enthralling … with masterful skill Anne O'Brien takes the reader on an action packed journey back to the tumultuous and uncertain days of the fifteenth century. O'Brien's beautifully crafted narrative is full of wonderful details and dangerous intrigues that draw the reader into the dangerous world of Elizabeth Mortimer. A medieval masterpiece.’ Nicola Tallis ‘With Anne O’Brien’s trademark attention to period detail, it’s a fascinating read’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Imaginative, rich in detail and immaculately researched’ Lancashire Post Praise for Anne O’Brien ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale’The Times ‘A cracking historical novel.’Good Housekeeping ‘O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’Daily Telegraph ‘A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue.’Woman & Home ‘Packed with drama, danger, romance and history, The Queen’s Choice is the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights.’The Press Association ‘A gripping historical drama.’Bella

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Book SynopsisA magical tale of Christmas and cats, perfect for everyone who loves A Street Cat Named Bob and Alfie the Doorstep Cat.It''s nearly Christmas, and Jessamine Pike needs a serious life overhaul.Jess moves into Enysyule, a centuries-old cottage in Cornwall, and begins the process of renovating the rundown house by day and finishing her novel by night, planning to have both finished in time for the holidays. She''s got good company: a beautiful, arrogant tomcat stalks around like he owns the place, and seems very skeptical of Jess'' tenancy. But there''s magic in the air... Local legends tell of a spirit that inhabits the area, and an ancient standing stone that keeps watch over the valley. As Christmas comes closer and closer, Jess uncovers treasures from Enysyule''s past, and becomes involved in a fight for its future. For Jess has stumbled into a story that''s been going on for five hundred years. A story about land, love, friendshTrade ReviewLili Hayward is a beguiling new voice. Her prose is stunning and effortless; I devoured every word. Breath-taking and beautiful, evocative and richly described, The Cat of Yule Cottage has magic sewn into every page. * Tilly Tennant, author of Christmas at the Little Village Bakery *A dreamy, atmospheric Christmas story about legends and love, Cornwall and cats, that races along to its warming and satisfying ending. * Sheila Norton, author of Charlie, the Kitten Who Saved a Life *

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Book SynopsisCould a holiday romance save Everly''s Christmas? Everly Lancaster has always had big dreams, but her high-flying career has left little time for anything - or anyone - else. When the opportunity arises to take the whole of December off, Everly decides it''s time to go on the holiday she deserves. Little does she know, there''s more than one surprise in store for her this Christmas . . . To escape the massive snowstorm on the way, Everly prepares for a sunny, relaxing cruise - until a mix-up with her booking lands her on a tour of the Amazon rainforest. At first, not even the handsome tour guide Asher can improve her mood, but soon the spectacular sights - and Asher''s charming company - open workaholic Everly''s eyes to all she''s been missing in life. As Christmas approaches and the tour comes to an end, will Everly finally realise there''s more to life than work? And could Asher be the person to help her see it? Trade ReviewCosy up this Christmas with the ultimate feel-good festive bestseller * Docklands & East London Advertiser *

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Book SynopsisComforting, charming and hilarious, Yours Cheerfully is the tonic we've all been waiting for, from AJ Pearce, the beloved author of Dear Mrs Bird.‘Loved. Every. Word.' - Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in ChemistryLondon, 1941. For plucky, determined Emmy Lake, working at Woman's Friend magazine has become everything she dreamed. There's a break in the bombing at last and her best friend Bunty, injured during a raid on central London, is getting better. Now Emmy can get on and Do Her Bit.When the Ministry of Information calls on Woman's Friend to help recruit women to the war effort, Emmy is thrilled, but then she meets a young war widow working in a munitions factory and it becomes clear that she and her friends at the factory have a story of their own to tell. Suddenly Emmy must tackle a life-changing dilemma: should she carry out her duty to her country or stand by her new friends?'Buoyant . . . a tonic in testing times' – Mail on Sunday'A brilliant follow up to Dear Mrs Bird' – Clare Mackintosh'Absolutely lovely!' – Marian Keyes'Full of wit, friendship and the uplifting knowledge that when people come together, great changes can be made' – Katie FfordeTrade ReviewBuoyant and bubbly, a tonic in testing times -- Eithne Farry * Mail on Sunday *Absolutely lovely! And if you haven't read Dear Mrs Bird yet, do so, without delay! -- Marian KeyesAJ Pearce captures the wartime spirit perfectly -- Emma Lee-Potter * Sunday Express *A new book by AJ Pearce is a guaranteed delight! -- Annie Barrows, author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie SocietyA delightful & poignant story of courage, friendship & love on the Home Front * Grazia *Heart rending and poignant moments . . . Wonderful -- Dinah JefferiesUplifting * the i *Loved. Every. Word. -- Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in ChemistryYours Cheerfully is FABULOUS -- Milly JohnsonFilled with humour, heart & poignancy * Good Housekeeping *Brimming with courage, vim, good humour, and above all the healing power of friendship. It's wonderful -- Emma StonexThis sequel to Dear Mrs Bird is everything you’d expect * Woman’s Weekly *Full of pluck, humour and make-do-and-mend, Pearce’s novels are a comfort and joy * Daily Mail *Uplifting, funny and warm - just the ticket! -- Tracy ReesA joyous story of friendship, courage and love * Independent *Yours Cheerfully is the perfect pick-me-up for these post-pandemic-y times * Red *So much fun and a breath of fresh air! I loved every minute -- Tor Udall, author of A Thousand Paper BirdsYours Cheerfully is an absolute joy -- Shelley HarrisI adored AJ Pearce’s Dear Mrs Bird and this is the brilliant sequel, so I am indeed cheerful -- Jill MansellYours Cheerfully insists, gently and amiably, on the power of compassion * Sunday Telegraph, Book of the Week *This heart-cheering read will give you a real lift * Fabulous Magazine *I gobbled up Yours Cheerfully -- Julie Cohen, author of The Two Lives of Louis and LouiseWarm and cosy, transporting you back in time and enveloping you like a big hug * My Weekly *Full of wit, friendship and the uplifting knowledge that when people come together, great changes can be made. I absolutely loved it! -- Katie FfordeEmmy Lake is a character for the ages -- Jennifer Rosner, author of The Yellow Bird SingsA brilliant follow up to Dear Mrs Bird -- Clare Mackintosh, author of I See YouEngrossing, engaging and charming. I finished reading with a smile, ready for anything -- Ericka Waller, author of Dog DaysYours Cheerfully is a triumph! -- Jane Wenham-JonesI devoured Yours Cheerfully -- Elizabeth BuchanEndearing, poignant, and relevant, this uplifting novel is a treat! -- Janet Skeslien Charles, author of The Paris LibraryA celebration of female friendship and solidarity in the toughest of times -- Alice O'Keeffe * Bookseller, Editor's Choice *In this uplifting sequel to Dear Mrs Bird, the Ministry of Information calls on young journalist Emmy to do her bit for the war effort in a story of female solidarity * The i *With big stakes and formidable opponents, this exciting saga is a fruitful exploration of the solidarity among women in times of grief, love, and hardship * Publishers Weekly *Readers will delight in this second chance to ride along with Emmy * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisSometimes the greatest romantic adventure isn’t falling in love—it’s what happens after you fall in love!After missing out on love because she was too shy to confess her feelings, high school student Satomi blurts out how she feels the next time she gets a crush—and it’s to her impossibly handsome schoolmate Yagyu! To her surprise, he agrees to date her. Now that Satomi’s suddenly in a relationship, what next?It’s winter, the season for lovebirds, and Yagyu and Satomi’s Christmas date is approaching. It’s to be a night of many firsts!

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Book SynopsisThe greatest love is one that surmounts even the greatest obstacles in this romance featuring Naru from the Love Nest series.When a young chef confesses his love to a mysterious and attractive older stranger, he’s drawn into a deep web of intrigue and buried family history that could threaten his attraction to the only man he’s ever loved. Mei has decided to put a lid on his infatuation with Naru and build a new relationship as nephew and uncle. However, every time Naru speaks fondly of his memories of his older brother—Mei’s late father—he feels a disturbance in his heart. Meanwhile, Hayashida, the freelance writer who’s been snooping around Mei, finally reveals his true nature!

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Book SynopsisFed up of being a grown up? Get away from it all with the No. 1 bestseller from Marian Keyes ''Magnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled. Funny, tender and completely absorbing!'' GRAHAM NORTON ''SUCH a treat. Like reading the cleverest cream cake of words'' CAITLIN MORAN______ MEET JESSIE, CARA AND NELL.Married to brothers Johnny, Ed and Liam Casey.Three very different women tied to three very different men.Every family occasion is a party - until the day the secrets spill out.PLAYTIME IS OVER.BUT WHERE ARE THE GROWN-UPS?This book has been printed with four different colour designs: blue, green, pink and orange. Covers are assigned to orders at random so we are unable to accept specific requests.______ ''Comic, convincing and true. Grown Ups has an almost Austenesque insight into character. Keyes knows how to make serious issues relaTrade ReviewComic, convincing and true. Grown Ups has an almost Austenesque insight into character. Keyes knows how to make serious issues relatable - and get a few grownup laughs, too * Guardian *Messy, tangled complex humans who reminded me that few of us ever really sort out our lives at all * Jojo Moyes *Magnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled. Funny, tender and completely absorbing! * Graham Norton *I loved every word of Grown Ups. I will be missing those gorgeous vibrant characters for many weeks to come. There should be a word to describe the sadness and satisfaction you feel when you read the last page of a Marian Keyes novel: the ending is perfect but you still want more, more, more * Liane Moriarty *I LOVED Grown Ups so much. It's SUCH a treat. I felt like I was rolling in PURE JOY throughout. The cleverest cream cake of words * Caitlin Moran *You may have written the best book of your career * Chris Evans, Virgin Radio *Funny and moving, with an acute eye for family foibles * Ian Rankin, bestselling author of the John Rebus thrillers *It is charming, funny and poignant. But also profound, heartbreaking. If you already love Marian, this is her best yet. If you haven't read her, this is the one * Nina Stibbe *Marian Keyes shows superb skill at tackling tough themes in this tale of a clan with secrets. Grown Ups is a warm-hearted, wise and highly entertaining portrayal of how families behave; and of the love and tolerance required to sustain our closest relationships * Hannah Beckerman, Observer *A novel that is warm and witty but never afraid to tackle the big stuff * Elizabeth Day, Mail on Sunday *Keyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy. * Stylist *A brilliant bunch of flawed individuals, all battling to understand themselves and those around them. Definitely worth devouring this year! What a treat * Giovanna Fletcher *Marian's chatty style pulls readers in with warmth, wit and high drama * The Sunday Times Online *Grown Ups is big-hearted and entertaining, dark, funny and hugely empathetic * Daily Express *Keyes is so ambitious, funny and compassionate it's no wonder so many adore her writing * i '40 Books for the Summer' *Her most ambitious work. Delightful, bursting with wit and compassion * iNews *Keyes's latest novel might just be her greatest . . . Subtle, sophisticated storytelling * Independent *This beauty of a book just took the crown as my new favourite Marian Keyes novel (and that is a HIGH bar). It's tender, hilarious, important, with characters who feel as real as your own family by the time you're done. I put it down and felt bereft * Beth O'Leary *A book that will make you laugh out loud, get choked up, and be very annoyed when you get to the end and have to say goodbye to all these characters. Marian's storytelling skills make you care deeply about each and every one of them * The Sun Online *Funny, thought-provoking and will get you right in the feels * Red *THIS BOOK. Reader, I LOVED it. Funny & thoughtful & such brilliantly drawn characters I am genuinely bereft that my time with them is over. And it tackles some REALLY important issues with immense sensitivity & insight * Hannah Beckerman *Rejoice! Marian's back with her best book yet! An absolutely brilliant story with a very powerful emotional punch * Best *At times heart-warming, at other times heartbreaking . . . This highly entertaining book is frustratingly hard to put down and can be easily devoured over a weekend * Daily Express *A new book from the witty Irish novelist. When Cara Casey suffers concussion, she starts spilling the secrets of her glamorous, talented family. All is not as it seems * The Times, Ones to watch in 2020 *Sensitive, funny, wonderful, immensely touching * Nigella Lawson *Immersive... I absolutely loved it! * Jill Mansell *Grown Ups is perfection. Smart, dark, layered. Her best yet! * Gillian McAllister *Marian Keyes's gift for storytelling is utterly magnificent. I feel like I've met every single character in this book. I may even be a character in this book. Nobody nails chaotic families like Marian * Liz Nugent *She's only gone and done it again! I love Marian Keyes' books with a passion and now she's got a fabulous new one on the way! Brilliant as ever * Jane Fallon *It's a page-turner you won't be able to put down * The Sunday Post *Marian Keyes manages to wrap family dynamics, female angst, good jokes and serious stuff into a really appealing form * Woman's Own Magazine *Marian Keyes is back with a witty and dramatic story about the Caseys, a family who seem perfect on the surface but hold some big secrets between them. When one of them starts to spill the truth after suffering concussion, things start to unravel in hilarious ways * Good Housekeeping *Happy making with glorious wit * Helen Lederer *This has the ingredients of the best of Keyes: great characters, laughs and poignancy. Keyes brilliantly captures that feeling of never quite being a grown-up, no matter your age * Good Housekeeping *We've heard whispers that this could be the much-loved author's best novel yet * Cosmopolitan, 2020s Biggest Books *The irresistible tale of an enviably glamorous family forced to confront itself * Daily Mail, Top Picks of 2020 *Tackling the realities of modern-day consumerism, Keyes' new book Grown Ups is the story of three brothers and their families written with her usual deft mix of witty storytelling and delicate touchpoint topics. It's brilliant so read it * Stylist *The queen of the classy comfort read returns with this warm, wise and witty family saga which asks what really lies behind the happiest of facades * i Paper, Books of 2020 *A family drama, where a concussion causes a spilling of secrets with amusing results * Irish Tatler, Top Picks of 2020 *A new Keyes is always cause for celebration. The wit and warmth of her words in her 14th novel tell the story of the Caseys, a supposedly perfect family, torn apart by a careless remark at a birthday party * Grazia, Ones to watch in 2020 *Marian Keyes is back and all is right with the world. No one mixes humour and heartbreak quite like Marian * Red *The latest novel from the beloved Irish author, Grown Ups delves into the Casey family whose secrets start to spill after one member gets concussed * Evening Standard, Books to look forward to in 2020 *This is vintage Keyes * The Times *Grown Ups is big-hearted and entertaining, a dark, funny and empathetic exploration of a dysfunctional family and the loving ties that bind them together * Sunday Express *A new novel by Marian Keyes is always cause for celebration, and this latest is a corker. By the end you'll definitely feel part of the family * Mail Online *No one knows better than Marian Keyes what it's like trying to be a grown up in modern Ireland. Keyes is on top form as ever, and this delightful book will warm those cold winter bones * Image *A heartening, pacey read * SheerLuxe *Smart, savvy and very funny, Keyes takes the pulse of the nation while simultaneously tickling its funny bone * RTE Guide *Promises themes of love and family, all bound together with Keyes' trademark humour * Harrow Times *A hilarious read * Bella *Bursting with wit and compassion. Grown ups is as alive, complicated and chaotic as any real-life family, evoking extraordinary tenderness, pain and humour. -- Francesca Steele * inews *The queen of fiction has launched another blockbuster. I couldn't put this book down * The Echo (Cork) *Chuck envy, illicit passion and financial pressures into the pot and soon this carefully constructed broth is simmering to the boil * Cornish Times *Funny, clever and hilarious and the rest, an epic tale of an epic family, the Caseys * RTE Guide *A wonderful story, filled with heartbreak, empathy and Keyes's trademark humour . . . You'll laugh, cry, and might even have your heart broken, but it's definitely worth it * Independent *A funny and thoughtful read * Prima *Up there with her best * Sunday Express *A fabulous account of family and secrets, calling into question how civilised and "grown up" any of us actually are * Glamour UK *A fabulous account of family and secrets * Glamour UK *Marian Keyes nails the zeitgeist while handling a huge cast of characters with aplomb * Express and Star *The absolute queen of astute, moving and cracking-good-fun contemporary fiction returns * The Sun *Dazzlingly brilliant * Dereham Times *Brilliant as ever * Stellar *It's everything you could want in a Keyes book - funny, warm, tender and a complete page turner * The Handbook *A fabulous account of family and secrets, calling into question how civilised and "grown up" any of us actually are * Glamour UK *A witty and compassionate story of modern life and relationships * Candis *An entertaining, sharp read that peels back the layers and nuances which shape the realities of family life and being an adult. Humorous, heart-warming and relatable * Stylist *Packed with emotional turmoil, but is light on her trademark wry wit and acerbic humour * Luxe *Keyes touches on the difficulties of broken relationships; eating disorders; emotional insecurity and other weighty subjects with her trademark humour and lightness of touch * Connaught Telegraph *Our Marian is back! And Grown Ups is one of her best yet, creating another memorable family saga * Stellar *Brilliantly plotted family saga * Tracy Thorn, New Statesman *A warm-hearted and wise tale of a family in trouble. Packed full of sharp observations and laugh-out-loud lines * i *Her writing just gets better and better . . . Grown Ups is funny and clever in the way it tackles addiction and eating disorders and the hurly burly of family life * Waitrose Weekend *A sharp satire of family dynamics and the trappings of wealth. It is a delicious thing - light and dark at once, full of acid observations and warmth, and fully attuned to the absurdities of familial life * The Gentleman's Journal *An entertaining story of family dynamics packed with vibrant characters, humour and empathy * The Sunday Times *A sharp, wry tale about a seemingly happy family with contemporary problems . . . despite the traumas, you'll whizz through it with a smile on your face * Oxfordshire Limited Edition *Keyes's captivating 14th novel tackles difficult issues with a sparkling style that makes it impossible to put down * Daily Mail *Marian Keyes is the most wonderful writer. She just gets better and better. She is a writer who believes in the best of us. She shows people's foibles but she also shows the love that binds us together in a very real way -- Richard OsmanHer novels tackle hard subjects with such humour and warmth its impossible not to be drawn in -- Jane Harper * Daily Mail *Another high-definition family comedy. An intoxicating, effervescent and warm look at modern life * Metro *A delightful and insightful examination of the modern family -- Holly Bourne * Beastmag *Laughter and tears intertwine, as ever, in the latest from our leading chronicler of the emotional messiness of contemporary life * Guardian *The strength of this book lies in its relatability factor - I laughed, cried, nodded in recognition and laughed again * Irish News *Shines a light on the frustrations and gripes of family life, while inviting us to laugh at the petty reality of it all * London Living *A book to fall into and while away hours with * Writers Online *Funny, thought-provoking and hitting you right in the feels, Marian Keyes does it again * Red Online *I loved this complex family drama . . . Keyes nails every character she touches while keeping it all so relevant -- Jamie Klingler * iNews *Praise for Marian Keyes * - *Mercilessly funny * The Times *Everything this woman touches turns to comic gold * Cosmopolitan *Comic, convincing and true. The warmth and empathy of Keyes's writing shine through this tale of family secrets revealed. -- Katy Guest * Guardian *Clever, hilarious, poignant . . . Gloriously funny * Sunday Times *Wildly funny, romantic and nearly impossible to put down * Daily Mail *Her writing is a lovely mixture of funny and perceptive and bittersweet * Cressida Cowell *Full of brilliantly funny characters, genuine emotion and heaps of charm * Heat *Her books are humorous and have the quality of a warm bath * The Times *Classic Marian Keyes: a blizzard of wit and wisecracks * The Times *Keyes is an international treasure. The ultimate choice for a binge read * Stylist *When it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think, Keyes is in a class of her own * Daily Express *Fabulously entertaining. The queen of intelligent women's fiction * Sunday Mirror *Full of darkness and light, this is Keyes at her classic and most brilliant best * Red *Keyes writes about women who are absolutely themselves, even when society tries to insist they are something else * Irish Times *Glorious, life-affirming * Woman & Home *Marian's glorious, warm-hearted wit is always guaranteed to make me laugh on the very first pageThere is no finer writer than Marian KeyesShe really is unparalleled when it comes to making serious points with the lightest of touches * The Pool *Hilariously wise * Prima *Brutal yet endearing honesty, wonderful humour and astonishing acumenKeyes writes extremely well about modern women. Candid and deeply felt * Metro *Marian Keyes has an unparalleled talent for making you howl with laughter, nod in recognition and think at the same time * Good Housekeeping *Always brilliant - and brilliantly funny * Best *A publishing sensation * Daily Express *There are few fiction writers today with as much verve and sense of independence as Marian Keyes * Daily Telegraph *

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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 SynopsisA rural book shop. A chance to start over. But can she make her dream a reality?Kazz used to love the excitement of her London life, but lately her passion for expensive city living has begun to wane. So when she''s given the opportunity to open a bookshop in picturesque Tanglewood, she jumps at the chance.But village life is much quieter than she anticipated is she actually suited for rural living? Resigned to a boring and uneventful Christmas, when she meets gorgeous Saul she is more than ready to have some fun and enjoy the festivities. If only Saul didn''t have a reputation for being a player...Will Kazz become the heroine in her own Christmas romance, or will he love her and leave her under the mistletoe?This gorgeous festive romance is perfect for fans of Kiley Dunbar, Rachel Lucas and Sue Moorcroft.Praise for The Tanglewood Bookshop Made me laugh out loud!' ????? Reader review

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience classics which will endure for generations to come.On a street in a town in the North of England, ordinary people are going through the motions of their everyday existence street cricket, barbecues, painting windows A young man is in love with a neighbour who does not even know his name. An old couple make their way up to the nearby bus stop. But then a terrible event shatters the quiet of the early summer evening. That this remarkable and horrific event is only poignant to those who saw it, not even meriting a mention on the local news, means that those who witness it will be altered for ever.Jon McGregor''s first novel brilliantly evokes the histories and lives of the people in the street to build up an unforgettable human panorama. Breathtakingly original, humane and moving, If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things is an astonisTrade Review‘My book of the year. A magical, spellbinding, profound novel’ Maggie O’Farrell, Daily Telegraph ‘A sensationally accomplished debut … a convincing and moving vision of contemporary Britain’ Sunday Times ‘This is a novel of wonders’ Observer ‘This novel owes as much to poetry as it does to prose in its hypnotic portrait of industrialised society … An assured debut’ The Times ‘This is an ordinary world, shabby and melancholy, but McGregor describes it with mesmeric power … you won’t read anything much more poignant than this’ Daily Telegraph ‘This is ecstatic writing, suffused with delight both at the things evoked and at the language that can recreate them … McGregor’s conviction will carry them a long way’ TLS ‘A dream of a novel … It is not every novelist who has the gift, as Jon McGregor does, of reminding his readers of that heaven in a wild flower, that infinity in a grain of sand’ The Times ‘McGregor's publishers must be openly rejoicing …If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things is the work of a burning new talent’ Daily Mail ‘McGregor is an exemplary archivist of the humdrum … written by someone who detects so passionately the remarkable in the everyday’ Spectator ‘Extraordinary … McGregor’s triumphant prose-poem of ordinariness has a very contemporary kind of spirituality about it’ Sunday Times ‘Wonderful … Full of gentle wonder and blinding insight … He has annotated the miracle of life’ Glasgow Herald

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, the second book in his authentic, action-packed City of Victory series set on the frontiers of the Roman Empire. AD 114: NICOPOLIS In the arid plains beyond the empire's Eastern Frontier, a Roman legion lays siege to the city of Nicopolis. Estranged from his beloved Enica to keep her safe, centurion Flavius Ferox is still working for the emperor's cousin, the calculating and ruthless Hadrian. Sent to uncover corruption in the army, Ferox has killed a tribune and is under suspended sentence of death – but he knows more traitors are at large. As the siege builds, Ferox will have to figure out who can be trusted, and just what it is that Hadrian really wants... Gritty, gripping and profoundly authentic, The City is the second book in the City of Victory trilogy, set in the Roman empire from bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy. Praise for Adrian Goldsworthy: 'No one knows the Roman army better than Adrian Goldsworthy, and no one writes more convincing Roman fiction.' Harry Sidebottom 'Gritty and realistic.' Daily Telegraph 'Brings the reader closer to the true nature of Roman Britain.' NB MagazineTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR ADRIAN GOLDSWORTHY: 'No one knows the Roman army better than Adrian Goldsworthy, and no one writes more convincing Roman fiction' Harry Sidebottom, on Brigantia. 'Gritty and realistic... Goldsworthy's characters are authentically ancient and his descriptions of Roman Briton ring true' Daily Telegraph (Sydney). 'Incredibly authentic... Plenty of action and a cracking read for lovers of historical fiction or fans of Roman history' What Cathy Read Next. 'An authentic, enjoyable read' The Times. 'Much more accurate than the usual action fiction about legionaries and Rome... Brings the reader closer to the true nature of Roman Britain' * New Books Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom USA Today bestselling author Catharina Maura comes the hotly-anticipated spin-off to her beloved Windsors series: a spicy billionaire romance full of high-angst forbidden love with the brother's best friend. ***When the man she's always been in love with starts dating one of her friends, artist Serenity Adesina creates a to-do list that will help her get over him once and for all.The first item on that list?Losing her virginity to Archer Harrison, her older brother's billionaire best friendand her boss.He's the perfect choice?alluring, caring, and entirely emotionally unavailable.Their deal was supposed to be simple: Serenity will paint Archer anything he wants in return for a secret, no-strings-attached relationship.Except each kiss leaves them both wanting more, tempting them to risk it all for what's growing between them. That is, until a cruel twist of fate shows them that giving in to their feelings come

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Book SynopsisA reclusive earl's life is turned upside down when a stranger shows up on his doorstep with an astonishing proposal in this swoony, witty, feminist Regency rom com for fans of Bridgerton and Lex Croucher.

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Book SynopsisReese Witherspoon, Oprah and Roxane Gay LOVE her! Readers love her!Have you discovered New York Times bestseller and Reese''s Book Club pick Jasmine Guillory yet?''The queen of contemporary romance'' OprahMag.com''She writes the sexiest and smartest romances'' Red Magazine''Just as essential to a good summer holiday as SPF'' Grazia A feel-good romance to warm your heart! A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance.''A sweet, funny, realistic, grown up . . . romantic tale'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Love love loved this book!!! The tension and build made had me turning the pages not wanting it to end'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A perfect romantic comedy!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''The Wedding Date has everything one would look for in a romance nTrade ReviewWhat a charming, warm, sexy gem of a novel. I couldn't put The Wedding Date down. I love a good romance and this delivered from the first page to the last... One of the best books I've read in a while -- Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of HungerThe Wedding Date brims with personality. It's funny, deeply honest, and above all, truly swoony - the kind of all-consuming romance where you hold your breath with delight as two wonderful people start to find each other, like the best possible version of real life. We can't wait to read more from Jasmine Guillory -- Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, bestselling authors of The Royal We

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Book Synopsis ''Five star gold! Inspiring, uplifting, and raw in its intensity'' RT Book Reviews ''No one lays open the heart and soul quite like New York Times bestselling author Mia Sheridan . . . her stories will make you weep , but you''ll be smiling through your tears'' Amazon reviewer From the moment she met Callen Hayes, eleven-year-old Jessica Creswell knew he was a broken prince. Her prince. They became each other''s refuge, a safe and magical place far from their troubled lives. Until the day Callen kissed her . . . and then disappeared from her life without a word.Years later, everyone knows who Callen Hayes is. Famous composer. Infamous bad boy. What no one knows is that Callen''s music is now locked deep inside, trapped behind his own inner demons. Then he stumbles into the one person who makes the music return. Jessica. Who still sets his blood on fire.But they don''t belong in each otherTrade ReviewThis book captured my attention and wouldn't let it go. I got absorbed in Callen & Jessie's world and I loved it . . . I hands down recommend this read * Steamy Reads *A history-loving heroine saves her first love from a downward spiral in this emotional contemporary romance . . . Beautiful and worth staying up late to finish. Sheridan is one to watch * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book Synopsis*A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*A ZOELLA BOOK CLUB PICK'This book filled me with excitement and possibilities.' Jenny Colgan'Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous.' @savidgereads'Say hello to the book of the summer' @bettysbooksuk'Fantastic . . . I cannot put it down.' @thebibliotucker____________Have you fallen for this INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING novelist's sizzling hot entrance into the world of romance?It's the opportunity of a lifetime:Feyi is about to be given the chance to escape the City's blistering heat for a dream island holiday: poolside cocktails, beach sunsets, and elaborate meals. And as the sun goes down on her old life our heroine also might just be ready to open her heart to someone new.The only problem is, she's falling for the one man she absolutely can't have.____________'A must read for all romance lovers' @between2books_'Emezi is a

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Book Synopsis A gripping saga of love, betrayal and secrets that can''t stay hidden . . . perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Libby Ashworth and Rosie Goodwin.Kent, 1814 Respectably married Molly Dawson lives with her husband, head gardener Charlie, on the Woodchurch Manor estate, where they have brought up three delightful daughters. Her life appears idyllic . . . but she has suffered the torment of a secret since she was eighteen years old.When a young stranger, fresh out of the Navy, appears at the estate''s annual garden party, Molly''s life is set to change again, and her close-held secret threatens to break free. Could he be a suitable match for one of her daughters? Or is this charming young man a threat to her hard-won happiness? Can Molly ever overcome the consequences of a decision she made long ago to find true joy and fulfilment at last?Praise for Lynne Francis:

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Book SynopsisA haunting tale about one woman''s fight to tell her story, The Confessions of Frannie Langton leads you through laudanum-laced dressing rooms and dark-as-night alleys, into the heart of Georgian London.''Deep-diving and elegant'' Margaret Atwood''Takes the gothic genre by the scruff of the neck'' Bernadine Evaristo-----''They say I must be put to death for what happened to Madame, and they want me to confess. But how can I confess what I don''t believe I''ve done?''1826, and all of London is in a frenzy. Crowds gather at the gates of the Old Bailey to watch as Frannie Langton, maid to Mr and Mrs Benham, goes on trial for their murder. The testimonies against her are damning - slave, whore, seductress. And they may be the truth. But they are not the whole truth.For the first time Frannie must tell her story. It begins with a girl learning to read on a plantation in Jamaica, and it ends in a grand Trade ReviewAn impressive debut, dazzlingly original * The Times *Bold and powerful * The Sunday Times *A fantastically assured piece of historical gothic * The Guardian Best Fiction of 2019 *

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Book Synopsis'A heartwarming, emotional read... Perfect to curl up with on a winter's day' Liz Fenwick. Sometimes the end is only the beginning... After ten years together, Dubliner Carrie Nolan is devastated when she's dumped by Kevin Mulvey without even a backwards glance. But on reflection, she had been sacrificing her own long-term happiness by pandering to his excessive ego – well, not anymore! While Kevin is 'living the dream' with his beautiful new Brazilian girlfriend, Carrie seeks solace from a circle of mismatched strangers who need her as much as she needs them. Then suddenly a catastrophic sequence of events leaves Carrie unsure if there's anyone she can trust. How far do you need to fall before you realise it's never too late to start again? Perfect for fans of Cecilia Ahern, Jodi Picoult and Sheila O'Flannagan. Praise for What Happened to Us?: 'A heartwarming, emotional read... Perfect to curl up with on a winter's day' Liz Fenwick 'This delightful story will satisfy any reader longing for a happy ending to make things right' Judith Keim, bestselling author of The Beach House Hotel Series 'A story that stays with you long after you finish the last page' Rosie Hendry, bestselling author of the East End Angels series 'A thoroughly enjoyable story!' Love Books Actually 'I devoured this fabulous read' Sandra 'Another brilliant 5-star read for me from this author' Donna Maguire 'This is a wonderful uplifting character-driven story' Amazon Customer 'One of the best books I have read for ages' Suzanne 'I absolutely loved reading What Happened To Us?' Ginger Book GeekTrade ReviewA heartwarming, emotional read... Perfect to curl up with on a winter's day' -- Liz FenwickA story that stays with you long after you finish the last page -- Rosie Hendry, bestselling author of the East End Angels seriesThis delightful story will satisfy any reader longing for a happy ending to make things right -- Judith Keim, bestselling author of The Beach House Hotel seriesA thoroughly enjoyable story! * Love Books Actually *A catastrophic sequence of events leads to the unthinkable. A real page turner * Bella Magazine *

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Book SynopsisHow do you define yourself when others have already decided who you are?Six years ago, when Camden Daniels came back from war without his younger brother, no one in the small town of Alba, Colorado, would forgive him-especially his father. He left, swearing never to return.When he receives a desperate message from his father, all of the memories come rushing back. The betrayal. The pain. And the need to go home again. But home is where the one person he still loves is waiting. Willow. The one woman he can never have. Because there are secrets buried in Alba that are best left in the dark.If only he could tell his heart to stay locked away when she whispers she's always loved him, and always will...Great and Precious Things is a heart-wrenching story about family, betrayal, and what we're willing to sacrifice for those who need us most.Trade ReviewWithout a doubt [...] Yarros's best work to date. * Adriana Locke, New York Times bestselling author *A poignant and skillfully crafted second-chance romance * Kirkus Reviews *A heart-wrenching, sincere, and beautifully emotional story... Our hearts broke and soared in equal measure * Totally Booked Blog *As perfectly, devastatingly beautiful and haunting as all her other stories. Bring tissues * Readers Retreat blog *

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Book Synopsis ''Pure summer sunshine'' BETH O''LEARY ''Everything I want in a summer romance'' CARLEY FORTUNE ''A delicious escape'' CLARE POOLEYOn paper, Sam''s life is on track. She has the perfect fiancé, a stable job, and has returned home to pick out a wedding venue near her family''s Long Island beach house. The last person she expects to see is Wyatt: her first love, and the man who broke her heart. As their irresistible spark comes rushing back, so do the memories of long nights spent in the treehouse - and of the summer that changed everything.As Sam starts to remember the girl she used to be, she must decide: is the life she''s created the one she wants? ***Readers love SAME TIME NEXT SUMMER . . .''The best kind of beach read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review''Addictive'' ⭐⭐⭐Trade ReviewPure summer sunshine, perfectly capturing the bittersweetness of first love. I could hear the waves and feel the summer breeze as I read. Annabel Monaghan is such a beautiful writer, and this story just swept me away. * Beth O'Leary *An unforgettable love story. Packed with longing and bursting with the magic of first love, it's everything I want in a summer romance. I devoured it! * Carley Fortune *A delicious escape of a novel that makes you feel the sand between your toes, the salty breeze on your skin and the unforgettable ache of first love in your heart. I adored it * Clare Pooley *It's rare to find such a genuinely escapist, assured romantic comedy. Sam and Wyatt kept drawing me back every time I put the book down, and I'm sure they'll make perfect poolside companions for lots of readers this summer * Niamh Hargan *Monaghan once again seduces us with a heart-thumping love story, authentic characters, and vivid descriptions that leave you with an ache in your chest and sand between your toes. By now, we will read anything Monaghan writes * Heat *Is there anything better than an oceanfront novel about the enduring power of summer love? . . . Same Time Next Summer has it all: beachfront parties, complex characters, and hearts that won't be silenced. I loved this fun, heartfelt book * Amanda Eyre Ward *Gorgeous . . . the definition of a perfect beach read * Falon Ballard *My favourite book of the summer . . . beautifully written, full of delightful characters, and kept me feeling nostalgic for that fizzy, all-consuming intensity of first love. I absolutely adored it * Lacie Waldon *A gorgeously rendered tale of love, self-discovery, and the experiences - and people - that define our lives . . . wrapped me in a nostalgic blanket of heart-melting romance warmer than a beach-side vacation. This is second chance romance at its absolute finest * Angie Hockman *This effervescent novel is perfect for anyone who's ever wished they could bottle up the magic of their first summer romance * Christina Clancy *Annabel Monaghan has worked her alchemy again: with heart, humour, and the trademark wit that gives her writing a sophisticated zing, she's spun an irresistibly evocative tale * Karen Dukess *Every word of Same Time Next Summer draws you in, affecting on a deep, emotional level. Prepare for a journey through unforgettable first love, its marriage to music, and the wit and charm that make Monaghan's books fresh and original . . . a tale rich and heartfelt * Rochelle Weinstein *Captured my heart * Country Living *The ultimate beach read, this heartfelt and romantic story will transport you to a place filled with ocean breezes and the crash of waves * Reader’s Digest *A masterful romance . . . Monaghan nails the second-chance romance trope, allowing the love between her leads to rekindle slowly as they forge a satisfying path to forgiveness. This is a knockout * Publishers Weekly *Such a beautiful and evocative beachside romance - a perfect summer read! * MyWeekly *Effortlessly witty and charming . . . captures the nostalgic headiness of first love, and poses the question: what if the life you think you want - even the person you think you are - is in fact entirely wrong for you? . . . a slice of sophisticated, sun-soaked, engaging escapism * Book(ish) *This cute summer read will whisk you away * Sun on Sunday’s Fabulous Magazine *A fan of Beth O'Leary? We're sure you'll be a fan of Annabel's novel too * Belfast Telegraph *Such a beautiful and evocative beachside romance - a perfect summer read! * MyWeekly *Nostalgic * Press Association *It's rare to find a romantic comedy so genuinely escapist and assured as this one. Sam and Wyatt drew me back every time I put the book down, and I'm sure they'll make perfect poolside companions for tons of readers this summer * Niamh Hargan *

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Book SynopsisThe brand new heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine EverestWill the Cornish girls come out on top once the war is finally over?Bude, Cornwall 1944.Even in Cornwall, the war shows no signs of slowingWhen tragic circumstances force Alice to give up her spy training, she is distraught. That is, until she's asked to join a specialist group of codebreakers who might just find the key to winning the war.Young Imogen feels impotent to help her beloved Cornwall as war rages on. When she suspects the attractive new Vicar of betraying their country, she''s determined to uncover his deceit.Meanwhile, American Pearl - entertainer to the troops pours her heart into into the war effort to boost morale, despite being jilted by her sweetheart. Can she find a home, and maybe even a family, in Bude?As the war continues to rage on, will the Cornish Girls make it through to victory together?Readers love Victory for the Cornish Girls:Absolutely love

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Book SynopsisThe brand new hilarious, emotional and thought-provoking book club read about twin sisters who make a bet to switch lives for a week, for fans of David Nicholls, Sophie Kinsella and Cecelia Ahern.Two sisters. One Bet. And a lifetime of secrets uncoveredMorning TV's favourite twin sisters, Alice and Edie, may share the screen, but that's where their similarities end. Their viewpoints are far from identical, and whilst their on-air clashes keep viewers hooked, off-camera, their relationship is far from picture-perfect.After a heated argument on live television threatens their jobs, the fiery duo make a bet: neither could last a week in the other's shoes. Determined to prove each other wrong, they secretly swap lives without telling a soul.What starts as a battle of wills quickly spirals into chaos, as each sister discovers that the other''s life is far more complicated than it seems. Between dodging awkward work situations, marital issues, and meddling in each other's families, Alice and Edie's rivalry turns from a competitive bet into an opportunity to help change each other's lives for the better.But will their relationship survive?AUTHORS LOVE THE SISTER SWITCH!''The novel we''ve all been waiting for. Brimming with hilariously recognisable family dynamics, and characters you''ll fall in love with smart, fresh and funny a brilliant read.'' HOLLY MILLER''You know it''s good when you are snorting with laughter one minute and ugly crying the next!'' AMANDA PROWSEFunny, warm, poignant totally brilliant Another triumph.' BECKY HUNTER''Charlotte Butterfield is a Queen of Contemporary Women''s Fiction. The Sister Switch is witty, touching, uncannily perceptive and so funny An absolute must read.' JENNY BAYLISS''Funny, heartwarming and oh-so-relatable a fabulously comforting and uplifting read!'' FIONA LUCAS''Funny, touching and uplifting the perfect tonic to a stressful day.'' CLARE SWATMANA refreshing take on the switcheroo storyline filled with all of the warmth, love and laughs of family life.'' JULIE MA''What a treat! Charlotte has once again carried off a brilliant idea with pace, humour and enviable detail what''s not to love?' NORIE CLARKE''Equal parts hilarious and heartwarming, this twin-switch tale brilliantly captures the complexity of modern womanhood. You can't choose your family, but you can choose to pick up this book!'' KATHLEEN WHYMAN''Charlotte's best book yet It isn't just for sisters, it's for everyone.'' SHEILA MCCLURE''A true laugh-out-loud story showing life through a different lens and filled with charm and wit.' JESSICA RYN''An absolutely stunning read that will make you laugh out loud.'' HELGA JENSEN''A funny and moving reminder that other people''s lives are not always as they seem.'' MELANIE ROSEREADERS LOVE THE SISTER SWITCH!''Such a great book light-hearted, funny, and super emotional and touching as well!'' ????? NetGalley Review''What a treat a real cracker of a book.'' ????? NetGalley Review''A super fun read'' ????? NetGalley Review

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Book SynopsisThe culmination of Jane Austen’s genius, a sparkling comedy of love and marriage—now in a stunning 200th-anniversary Penguin Classics Deluxe EditionNow a major motion picture starring Anya Taylor-Joy Beautiful, clever, rich—and single—Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protégée, Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected. With its imperfect but charming heroine and its witty and subtle exploration of relationships, Emma is often seen as Jane Austen’s most flawless work.This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition celebrates two hundred years of Austen’s beloved novel. With a beauTrade Review"Jane Austen is my favorite author! ... Shut up in measureless content, I greet her by the name of most kind hostess, while criticism slumbers." —EM Forster

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Book SynopsisFrom Jenni Fletcher, the award-winning author of Formula 1 romance LIGHTS OUT, comes the next addictively steamy story, perfect for adult readers of Booktok faves Hannah Grace (Icebreaker), and Lauren Asher (The Fine Print).Formula 1 superfan Ava Yearwood can't quite believe her luck when she lands a job at Rask Racing.Ava loves everything about working for the team . . . everything except their devastatingly attractive driver, Leif Olsen. His cold, brooding attitude should put her off, but frustratingly sparks fly during their every interaction.Ever the professional, Ava is determined to avoid Leif at all costs. But when she's assigned as his Media Officer, there's just no getting away from him and the flames smouldering between them begin to heat upCan Ava and Leif keep their careers on track, or will their insane chemistry steer them both off-course?

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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 SynopsisMeet Oswald Hendryks Cornelius, Roald Dahl''s most disgraceful and extraordinary character . . . Aside from being thoroughly debauched, strikingly attractive and astonishingly wealthy, Uncle Oswald was the greatest bounder, bon vivant and fornicator of all time. In this instalment of his scorchingly frank memoirs he tells of his early career and erotic education at the hands of a number of enthusiastic teachers, of discovering the invigorating properties of the Sudanese Blister Beetle, and of the gorgeous Yasmin Howcomely, his electrifying partner in a most unusual series of thefts . . .''Raunchy and cheeky entertainment'' Sunday Express''Immense fun'' Daily TelegraphRoald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales Trade ReviewDeliciously sly * Observer *

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Book Synopsis''A charming - and sharp - love story about what it means to fall for someone who is your polar opposite'' Sunday Telegraph_______________________________________________________Lucy married just the sort of man you might expect: a university graduate who runs his own business. Unfortunately he turned out to have serious dependency issues.Joseph is shaking off the memory of his last date, a girl who ticked all the right boxes and also drove him up the wall.On an average Saturday morning in a butcher''s shop in North London, Lucy and Joseph meet on opposite sides of the counter. She is a teacher and mother of two, with a past she is trying to forget; he is an aspiring DJ with a wide-open future that maybe needs to start becoming more focused. Lucy and Joseph are opposites in almost all ways. Can something life-changing grow from uncommon ground?Nick Hornby''s brilliantly observed, tender and brutally funny new novel gets to the heart of what it means to fall headlong in love with the best possible person - someone who may not be just like you at all.Sunday Times Bestseller March 2023 _____________________________________________''Truly funny . . . immensely readable, sharp-eyed and at times hilarious'' Guardian''Comedy for our times'' Sunday Times''Sparkles with tip-top dialogue and pin-sharp comic timing'' Daily MailTrade ReviewUnmistakably of-the-moment. Sharp, charming and upbeat * Mail on Sunday *Well-told, thoughtful, tender and occasionally devastatingly funny love story * Scotsman *A charming - and sharp - love story about what it means to fall for someone who is your polar opposite * Sunday Telegraph *Frequently funny, consistently engaging ... it has great warmth in its heart * Observer *Hornby's hilarious and heart-wrenching new novel explores what it means to be somebody's perfect match, and why this notion of perfect compatibility is an absolute disaster when it comes to love * Woman and Home, Best Books to Look Forward to this Summer *The capable crackle of his dialogue - honed by a string of successful screenwriting projects - propels the domestic drama forward at an easy pace, particularly effective in the voices of the children * Financial Times *The novel explores division and racism and has its share of sharp observations that help illuminate what it means to fall headlong in love with someone who is nothing like you at all * Independent *Nick Hornby writes so well about his characters . . . his most enjoyable book for some years * Sunday Express *Hornby has always been a first-rate storyteller and Just Like You - just perfectly put together - sparkles with tip-top dialogue and pin-sharp comic timing * Daily Mail *Truly funny . . . the novel gallops straight into something that is immensely readable, sharp-eyed and at times hilarious * Guardian *A brilliant read full of his trademark wit and ability to get to the heart of human nature * The Sun *Comedy for our times * Sunday Times *Excellent * Irish Times *Tender and timely * Good Housekeeping *Set in 2016 against the strident backdrop of the Brexit vote, Nick Hornby's warmhearted comedy chronicles the love story between a middle-aged white woman and a young black man, suggesting that difference needn't always be divisive: sometimes it can bring us together * Daily Mail *Hornby's prose is artful and effortless, his spiky wit as razored as a number-two cut * Independent *Hornby writes with a funny, fresh voice which skewers male and female foibles with hilarious accuracy * Guardian *A fine writer, swift and pointed, with a lighter, more mischievous heart than he lets on, and more sympathy for the devil than he admits to * New York Magazine *Dares to be witty, intelligent and emotionally generous at once * New York Times *

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