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Book Synopsis IT STARTED WITH A KISS... AND ENDED WITH MURDER. The darkly addictive new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of I Looked Away, Blood Sisters and My Husband''s Wife. --------------------------------------------------------In Poppy Page''s mind, there are two types of women in this world: those who are faithful to their husbands, and those who are not. Until now, Poppy has never questioned which she was. But when handsome, charming Matthew Gordon walks back into her life after almost two decades, that changes. Poppy makes a single mistake - and that mistake will be far more dangerous than she could imagine.Someone is going to pay for it with their life . . .--------------------------------------------------------WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT I MADE A MISTAKE''Absolutely brilliant...full of twists and turns that left me positively breathless'' Trade ReviewAbsolutely brilliant...full of twists and turns that left me positively breathless -- Angela MarsonsI loved this cleverly written tale of the devastating consequences of a wife's mistake -- Emma CurtisA python of a book; it draws you in gently at first and then the coils of tension begin to tighten and refuse to let you go...The emotional sucker punch at the end was unexpected and terrific -- Jane ShemiltWhat an addictive read! Extremely clever storytelling with terrific pace and real emotional depth too. I loved it -- Teresa DriscollReaders you are in for a tremendous treat - a roller-coaster of a ride that will leave you screaming, 'No!' on more than one occasion -- Carol WyerFans of Louise Doughty and Clare Mackintosh will love I Made a Mistake. Exhilarating and heartbreaking in equal measure, this story will stay with me for a long time -- Nuala EllwoodJane Corry is at the top of her game and her latest novel cements her place as one of the superstars of the genre. Addictive, dark, and all too believable, I Made A Mistake is her best yet -- Phoebe MorganI love all Jane Corry's books but this is her best yet. So clever, compulsive and twisty with a reveal I never saw coming. Superb -- Claire DouglasI Made a Mistake is an absorbing and gripping masterpiece, skilfully plotted with superbly drawn characters who will stay with you long after you've finished reading -- Kathryn CroftCorry often explores darker themes, and those living on the fringes of society and this book is no exception: gritty, real, interesting and clever. Highly recommended -- Gillian McAllisterBrilliant and chilling. Jane Corry knows exactly how to turn the screws in this compelling and hard-hitting story about the dark underbelly of respectable family life. Another outstanding novel by Jane Corry -- Kate FurnivallJane Corry nails it again. This is a page turner with depth, with characters and human conflicts that stay with you long after the novel is finished. Superb -- Kate HamerA convincing suburban thriller with a compelling sense of doom -- Ross GreenwoodWow! What an utterly tense and addictive thriller. It kept me riveted the whole way through!! -- Shalini BolandGripping and surprising, with killer twists that will keep you guessing right up until the end -- Ella Dove, commissioning editor for Good Housekeeping, Prima and RedStorytelling at its finest. An expertly plotted page turner with real emotional depth -- Victoria Selman

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Book SynopsisONE STORY. TWO EXES. CAN THEY CHANGE THEIR ENDING?Such a fun, romantic read' Beth O'LearyThis book melted my stone cold heart' Jendella BensonTemi and Wale meet in London. They flirt, date, meet each other''s friends.Then they break up. And Wale goes on a reality dating show.Instead of giving in to heartbreak, Temi throws herself into her dream: writing. She''s within touching distance of a book deal that would solve all her problems. But publishers keep passing on her novel and bills still have to be paid. So, when the opportunity to ghost-write a celebrity memoir arises, Temi accepts.And, of course, the celebrity turns out to be Wale...Will Temi and Wale repeat the patterns of their past? Or can they write a whole new story?----Praise for Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?The spiritual heir to Bridget Jones''s Diary' Emily HenryA warm, witty and joyful novel' Lauren HoA delightful romantic comedy that refuses to play by the genre''s rules' PopSugarA witty millennial novel is about love, life and London' Evening StandardA pinch of Bridget Jones, a dash of Queenie and a large glug of incredibly relatable situations' Stylist Loves

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Book SynopsisWinston Graham is the author of more than forty novels, which include Cordelia, Marnie, The Walking Stick and Stephanie as well as the highly successful Poldark series. His novels have been translated into seventeen languages. Many of Winston Graham's books have been filmed for the big screen, the most notable being Marnie directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The BBC television series of the Poldark novels was broadcast in twenty-two countries and stars Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson. Winston Graham was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and in 1983 was awarded the OBE. He died in July 2003.Trade ReviewRoss is one of literature's great heroes . . . [with] elements of Darcy, Heathcliff, Rhett Butler and Robin Hood -- Debbie HorsfieldFrom the incomparable Winston Graham . . . who has everything that anyone else has, then a whole lot more. * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisWinston Graham is the author of more than forty novels, which include Cordelia, Marnie, The Walking Stick and Stephanie as well as the highly successful Poldark series. His novels have been translated into seventeen languages. Many of Winston Graham's books have been filmed for the big screen, the most notable being Marnie directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The BBC television series of the Poldark novels was broadcast in twenty-two countries and stars Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson. Winston Graham was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and in 1983 was awarded the OBE. He died in July 2003.Trade ReviewRoss is one of literature's great heroes . . . [with] elements of Darcy, Heathcliff, Rhett Butler and Robin Hood -- Debbie HorsfieldFrom the incomparable Winston Graham . . . who has everything that anyone else has, then a whole lot more. * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of Me Before You and the new 2023 novel Someone Else''s Shoes.In a hidden corner of London, Henri Lachapelle is teaching his granddaughter and her horse to defy gravity, just as he had done in France, fifty years previously. But when disaster strikes, fourteen-year-old Sarah is left to fend for herself. Forced to share a house with her charismatic ex-husband, her professional judgement called into question, lawyer Natasha Macauley''s life seems to have gone awry. When her path crosses that of Sarah, she sees a chance to put things right. But she doesn''t know that Sarah is keeping a secret, one that will change all their lives forever . . .Trade ReviewI had to keep reminding myself that I was not, in fact, reading Dickens . . . Moyes's vision of people lifted from despair by nothing more than love (and a little money) is nothing if not poignant. * Washington Post *A tale brimming with tenderness and romance. * Marie Claire *A strikingly original tale which captivates from the first page. * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisA brilliant new feel-good romantic comedy from the author of SweethandBake it till you make it . . .Devon King has a strict life plan. Making partner is top on his list of career goals so to prove he''s a team player he decides to take part in the upcoming office baking competition. Only problem, he doesn''t know anything about baking.Pastry chef Reba is surprised when Devon asks for her help with a potential baking crisis - he''s not exactly been receptive to the adorable cat pictures she''s been texting him. When her friends bet her that she can''t get the stoic Devon to lighten up, Reba sets out to prove them wrong and show Devon how to have some fun.As the competition draws closer, their baking sessions start to heat up. A one-night stand turns into two nights, then three . . . But Reba doesn''t fit into Devon''s carefully crafted life plan. And, as Devon tries to focus on winning the contest, he realises that his perfect plan

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Book SynopsisCan these opposites turn up the heat . . . without burning down the house?House-flipping sensation Maggie Nichols can''t wait to dig into her next challenge: a crumbling Victorian mansion in a tiny American town. With only four months to do it, Maggie has her to-do lists, her blueprints and her team. What she doesn''t have is time for sexy, laid-back landscaper Silas Wright.The man takes flirtation to a whole new level. And he does it shirtless . . . He''s impressively persistent. But Maggie''s not interested in putting down roots. A short-term fling on the other hand could fit nicely into her calendar.As their summer gets downright steamy, Silas manages to demolish the emotional walls Maggie''s spent years building, sending her into a panic. He''s the wrench in her carefully constructed plans. With the end of the project looming, Maggie has a decision to make. But how can she stay when her entire career is built on moving on?Maybe the mTrade ReviewLucy Score always delivers on the laughs, expert storytelling, and full-body swoonsLucy Score always delivers on the laughs, expert storytelling, and full-body swoonsFast-paced, fun, and full of Gilmore Girls-worthy banter! Silas is head over heels for Maggie out of the gate, and with his playful wooing that's equal parts sweet and sexy, readers won't be far behind. Maggie Moves On combines the signature charm of a small-town romance with blush-inducing starbursts of heatFast-paced, fun, and full of Gilmore Girls-worthy banter! Silas is head over heels for Maggie out of the gate, and with his playful wooing that's equal parts sweet and sexy, readers won't be far behind. Maggie Moves On combines the signature charm of a small-town romance with blush-inducing starbursts of heatLucy Score proves why she's such a powerhouse with this smart and sexy, head-over-heels, laugh-out-loud comedy!Lucy Score proves why she's such a powerhouse with this smart and sexy, head-over-heels, laugh-out-loud comedy!A delightful laugh-out-loud small-town romance with that special Lucy Score touch. An absolute must-readA delightful laugh-out-loud small-town romance with that special Lucy Score touch. An absolute must-readBursting with sizzling chemistry, charming characters, and heartwarming small town feels, Maggie Moves On is rom-com gold. I can't stop smiling!Bursting with sizzling chemistry, charming characters, and heartwarming small town feels, Maggie Moves On is rom-com gold. I can't stop smiling!

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Book SynopsisThe epic story continues in Charm, the fifth in New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff''s lush, action-packed and romantic young adult paranormal fantasy series.''Fandom''s new favourite vampire romance obsession'' Hypable''This generation''s Twilight'' Lynn Rush ''I''m having the BEST book hangover. Filled with danger, humour, and heart, Crave proves that vampires are definitely back!'' J. Kenner''Beautifully descriptive with amazing pacing and wonderfully sinister settings'' Christine Feehan...................He''s under my skin . . .After Katmere, I shouldn''t be surprised by anything. Including the existence of a world beyond my world called the Shadow Realm. Yet here I am, stuck in a strange, dangerous place with the worst of the supernaturals, the monster that other monsters fear: Hudson Vega. He might be Jaxon''s brother and ridiculously hot, but he''s a complete bona fide pain in my ass.The question is whether we''ll find a way out before I kill him . . or run out of time.She''s stealing my heart . . . It''s a truth universally known - at least according to Grace - that everything is my fault. But I have a nasty suspicion that Grace isn''t as human as she thinks, and she''s the one keeping us trapped. Now we''ll have to work together not only to survive, but to save all those we''ve come to call family who live here.Because there''s something connecting us. Something stronger than fear . . . and way more bloody dangerous....................Don''t miss a single book in the series that spawned a phenomenon! The Crave series is best enjoyed in order:CraveCrushCovetCourtCharmCherish''Suffice it to say: I have a new book boyfriend!'' Pintip Dunn''Intricately crafted, deeply romantic'' Victoria Scott''Funny, smart, and compelling'' Emily McKay

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Book SynopsisLife is sweet in this heartwarming tale of a little chocolate shop in Paris, by the bestselling author of Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams (RNA Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2013 winner) and Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe (winner of the 2012 Melissa Nathan Award for Comedy Romance)Trade ReviewThe sweetest, loveliest book I've read in a long time. Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting. A very happy-making book * Marian Keyes *It's a book which should be devoured in one sitting, along with a box of chocolates * Sophie Kinsella *The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris will make you want to pack your bags and head across the channel. An evocative, sweet treat * Jojo Moyes *Extremely funny and moving. Plus there's chocolate. What more could we want? * Adele Parks *Deliciously evocative; Jenny Colgan's most magical novel yet * Lisa Jewell *This delightful, nostalgia-inducing story is utterly charming - and left us craving a paper bag stuffed with treats! * Closer *Sweeter than a bag of jelly beans . . . had us eating up every page * Cosmopolitan *Heartbreakingly poignant . . . Paris at its most romantic * Image Magazine *If you've ever dreamily strolled the streets of Paris, you'll love the descriptions of its sights, sounds, food and parties . . . chocolates and lots of romance * Heat *This is Jenny Colgan's best book to date! * Fabulous Magazine *So good, we only put it down because it kept giving us chocci cravings! * Star Magazine *An absolute joy, and one of her best yet. Set in Paris, it is a heart-warming, poignantly beautiful story combined with the most mouth-watering chocolate recipes. We loved it! Highly Recommended! * Hot Brands, Cool Places *As romantic as a summer day on the Seine, peppered with humour and heartache, a deliciously captivating romance from a writer who blends dark and light like a master chocolatier * Daily Record *A heart-warming tale of romance and chocolate, it will transport you to the cobbled alleyways and iconic sights of Paris, plus some mouth-watering recipes to satisfy your chocolate cravings * Living France Magazine *

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

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times number one bestselling author Nicholas Sparks is back with his most moving and uplifting love story yet - what are you wishing for this Christmas?Trade ReviewNicholas Sparks weaves a poignant take about love, loss and the decisions that change our lives forever * Woman's Own *Nicholas Sparks is back with his most uplifting love story yet * Yours *This is a moving and inspirational story reminding us that time is the most precious gift of all * Candis *Heart-wrenching and compelling * Closer *Have tissues at the ready ... a Christmas read packed with emotion and sentiment * Daily Mirror *When Nicholas The Notebook Sparks publishes his first Christmas novel, you know it's going to be special ... A real Christmas cracker * Heat *

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Book SynopsisThe brand-new Cotswold romance from Anita Faulkner, author of A COLOURFUL COUNTRY ESCAPE. Cosy up for chilly winter nights, falling snow and heart-stopping romance - the perfect festive read!''Cosy, charming and utterly captivating'' HEIDI SWAINCAN GRETEL FIND THE RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS? The Gingerbread Café is always full of Christmas magic. Come rain or shine (or even a July heatwave), there''s always a hot chocolate bursting with cinnamon and marshmallows waiting for you. For introverted Gretel, it''s been the perfect escape from ''real life''. The owner, Nell, is Gretel''s last link to her late mum, and hiding out at the café feels so much safer than making new friends. So when Nell suddenly passes, Gretel is left heartbroken. Then she discovers that Nell has left the café to her - but there''s a catch. Gretel has to share the running of The Gingerbread Café with the least festive person ever: Nell''s n

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Book SynopsisAusten’s mastery of irony, dialogue, and realism make Pride and Prejudice a pure pleasure to read. Don’t miss this elegantly designed classic.

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

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Book Synopsis''Romantic, clever, and makes grand larceny more fun than ever'' HOLLY BLACK''A twisty, riveting and fantastically original story'' ELLE COSIMANO''Gwenda Bond at her absolute best: magical romantic and fun as hell'' ALIX E. HARROWDani Poissant is the daughter and former accomplice of the world''s most famous art thief. There was no job too big for Maria and her loyal crew. The secret to their success? A little thing called magic, kept rigorously secret from the non-magical world. They seemed unstoppable . . . until a teenage Dani turned her mother over to the FBI.Ten years later, with Maria still in prison, Dani finds herself approached for a job that only Maria and her crew could pull off . . . if any of them were still speaking to her. But it''s the job of a lifetime and might just be the lure Dani needs to reconcile with her mother and be reunited with her mother''s old gang-including both the love of her life and her former best frienTrade ReviewThe Frame-Up is Gwenda Bond at her absolute best: magical, romantic, and fun as hell. Dani and her crew will leave your pockets empty and your heart full. -- ALIX E. HARROW, New York Times bestselling author of STARLING HOUSEA clever art heist, a smoldering old flame, an irresistible found family tied together through magic . . . Gwenda Bond's The Frame-Up is a twisty, riveting, and fantastically original story. -- ELLE COSIMANO, New York Times bestselling author of Finlay Donovan Is Killing ItMagic, mystery, and a daring art heist set the stage for Gwenda Bond's twisty, delightful read! Brimming with secrets, danger, and intrigue, The Frame Up explores the lure of power, the bonds of friendship, and the legacy of family. Clever, suspenseful, and impossible to put down. -- MEGAN MIRANDA, New York Times bestselling author of The Only SurvivorsOcean's Eleven meets The Picture of Dorian Grey in this delightful magical heist novel. A quirky cast, a charming protagonist, and a fantastic dog. Plus art history, monsters, and family secrets-who can ask for more? -- T. KINGFISHER, bestselling author of NETTLE & BONEA thrilling, twisty, deliciously fun portrait of a magical art heist. Gwenda Bond has crafted a clever Knives Out-but-with-magic book to keep readers guessing where the con will take them next. -- MEGAN SHEPHERD, New York Times bestselling author of MALICE HOUSEI love a good heist novel, and I love a good magical heist novel even more. Gwenda Bond's The Frame-Up is fun and moving and full of delicious surprises and twists. I enjoyed it immensely. -- KAT HOWARD, author of the Unseen World duologyWho knew magic and art heists would go together like chocolate and peanut butter? The Frame-Up is a thoroughly delightful whirlwind of a read. -- ALMA KATSU, author of THE FERVOUR

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Book SynopsisWith a new introduction by Lorraine Kelly, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE ISLAND SWIMMER''This is Binchy at her best'' MAIL ON SUNDAY''A brilliant storyteller'' GRAHAM NORTONRia and Marilyn have never met, but they''re about to switch lives for the summer... Ria Lynch lives in a big, warm, Victorian house in Tara Road, Dublin, where her life revolves around family and friends. Marilyn Vine lives thousands of miles away in a quiet, modern house in New England. After a terrible loss, she has closed herself off from the world. Two more unlikely friends would be hard to find, but when each needs a place to escape to, a house exchange seems the ideal solution. Along with the borrowed houses come neighbours and friends, gossip and speculation, and Ria and Marilyn soon realise that swapping lives won''t be the peaceful escape they''d been hoping for ... Though it might turn out toTrade ReviewAn irresistible tale * ELLE *What is Maeve Binchy's magic? Every time she publishes a novel the race is on to the armchair or the poolside seat, telephones fall eerily silent . . . Her great gift is to suck her reader into the drama of everyday lives without fuss . . . She relies on dialogue and on keeping up a cracking pace * DAILY MAIL *A tender novel of the pleasures and pitfalls of friendship, TARA ROAD is an ultra-modern love story for women, about women, between women that is sure to delight * NEWSDAY *Engrossing * WALL STREET JOURNAL *You can see why, for a legion of female readers, Maeve Binchy is a one-woman opiate of the people * EVENING STANDARD *She is one of the few writers who can pull at your heartstrings . . . The author's great skill is to draw you into the world she creates, so that reading her books is like gossiping with old friends * DAILY EXPRESS *Binchy is a consummate storyteller who involves the reader in the world she creates ... Binchy is a Dickens: she writes about the dilemmas of human beings with a backdrop which describes the manners and morals of a society * IRISH TIMES *Maeve Binchy's novels are just the kind of comforting companions so many women can't wait to take to bed ... Binchy's prose flows as naturally as conversation with a good friend * THE LADY *Two women, one from Dublin one from New England, end up on a house swap for the summer and find their lives changed for ever. Another tale with strong female characters and the importance of friendship. As always there are a host of characters to keep the interest going and plenty to make the reader question the nature of relationships * LOVE READING *She is the Queen of Fiction and one of the funniest and best-loved storytellers in the world...once you read Maeve you are hooked for life * IRISH TIMES *Maeve Binchy's work continues to inspire ... thought-provoking, warm and funny in equal measure * WOMAN *In TARA ROAD the extraordinary Maeve Binchy spins an irresistible tale of modern life, creating a world so packed with telling details and emotional perspicacity that you feel instantly connected to the heartbroken Ria Lynch and Marilyn Vine * ELLE *Absorbing and delightful * SUNDAY TIMES *Full of characteristic humour and warmth, a lovely read * SUNDAY MIRROR *Moving, original, funny and entertaining... It's the same skill shown in their craft by Irish writers such as Marian Keyes and Sally Rooney. A rare gift. -- Róisín Ingle * Irish Times *There is always a moment of mild astonishment when you turn the final page of a Maeve Binchy novel and look up, only to discover that the characters don't actually live in your house * Irish Times *TARA ROAD, even years later, is still everything you want in a Maeve Binchy book. It's moving, original, funny and entertaining...It's the same skill shown in their craft by Irish writers such as Marian Keyes and Sally Rooney. A rare gift -- Roisin Ingle * IRISH TIMES *

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Book SynopsisGRAB THE JOYOUSLY FESTIVE AND HEART-WARMINGLY ROMANTIC NEW NOVEL FROM EMILY BELL, WINNER OF THE 2023 ROMANTIC NOVELISTS PRIZE - - - -After yet another heartbreak, Natasha is flying home for Christmas to Ballyclare, the beautiful old house in the Wicklow hills that''s been a constant all her life. She''s hoping for family solace, but her mother and sister have their own troubles. Doon is dreading her upcoming wedding to the perfect man, and their mother Aileen is still grieving their father Dan, who disappeared over twenty years ago. Worse still, Aileen has terrible news for the sisters: the house is literally falling down, and will have to be sold. But when a stranger with a family connection to the house knocks on their door, their fortunes start to take a turn. With snow on the hills and magic in the air, is there a chance all three women might lose their hearts this Christmas - and keep their home? - - -Trade ReviewPraise for Emily Bell * : *A refreshing romance filled with holiday spirit and second chances. The descriptions of Dublin at Christmas time alone will leave you longing for your very own trip . . . * Woman & Home *Cosy up with this fab festive read! * Sun *The perfect festive treat! I really enjoyed Emily Bell's believable, sympathetic characters and her sensitive and wise writing about friendship and bereavement which deliver richness and depth to a charming love story * Kate Eberlen, author of Richard and Judy Pick Miss You *

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming wartime story of love and friendship, from the author of the award-winning THE MOTHER''S DAY CLUBNorfolk, 1944Land Girls, Phylly and Gracie, have become the best of friends - but war work is never easy at Catchetts Farm . . .Poor Gracie wakes each morning worrying about whether she''ll ever get to see her airman husband again. And Phylly is trying - and failing - to encourage Jimmy, an evacuee from London, to open up about his heartbreaking past.When they meet Edwin, a handsome airman from the American Airforce, it soon becomes clear that Jimmy isn''t the only one playing his cards close to his chest. But what could Edwin wish to hide from the girls?Being a Land Girl means back-breaking work in all weathers, and the girls are determined want to do their bit to support the war effort. As their hardship grows, will the friendship between Phylly and Gracie be strong enough to see them through?A H

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Book SynopsisA handsome stranger on her doorstep!Texas, 1876. Maura Taggart is an outcast. She is the daughter of a hangman and tainted by association - no reputable man would ever want her as his wife. And now she is homeless, along with her sister and the group of children in their care. But Maura has grit. She finds a nearby mission where the nuns agree to take them in and set up an orphanage. But trouble is just around the corner . . .The Calhoun brothers are identical twins but on opposite sides of the law. Cutter is a deputy Marshal, Jonas an outlaw. When Cutter attempts to break his brother out of a notorious gang, they are shot, and Maura finds one of them wounded, close to the mission - but which brother is it?As the stranger regains his strength under Maura''s care an attraction between them grows, but there''s a question over his identity. Can he be trusted and why has his presence brought danger to their door? With the orphanage under threat can

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy and USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen comes the charming sequel to Good Boy: a hockey romance spin-off series.***I''m ridiculously attracted to you, Hottie. I figured I should be upfront about that.Shut up and kiss me again, Snipes.Hailey Taylor Emery has a hunch that Sniper87, her favourite client at Fetch?the anonymous virtual assistant service she runs with her ex-husband?is actually gorgeous hockey superstar Matt Eriksson. It''s against the rules to check his file, but she''s pretty sure she spends every day texting her lifelong crush and catering to his every need.Still processing her recent divorce, Hailey is perfectly content for this to be nothing but harmless online flirtinguntil Sniper87 wants to meet her. Face to face. Cue: utter panic.Can you fall in love with someone you''ve never even met?Matt Erikss

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Book SynopsisSav R. Miller is a USA Today bestselling author of adult romance with varying levels of darkness and steam. In 2018, Sav put her lifelong love of reading and writing to use and graduated with a B.A. in Creative Writing and a minor in Cultural Anthropology. Nowadays, she spends her time giving morally gray characters their happily-ever-afters. Currently, Sav lives in Kentucky with her dogs Lord Byron, Poe, and Arrow. She loves sitcoms, silence, and sardoni

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Book SynopsisCorinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles. Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployedreading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.

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Book SynopsisFrom their first encounter, figure skater Paisley Harris knows she should stay away from famous snowboarder Knox Winterbottom. But that's easier said than done. The chemistry between them is palpable, but both have secrets that could destroy their dreams in this sexy, sporty, emotionally fraught forced proximity new adult romance from international bestselling author Ayla Dade. Paisley Harris has done her best to overcome her troubled past: growing up in a trailer park in Minneapolis with her drug-addicted mother and being exploited by her figure skating coach. So when she's given a way out by applying for iSkate, a prestigious skating school in Aspen, Colorado, she takes it, seeking a fresh start in the picturesque winter landscape. Knox Winterbottom, a celebrated and arrogant snowboarder, stands on the precipice of a new level in his career. Known for his rebellious and carefree nature, he battles his own demons. When Paisley and Knox meet, their worlds collide: she, the disciplined and determined athlete, and he, the unpredictable and charismatic risk-taking sportsman. Despite his numerous romantic entanglements, he has a strict rule against dating figure skaters. Yet slowly, their attraction pulls them together. Paisley gets a job at the Winterbottoms' chalet, desperately in need of the money and lodgings. But with Paisley and Knox under the same roof, it's only a matter of time before they can't keep their hands off each other.

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Book SynopsisA gripping saga evoking the spirit of the 1970s East End, from the author of Room for a Lodger and Banished from Bow.Sandy Brent''s life is blown apart the day her husband offers to drive her to work. On the way he tells her that their marriage is over and that he''s seeing someone else. Sandy''s refusal to believe that it''s finished sends Roy into a frenzy - and the car into a head-on collision. When she wakes in hospital, Sandy is alone, and must start her life over from scratch. She decides to head back to her roots in the colourful East End and set up her own boutique. But someone is set on bringing her down: her own sister, Ruth. Deeply angry towards Sandy because of a childhood secret, Ruth is determined to see her sister run aground. Gathering her new friends and neighbours around to combat Ruth''s warped machinations, Sandy needs to draw on strength she never knew she had. Then disaster strikes again...Trade ReviewShe brings the East End to life -- Barbara WindsorUnbridled passions run riot * Daily Mail *Sizzles with passion * Guardian on WILD HOPS *A rich, vivid, three-dimensional, gutsy and sexy narrative which has you turning the pages into the early hours * Eastern Daily Press on WILD HOPS *

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Book SynopsisBlack Country Orphan is a moving story of the courage and strength of women, by the Sunday Times bestselling author Annie Murray.The early 1900s: Cradley Heath, a town in the Black Country near Birmingham and centre of the world’s chain-making trade. Lucy Butler, a young girl crippled by a cruel accident, lives with her two brothers and widowed mother, a chain-maker barely making ends meet. When tragedy strikes, the Butler family is separated and Lucy is taken in by Bertha Hipkiss, another impoverished chain maker, struggling to look after her own family.Lucy, while feeling the loss of her own family, relies on the company of Bertha’s two sons, charming Clem and straight-laced John. Though clever at school, Lucy knows she must leave and earn her keep, working many hours in the backyard forge. The five women toiling side by side, inevitably have their own friendships and squabbles. But they’re united in their hatred of loathsome middleman Seth Dawson, who treats the women with contempt, and keeps their pay punishingly low. But by the 1910s, there is a movement stirring, as across the country workers begin unionising for their rights. For Lucy, Bertha and the women of Cradley Heath, the promise of a better life seems almost too much to hope for - and the fight may end up costing them everything . . .

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Book SynopsisSet deep in the Yorkshire Dales, Diane Allen's A Child of the Dales is a sweeping novel of family, deceit, separation and love.

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Book SynopsisAs London comes alive with the 1960s youth revolution, one woman makes a choice that defies all expectations.'So real and humane and utterly transporting' Meg MasonIt's 1967 and London is alive with the new youth revolution. In the suburbs, meanwhile, Phyllis Fischer inhabits a world of conventional stability. Married with two children, her life is both comfortable and predictable.But when Nicky - a twenty-something friend of the family - visits one hot summer evening and kisses Phyllis in the dark of the garden, something in her catches fire. Newly awake to the world, Phyllis makes a choice that defies all expectations . . .'Wonderful' Marian Keyes'My favourite author' Kate Atkinson'Achingly moving and real' Guardian 'Beguiling' Hilary Mantel'Compelling' Elizabeth Day'Will bring you to tears' Daily MailTrade ReviewSo real and humane and utterly transporting; fresh and yet, with the feeling of a beloved classic. -- Meg Mason, author of SORROW AND BLISSI utterly LOVED this book!!!!! Tessa Hadley might be my new favourite writer... she is wonderful. -- Marian KeyesA beguiling novel, deceptively easy to read; beneath the surface swim disturbing and age-old questions about freedom and fate. -- Hilary MantelTessa Hadley is my favourite author. -- Kate AtkinsonBeautifully structured and brilliantly paced. It displays Tessa Hadley's extraordinary skill at making both surface life and deep interiors come fully alive. -- Colm Tóibín

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Three women. Three dates. One missing man...'Ingenious, heartwarming and romantic' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Surprising and deeply satisfying' EMILY HENRY8.52 a.m. Siobhan's looking forward to her date with Joseph. Breakfast on Valentine's Day surely means something ... so where is he?2.43 p.m. Miranda's hoping that a Valentine's Day lunch with Carter will be the perfect way to celebrate her new job. But why hasn't he shown up?6.30 p.m. Joseph Carter agreed to be Jane's fake boyfriend at a dreaded engagement party tonight. But he's not here...Meet Joseph Carter. That is, if you can find him.An unexpected love story, The No-Show is an utterly extraordinary tear-jearker of a book, a heart-breaking and joyful novel about dating, and waiting, and the ways love can find us.'Such a clever, finely woven, sweet and heart-rending story' BOLU BABALOLA'A brilliant, multilayered, romantic stunner' LAUREN HO'It will break your heart in a million different ways' LOUISE O'NEILL'Beth O'Leary at her very best' LINDSEY KELK

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Book Synopsis''The perfect holiday read'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY''Uplifting, funny, a cracking read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW''A slice of escapism'' THE TIMES''A fantastic beach read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEWThe dream holiday just got complicated . . .On the sun-drenched island of Kefalonia, the new arrivals at The Ionian Escape hotel are hoping for a break from everyday life. But some of them are bringing a lot of baggage . . .Disgraced TV star Miranda Vallance feels like the worst person in the world. Her sister won''t speak to her and her job''s on the line. She''s desperate to put things right, but how?Eighty-two-year-old Evelyn Chambers has come to fulfil a promise to the love of her life. If she can steel herself to go through with it, that is . . .And when celebrity chef Frank Neale checks in, rumours swirl around the hotel. But is it his wife, Leonora, who has more of a reason to escape to Greece?The Island Getaway is a big-hearted novel from the queen of bestselling fiction, celebrating second chances, true love and the life-affirming joy of unlikely friendships.''Intricate, colourful, beautifully told'' HAZEL PRIOR''A wonderful, warm tale of intertwined lives in a gorgeous Greek setting'' LULU TAYLORReaders love Lucy Diamond''I can''t wait for my next book from Lucy Diamond'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Fabulous story telling and the most wonderful reading experience . . . spellbinding'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another book by Lucy Diamond that I couldn''t put down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I love all of Lucy''s books'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Lucy Diamond''Fabulous, uplifting and life-affirming'' MY WEEKLY''Lucy has a way of dropping you into the heart and minds of her characters'' FIONA PALMER''Warm, tender, but also funny'' THE SUN''No one does real life like Lucy Diamond'' VERONICA HENRY

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Book SynopsisWhat if you could rewrite your relationship, again and again, until it works out?A stunner of a debut' NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAHA cause for celebration' GEORGE SAUNDERSExhilaratingly good' KELLY LINKWhen Myriam and Allison fall in love at a show in a run-down punk house, their relationship begins to unfold through a series of hypotheticals:What if they became mothers by finding a baby in an alley?What if the only cure for Myriam's depression was Allison's flesh?How much darker - or sexier - would their dynamic be if one were a power-hungry CEO, and the other her lowly employee?From the fantasies of early romance to the slow encroaching of heartbreak, each reality builds to complete a brilliant and painfully funny portrait of love's many promises and perils. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'Wow. I will be reading everything Myriam Lacroix puts out''Everything Everywhere All at Once for U-haul lesbians... I'm diving in again''I haven't read anything like it before... Fantastic debut'

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Book SynopsisShe sparkles. He growls. Baring their true feelings could be the start of a wild love story?or the end of it?in a sexy romantic comedy by a USA Today bestselling author.One spilled glass of wine and bridesmaid Ensley James is ejected from a country club wedding in the rain. Ensley looks on the bright side. That would be her longtime crush Drew Daniels. The moody, broody, skin-pricklingly sexy groomsman is tossed out with her. Waiting out a hot spring storm in a cozy shed for two, it?s time for Drew?s confession: he?s strictly a one-nighter. Ensley?s dare? Give her three date nights and see where it goes.A veterinarian like Drew is great when it comes to puppy love, but he has his reasons for his rules about women: no true feelings, just flings. So why agree to Ensley?s three-date challenge? Easy. Miss Ray of Freaking Sunshine is absolutely irresistible. Night after night, Ensley and Drew can?t ignore the heat, the growing intimacy?and the unexpected complications. Drew?s walls may be crumbling, but Ensley?s still at risk of being another tryst.Especially with Ensley?s final confession. This one could be their rockiest challenge yet.

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Book SynopsisA spicy small-town, brother's best friend, sports romance packed with sizzling tension, heat, and sweet, swoon-worthy moments (Peyton Corinne, author of TikTok sensation Unsteady) between a college football coach and the one that got away that you'll want to devour in one sitting.

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Book SynopsisFrom TikTok sensation Sierra Simone comes the first in the Lyonesse series, a spin-off of her bestselling New Camelot books.Tristan Thomas is lost. After leaving the army, the young former soldier is in limbo. Until, that is, he's hired by Mark Trevena, the owner of Lyonesse-DC's ultra-secret club-to be Mark's new bodyguard. He's drawn into Mark's dark, seductive world of power and desire, and slowly drawn to Mark himself, even though Mark is everything Tristan knows he shouldn't want: cruel and wicked and shamelessly amoral.But protecting Mark isn't Tristan's only duty: soon, Mark asks him to guard his soon-to-be bride as she travels home from Ireland on Mark's yacht. Tristan is jealous-and hurt to learn that the object of his obsession is engaged-but the former soldier in him is made to obey orders, and he goes to fetch Mark's bride for him.Isolde Laurence is nothing like Tristan expected, however. Young, quiet, and sharp, she's being pushed into this marriage by her family, and as the two travel back to America, Tristan finds himself fascinated with Isolde and the glimpses he gets of the lonely but determined woman behind her reserve. And the fascination is mutual: one night, while sailing under the cold stars, they share a searing kiss. From there, it's a fast fall into the forbidden for all three of them.

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Book SynopsisThe first book in M.C. Beaton's charming Poor Relation series. What do you do if you are of noble stock, but impoverished, and living in London with a certain style to maintain? One has to work... but One's relatives will be appalled when One turns One's hand to trade - and opens a hotel, The Poor Relation, offering employment to others of the same social standing and in the same awkward situation. This is precisely what Mrs Fortescue decides upon and, together with friend Colonel Sandhurst, transforms her decrepit Bond Street home into a posh hotel, offering guests the pleasure of being waited upon by the nobility. So with the help of other down-and-out aristocrats they do just that - and London's newest, and most fashionable! - hotel is born... much to the dismay of the Duke of Rowcester, Lady Fortescue's nephew, who is convinced his aunt's foray into trade will denigrate the illustrious family name!'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus ReviewsTrade Reviewicely atmospheric, most notable for its gentle humour and adventurous spirit * Publishers Weekly *

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Book Synopsis'This is such an involving and heartwarming book that it made me wish I could book into Emma's guesthouse myself!' Sue Moorcroft Perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Katie Fforde, this is a gorgeous, summery read, full of fun, romance and the perfect escape. When Emma sees The Guesthouse at Lobster Bay for sale, she knows it's the seaside haven she needs to recover from a recent trauma. But as soon as Emma collects the keys, her dream of owning a successful guesthouse unravels . . .Emma has a month to get the house ready before her guests arrive, a task made harder by the discovery that an enormous dog was included in the sale. Then there's the unwelcoming next-door neighbour, Aidan, who Emma must turn to for help. As Emma and Aidan work together, they grow closer, but then Aidan is called away and Emma has to carry on alone.Over the summer, Emma must navigate unforeseen dilemmas and new friendships, and keep her business afloat. But as she falls in love with Lobster Bay, is she also falling for Aidan? ___________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE GUESTHOUSE AT LOBSTER BAY:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A wonderful escapist tale about friendship, family, love and new beginnings' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fab read, really enjoyed it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Laughs and tears galore with a gorgeous, heart-warming ending' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The perfect summer read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Lovely story . . . I couldn't stop reading it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It was such a wonderful escape' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved it'

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