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Book SynopsisCat Sebastian returns to Georgian London with a stunning tale of a reluctant criminal and the thief who cannot help but love her.Marian Hayes, the Duchess of Clare, just shot her husband. Of course, the evil, murderous man deserved what was coming to him, but now she must flee to the countryside. Unfortunately, the only person she can ask for help is the charismatic criminal who is blackmailing her—and who she may have left tied up a few hours before…A highwayman, con artist, and all-around cheerful villain, Rob Brooks is no stranger to the wrong side of the law or the right side of anybody’s bed. He never meant to fall for the woman whose secrets he promised to keep for the low price of five hundred pounds, but how could he resist someone who led him on a merry chase all over London, left him tied up in a seedy inn, and then arrived covered in her husband’s blood and in desperate need of his help?As they flee across the country—stopping to pick pockets, drink to excess, and rescue invalid cats—they discover more true joy and peace than either has felt in ages. But when the truth of Rob’s past catches up to him, they must decide if they are willing to reshape their lives in order to forge a future together.

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Book SynopsisShe longed to be reunited with her family. The compelling new novel from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of The Workhouse Girl.Eleven-year-old Stella Barry is forced into service when her family find themselves living hand-to-mouth.Trade ReviewPerfect for Downton Abbey fans ... heart-tugging. * Peterborough Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIntense, gorgeous, troubling, seductive - a novel that has to be surrendered to rather than read -- Sarah Waters, Booker-shortlisted author of Fingersmith, The Night Watch and The Little StrangerA tour de force * Le Figaro *Haunting, spell-binding, luminous * Lire *An incandescent writer * Les Echos *Magnificent... a captivating autobiographical novel * Elle *A deeply personal exploration of cultural and personal identity, sexuality and belonging. Raw and sensual, readers will be enraptured by the narrator's intense evocations of guilt, desire and longing * Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisSometimes you need to clash to make an impact.Bianca Bridge is like an eyeshadow palette. She''s a vibrant kaleidoscope of big personality and even bigger dreams, with a tendency towards messiness and fallout. Case in point: ruining her career prospects and hopes of becoming a writer by having an affair with a married government minister.Fiercely confident and uncompromising, her tyrannical new boss Obadiah Cortland - makeup artist and legend in Trinidad''s beauty scene - is like a statement red lipstick. ''The God of Good Looks'' is a facade he has perfected over years of slipping through the island''s rigid class barriers, and he knows as well as Bianca that the tiniest smudge can ruin your image.When Bianca''s ex threatens both their futures, this clashing combination must find a way to work together to save everything they care about. But might they actually bring out the best in each other?Sparkling, big-hearted andTrade ReviewBianca Bridge is a heroine to root for ... A punchy romance with plenty to say about Caribbean class, poverty and sexism * Observer *A glittering will-they, won't-they Bridget Jones re-boot * Nikki May, author of Wahala *I loved it * India Knight, Sunday Times Style *A will-they-won't-they tension ensues as Mc Ivor uses the metaphor of make-up (there's an awful lot of it) to examine privilege, corruption and truth. It's wickedly funny ... Bianca is a hugely endearing heroine * Daily Mail *McIvor shines in this pitch-perfect narrative of power imbalances ... McIvor combines tight plotting and strong character development ... This makes for a winning story of comeuppance * Publishers Weekly *Likened to Bridget Jones.... It does have that same kind of wonderfully comic voice, as well as a protagonist to adore and root for * Anna Bonnet, Three Books to Read in June *After an affair with a married government official ruins her prospects of becoming a writer, Bianca takes a job with an infamous make-up artist in this warm, Trinidad-set novel * The i Paper, Best Books to Read in June *Mc Ivor uses Bianca's attempt to rebuild her life to examine issues surrounding the beauty industry and the poverty, violence and corruption blighting life in Trinidad . . . There's lots to enjoy, particularly a more authentic picture of Caribbean life than the postcard fantasy * The Times *Part feminist tract, part love letter to an island . . . A self-aware, modern, female-centered novel out of Trinidad which breaks new ground * Monique Roffey, author of Costa Book of the Year, The Mermaid of Black Conch *

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Book SynopsisA scorching forbidden love threatens to tear a rift through the Black Dagger Brotherhood in J. R. Ward''s newest novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Xcor, leader of the Band of Bastards, convicted of treason against the Blind King, is facing a brutal interrogation and torturous death at the hands of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Yet after a life marked by cruelty and evil deeds, he accepts his soldier''s fate, his sole regret the loss of a sacred female who was never his: the Chosen Layla.Layla alone knows the truth that will save Xcor''s life. But revealing his sacrifice and his hidden heritage will expose them both and destroy everything Layla holds dear - even her role of mother to her precious young. Torn between love and loyalty, she must summon the courage to stand up against the only family she has for the only man she will ever love. Yet even if Xcor is somehow granted a reprieve, he and Layla would have to confront a graver challeTrade ReviewHot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked. J.R. Ward and her Black Dagger Brotherhood series never fail to satisfy! -- Christine FeehanWard wields a commanding voice perfect for the genre . . . Intriguing, adrenaline-pumping . . . Fans of L. A. Banks, Laurell K. Hamilton and Sherrilyn Kenyon will add Ward to their must-read list * Booklist *These vampires are hot, and the series only gets hotter . . . so hot it gave me shivers * Vampire Genre *J.R. Ward's unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series! -- New York Times bestselling author, Suzanne BrockmannIt's tough to keep raising the bar in a series, but the phenomenal Ward manages to do just that! . . . The world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to grow and become more layered, ramping up the tension, risk and passion. This is awesome stuff * Romantic Times *Wickedly sexy -- Lisa Gardner[A] mid­night whirlwind of dangerous characters and mesmerizing erotic romance. The Black Dagger Brotherhood owns me now. Dark fantasy lovers, you just got served -- Lynn Viehl, USA Today bestselling author of Evermore

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Book SynopsisFull of romance, hijinks, and longing, Good Girl Complex is Elle Kennedy at her very best...''A deliciously sexy story'' VI KEELAND, No.1 New York Times bestselling authorShe does everything right. So what could go wrong?Mackenzie ''Mac'' Cabot is a people pleaser. It''s exhausting, really, always following the rules. Mac has dreams of her own but to please her parents she moves to the beachside town of Avalon Bay to get her college degree.Twenty-year-old Mac has had plenty of practice suppressing her wilder impulses, but when she meets local bad boy Cooper Hartley, that ability is suddenly tested. Cooper is rough around the edges. Raw. Candid. A threat to her ordered existence. Their friendship soon becomes the realest thing in her life.Despite his disdain for the trust-fund kids he sees coming and going from his town, Cooper soon realizes Mac isn''t just another rich cloneTrade ReviewElle Kennedy's ability to build a college town universe that is delicious, complicated and drama-filled, is unparalleled. Cooper and Mack were fire and ice. The push and pull, banter and high stakes made it impossible to put the book down. I read it in one sitting, and you will, too -- L. J. ShenA deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you -- Vi KeelandElle Kennedy delivers another sexy and addictive read, and my latest personal favourite from her! -- TijanWith plenty of steam alongside the youthful romance, this winsome story about following one's heart will especially appeal to hopeless romantics * Publishers Weekly *

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

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Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud romcom with a twist. Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood, The Lost City and a good old fashioned enemies-to-lovers.

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Book SynopsisThe epic story concludes in Cherish, the sixth 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...................It''s been over three months since my friends and I took down Cyrus. Three months where my biggest fear was what paper was due next . . . But I should have known it was too good to last. Now everything is falling apart.The Vampire Court has no king, the Dragon Court has no heart, and the Gargoyle Court has me - a teenag

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Book SynopsisTHE MAGICAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER''A compelling story of magic and survival against the odds.'' SUNDAY TIMES''Uplifting . . . a welcome escape from our turbulent times.'' GUARDIAN''An enchanting story of love, loss and survival'' MAIL ON SUNDAY''Full of hope and bravery'' PRIMABrought together by magic. Torn apart by war._________Europe, 1938. Even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the World of Wonders - a travelling circus that traverses the continent in a luxury steam engine. Brilliant and curious, Lena yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, despite the limitations she feels in her wheelchair. But when a young French orphan, Alexandre, comes aboard the circus train, Lena''s life is infused with magic and wonder for the first time.But outside the briTrade ReviewA magical, vibrant parade of a novel about extraordinary people finding light in history's darkest decades. Spellbinding stuff -- Erin Kelly, author of HE SAID SHE SAIDIntricately plotted with a rich cast of characters, The Circus Train is a compelling story of magic and survival against the odds. * SUNDAY TIMES *An enchanting story of love, loss and survival in a world wrecked by war -- Eithne Farry * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Impeccably researched . . .The Circus Train is unashamedly romantic, but Parikh is never mawkish. Lena is an intelligent, feisty heroine and her rite of passage is compelling. In the end, this is an uplifting read and a welcome escape from our turbulent times. -- Lucy Popescu * GUARDIAN *Lucinda Riley fans will love this heartwarming novel . . . a story full of hope and bravery -- Nina Pottell * PRIMA *A gorgeous debut, full of wonder, hope and heartbreak * WOMAN'S WEEKLY *Parikh's storytelling skills evoke the world of duplicity and desperation lying behind the scenes of circus dazzle. Thorough research adds a further note of welcome authenticity. A compelling story of love, loss, betrayal and deceit overshadowed by the threat of World War II. -- Fanny Blake * DAILY MAIL *Utterly absorbing -- Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE WINTER GARDENStep onto The Circus Train and prepare for a fantastical journey back in time, to another world with vibrant characters that leap from the page. I read The Circus Train in just two sittings, immersed in Lena's world, fascinated by the historical details that the author cleverly weaves through the plot. Highly recommended if you love historical fiction with a touch of heart-warming and magical romance, or if you crave a huge dose of adventure. -- Louise Morrish, author of OPERATION MOONLIGHTStunning . . . The Circus Train conjures up the glittering story of Lena, a young, disabled woman in a travelling circus. In the face of terrible adversity, she is determined not just to survive, but to thrive. -- Polly Crosby, author of THE ILLUSTRATED CHILDThe Circus Train is a cinematic tale, languorously crafted to immerse readers into the world of magic and subterfuge. Parikh is a natural storyteller - her lines imbue the novel with a poetic authenticity and legitimacy that we saw in Sara Gruen's novel Water for Elephants and, to some extent, Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus. * SYDNEY HERALD *Absorbing and satisfying -- Sarah Morgan, author of SLEEPLESS IN MANHATTANA spellbinding and life affirming novel, The Circus Train captivates from the very first page -- Iris Costello, author of THE SECRETS OF ROCHESTER PLACEThe Circus Train is an epic, beautifully researched, heart-in-mouth adventure with magic on every page. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Lena, Theo and Alexandre's world. -- Emma Styles, author of NO COUNTRY FOR GIRLSI spent a wonder-filled afternoon immersed in The Circus Train. Sweeping and captivating historical fiction. -- Sophie Anderson, author of THE THIEF WHO SANG STORMSI very much enjoyed The Circus Train -- Alexandra Bell, author of THE WINTER GARDENOne of my favourite books of the year . . . a beautiful novel -- Stacey Thomas, author of THE REVELSA poignant story of a young woman's strive for independence, overcoming disability, the atrocities of WWII, and betrayal. Heartbreak, romance and love filter throughout and I thoroughly enjoyed the ending offering hope -- Glynis Peters, author of THE SECRET ORPHANA spellbinding tale of illusions, family secrets, courage, and devotion, as a circus train tours European cities under threat of war and persecution. Amita Parikh's skills as a storyteller will enthrall the reader. In Lena Papadopoulos she has created an irresistible and memorable young heroine. -- Carol Windley, author of 'Midnight Train to Prague'Sit back and enjoy as this magical story transports you through war-torn Europe, demonstrating how family can be found in the most unconventional ways. -- Shilpi Somaya Gowda, author of The Shape of FamilyThe Circus Train is a lush, luminous story of outsiders, those disadvantaged by accidents of birth or menacing political regimes. Amita Parikh's prose shimmers; get ready to be immersed in its rich textures and breathtaking illusions - fire jugglers, mermaid-acrobats, and more. But the real magic is human connection, a sense of belonging, self-fulfillment. I cheered until the final page for Parikh's characters who strive to beat the odds in a world of turmoil, characters drawn with great love by their creator, in this novel so generous in scope and heart. -- Jeanette Lynes, author of 'The Small Things that End the World'The Circus Train is a dazzling and delightful debut. Amita Parikh plunges us into a mesmerizing tale of colourful acts and characters, who must elicit truth from illusion as they face dark forces and seek out their places in a changing world. I thoroughly enjoyed this read -- Ellen Keith, bestselling author of 'The Dutch Wife'Set against the vivid and original backdrop of a traveling circus in World War II Europe, The Circus Train is . . . a powerful reminder that to live is not just to survive, but to be seen and known for ourselves -- Pam Jenoff, author of THE WOMAN WITH THE BLUE STARMagic, love, destiny, and illusion combine with the glitter of 20th century circus life and the heartbreak of war in The Circus Train, Amita Parikh's masterful first novel . . .. A powerful tale of hope in the face of tragedy and great love in the face of staggering loss. An extraordinary debut. -- KRISTIN HARMEL, author of THE BOOK OF LOST NAMESI fell head and heart into the pages of The Circus Train. The triumphant spirit of the characters shines brightly as they navigate the extravagance of the World of Wonders circus and a challenging historical landscape. This is a book readers will carry with them, in the best of ways, for a long time to come -- Lorelei Savaryn, author of THE CIRCUS OF STOLEN DREAMSFascinating. . . Parikh's extensive historical research adds authenticity to the lives of the circus performers as well as Lena's disability, and the characters' arcs highlight the ever-present dangers in WWII Europe and make palpable the strength of friendship. Fans of historical fiction will be drawn to this page-turner * Publisher's Weekly *Immersive and intricately plotted, this novel brings to life the precarious, colorful world of circus performance in prewar Europe, where nothing is as it seems, danger lurks around every corner, and success is a matter of confidence, luck, and risk. Lena, Alexandre, and Theo are lovable characters, each backed by three-dimensional backstories that expand and intersect satisfyingly as the novel progresses. . . Parikh has created a carefully researched historical debut whose bighearted, sensitive protagonist makes the reader's emotional journey well worth it. Lively and richly detailed. * Kirkus *[A] multilevel story of friendship, love, and survival spanning the World War II era. . . [Parikh's] research into circuses, concentration camps, and disability all provide a keen historical realism to her characters and events. Indeed, it is Parikh's sensitive eye toward the reality of living with polio in the 1930s to 1950s that is the real heart of this romantic tale. * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisJilly Cooper is a journalist, author and media superstar. The author of many number one bestselling books, she lives in Gloucestershire. She has been awarded honorary doctorates by the Universities of Gloucestershire and Anglia Ruskin, and won the inaugural Comedy Women in Print lifetime achievement award in 2019. She was also appointed DBE in 2024 for services to literature and charity.Trade ReviewThe Jane Austen of our time * Harpers and Queen *

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Book SynopsisBorn in India, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni lives near San Francisco with her husband and two children. She teaches creative writing at a local college, and is the coordinator for a helpline for South Asian women. She is the author of several award-winning volumes of poetry, as well as Arranged Marriage, her acclaimed collection of short stories, a bestseller in America and winner of the PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Prize for fiction, an American Book Award, and the Bay Area Book Reviewers Award for fiction. She is also the author of two novels, The Mistress of Spices and Sister of My Heart.Trade ReviewA dazzling tale of misbegotten dreams and desires, hopes and expectations, woven with poetry and storyteller magic. -- Amy TanI read Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novel The Mistress of Spices and felt excited and empowered by the way she used words * Guardian *An unusual, clever, and often exquisite first novel...The result is rather as if Isabel Allende met Laura Esquivel. * Los Angeles Times *A splendid novel, beautifully conceived and crafted. -- Pat ConroyMythical and mystical, Mistress of Spices is reminiscent of fables and fairy tales. . . . The story Divakaruni tells is transporting, but it is her gift for metaphor that makes this novel live and breathe, its pages as redolent as any freshly ground spice. * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES-bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her world of angelic rulers, vampiric servants, and the woman thrust into their darkly seductive world ...

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Book SynopsisThe first of two steamy and entertaining romance novels, published under the beloved and distinguished author’s real name for the first timeYou never know what’s going on behind someone’s groove.New York City, April 2002: Geneva, Crystal, Noah, and Chevy, a close friend group, are all mid-thirty, flirty—and ready to embrace the heat of the summer.But behind closed doors, each of them has struggles of their own: Geneva keeps accidentally falling for the charms of her good-for-nothing ex-husband; Crystal is a high-flying executive with a picture-perfect life and a boyfriend who might just be too good to be true; Noah is attempting to keep the spark alive between him and his European boyfriend, but the flames of temptation keep catching fire in the most unexpected of places; and then there’s Chevy, who couldn’t care less about love and only wants a life of champagne dinners and designer bags, no matter the cost.But as the city heats up and tensions keep bubbling under the surface, Chevy gets entangled with a hot and mysterious stranger. The group must come together to save their friend before it’s too late—and before secrets break their forever friendship.

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Book SynopsisCan they start again, or will they lose one another forever?David and Judith''s fragile marriage is threatened by the sudden death of their beloved thirteen-year-old daughter, Melanie. As they struggle to cope with their loss, they confront bewildering challenges. But instead of turning to each other, they find comfort with others.David is drawn to Nancy, a colleague and single mother, and a survivor of her own personal tragedy, while Judith grows close to Jeffrey, a recently widowed physician whom she meets through her volunteer work at a thrift shop, itself the scene of multiple daily dramas. As their grief drives them further apart, does their future lie together ''after Melanie'', or are they destined to lose one another for ever?

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Book SynopsisGrowing up with four unruly brothers has made Freyja Bedwyn far bolder than most society ladies. From feisty manner to long, tumbling hair, Lady Freyja is pure fire, a woman who seeks both adventure and freedom. Adventure soon finds her on a visit to Bath, when a handsome stranger bursts into Freyja''s room and entreats her to hide him. His name is Joshua Moore, Marquess of Hallmere, a man with a hell-raising reputation of his own who is quickly intrigued by the independent beauty. So intrigued, in fact, that he makes her a surprising request: to pose as his fiance and help thwart his family''s matchmaking schemes. For two people determined to be free, it''s the perfect planuntil passion blindsides them both. For as Joshua sets out to achieve his complete seduction of Freyja, a woman who has sworn off love is in danger of losing the one thing she never expected to give again: her heart...Trade Review** 'Exceptionally entertaining... impeccable plotting and memorable characters, Balogh's book raises the bar for regency romances. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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Book SynopsisThey must set aside their own plans and rely on their faith to bring their true destiny to light.Lilac Nielsen''s dream has come true: handsome young Reverend Ethan Pritchard has finally noticed her. Yet she must balance this new courtship with the pursuit of another dream--the publication of her artwork in a New York paper. She has secretly been submitting a series of drawings under a pen name, and if anyone traces the drawings back to her and finds out where Lilac and her sisters settled, the entire Nielsen family could be in danger.As their family farm expands and Lilac''s relationship with the reverend grows, it''s a time of new beginnings. But when a family crisis back in Ohio shakes the Nielsen sisters, can they continue to build the new life they''ve begun in Nebraska? And will Lilac be prepared for what God has in store for her future?   'A tender story. I know my readers will enjoy these stories and look forward to the books yet to come.'--TRACIE PETERSON, bestselling author of the Pictures of the Heart series

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Book SynopsisFrom the Yukon to Seattle, the hope of a new beginning waits just around the corner.Addie Bryant is haunted by her past of heartbreak and betrayal. After her beau, Isaac Hanson, left the Yukon, she made a vow to wait for him. When she''s sold to a brothel owner after the death of her father, Addie manages to escape with the hope that she can forever hide her past and the belief that she will never have the future she''s always dreamed of.Years later, Addie has found peace in her new life as a photographer, training Camera Girls to operate and sell the Brownie camera. During the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo in Seattle, Addie is reunited with Isaac, but after the path her life has taken, she''s afraid to expose the ugliness of her former life and to move toward the future they had pledged to each other.When her past catches up with her, Addie must decide whether to run or to stay and face her wounds in order to embrace her life, her future, and her hope in God.

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Book Synopsis'Turano takes readers on a lighthearted romp through matchmaking season . . . . This is a delight.'--Publishers Weekly on A Match in the MakingAfter five unsuccessful Seasons on the marriage mart, Miss Adelaide Duveen has resigned herself to the notion that she''s destined to remain a spinster forever--a rather dismal prospect, but one that will allow her to concentrate on her darling cats and books. However, when she inadvertently stumbles upon Mr. Gideon Abbott engaged in a clandestine activity during a dinner party, Adelaide finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue that resembles the plots in the spy novels she devours.Former intelligence agent Gideon Abbott feels responsible for Adelaide after society threatens to banish her because of the distraction she caused to save his investigation. Hoping to return the favor, he turns to a good friend--and one of high society''s leaders--to take Adelaide in hand and turn her

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Book SynopsisA special edition of Jane Austen’s elegant novel of family, society and manners with illustrations by Hugh Thomson and bonus material by Jane Austen expert Sophie Reynolds.

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Book SynopsisDr Amir Khan is a full-time GP and bestselling author working in inner-city Bradford.Amir is a resident doctor for ITV's Lorraine and Good Morning Britain and hosted Dr Amir's Sugar Crash (Channel 5) and You Are What You Eat (Channel 5) with Trisha Goddard.Amir is president of the RSPB, vice president of The Wildlife Trusts and an ambassador for the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and Butterfly Conservation, working closely with them to ensure access to green spaces for inner-city children and spreading the word on how being outside with nature is good for health. When he is not in surgery or on TV, Amir spends his time gardening, baking, running and supporting wildlife conservation.He is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Doctor Will See You Now. How (Not) to Have an Arranged Marriage is his first novel.Trade ReviewFun * The Times *Full of the compassion, humanity and mischievous sense of fun you would expect from Dr Amir. This is a complete delight from a born storyteller -- Lorraine Kelly, presenter and host of ITV's LorraineHeartwarming, hilarious and incredibly insightful. Writing with poignant honesty about the messy nature of life, Dr. Amir Khan is definitely an author I’ll be looking out for in the future. -- J F Murray, author of Fling and HitchedCelebrates human beings in all their glorious, messy imperfection -- Cat Deeley on The Doctor Will See You NowA fascinating insight into modern day arranged marriages . . . filled with family, food and warmth * Heat Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom new best friend to girl of her dreams. Sorry, Bro is an #ownvoices debut rom-com - a bisexual My Big Fat Greek Wedding.When Nar’s boyfriend gets down on one knee and proposes to her a San Francisco bar, she realizes it’s time to find someone who shares her idea of romance.Enter her mother who wants Nar to settle down with a nice Armenian boy. Armed with a spreadsheet of Facebook-stalked men, she convinces Nar to attend 'Explore Armenia', a month-long festival of events in the city. But it’s not the parentally-approved playboy doctor or wealthy engineer who catches her eye - it’s Erebuni, a cool and intriguing young woman fully intouch with her heritage. Suddenly, with Erebuni as her guide, the events feel like far less of a chore, and much more of an adventure.Erebuni helps Nar see the beauty of their shared culture and makes her feel understood in a way she never has before. But there’s one teenTrade ReviewAs I read [Sorry, Bro], I kept cackling out loud and I would often pause to describe to my husband what was happening – or try to, anyway – I sometimes couldn't because I would be laughing so hard. But underneath the humour is such an important story of love between two women and the journey to rediscovering Armenian culture and heritage. -- Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for AuntiesVibrant and heartfelt queer rom-com * The Nerd Daily *Sorry Bro explores bisexuality, culture, and self-discovery through moments that will make you laugh out loud. This new writer brings a fresh take on self-identity, with a story that will capture both your heart and sense of humour. * Diva Magazine *Sorry, Bro is a lushly scented courtyard of a book, and a wonderful place to spend time - full of rich sensory details, complicated but loving relationships, warmth and humor, and a lot of fun. Voskuni’s descriptions and characters are immersive and vivid, and I loved spending time with them. -- Audrey Burges, author of The Minuscule Mansion of Myra MaloneVoskuni debuts with a bighearted queer rom-com uniquely inflected with Armenian American culture . . . it’s easy to invest in the characters and the Armenian American cultural details add charm. This is a treat. * Publishers Weekly *With this radiantly ravishing debut, Voskuni beautifully illustrates the courage it can take to be your own true self and risk everything for love. * Booklist—Starred Review *Sorry, Bro is a beautiful love letter to Armenian culture wrapped up in a warm and witty romance that absolutely sizzles with chemistry. Like heroine Nareh, Voskuni is forging a remarkable path, and I will gladly follow wherever it leads! -- Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer and Out on Good BehaviorSorry, Bro is one of my new favorite romances! Sharp, funny, and full of heart, it’s a love letter to Armenian culture and a thoughtful exploration of the ways our roots define us, all wrapped up in the most delightful romance. I couldn’t put it down! -- Jenny L. Howe, author of The Make-Up Test and On the Plus SideTaleen Voskuni expertly braids romance with jaw-dropping atmosphere and swift hits of knowledge and strength. She pours her heart onto the page with power and beauty in a way that makes readers feel seen and cared for. A new auto-buy author for all. Sorry, Bro is as indulgent as it is profound, breathtaking as it is healing, and in one word: EXQUISITE. -- Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of LoveThe most heartwarming tale of family, heritage, loving bravely, and loving yourself, with a humour that adds a light touch to the poignant themes and a vivid San Francisco setting that brings the whole story to life. Sorry, Bro made me laugh and touched me deeply in equal measures. -- Kyla Zhao, author of The Fraud Squad

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Book Synopsis''A refreshing array of dazzling wit, hidden depths, lip curling humour and heartmelting fun, in all its entangling intimacy!!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader praise for the Merriwell Sisters series!''Virginia Heath''s fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud!'' SABRINA JEFFRIES''Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart'' EVIE DUNMORE''Heath is carving a name for herself in historical rom-coms'' BOOKLIST starred reviewLOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP is the second in a new Regency romp of a series from the author of the Merriwell Sisters series! In this hilarious historical rom-com, a single lord is forced to settle down...and when a houseparty brings a happy-go-lucky lady''s companion his way, his grumpy heart is unexpectedly warmed.________________________Nine years ago, Lord Guy Harrowby was publicly humiliated by a failed romantic gesture. Now, with the clock ticking on a promise he made to his mother to make her a grandmother by his thirtieth birthday, Guy is horrified to see his incorrigible mother taking matters into her own hands: she''s organised a week-long house party at his estate . . . with every debutante she can think of. Lottie Travers is not a very good lady''s companion. Despite years of trying, she still climbs trees better than she embroiders, and would always rather be riding horses. But now, with her family''s finances relying on her wages, she''s determined to conquer her wildness once and for all. Overwhelmed with eligible women, there is only one who catches Guy''s eye, no matter how hard he tries to deny it. For Lottie, succeeding in her job proves difficult when the Wennington estate is filled with horses and there is a definite spark between her and the grumpy lord. Neither of them is quite what the other expected, but could they in fact be the perfect match?________________________Readers LOVED the Merriwell Sisters!!''An utterly heartwarming and hilarious romp through regency England . . . Virginia Heath''s new series is the perfect blend of humour and romance that Bridgerton fans will fall head over heels for'' 5⭐ NetGalley review''A fresh, fun and a totally original take on the regency romance genre . . . the witty banter is brilliant and so entertaining! . . . I can''t wait to read more from this author'' 5⭐ NetGalley review''I absolutely loved this book . . . A historical romance with humour. Looking forward to the next book by Virginia Heath'' 5⭐ NetGalley review''What a fun story! . . . Hugh and Minerva have fantastic chemistry, and they send up sparks every time they are on the page together . . . A great read all the way around!'' 5⭐ NetGalley review''The first in a new series & boy what a starter, it had me hooked & giggling from the first page . . . If you want a humorous, entertaining often farcical yet romantic read look no further'' 5⭐ NetGalley review''I loved, loved, loved this story!'' 5⭐ NetGalley review

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Book SynopsisExpectation meets Julie and Julia, The Yellow Kitchen is a brilliant exploration of food, belonging and friendship. London, 2019. A yellow kitchen stands as a metaphor for the lifelong friendship between three women: Claude, the baker, goal-orientated Sophie and political Giulia. They chase love and careers; dreaming and consuming in the city, but always returning to the yellow kitchen to share a meal. That is, until a trip to Lisbon unravels unexplored desires between Claude and Sophie. Having sex is one thing, waking up the day after is the beginning of something new. Exploring the complexities of female friendship, The Yellow Kitchen is a hymn to the last year of London as we knew it and a celebration of the culture, the food and the rhythms we live by.Praise for The Yellow Kitchen: ‘Rich and thoroughly intoxicating, The Yellow Kitchen is Trade Review'Mixing female friendship, romance, loss, redemption, and memorable meals, The Yellow Kitchen is the perfect recipe for a flavorful literary feast. With subtle dashes of wit and generous sprinklings of honesty, Margaux Vialleron has crafted a brave and tender tale' -- Kim Fay, author of Love & Saffron'Set in 2019, at a time of intense political change in the UK, this is a rich novel that explores the complexities of female friendship and sexuality, love and politics' * Daily Mail *'Vialleron’s debut weaves the complexities of female friendships in with attractions, desire, politics and food' * Stylist *

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Book Synopsis''Heartwarming and uplifting - a gorgeous festive treat.'' Sarah Morgan, author of SNOWED IN FOR CHRISTMAS''No-one does friendship better than Cathy'' Karen Swan, author of THE CHRISTMAS POSTCARDSIn a picturesque town in Derbyshire, Merry has always wanted a family to spend Christmas with, and this year her dream comes true as she says ''I do'' to father-of-two Cole. But as she juggles worries about her business, last-minute wedding planning and the two new children in her life, Merry is stretched to breaking point.Meanwhile, only a few miles away, Emily is desperately waiting for the New Year to begin. Her father Ray''s dementia is worsening, and she''s struggling to care for him alone while holding down a job. When Ray moves into a residential home, she discovers a photograph in his belongings that has the potential to change everything .As shocking secrets from Ray''s past finally come to light, will this Christmas maTrade ReviewSo heartwarming and uplifting - a gorgeous festive treat. * Sarah Morgan, author of SNOWED IN FOR CHRISTMAS *A wonderful tale of friendship, family, love, sprinkled with killer one-liners and Christmas spirit. I adored it. * Milly Johnson, author of TOGETHER, AGAIN *An emotional journey, written with love. * Jo Thomas, author of KEEPING A CHRISTMAS PROMISE *It feels like a proper warm hug of a novel, and I can imagine nothing better than curling up in front of the fire to lose yourself in Cathy's wonderful new story. * Clare Swatman, author of HOW TO SAVE A LIFE *The perfect book to warm up with on a winter's day - just lovely! * Emily Stone, author of ONE LAST GIFT *The perfect comfort read to warm your heart as the nights draw in and the festive season approaches. * Phillipa Ashley *A thought provoking story of love and complicated family relationships, guaranteed to warm every reader's heart * Sheila O'Flanagan *Brimming with seasonal secrets and festive feelgood - is Christmas even Christmas without Cathy Bramley? * Holly Hepburn *It's confirmed, the queen of the yuletide yarn has done it again - a feel good festive treat for readers - I adored it! * Faith Hogan *

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Book SynopsisMEET THE GRIFFITH BROTHERSYOUR NEXT WILD COWBOY ROMANCE OBSESSIONIt''s Christian''s book . . .CHRISTIANAs a young widower and single dad trying to raise two daughters while also keeping my family''s cattle ranch afloat, yet another problem to solve is the last thing I need. And then Cassandra Parker turns up on my ranch. But the biggest problem of all isn''t actually the beautiful stranger sticking her nose in my operations. It''s not even the bulldozer she''s driving over my way of life. Or the fact that she''s literally living in my house. My biggest problem? The engagement ring on her finger.CASSANDRATo be clear, I didn''t want to be Christian Griffith''s problem. But here I am: exiled from New York, stranded on a cattle ranch, and desperate to salvage what''s left of my career. Living with a single dad and his children is certainly a downgrade from my high-rise office and city comforts, but I agreed to it for one simple reason: to save my job. Work has always come first for me, and that''s not about to change, even in the middle of nowhere, Texas. There''s absolutely no way a hot cowboy could ever lasso me into staying a second longer than necessary. Or so I thought . . .TROPES . . .??? Single Dad; she hates kids??? Workplace romance??? Forced proximity??? Country boy x city girl??? (Major) opposites attract??? Dad bod??? That fence scene . . .Dust Storm is the first book in the Griffith Brothers series. If you can''t get enough of Christian and his brothers, make sure you look out for Down Pour and Fire Line too! REAL READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE GRIFFITH BROTHERS ''I literally could not put this down. . . So SERIOUSLY GUYS, get off your butts and order this book NOW!'' ????? ''I have fallen in love with the Griffith family and I don''t want to leave!'' ????? ''This book is everything! Single dad, city girl meets small town, heroine who loves wearing only high heels, COWBOYS, and forced proximity?? Sign me up'' ????? ''Could NOT put it down'' ????? ''This book. Holy hell . . . I am officially obsessed with the Griffith family. The layers. The character development. The world building. The spice!!!'' ????? ''The chemistry is off the charts. I laughed, swooned, and even cried. You have to read this book!'' ????? ''Oh how I fell in love with Christian!! . . . my new book boyfriend'' ?????

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Book SynopsisSink into the hilarious feel-good story of a family holiday gone wrong from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Cornish Summer''Wonderful story that made me laugh but also cry... great escapism'' 5***** Reader ReviewWhen Flora, James and their two teenage daughters are offered a free holiday in a beautiful chateau in the South of France in return for an act of kindness, they obviously jump at the chance. A break from hectic London - what could be better?But Flora wasn''t expecting a whole heap of family baggage coming along too - including some surprise guests.And especially not James developing a crush on their famous host. Perhaps this won''t be the dream holiday she had in mind . . .If you like Jill Mansell, Cathy Kelly and Fern Britton you''ll love this. _________''Catherine Alliott at her best'' 5***** Reader Review''A breezy, comic,Trade ReviewWarm, witty, easy to read... a thoroughly engaging, entertaining read Daily Mail A breezy, comic, summery romp that will appeal to fans of Jilly Cooper Sunday Mirror While you'll probably be glad that you're not on this holiday with the Murray-Browns, make sure to take them on yours. This book will also win you points as a great Mother's Day gift. -- Jade Craddock Heat Magazine Compulsively readable The Times Hilarious and full of surprises Daily Telegraph The writing is both intelligent and sparkling. Marian Keyes A huge treat. Hilarious yet poignant. Sophie Kinsella

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Hannah Grace and Lauren Asher BLOODSTREAM is a sizzling new enemies-to-lovers racing romance!***He's a world champion. She's the new girl on the grid. Will their sizzling chemistry throw him off track? As the new social media manager for Revolution Racing, Faith is ready to get her drivers in front of the world. With their sizzling good looks, champagne lifestyles, and charming smiles it''s going to be easy. But Julien Moretz is the obstacle she never saw coming. The renowned World Champion doesn''t need his personal life splashed across the internet. He''s here to race and he''s here to win.Julien has too much at stake to let someone see the real him. But Faith isn''t the woman he first thought, and Julien isn''t the bad boy he shows the world.No matter how hard they try to push each other away, as they discover the people behind the media, Faith and Julien could be the most scandalous story of

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Book SynopsisI'm the face of the NHL. The golden boy with quick hands and a million-dollar smile that the fans adore. My contract is up at the end of the season, and with playoffs starting, I have to be on my best behaviour. Keep my head down and respect the press when they shove their microphones beneath my nose. This isn't my first rodeo, so it should be easy. Right?No. Not this time. One bad call and I'm the poster boy for poor decisions.I haven't seen my childhood best friend since the day her father betrayed me and she broke my heart. Now, eight years later, she's back. And she's my fake girlfriend for the next two months.Some wounds never heal, and the moment I see Braxton Heights, I know mine have not. But she's the only shot I have at saving my reputation and securing my new deal, and while I might have lost her all those years ago, I refuse to lose hockey.I just hope I'm strong enough not to fall for her all over again in the process.

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Book SynopsisIt''s game, set, match in the hottest new read of 2025! Pre-order now! When Aussie Dylan Bailey walks away from her tenth grand slam without a title, she decides to call in for early retirement. But after spending time with fellow pro and British player Oliver Anderson, he convinces her she still has one last title fight left in her. Together, they embark on a journey of rediscovery and second chances, as Dylan and Oliver navigate the highs and lows of professional tennis while falling deeper in love with each passing match.

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Book Synopsis''Absolutely fantastic read...this is superb...devoured this in one sitting'' NetGalley reviewer''A perfect happy ever after read.'' NetGalley reviewerAll you need is one summer to change your life... Miranda Waters has always loved Seashell Island - while her brother and sister escaped it as soon as they were old enough. So when Miranda is left in charge of her parents'' Lighthouse B&B for the summer, the last thing she expects is her wayward siblings showing up at the door, seeking sanctuary. It''s been years since they''ve all lived under the same roof. Now, they''re facing a whole summer together - and a crisis for the B&B and Seashell Island. With the Lighthouse filled with people - including two imaginative nieces, a four piece folk-rock band, and an unruly llama - and a lifetime of secrets between them, can the Waters siblings work together to save their home before it''s too late? This summer it''s time to disco

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Book SynopsisA novel inspired by the brave nurses and doctors from the first NHS hospital, the Trafford General, opened after the end of World War II. An inspiring and romantic read for fans of Call the Midwife and The Nightingale Girls.It''s May 1945 and at 3pm, nurse Kitty Longthorne listens, together with the other surgical staff at South Manchester''s Park Hospital, to Winston Churchill''s broadcast on the radio. Germany has signed a declaration of complete surrender. The war is over in Europe and that day is to be celebrated as VE Day. The mood in Park Hospital - still full of wounded American soldiers - is jubilant and hopeful, though Kitty is anything but. Her clandestine squeeze and the man she hopes to marry, James Williams has been giving her the cold shoulder for the last week, and she can''t work out why. Furthermore, her twin brother, Ned, is still missing in action - his last known whereabouts point to him being in a Japanese prisoner of war camTrade ReviewA galloping read that conjures up life in a late 1940s hospital, complete with fierce matrons and handsome doctors. Nurse Kitty is a feisty heroine who sticks her neck out to protect her patients, while trying to resolve her own family problems and heal her broken heart. It's engaging and atmospheric. * Gill Paul *I'm sure readers will love Nurse Kitty as she struggles to find true love when everything is going against it. I loved the end-of-WW2 setting, which is vividly imagined, and the sheer energy of Maggie Campbell's pacy prose. A perfect escapist read. * Kitty Danton, author of A Wartime Wish *

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Book SynopsisThough she has yet to be courted by any man, spirited Gillyanne Murray decides the time has come to visit the dower lands gifted to her by her father''s kinsmen. She arrives to find the small keep surrounded by three lairds, each one vying for her hand . . . and her property. Though resolved to refuse them all, the threat of battle on her threshold forces her to boldly choose a suitor: Sir Connor MacEnroy, a handsome, daring knight of few words.As Connor?s wife, Gillyanne is stunned by his terse, cold distance?and her own yearning to feel passion in his arms. Now, bringing her healing touch to a land and a keep ravaged by treachery and secret enemies, she dares to reach out for the one thing she fears she may forever be denied . . . her husband''s closely guarded heart.

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Book Synopsis''A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I''d rather read her than most other authors.'' Harriet EvansThe rambling house called Thornyhold is like something out of a fairy tale. Left to Gilly Ramsey by the cousin whose occasional visits brightened her childhood, the cottage, set deep in a wild wood, has come just in time to save her from a bleak future. With its reputation for magic and its resident black cat, Thornyhold offers Gilly more than just a new home. It offers her a chance to start over. The old house, with it tufts of rosy houseleek and the spreading gilt of the lichens, was beautiful. Even the prisoning hedges were beautiful, protective with their rusty thorns, their bastions of holly and juniper, and at the corners, like towers, their thick columns of yews.Trade ReviewIn this 1940s rural scene you glimpse the shadow behind all things bright and beautiful. * Daily Mail *Anyone who enjoys a gentle, modern love story will find a cracker in THORNYHOLD * Woman's World *Skeins of sentences are woven into a tale of sweet magic, witchcraft and suspense . . . which will perpetuate Mrs Stewart's bestsellerdom and confirm her status as a literary phenomenon * Scotland on Sunday *She set the bench mark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing * Elizabeth Buchan *A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors. * Harriet Evans *

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Book SynopsisWhen given the choice between love and honor, what are you willing to sacrifice? Destiny, longing and betrayal await you in this sweeping historical novel set in Elizabethan England and the Ottoman Empire of the late 16th century.England, 1591. Eager to see the world and travel the seas before settling down with a wife, English Lord William Bateman sets out for adventure while leaving his secret admirer, a local young lady named Elizabeth, behind. However, during his journey to the East, he is falsely imprisoned as a spy by the Ottoman governor of Rhodes. William is given two choices: endure torture in an Ottoman prison or convert and serve the Sultan, Murad III. Staying true to his family, faith and country, William refuses to give in.By a twist of fate, William gains an unexpected ally in the form of the young governor''s daughter Safiye who falls in love with the mysterious and handsome prisoner. Captivated by their immediate bond and

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Book SynopsisWhen given the choice between love and honor, what are you willing to sacrifice? Destiny, longing and betrayal await you in this sweeping historical novel set in Elizabethan England and the Ottoman Empire of the late 16th century.England, 1591. Eager to see the world and travel the seas before settling down with a wife, English Lord William Bateman sets out for adventure while leaving his secret admirer, a local young lady named Elizabeth, behind. However, during his journey to the East, he is falsely imprisoned as a spy by the Ottoman governor of Rhodes. William is given two choices: endure torture in an Ottoman prison or convert and serve the Sultan, Murad III. Staying true to his family, faith and country, William refuses to give in.By a twist of fate, William gains an unexpected ally in the form of the young governor''s daughter Safiye who falls in love with the mysterious and handsome prisoner. Captivated by their immediate bond and

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Book SynopsisYou thought life was hard for a vampire? Try being the newest Slayer on the block. Yet just when Carrie Adams thought it couldn''t get any worse, she learns that in the world of the unexpectedly supernatural, nothing is ever what it seems.Meet Carrie Adams: Serious. Disciplined. Focused. But as an aspiring actress, she''s at the mercy of casting directors who barely glance at her headshot before making snap judgments about her talent based solely on her looks. She feels powerlessuntil one night she goes from snarling at her obnoxiously attractive coworker (musician-slash-bartender Nick Stokes) to wanting to kill him. Literally.Turns out Nick has become LA''s latest vampire and she is his chosen Slayera decidedly unwelcome job that comes with an overnight super-bodybuilder-buff physique, the ability to conjure a sword made of fire, and a new gang of supernatural enemies out for her blood. Nick swears he''ll help her. Carrie swears she''ll figure out how to help h

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