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Welcome to the Cotswolds Festive Feast cookery course...Fresh off the successful opening of the Paradise Cookery School in St Lucia, Millie Harper is headed to the Cotswolds for Christmas!Co-presenting Claudia Croft’s famous Festive Feast cookery course at Stonelea Manor is a dream come true for Millie… as is reuniting with gorgeous estate manager Zach Barker.Upon arriving in the winter wonderland, Millie learns the manor is under a mysterious threat. It’ll take a holiday miracle, but Millie is determined to save the school and get Zach under the mistletoe to finally finish what they started in the Caribbean!Cosy up with this fun, festive visit to the Cotswolds premier cookery school! Perfect for fans of Jenny Oliver and Sarah MorganIf you loved Mistletoe & Mystery, why not read the first two stories in The Paradise Cookery School series? Sunshine & Secrets and Confetti & Confusion are both available now!The Paradise Cookery School1 Sunshine & Secrets2 Confetti & Confusion3 Mistletoe & MysteryPraise for Mistletoe & Mystery:‘The book is a fabulously funny and light-hearted read, full of friends, family and love! It is absolutely perfect for a lazy day’s reading and it’s such a wonderful read that you won’t want to put it down until you’ve finished it! Highly recommended!!’ *5 Stardust Book Reviews‘A wonderful Christmas story… I love it’s cosyness, it’s christmassyness and it’s foodieness! Read it!’ *5 Reader review‘A lovely Chick Lit read for the holidays!’ *5 A Life with Dogs‘Oh, I’ve loved The Paradise Cookery School series! But this one really topped them all’ 5* Reader review‘The talented author takes you with her into the story, bringing the scenes, characters, drama and dishes to life in your imagination - definitely a 5 star read for me!’ 5* Splashes into Books‘Fabulous Christmas read!! Very cozy vibe that gets you immediately into the Christmas spirit!’ 4* Reader review‘A really sparkling Christmas read - and one I’m glad I read after Christmas as I don't think the scales could have taken it if I'd discovered all the goodies beforehand!’ 5* ReviewerLady‘This was sweet in all meanings of the word!’ 4* Reader review

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A brutal murder hints at a terrifying mystery, and this time it’s personal.A body is found on a quiet lane in Exmoor, victim of a hit and run. He has no ID, no wallet, no phone, and – after being dragged along the road – no recognisable face.Meanwhile, fresh from his last case, DCI Craig Gillard is unexpectedly called away to Devon on family business.Gillard is soon embroiled when the car in question is traced to his aunt. As he delves deeper, a dark mystery reveals itself, haunted by family secrets, with repercussions Gillard could never have imagined. The past has never been deadlier.From master storyteller Nick Louth comes the third instalment in the DCI Craig Gillard series. Compelling, fast-paced and endlessly enjoyable, The Body in the Mist is a triumph, perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Angela Marsons and Faith MartinWhat readers are saying about Nick Louth‘An unputdownable, heart-thudder of a read’ Carol Wyer, author of Little Girl Lost‘This was up there with the best thrillers I have ever read.’‘Had me hooked from the start! I would definitely recommend this book.’‘It grips you from the first page to the last. Excellent.’

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Can happiness be found in a family ruled by duty?A new generation of the Pengarron family enter centre-stage with the departure of Lady Kerensa and Sir Oliver for London.Kelynen, their youngest daughter, is left resentful and upset by her father’s treatment of her: though she had been looking forward to running the estate single-handedly, Sir Oliver has unexpectedly forbidden it, and instead ordered her brother Luke, the selfish son and heir, to forget his playwriting career and return to Pengarron. It seems at first that only Kane, the eldest of the siblings – and the only one to be adopted – is truly happy… Pengarron Rivalry is the fifth and final book in the sweeping Pengarron Sagas and an ideal read for fans of Janet Woods, Anna Jacobs or Poldark.The Pengarron Sagas Pengarron Land Pengarron Pride Pengarron's Children Pengarron Dynasty Pengarron Rivalry

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It’s the dawn of the 20th century, but Anna and Dorrie Furlong, young daughters of a Liverpudlian ship captain with archaic ideals, are expected to remain at home in Everton until they are wedded. Dorrie, beautiful and popular, with multiple admirers, is content to do this, but idealistic, intelligent Anna hates her narrow life and longs for freedom and independence. As both sisters struggle against their situations, love will find them as if by accident, and after much hardship and sadness, they will both begin to realise where true happiness lies…A touching love song to Liverpool, Elizabeth Murphy’s Comfort Me With Apples is an emotional, touching tale, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Helen Forrester and Lyn Andrews

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“She stood and took her place in front of the camera… It was now or never.”Bryony Masters has been looking for her long-lost sister, Hannah, for years. So when primetime game show What Happens in France calls for new contestants, she spots the ultimate public platform to track down the reality TV-obsessed Hannah, and finally reunite their family.Accompanied by handsome teammate Lewis, Bryony soon finds herself on a private jet heading for the stunning beauty of rural France.But with a social media star dog, a high maintenance quiz host and a cast of truly unique characters, Bryony and Lewis have their work cut out for them to stay on the show and in the public eye.This heartwarming romantic comedy is perfect for fans of Kirsty Greenwood and Marian Keyes.Praise for What Happens in France 'Wow, wow and double wow....What a fantastic, fun and beautifully written book this was' Reader review'Left me with tears in my eyes and wanting more. A hilarious and touching tale' Sue Watson, author of Love, Lies and Lemon Cakes'Carol Wyer is back! Laughs aplenty and a heartwarming read' Mandy Baggot, author of One New York Christmas'A refreshingly different romcom that's sweet, funny and moving in all the right amounts' Victoria Cooke, author of The Holiday Cruise'Fantastique and frivolously funny - but for goodness sake, read with a box of tissues!... A sensational story that will sweep you up in spontaneity, sympathy and endless smiles' Isabella May, author of Oh What a Pavlova and The Cocktail Bar.'Funny, lighthearted, romantic and utterly fabulous. This book is a chicklit fan's dream' Reader review'This is a hugely funny romantic comedy with lots of heart-warming, endearing moments’ Stardust Book Review‘I just LOVED this book!!! It was a combination of a great family story, the Amazing Race vibes, and a good love story to complete the book’ Reader review

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His exploits echo with the bustle of crowded ports and the crash of naval warfare…It is 1780 and seventeen-year-old Alan Lewrie is a brash young libertine with a head full of dreams. When he is found in bed with the wrong woman, he is forced to leave his profligacy behind for a new life at sea.Though sickness and hard labour await him aboard the tall-masted Ariadne, Lewrie finds himself gradually adapting to the world of a midshipman.But as he heads for the war-torn Americas into a hail of cannonballs, will he ever catch wind of the plot brewing against him back at home?The first Alan Lewrie novel, this action-packed naval adventure is perfect for fans of Patrick O’Brian, Julian Stockwin and C.S. ForesterPraise for The King's Coat ‘You could get addicted to this series. Easily.’ New York Times Book Review‘The best naval series since C. S. Forester . . . Recommended.’ Library Journal‘Fast-moving. . . A hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters: there's nothing missing. Wonderful stuff.’ Kirkus Reviews

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A story of family, secrets and love set in the beautiful Devonshire countryside at Woodicombe House.Kate Bratton dreams of more. It’s 1914, and her life is mapped out ahead of her: continue working as a maid in the beautiful Woodicombe House, settle down with Luke the gardener and, of course, start a family.Desperate to run away in search of adventure, Kate’s plans are curtailed by the arrival of the Russell family at Woodicombe House. Tasked with becoming a ladies-maid for their daughter, Naomi, Kate gets a glimpse of the other side of life. Little does she know that all families have secrets, no matter their standing.Will Kate return to the safety of her life before the Russell’s departure? Or will the handsome Ned Russell turn her head?The Woodicombe House Sagas The Housekeer’s Daughter A Wife’s War The Soldier's Return Praise for The Housekeeper's Daughter:‘I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and found the story to flow well. There were many twists and turns that built up to the final conclusion. Very enjoyable and definitely recommended’ 5* Reader review

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Badgers Brook offers her the chance for a fresh start.As the Second World War ends, Sophie Daniels quits the WAAF with nowhere to go. She wanders around the country searching for a place where she can settle, living in bedsits, barns, and small guesthouses in the meantime. Eventually she finds Badgers Brook, where she meets and befriends nine-year-old Bertie, neglected and running wild.The neighbours warm to her, the place is welcoming, and Sophie knows she has found her home. Friendly local Ryan Treweather is a welcome distraction, and potentially more, if she can just trust him with one big guilty secret. But if Sophie grows closer to Ryan, what will it mean for poor young Bertie?The captivating third instalment of Grace Thompson’s hugely popular Badgers Brook saga series, perfect for fans of Maureen Lee and Ellie Dean.

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A family shattered by war and secrets... But hope is on the horizon1917. The First World War casts its shadow over the Harvey family of Ford Farm. One brother has already been killed, and Tristan now serves at the Front.Though newly engaged to pretty Emilia Rowse – a friend since childhood – younger brother Ben is desperate to serve his country. But a horrific injury causes him to be declared unfit, and Emilia's life becomes ever more difficult. Tensions mount on the family farm. Everyone, it seems, has closely guarded secrets… Can Emilia find happiness?Filled with a rich cast of unforgettable characters and packed with period detail, Touch the Silence is the brilliant opening to the Harvey Family sagas. For readers of Anne Baker, Maggie Hope and Daisy Styles.

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Sherlock Holmes and Mrs Hudson are faced with a new challenge...Dangerous magicians! Precious gems! Dastardly Plans! Sherlock Holmes is just the man... But what if Holmes isn't the only brains at Baker Street?As snow falls on Baker Street, the wintry city is abuzz with excitement: the Malabar Rose – a fabled and enormous ruby – has been sent as a gift to Queen Victoria by the Marharajah of Marjoudh. An extraordinary condition is attached: the gem must be displayed at London’s sumptuous Blenheim Hotel. How can the safety of this priceless jewel be assured? The authorities wisely enlist the help of Sherlock Holmes and his colleague Dr Watson… but fortunately for them, they are also on the receiving end of help from Holmes’s redoubtable housekeeper Mrs Hudson and her able assistant, Flotsam the housemaid.The Malabar Rose isn’t the only exotic attraction stirring up excitement in the city, however. World famous magician the Great Salmanazar will be amazing the lucky few who can secure tickets at a once-in-a-lifetime spectacular. Not only that, but the world’s most beautiful woman – the glamorous, if rather risqué, fire dancer Lola Del Fuego – will be joining him on the bill.With all this excitement and a peculiar disappearance in Ealing, Mrs Hudson and Flottie have their hands full this festive season. Their investigations take in snow-shrouded streets, a toyshop full of wonders, a tumultuous Covent Garden as the New Year rings in and even theatre dressing rooms in Stepney.This fresh twist on classic Victorian mystery will delight fans and new readers alike.Martin Davies grew up in north-west England. In addition to the Holmes & Hudson Mysteries, he is the author of four other novels, including The Conjurer’s Bird, which sold over 150,000 copies and was selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club and Havana Sleeping, which was shortlisted for the 2015 CWA Historical Dagger award. He works as a consultant in the broadcasting industry.

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The captivating first instalment of The Liverpool Sagas, perfect for fans of Lyn Andrews and Pam HowesLife changes for the Palin children when Mam dies, and it’s up to twelve-year-old Sally to try and take her place. Sally lavishes all her hopes and dreams on her baby sister Emily, determined that she’ll leave the mean streets of their Liverpool home and enjoy a better life. When Emily is sent to live with rich relatives, it seems like her wish has come true, but the chance is bittersweet.Sally and her family may face poverty and hardship in Liverpool, but the warmth and love shared will help them overcome whatever the world has to throw at them; Emily, however, wanting for nothing, might find out that happiness is harder to find…Full of authentic details of Liverpool life at the turn of the century, The Land is Bright is a totally absorbing saga perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Helen Forrester.‘A family saga you just won’t be able to put down’ Prima‘The whole-heartedness of Liverpool shines through in a refreshing tribute to Merseyside’ Liverpool Daily Post‘Murphy is born and bred, and sets her first novel in her beloved city, giving the book that vital authenticity which makes it so realistic’ Hull Daily Mail‘Rich in authentic period details, The Land is Bright is a time machine back to the past. This is how history should be written!’ Terrace Review‘Evocative writing’ Woman’s World‘Richly nostalgic’ Publishing News‘A thundering great read’ Liverpool EchoThe Liverpool Sagas The Land is Bright To Give and To Take There is a Season

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Can both sisters find happiness, when one marries for love, and the other for money…Sisters Mary and Cathy Ward couldn’t be more different: Fiercely independent Mary is determined to leave the mean streets of Liverpool, whereas Cathy – quiet and well loved – is happy with the life she has.But when both girls fall for the same man conflict threatens to push them apart, and as they are caught up in their own troubles, Liverpool erupts in the Bloody Sunday riots.To Give and to Take, the second book in the captivating Liverpool Sagas, is perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson and Pam Howes.‘A family saga you won’t be able to put down’ Prima‘The whole-heartedness of Liverpool shines through in a refreshing tribute to Merseyside’ Liverpool Daily Post‘Hard to beat … A gripping family saga’ Manchester Evening News‘Elizabeth Murphy obviously delights in writing about a city she knows and loves, and her enthusiasm must rub off on the reader. She has a talent for characterisation, and by the end of the story, love ’em or hate ’em, you care about every person in the book.’ Hull Daily Mail‘A good long story set in Liverpool … The background has a good authentic feel to it.’ Northern EchoThe Liverpool Sagas The Land is Bright To Give and To Take There is a Season

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Battle is joined...Hero of Jutland in World War I, Kelly Maguire progresses rapidly through Navy ranks during the dangerous post-War years.Amidst the Russian Civil War, British forces must rescue thousands of terrified White Army men from rampaging Communist militias. Maguire gets stuck in, risking everything.From Russia, he moves on to China, and a gunboat incident on the Yangtze. His resolve is tested when he must choose between his childhood sweetheart to a wealthy aristocrat.From old enemies to old flames, Maguire will once again have to risk it all to prove his worth.An awe-inspiring tale of adventure and war, The Dangerous Years has a thrilling historical sweep, and showcases a classic storyteller at the very peak of his powers.

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Two sisters. Only one can follow their heart.Swansea, 1941. When her home is bombed, Meryl Jones is evacuated to Carmarthen. Hating it there, she runs away.She is found by Michael, a half German farmer, and falls deeply in love with him – but he is already smitten with Meryl's beautiful older sister Hari.When the military police come for Michael, Meryl helps him escape, their relationship blossoming in the process. But with the end of the war in sight, Meryl knows that the man she loves must make a choice: between her and her sister…A heart-breaking saga of the Second World War, perfect for fans of Pam Howes, Katie Flynn and Lyn Andrews.

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THE GREATEST OF BATTLESThe defining military engagement of the nineteenth century. The epic battle that forever ended one man’s dreams of a European empire unified under his rule.THE GREATEST OF RIVALSThis epoch-defining conflict would ultimately be remembered for the showdown between two of history’s most legendary commanders: the Duke of Wellington, and Napoleon Bonaparte.THE DEFINITIVE ACCOUNTDivided into three parts, Christopher Hibbert masterfully depicts first Napoleon and his rise to power, then a portrait of Wellington and the allied armies, and lastly the steps leading up to and the battle itself, the final clash on the fields of Waterloo.A gripping, succinct and panoramic survey of this legendary battle, the history surrounding the conflict, and the personalities that defined both the battle itself, and a generation.

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When you hit rock bottom, the only way is up… Sky is devastated when she finds that her husband is in love with someone else – her oldest friend Nick. Suddenly she has lost the two most important men in her life and her entire past feels like a lie. How can she ever trust again?Seeking escape, she goes alone on a dream trip to Marrakech where she meets Gail, a woman on a mission to meet the father of her child, a man she loved but thought did not want her.Marrakech brings unexpected joys – and insights – to both Sky and Gail. For Sky, these lead her to France, to a beautiful chateau and a family whose relationships seem as complicated as her own. Life can be messy, but the two women will discover exactly how high the power of friendship can lift them when they need it most. A feel-good, heart-felt tale of love, friendship and forgiveness.‘Delightful and funny and full of the magic of Marrakech and South West France. A slice of sunshine.’ Julie Cohen, author of Together

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‘I really loved this book!!… kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next!!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader ReviewThe only thing she was guilty of was trusting himAll Jenny Clifton ever wanted was to be the ideal wife and mother. When she married Michael in a fairytale wedding, followed by the birth of baby Daniel, her life was complete.Yet just three years later, the shine has faded. Now, money is tight, and the occasional argument has become daily screaming matches between Jenny and Michael.Something needs to change… and it does, when Michael is killed in a brutal hit and run, breathing his last with a stranger holding his hand.Lonely and distraught, Jenny strikes up an unlikely friendship with the witness to the accident, clinging to the connection with the man who watched Michael die.But as she uncovers the secrets that her husband was keeping, Jenny realises that her perfect life may have been a perfect lie - and worse, that her new friend may be harbouring dangerous secrets of his own… A gripping, twisty psychological thriller packed with suspense and a jaw-dropping ending. Fans of T.M. Logan, C.L. Taylor and K.L. Slater won’t be able to put this one down.Readers can’t get enough of You Let Him In:‘suspenseful, thrilling, heartbreaking, and a very intense climatic ending that stunned me… a lot of shocking jaw dropping moments that left me speechless’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘I really loved this book!! It had so many twists and turns. It kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next!!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘This was a superb read that kept me fascinated throughout the entire journey. The characters were engaging and believable. Can’t recommend it enough!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘I was hooked from the prologue… the suspense builds throughout the book… I read the entire book in two days’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘it kept me on the edge of my seat… Overall it was a brilliantly addictive book’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘a good fast paced thriller. The ending completely blew me away. I raced through the pages as fast as I could’ Reader Review‘It had me eagerly awaiting each page… had me guessing all the way until the end. Great read!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘If you are looking for a twisty, fast-paced, character-driven mystery, your search is over… a quick, sharp read that will engage you from the word go’ Reader Review‘Wonderfully written and suspenseful, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read the ending! Perfectly fast-paced page turner!’ Reader Review‘definitely more twisty than I expected. A good and fast read with plenty of lies, betrayal and deceit. It will leave you wondering if you can ever fully trust a person.’ Reader Review‘a quick and easy read which I haven’t wanted to put down. The author is extremely talented and I have been completely engaged by this one.’ Reader Review‘well written with good characters and it kept me on the edge of my seat throughout’ Reader Review‘I was blown away by all the secrets and twists that kept coming… The ending completely blew me away. I raced through the pages as fast as I could’ Reader Review‘you are in for the ride of your life. Jenny can’t trust anyone. Especially those closest to her.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

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‘Make sure you have nothing else to do when starting this book. You will NOT be able to put it down!!' Reader ReviewThe parents are dead. The girls are hiding. The killer is still inside the house.Gabriel Kensington and his wife Lydia have been brutally slain in their luxurious home in New Mexico. A frantic, whispered phone call from their teenage daughter Addis, and her best friend Emerson, quickly alerts the authorities to the killings.But when detective Alyssa Wyatt and the squad appear at the house, the unthinkable has happened. The girls are nowhere to be found… and neither is the killer.In a race against time, it’s up to Alyssa Wyatt and her partner Cord to find the missing girls – and discover just why the Kensingtons have been targeted.Because for Addis and Emerson, every minute passing could be the difference between survival – or an unthinkable death.The addictive, absolutely nail-biting new Alyssa Wyatt detective novel will have fans of Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh, or Angela Marsons on the edge of their seat.Readers are loving Alone in the Woods:‘Be ready to read well past your bedtime!A seriously addictive series and if you haven’t discovered it for yourself yet, then now is the time.’ Reader Reviewer‘Charly Cox is fast becoming one of my favourite crime fiction writers!Gripping, with likeable characters and great researched and plotted story lines.’ Reader Reviewer‘Charly Cox tells the story in such a way that you can see it like a movie in your mind…Love this series!!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Reviewer‘Kept me guessing until the end, read it one sitting as couldn’t leave it down’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Reviewer‘I love these books!!! Can’t get enough. Great suspense and good twists…Highly recommended’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Reviewer

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Could you share your child with someone else?Zoe wanted a baby more than anything. But her dreams will come at a price…After years of struggling to conceive, Zoe and her husband face the prospect of never having a family. When Zoe’s stepsister, Nadia, offers to be a surrogate it presents the perfect solution. A healthy girl, Louise, is born.But no one imagined just how hard it would be to know someone else was also mother to your child. As the pressure on Zoe and Nadia mounts, they make choices that there is no going back from.Years later, Louise is in desperate need of her family’s help. Can they put their painful history aside to save the child they love so much?Don’t miss this explosive and moving drama. Perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Kelly Rimmer and Kerry Fisher. Readers have been raving about Let Her Go:'A moving and emotional read with brilliant characters… 5*. Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer 'This book was amazing! I was unable to put it down!' NetGalley reviewer'Fab story with parts that brought me to tears.' NetGalley reviewer'A really heart-wrenching story... of love, loss, heartbreak... I loved this book.' Goodreads reviewer'Excellent and emotional book, great read couldn't put it down.' NetGalley reviewer 'A riveting piece of fiction that will keep the reader engrossed from the first page!' NetGalley reviewer‘I was thoroughly entertained. If you are even considering this book, read it. I’m really glad I did’ 4* Reader review

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The village she’s desperate to leave keeps giving her reasons to stay.Laura has one last job to carry out as the wife of Bill Jennings – to return his body to his childhood home of Kilgarthen. She is determined not to stay long: despite being Kilgarthen’s golden boy Bill was actually a devious trickster who only married Laura to take over her father’s construction business upon his death.As she prepares to leave the town, Laura is given the devastating news that Bill had squandered everything, and the only money Laura has left is tied up in his cottage in Kilgarthen. Forced to stay in the village, Laura is soon drawn into the lives of the locals and five-year-old Vicki Jeffries captures her heart. But Vicki’s father wants Laura as far away from his daughter as possible, and Laura is determined to find out why.A charming saga of Cornish village life from the author of the Pengarron series, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Anna Jacobs.

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A gripping saga of love and loss on the eve of the Great War.The annual migration from London to the hop fields of Kent is normally a longed-for escape from the dust and grime of the East End. But this year Rose Fairleigh worries their departure will interrupt the slow-blossoming romance between her daughter Jess and postman Jack Barnes.Jack promises to visit and assures Rose he will keep an eye on her three sons, who are staying behind. Before he knows it, though, one of the boys is in trouble and it’s up to Jack to bring him home.Meanwhile in Kent, Jess’ life grows increasingly confusing as, full of promises and charm, the son of suffragette Lady Worlington turns his attentions to her…A heartwrenching East End family drama, perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Downton Abbey.

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After The Great War, will life ever be the same?The Great War is over, and the Harvey family of Ford Farm are slowly picking up the pieces. But Alec and Emilia's newly-wedded bliss is shattered when their third child is born with a life-threatening disease, a fate which Alec finds particularly hard to accept. Alec's relationships with his two brothers, Ben and Tristram, are strained by their differing loyalties and ambitions for the farm, and Emilia is torn reluctantly between them… The second of the gripping Harvey family sagas from the masterful Gloria Cook, this is perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Margaret Dickinson and Mary Gibson.

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Even war won’t stop her chasing her dreamShirley Downs has always known she was no ordinary girl. But when she enters and wins a singing contest, she begins to realise that her talent is really something special. However, it is 1941, and a career on the stage comes second place to rationing and bomb threats. Nevertheless, Shirley is determined to succeed, and no-one will get in her way...Waiting for Yesterday is the third of the Holidays at Home books, a captivating series of wartime sagas from the much-loved author Grace Thompson.Grace Thompson is an acclaimed author of saga and romance novels, and a mainstay of libraries throughout the United Kingdom and beyond. Born and raised in South Wales, she is the author of numerous series, including the Valley series, the Pendragon Island series, and the Badgers Brook series. She published her 42nd novel shortly after celebrating her 80th birthday, and continues to live in Swansea.

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Biggles takes the controls for the first time!Fifteen hours. That is all the flying training seventeen-year-old Biggles receives before gaining his wings' and being sent to carry out missions over the battlefields of France.Biggles quickly gets to grips with his new plane, but is completely inexperienced in aerial combat. He must rely on the more knowledgeable men in his Flight if he is to survive the German attacks.But it isn't long before he finds himself in the gun sights of von Richthofen, the dreaded Red Baron himself Does Biggles have what it takes to be a real fighter pilot?Get ready for all the thrills and spills of Biggles' origin story as he gets his first taste of combat.

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Are there dark secrets hidden on this island?When a wealthy lawyer is found murdered in her Sandbanks mansion, along with an unidentified companion, DCI Lesley Clarke finds herself plunged into a case with many suspects.Was it the victim''s ex-husband, resentful at her new lifestyle? The housekeeper who found the bodies? Or could it have been a murder-suicide?Lesley and her team must unravel the evidence, while also investigating the disappearance of local Sadie Dawes, who went missing after looking into the death of Lesley's predecessor. It seems that this playground for the rich might be harbouring a mystery and maybe a killer.An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller that will hook fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.

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24 hours to nuclear war… the clock is ticking.North Korea, increasingly isolated from the rest of the world, is led by an absolute dictator with a major goal – to launch a nuclear war. And they've made a deal.In exchange for effective missiles, they will trade nuclear triggers to Iran. An exchange, if successful, that will create two new nuclear powers.Dewey Andreas is ready to retire from the CIA, but he's the only available agent with the skills to get the job done. He has less than 24 hours to get to North Korea, to stop the deal and to save the world.A pulsating thriller from New York Times bestseller Ben Coes, perfect for fans of Vince Flynn and Brad Thor.Praise for Ben Coes'Wildly entertaining ... a heart-stopping thrill ride' Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of Suspicion and The Switch'A propulsive read with enough plot hooks, twists, and action to fill five thrillers' Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Agent in Place

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A beautifully written must read for fans of David Nicholls' Sue MoorcroftThey say life is made up of moments.So is a relationship.From the moment he sets his eyes on Ashley Oliver at sixth form on the cusp of the new millennium, Charlie falls in love. It isn't all sunshine and roses though and it takes several years and more than one chance meeting before they begin their relationship.Will they survive everything the world has to throw at them or will the pressure of life, love, and London be too much for them?Told through moments big and small, trivial and significant, this is the moving and uplifting story of a relationship - the ups, the downs, and everything in between.An unforgettable romance, perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens, Jill Mansell and Mike Gayle.Thought-provoking yet tender, witty and warm, and with characters you'll care about and be rooting for until the end.' Matt D

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Six weeks of friendship. A lifetime paying for it.They were the cool girls. Two years older, oozing glamour. She could prove herself worthy of their friendship. She could do the dare.Twenty-five years later, Lucy has a perfect life. She is still friends with the cool girls. All except one. Maddie. The one they never saw again after the dare. They don''t talk about her. They don't think about her. It is as though she never existed untilLucy gets a text from an unknown number. Why didn''t you tell them where I was?The past hurtles into the present and secrets push their way to the surface.Who is the message from? Is Maddie back? Or is someone else set on exposing the truth and seeking revenge?A gripping domestic psych thriller perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, S.E. Lynes and Lisa Jewell.Praise for The Summer Dare:I absolutely LOVED The Summer Dare

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Uncover the past. Survive the present. Save the future.Fourteen years ago, the police caged a notorious serial killer who abducted and butchered two victims every February.But, in the present day, when another body is discovered, they soon realise that the culprit is still at large.Neuropsychologist Kyra Sullivan, still traumatised by the murders, wields a new technology that accesses the minds of the witnesses, working with the police to unearth the truth.But how much of herself is she willing to lose to ensure justice is served?A dark and gripping futuristic crime thriller, perfect for fans of John Marrs and Claire North.

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Penny Baker is winning at life. Sort of.Her work is demanding, her kids are demanding and her husband seems to be undergoing some weird midlife crisis but she is juggling it all with the added delights of the menopause.But when the charity she works for is thrown into crisis and her mother's dementia advances, the strain starts to show.Can she navigate it all and still somehow keep a smile on her - flushed - face?A witty, relatable story of motherhood, menopause and managing the heck out of it all.Praise for Hot Mother:''A book that looks at what it means to be a middle-aged woman in today''s society. Funny, wise and downright wonderful.'' Nicola GillWarm, witty and entirely relatable.' Jenni KeerHilarious, sharply observed and oh so heartfelt, Peach is a Queen of Momcom.' Pernille HughesA beautifully crafted, intelligent and moving

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The signs are unmistakable. The dog halts, his nose up nostrils quivering. Every inch of him is poised. Moss has a scent.When a hand is found in Gallows Wood, PC Lucy Halliday and her specialist search dog Moss must find the rest of the body. What they uncover is a killer's dumping ground. Like every case since her husband's mysterious disappearance, Lucy wonders if this one will bring her closer to the truth. Nico was a journalist with a reputation for getting buried in his work; Lucy is certain that this time he delved too deep.With new DI Jack Ellis calling the shots, Lucy struggles to keep her professionalism intact. She can't stay away from these murders and a killer who may hold the answers she desperately wants. But with those at the very heart of the investigation withholding secrets of their own, can more brutal deaths be prevented?The first book in the gripping new police procedural series featuring dog han

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A looming invasion. A doomed voyage There's blood in the water.Philippe Kermorvant, unfairly dismissed from the French Revolutionary Navy, accepts command of a privateer from its enigmatic owner. Having ignored his early misgivings, the mission quickly takes a dark turn, endangering the lives of everyone on board.Meanwhile, the British prepare for an assault on the French mainland. Lord Wilden, Philippe's cousin, is charged with overseeing the mission.As the revolutionary forces savagely clash with the combined strength of the British naval power and the French royalist rebels still harkening for the return of the monarchy, defeat for either side will prove utterly devastating.And Philippe, stuck far away from the action, will have to contend not just with the impending destruction of his own future, but the risk of losing everyone he holds dear.An utterly compelling Age of Sail adventure told in fascinat

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‘Grit, twists and great characters. Alex Kane at her finest!’ Emma Tallon, author of Her PaybackBeing head of a family is what she knows bestA decade ago, Cara Fraser, wife to one of Glasgow’s most notorious gangsters, was left a widow after Kyle Fraser was slain on the city streets.The intervening years haven’t been easy – not least as Kyle’s murder left her to bring up little Ryan and Sean alone.Now, Ryan and Sean are adults, and honouring their father’s memory by rising up to become the top gangsters on the dark streets of Glasgow.Cara’s kept her head down, but has spent the last few years vowing to take vengeance on the crime family who killed her beloved husband and left her children without a father.Glasgow gangland is about to discover that a mother will do anything for her family… even murder.A gritty crime thriller that fans of Kimberley Chambers and Mandasue Heller won’t be able to put down.Praise for The Mother:‘Another fantastic gritty Gangland thriller from Alex Kane. Five stars from me!’ Gemma Rogers, author of The Feud'This is a phenomenal read…perfectly written and paced. You absolutely cannot predict this one.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘One hell of a book, full of action… five stars from me, especially for the slap bang ending that I didn't see coming.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I love her ability to make each character likeable, even the bad guys. I’m counting down the days till the next book by this author. Highly recommended.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Another jaw dropping explosive read from Alex Kane, her writing just gets better and better every time.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'This was addictive, fast paced and ruthless. I loved it. A brilliant story line kept me hooked and wanting more.’ Reader Review‘Action packed, gripping and I found it hard to put the book down. I never saw that ending coming.’ Reader Review‘Fast paced, gritty, exciting, highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewPraise for Alex Kane’s utterly unputdownable gangster thrillers:‘A must read! Highly deserving of all the stars and completely unputdownable.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘A brilliant read. I couldn’t put it down – the writing is so good you feel like you’re part of the action.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘So gripping and unputdownable…Fantastic, with loads of full on action. I loved it all.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Wow. These books just get better and better…just brilliant.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I read this book in one night and all I have is 3 words. Oh my god.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I was gripped from page one and had sleepless nights because I couldn’t put it down. Worth way more than five stars.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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Can the festive cheer warm her heart again?October 1941. Despite the hardships of life during wartime, Bobby Bancroft has never been happier. Engaged to her airman sweetheart Charlie, living in the beautiful Dales village of Silverdale and gainfully employed at The Tyke magazine, her life seems to be going exactly the way she always hoped it would.As the festive season approaches, Bobby is recruited to help produce a Christmas pantomime for the evacuee children billeted in the village. The project introduces her to some new friends, including a handsome Canadian, Flying Officer Ernie King, and her friend Topsy's upper-crust cousin Archie Sumner.However, fresh troubles arise when Charlie discovers his RAF training is to be cut short and he must prepare to join the fight imminently. What's more, his upcoming leave has been cancelled, leaving him to spend a lonely Christmas in his barracks. Can a miracle bring Charlie and Bobby together fo

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A poignant story of courage and compassion in eighteenth-century Penzance.Jessica Trenchard is a spirited and wayward daughter – to the point that her father Clem is considering remarrying, to provide her with a suitable role model. Until, that is, her tender care of a speechless girl found abandoned in a field touches the heart of Kane Pengarron, the landlord’s eldest son.But when Jessica’s attempts to unearth her new friend’s true identity threaten her safety, she realises that nothing is quite as it seems.For a murderous rogue who has been terrorising Mount’s Bay for years has every reason to hate the Pengarrons…This thrilling saga is perfect for fans of Nicola Pryce and Poldark.

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Your next crime fiction obsession' Michael WoodA missing child. A tormented detective. A ticking clock.Ten years ago, DCI Jack Logan stopped the serial child-killer dubbed ''Mister Whisper,'' earning himself a commendation, a drinking problem, and a broken marriage in the process.Now, he spends his days working in Glasgow''s Major Investigations Team, and his nights reliving the horrors of what he saw.And what he did.When another child disappears a hundred miles north in the Highlands, Jack is sent to lead the investigation and bring the boy home. But as similarities between the two cases grow, could it be that Jack caught the wrong man all those years ago?And, if so, is the real Mister Whisper about to claim his fourth victim?The explosive debut Scottish crime thriller from number one bestselling author, JD Kirk. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Chris Brookmyre, and Stuart Macbride.Praise for A Litter o

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In twenty years on the force, he has seen his share of monsters.When a badly mutilated body washes up on the shores of Loch Ness, DCI Jack Logan''s dream of a quiet life in the Highlands is shattered.While the media speculates wildly about monster attacks, Jack and the Major Investigations Team must act fast to catch the killer before they can strike again.But with Nessie-hunters descending on the area in their dozens, and an old enemy rearing his ugly head, the case could well turn out to be the most challenging of Jack''s career.And, if he isn''t careful, the last.A fast-paced Tartan noir crime thriller set in the Highlands of Scotland. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Chris Brookmyre, and Stuart Macbride.Praise for JD KirkA breath of fresh air' L.J. RossDCI Logan is sure to become one of Scotland's best-loved detectives' Adam Croft

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A murder at Old Harry Rocks. A detective on a case that's too close to home.After moving to rural Dorset, DCI Lesley Clarke is settling into her new job at the Major Crimes Unit and becoming accustomed to a slower pace of life.Until she''s called in to solve the murder of a woman with links to Lesley''s new girlfriend.Has Lesley made a grave error of judgement? Can she track down the killer or does she already know her? And how will Lesley''s new colleagues react when she tells them she''s dating a suspect?A fast-paced, gripping detective novel that fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves will love.

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''Jackson''s hero is the natural heir to Bernie Gunther'' Andrew Taylor, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Ashes of London''One of the UK's finest crime writers' Ben Kane, Sunday Times bestselling author of Napoleon's Spy''A remarkable crime debut'' Maxim Jakubowksi, Crime TimeAs the Nazis roll into Warsaw, a serial killer is unleashedSeptember 1939. A city ruled by fear. A population brutalised by restrictions and reprisals. Amid the devastation, another hunter begins to prowl. What are a few more deaths amid scores of daily executions?Former chief investigator Jan Kalisz lives a dangerous double life, forced to work with the occupiers as he gathers information for the fledgling Polish resistance. Even his family cannot be told his true allegiance.When the niece of a Wehrmacht general is found terribly mutilated, Jan links the murder to ot

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Oh my goodness!.. I loved this. It had me fully enthralled from the first chapter.' ????? Reader ReviewA moment you never want to forgetSnow falls softly outside Molly Bradley's Boston home on a frigid January night. Inside, six close friends are gathered to celebrate the fortieth birthday of Molly's psychologist husband, Jay. The house rings with laughter, there's good food and good company and as Molly falls asleep, she reflects on this perfect evening.A moment you fear you never willBut the following morning, Molly discovers Jay dead on the floor of his office, his throat brutally slashed. Devastated, she tries to make sense of what has happened, but her world starts to implode when Detective Rita Myers tells her that this was no random murder she believes Jay's killer is among their circle of friends.As the case becomes deeper, and dark revelations come to light, Molly questio

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Small town justice comes with a price.''A richly drawn, haunting and unforgettable mystery'' Chris Whitaker''An unusually intelligent, exceptionally involving thriller'' A. J. Finn''A superb crime novel wonderfully atmospheric and engrossing'' Will DeanTen years ago, in the pine-shaded town of Savage Ridge, Nick, Emmy, and Pete murder their high school classmate, Sammy Saint John.His body is never found, and no arrests are made. The three friends make a pact to leave Savage Ridge and never returnNow, each is drawn home, seemingly by chance or fate. But it's neither: Private Investigator Sloane Yo has brought them back to finally answer for their crime.The noose begins to tighten. But with each stone turned over in pursuit of justice, the long-buried secrets of Savage Ridge, and Sloane's employers

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Pretty Little Liars but in the eerie English countryside.' Meera ShahA layered, twisty story about toxic friendshipsI loved it.' Sarah ClarkeA compulsive, read-into-the-night book.' Emily FreudWelcome to the hen-do from hellAs friends gather for a hen weekend in the remote Dartmoor countryside, they are all smiles, but cannot hide the web of tension that bubbles beneath the surface.The group was forever broken by the devastating loss of their childhood friend, Becca. The prettiest and most powerful of them all, her absence lies at the heart of this fractured friendship.Now, decades later, someone wants to expose the truth about what happened, and will stop at nothing to reveal the secrets long since buried.As a dark storm gathers out on the moors, dangerous secrets and accusations threaten to explode between the group.Will they all survive the fall-out

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Murder and scandal in the heat of 1950s Las Vegas: can Lily Jones stop a murder that happened before she was born?Lily Jones can't forget her incredible time-slip adventure back to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the friends she made there - especially a handsome barman by the name of Louis, with whom she felt such a strong connection.Back in 2020, life isn't going so well for her and Lily is idly googling when she is horrified to discover that Evelyn, Louis' ex-girlfriend, is brutally murdered in 1953.She is compelled to go back to the 1950s and try to save Evelyn's life, but this time it isn't just the gilded stars of Tinseltown she will have to contend with, but The Mob as she finds herself in the seedy glamour of Vegas and learns that Evelyn's future depends upon her first solving the murder of a Vegas showgirl.Thankfully she has Louis and his sister, Tilda, to help her, but her own life is in danger as she tries to find the killer an

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Who was the man that would become Caesar''s lieutenant, Brutus'' rival, Cleopatra''s lover, and Octavian''s enemy?When his stepfather is executed for his involvement in the Catilinarian conspiracy, Mark Antony and his family are disgraced. His adolescence is marked by scandal and mischief, his love affairs are fleeting, and yet, his ambition is vast.Antony''s path to prosperity leads him to an education in Athens, a campaign for a seat in the Senate, and a position of military command. Undeterred by his baptism of fire on the battlefields of Judaea and Egypt, he climbs the ranks to become the right hand man of Rome's most famous general, Julius Caesar.The first of an epic new four book series, Caesar's Soldier brings to life the world of one of history's greatest warriors and romantics, as he becomes an integral part of the Roman Republic in its moment of glory and crisis. Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and

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