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Wherever he goes, she'll follow.Whether or not she's invited. FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE'A master of her craft' Rosamund Lupton___________________The island is the perfect romantic getaway. The kind of place Eleanor Blake dreamed of coming to with Will, the love of her life.Now they're both here. Only Will is with another woman, the one who replaced Eleanor in his affections.And this is going to be a holiday none of them will ever forget . . .___________________PRAISE FOR LOUISE CANDLISH'A novel that redefines the term "unputdownable"' Heat'Superbly crafted' Elle'Whip-smart, knowing and brilliantly plotted' India Knight

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*** PRE-ORDER THE ONLY SUSPECT NOW, THE NEW CAUTIONARY TALE OF OBSESSION, LOVE, JEALOUSY AND DECEPTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE AND THE OTHER PASSENGER *** 'One of this summer's most anticipated thrillers'Stylist 'Scarily plausible' ObserverMEET THE NEIGHBOURS YOU'LL LOVE TO HATE Until Darren and Jodie move in, Lowland Way is a suburban paradise. Beautiful homes. Friendly neighbours. Kids playing out in the street. But Darren and Jodie don't follow the rules and soon disputes over loud music and parking rights escalate to threats of violence. Then, early one Sunday, a horrific crime shocks the street. As the police go house-to-house, the residents close ranks and everyone's story is the same: They did it. But there's a problem. The police don't agree. And the door they're knocking on next is yours. Praise for Those People:'Guaranteed to have you vibrating with impotent fury … a carefully crafted psychological thriller’ Laura Wilson, Guardian ‘A feverish atmosphere is built up, with Candlish again skewering the peccadilloes and prejudices of her middle-class characters’ Sunday Times 'You're in for a treat!' Lisa Jewell 'Those People is nail-bitingly tense from the first page to the last. Louise Candlish shows us the dark side of suburbia – and of ourselves' Erin Kelly ‘Sharp satire and a plot that builds to a roiling boil with a couple of oh-so-clever final twists’ Sarah Vaughan 'Beautifully modulated and terrifically suspenseful' Washington Post ‘Twists aplenty, and such wonderful observation - I loved it' Clare Mackintosh 'An addictive, twisty page-turner about the neighbours from hell' Alice Feeney 'A delicious slice of suburban noir. I loved it' Harriet Tyce 'Candlish is a master at peeling away the veneer of middle-class respectability, and utterly nails the trials of living cheek-by-jowl with awful neighbours. You’ll be asking yourself, “How far would I go?”' heat 'Booth’s boorish presence causes sleep-deprived couples to bicker hatefully and grown siblings to become enraged with one another, until the whole community seems to turn on itself - with fatal consequences' Wall Street Journal 'A smart and twisty tale… a compelling read' Woman & Home 'A devilishly good thriller… with a wicked ending. Loved it' Laura Kemp 'Utterly gripping' RED 'A read that will make you rejoice for nice neighbours!' Prima 'Louise Candlish captures the mores of middle-class life and our worst, curtain-twitching tendencies like no one else' RED, online 'Full of marvellously toxic characters' Best 'An unsettling, darkly funny, artfully composed novel about the way we live now' Irish Times

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Discover the warm, witty and compelling story of a woman trying to get her life back on track, from the No. 1 bestselling author of Grown Ups and Again, Rachel'Searingly insightful, Keyes finds lightness in the darkest and most violent of emotions' Independent'High quality entertainment' Marie Claire_________Meet Anna Walsh.Lying in her parents' Good Front Room, covered in bandages, Anna dreams of leaving Dublin and returning to her beloved New York.To her home. To her job. And most of all to her husband Aidan.Unfortunately, her family have other ideas. She's staying put. And Aidan? He's refusing to even take her calls.The last thing Anna wants is to think about how she ended up in this mess. But with nothing else to do, she's forced to ask herself why she's thousands of miles from the life she loves.Where did it all go wrong? And can she fix it, before it's too late?_________'A wonderful, subtle, hilarious and highly sophisticated novel' Evening Standard'Richly enjoyable' Daily TelegraphLOVE FOR MARIAN KEYES:'Marian's writing is the truth. With big laughs' Dawn French'Will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are' Louise O'Neill'Keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way' Cathy Rentzenbrink'One of the most honest writers writing today' Pandora Sykes'Compassionate, tender, incisive writing' Lucy Foley'Her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul' Nigella Lawson

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From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal, now a major Netflix series… Reputation: it takes a lifetime to build and just one moment to destroy.‘Sarah Vaughan has done it again. Superb’ Shari Lapena Emma Webster is a respectable MP. Emma Webster is a devoted mother. Emma Webster is innocent of the murder of a tabloid journalist. Emma Webster is a liar. #Reputation: The story you tell about yourself. And the lies others choose to believe… 'Uncannily timely… As dark and gripping as you’d expect from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal’ ObserverYour favourite authors love Reputation: ‘A terrifically entertaining legal drama and an unsettling cautionary tale for any woman considering entering politics’ Louise Candlish ‘Perceptive, elegant, thrilling and addictive’ Chris Whitaker ‘Tense. Gripping. And bang up to date. This is a rollercoaster of a book’ Imran Mahmood ‘Wonderfully written, tense, taut and timely. I loved it!’ Claire Douglas ‘A stylish, challenging thriller. Do yourself a favour and read this book’ Fiona Cummins ‘Sarah Vaughan has distilled the zeitgeist into a pulse-racing thriller. Gripping all the way’ Erin Kelly ‘I read Reputation in one sitting, which is my highest possible praise’ Bella Mackie ‘Sarah Vaughan has another smash hit on her hands. Reputation is nuanced, complex, and thought-provoking, while still being a gripping, fast-paced read’ Louise O’Neill ‘Sarah Vaughan does it again. Another taut, gripping thriller that also shines a light on some of the most important issues of the day' Bryony Gordon

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Pre-order REDEMPTION, the thrilling new Jack Jordan novel, coming June 2024. 'If you like a legal thriller you'll love this!' HARRIET TYCE TO STEAL A MAN'S FREEDOM ALL IT TAKES IS . . . CONVICTION Wade Darling stands accused of killing his wife and teenage children as they slept before burning the family home to the ground. When the case lands on barrister Neve Harper’s desk, she knows it could be the career making case she’s been waiting for. But only if she can prove Wade’s innocence. A matter of days before the case, as Neve is travelling home for the night, she is approached by a man. He tells her she must lose this case or the secret about her own husband’s disappearance will be revealed. Failing that, he will kill everyone she cares about until she follows orders. Neve must make a choice – betray every principle she has ever had by putting a potentially innocent man in prison, or risk putting those she loves in mortal danger.For fans of Steve Cavanagh, Linwood Barclay and Gillian McAllister, introducing the latest novel from the master of the moral dilemma, Jack Jordan.PRAISE FOR JACK JORDAN: 'When you pick up a book to read the first page and then can’t put it down . . . ' SARAH PEARSE 'Thriller fans will be in heaven' LOUISE CANDLISH 'What a terrifying ride!' GILLY MACMILLAN

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*** PRE-ORDER THE ONLY SUSPECT NOW, THE NEW CAUTIONARY TALE OF OBSESSION, LOVE, JEALOUSY AND DECEPTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE AND THE OTHER PASSENGER ***'One of this summer's most anticipated thrillers' Stylist 'Scarily plausible' Observer'Guaranteed to have you vibrating with impotent fury … a carefully crafted psychological thriller’ Laura Wilson, Guardian ‘A feverish atmosphere is built up, with Candlish again skewering the peccadilloes and prejudices of her middle-class characters’ Sunday TimesMEET THE NEIGHBOURS YOU'LL LOVE TO HATE Until Darren and Jodie move in, Lowland Way is a suburban paradise. Beautiful homes. Friendly neighbours. Kids playing out in the street. But Darren and Jodie don't follow the rules and soon disputes over loud music and parking rights escalate to threats of violence. Then, early one Sunday, a horrific crime shocks the street. As the police go house-to-house, the residents close ranks and everyone's story is the same: They did it. But there's a problem. The police don't agree. And the door they're knocking on next is yours. 'You're in for a treat!' Lisa Jewell 'Prepare to be gripped; Those People is nail-bitingly tense from the first page to the last. Louise Candlish shows us the dark side of suburbia – and of ourselves' Erin Kelly ‘Sharp satire and a plot that builds to a roiling boil with a couple of oh-so-clever final twists in close succession: Louise Candlish is one very clever writer’ Sarah Vaughan 'Beautifully modulated and terrifically suspenseful' Washington Post ‘Twists aplenty, and such wonderful observation - I loved it' Clare Mackintosh 'An addictive, twisty page-turner about the neighbours from hell that will give you nightmares about the suburban dream' Alice Feeney 'A delicious slice of suburban noir. I loved it' Harriet Tyce 'Candlish is a master at peeling away the veneer of middle-class respectability, and utterly nails the trials of living cheek-by-jowl with awful neighbours. You’ll be asking yourself, “How far would I go?”' heat 'Candlish shows us, through multiple points of view, how Booth’s boorish presence causes sleep-deprived couples to bicker hatefully and grown siblings to become enraged with one another, until the whole community seems to turn on itself - with fatal consequences' Wall Street Journal 'A smart and twisty tale about a murder in a seemingly idyllic neighbourhood. Oozing with scandal, it's a compelling read' Woman & Home 'A devilishly good thriller about smug middle class house price obsession with a wicked ending. Loved it' Laura Kemp 'Utterly gripping' RED 'Lowland Way is a sought-after place to live, with friendly neighbours and real community spirit, that is until the Booths move in. The other residents are up in arms, but how far will they take things to restore their peace? A read that will make you rejoice for nice neighbours!' Prima 'Louise Candlish captures the mores of middle-class life and our worst, curtain-twitching tendencies like no one else' RED, online 'Full of marvellously toxic characters' Best 'Candlish has a keen, satirical eye for social hypocrisy, and she skilfully explores the tensions that the situation exposes in her entitled, privileged characters with compassion and nuance. An unsettling, darkly funny, artfully composed novel about the way we live now' Irish Times

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Desperate times lead to hasty vows...A gripping historical mystery of secrets and romance - perfect for fans of Eve Chase, Louise Douglas and Tracy Rees.'Expertly researched, vividly drawn, and so much fun! Five fabulous stars from me' JENNI KEER on Rebecca Hardy's first novel THE HOUSE OF LOST WIVES......................................................For better. For worse. For the sake of her future. London 1815. Jenny's father is dead. She needs to marry immediately to save her and her mother's livelihood. A chance meeting presents the perfect candidate in the form of the enigmatic Erasmus Black. Gentleman, merchant, and if the rumours are to be believed, captain... But where does Erasmus slip away to in the dead of night? What secrets about her father's business has he discovered? And was their meeting really just a convenient coincidence? Guided by her unique intuition, Jenny must seek the hidden forces in play to unravel a sinister web of corruption...without getting trapped herself.......................................................Readers loved Rebecca Hardy's previous novel THE HOUSE OF LOST WIVES - available now!'Wow, totally gripping, really enjoyable read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'My first ever read by this author and honestly I can't wait to read more . . . unique, entertaining . . . Hardy's writing was phenomenal''A brilliant read , full of creepy atmosphere and creeping dread . . . Loved it''A really enjoyable read, Bridgerton meets Rentaghost''I loved the atmosphere of the book, the setting and storyline. A gothic paranormal-ish mystery romance that was well done'

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With gorgeous prose, European glamour, and an expansive wanderlust, Christine Mangan's The Continental Affair is a fast-paced, Agatha Christie-esque caper packed full of romance and suspense.'Reads as if Jean Rhys and Patricia Highsmith collaborated on a script for Alfred Hitchcock; it is an elegant, delirious fever dream of a book.' The Irish TimesMeet Henri and Louise. Two strangers, travelling alone, on the train from Belgrade to Istanbul.Except this isn't the first time they have met.It's the 1960s, and Louise is running.From her past in England, from the owners of the money she has stolen―and from Henri, the person who has been sent to collect it.Across the Continent―from Granada to Paris, from Belgrade to Istanbul―Henri follows. He's desperate to leave behind his own troubles and the memories of his past life as a gendarme in Algeria.But Henri soon realises that Louise is no ordinary traveller.As the train hurtles toward its final destination, Henri and Louise must decide what the future will hold―and whether it involves one another.Stylish and atmospheric, The Continental Affair takes you on an unforgettable journey through the twisty, glamorous world of 1960s Europe.

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From the Booker longlisted author, and an Irish Times No.1 bestseller - a searing, jubilant novel about four generations of women and the stories that bind them.'Beautiful, compassionate ... Donal Ryan at his inimitable best.' MAGGIE O'FARRELL'One of the finest novelists writing today... a haunting, exquisite masterpiece.' RACHEL JOYCE___________This is a story about family, about all of the things it should be - and sometimes isn't.In Nenagh, County Tipperary, four generations of Aylward women live and love. The head of the family, Nana, is a woman who has buried two sons and whose life has been the family farm. Her daughter-in-law, Eileen, is estranged from her own parents, having 'shamed' them and given birth to Saoirse. And then there's Saoirse herself, eavesdropping on lives she cannot comprehend. It is only when they must battle for the inheritance of Dirt Island - a narrow strip of land adjacent to Eileen's childhood home - that they truly understand the roots that bind their lives together._________'The prose drips like honey off a spoon' SUNDAY TIMES'Beautifully poised, sad, poetic and human....I loved every single line.' IAN RANKIN'A generous mosaic of a novel about the staying power of love and pride and history and family' COLUM McCANN'His paragraphs are unnoticeably beautiful, his heart always on show' ANNE ENRIGHT'Endlessly surprising and incredibly moving' DAVID NICHOLLS'A life-enhancing talent' SEBASTIAN BARRY'I would struggle to think of any other Irish author working today who writes with as much compassion as Donal Ryan' LOUISE O'NEILL

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THREE FRIENDS. TWO BODIES. AND A PARTY TO DIE FOR...***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SENSATION***'Outstanding. Dark, atmospheric, utterly believable ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER REVIEW'What a phenomenal work, I read it in a day. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER REVIEW'I could not put down the book ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER REVIEW***THE ADDICTIVE NEW THRILLER FROM KINDLE #1 BESTSELLER HARRIET TYCE***'A blisteringly brilliant read. Harriet Tyce is at the very top of the thriller game.' Sarah Pinborough'Intriguing characters, deceptive twists and a punch-to-the-gut finale. Harriet Tyce always delivers.' John Marrs'I devoured this gripping novel in a couple of sittings, and raced to the shocking end.' Alex Michaelides'This is another delicious treat from Harriet Tyce.' Louise CandlishIt's New Year's Eve and the stage is set for a lavish party in one of Edinburgh's best postcodes. It's a moment for old friends to set the past to rights - and move on.The night sky is alive with fireworks and the champagne is flowing. But the celebration fails to materialise.Because someone at this party is going to die tonight.Midnight approaches and the countdown begins - but it seems one of the guests doesn't want a resolution.They want revenge.Praise for Harriet Tyce:'Utterly compelling... I couldn't put it down' Lisa Jewell'A classy thriller with complex and compelling characters' Clare Mackintosh'A triumphant encore [...] intriguing, well-written and addictive' Sara Collins'Totally addictive - I was gripped' Sophie Hannah'Gripping' Daily Mail'Twists that keep you frantically turning the pages' Sunday Mirror'Impossible to put down' Independent'Sizzlingly addictive' HeatSunday Times bestseller November 2022

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'Exquisitely written, this vivid story may just bewitch you' Woman'Utterly spellbinding' Natasha Lester'Exquisitely written, this vivid story may just bewitch you' Woman's WeeklyAn enchanting mystery kept hidden for hundreds of years... 1700s Rowan Caswell leaves her village to work at the home of an English silk merchant. Very soon, she finds herself thrust into a dangerous world, where her talent for herbs and healing starts to attract unwanted attention. Mary-Louise Stephenson dreams of becoming a silk designer, a path that has remained largely forbidden to women. A length of fabric she weaves with a pattern of deadly flowers will have shocking consequences for all who dwell at the Silk House. Present Day Thea Rust arrives at an exclusive boarding school in the British countryside to look after the first intake of girls in its history. She is to stay with them in the Silk House, a converted silk factory from the 18th century, where the shadows hide secrets waiting to be discovered...

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'The very definition of a page-turner, it's suburban noir at its finest' HARRIET TYCEDo you have any idea what the people you know are capable of? Bestselling author of All My Lies Are True, Dorothy Koomson, asks how well you can really know your neighbours. Fans of Lisa Jewell and Louise Candlish will rip through the pages of this addictive new thriller.What if all your neighbours' secrets landed in a diary on your doorstep?What if the woman who gave it to you was murdered by one of the people in the diary?What if the police asked if you knew anything?Would you hand over the book of secrets?Or ... would you try to find out what everyone had done?I Know What You've Done is the unputdownable thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal.Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'Koomson just gets better and better' Woman & Home'An instantly involving psychological thriller' Daily Telegraph'This is devastatingly good' Heat'The suspense was on another level' Black Girls Book Club'Written with verve and insight' Stylist'We just couldn't put it down' Closer'The author plays a blinder' Sun'The novel simmers with tension' Daily Express'You'll be gripped by this tense, twisty thriller' Fabulous

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Presidential Medal of Freedom, Nobel Prize, and Pulitzer Prize recipient Toni Morrison’s eight children’s books, cowritten with her son, are collected in one hardcover volume for the first time in this beautiful keepsake treasury with a foreword by Oprah Winfrey!The three Who’s Got Game books slyly and exuberantly retell some of Aesop’s fables. Three of the stories feature illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre: The Ant or the Grasshopper? examines friendship, betrayal, and survival while The Lion or the Mouse? takes a hilarious, subversive look at bullying and ego, big and small, and The Poppy or the Snake? shows how an accidental injury spirals into a battle of wills. In The Tortoise or the Hare?, illustrated by Joe Cepeda, slow and steady wins the race…or does it? Peeny Butter Fudge, also illustrated by Joe Cepeda, celebrates the relationship between three kids and their Nana. Nana can take an ordinary afternoon and make it extra special! Nap time, story time, and playtime are transformed by fairies, dragons, dancing, and pretending—and then mixing and fixing yummy, yummy fudge just like Nana and Mommy did not so many years ago. A lot can happen when Nana is left in charge! Little Cloud and Lady Wind features artwork by Sean Qualls and follows Little Cloud, who likes her own place in the sky. Away from the other clouds, the sky is all hers. Can Lady Wind show Little Cloud the power of being with others? Shadra Strickland’s charming illustrations illuminate Please, Louise. One gray afternoon, Louise makes a trip to the library. With the help of a new library card and through the transformative power of books, what started out as a dull day turns into one of surprises, ideas, and curiosity! This engaging picture book celebrates the wonders of reading, the enchanting capacity of the imagination, and, of course, the splendor of libraries. Toni Morrison’s first book for children, The Big Box, illustrated by Giselle Potter, introduces three feisty children who show grown-ups what it really means to be a kid.

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A gripping, twisty story of adultery and scandal from the bestselling author of Our House.'Tense, twisty and completely addictive' Good Housekeeping'A nail-biter until the very last pages' Daily Express Some secrets are too dangerous to share . . . When Emily Marr begins an affair with her married neighbour, the celebrated surgeon Arthur Woodhall, she has no idea of the tragedy and scandal their actions will cause. With shattering speed, she becomes the object of a media witchhunt, her only choice to change her identity and vanish. Soon after, Tabby Dewhurst arrives on the Ile de Ré in France, estranged from her family and unable to afford even a room for the night. By chance, she meets Emmie Mason, whose offer of friendship is at odds with her obsession with privacy. As Tabby sinks deeper into Emmie's strange, hidden world, she begins to form suspicions - suspicions that will lead her back to England and to a revelation so shocking she must question everything she knows.Praise for Louise Candlish:'Twists the knife right up to the very final page' Ruth Ware'Addictive, twisty and oh so terrifyingly possible' Clare Mackintosh'Terrifically twisty . . . hooks from the first page' Sunday Times'Louise Candlish is a great writer; she inhaled me into her nightmarish world where everything we think we know is ripped from under our feet' Fiona Barton'Keeps you guessing to the end - and beyond' Stylist'Candlish's writing draws you in immediately' Heat'A master of her craft' Rosamund Lupton'A well-crafted story of scandal, identity and infidelity' Sunday Mirror'Not afraid to tackle darker issues . . . moving and thought-provoking' Daily Mail

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THE NEW UNPUTDOWNABLE THRILLER FROM THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB AUTHOR'Celia Walden is masterful' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Intriguingly delicious' JANE CORRY'Utterly enthralling' BP WALTER'Wickedly sharp' CAZ FREAR_______________________When you've got a house to die forBe careful who you let in . . .Colette spends a lot of her time at Addison Square, one of the most desirable addresses in West London.She knows the place and the people better than anyone. But the wealthy residents she works for can barely remember her name. Which is unfortunate, because Colette knows all about them.She sees all their secrets.Even the ones they'd kill to protect.___________________PRAISE FOR CELIA WALDEN'Tense, full of twists, and impossible to put down' HELEN FIELDING'I adored it' GILLIAN MCALLISTER'Fearless, stylish, suspenseful and immensely entertaining' LOUISE CANDLISH'A runaway train ride of a thriller' SUN

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

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Popular Fiction Book of the Year - An Post Irish Book Awards 2023'EXTREMELY funny and refreshingly honest about the unacknowledged complexity of female friendship' Marian Keyes'Her best yet. It's astute, relatable, hilarious, insightful, and utterly impossible to put down' Louise O'Neill'Unputdownable ... a darkly funny, raw story about friendship, vulnerability and honesty' Irish TimesLexi is on top of the worldThe podcast she co-hosts with her ride-or-die bestie is going stratospheric. But will all this fame and success cost them their friendship?Joanne's just had a babyBut her pals keep forgetting that she's no longer available for tequila-fuelled nights out. She loves her son and her boyfriend but the loneliness is killing her.Claire is feeling left outThe Whatsapp chat with her old school friends is ominously quiet these days, which can only mean one thing: a side group without her. Can she convince them to give her another chance, or is it time to move on and seek out new BFFs?Fate brings Claire, Joanne and Lexi together as they navigate the knotty, joyful and occasionally toxic swamp that is female friendship. But how will they each decide which friendships to fight for, and which to let go forever?What people are saying about Sophie's books:Sharp, funny ... with characters you'll fall in love with' BETH O'LEARY'Astutely observed, whip-smart and very, very funny' SARAH BREEN'A modern, witty, razor-sharp page-turner' EMER MCLYSAGHT

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The brilliant page-turning thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick and NETFLIX drama The Holiday.What if a single 29 second phone-call could change your life forever? 'Give me one name. One person. And I will make them disappear . . .'When Sarah rescues a young girl in trouble, she expects nothing in return. But her act of bravery puts a powerful and dangerous man in her debt. He lives by his own brutal code, and all debts must be repaid - in the only way he knows how.He offers Sarah a way to solve a desperate situation with her intolerable boss. A once-in-a-lifetime deal that will make all her problems disappear.No consequences. No comeback. No chance of being found out.All it takes is a 29 second phone call.BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A NAME TO GIVE. DON'T THEY?'Amazing! The feeling of powerlessness builds almost unbearably. Prepare for gnashing of teeth and nail biting till the bitter end' Liz Lawler, bestselling author of DON'T WAKE UP'A first-class thriller, every bit as good as Lies' Simon Lelic, author of THE HOUSE'A moral dilemma + a pacy plot = one gripping thriller. I stayed up far too late reading this one!' Louise Jenson'An impactful, topical thriller with a plot that provokes emotion whilst keeping you guessing. TM Logan will welcome a new army of fans with his brilliant second book' Phoebe Morgan, author of THE DOLL HOUSE.More praise for T. M. Logan, the master of the everyman thriller'Assured, compelling, and hypnotically readable - with a twist at the end I guarantee you won't see coming' Lee Child'A tense and gripping thriller' B A Paris, bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS'So gripping I genuinely found it hard to put down' KL Slater, bestselling author of BLINK'A compelling, twisty page-turner, and that's the truth' James Swallow, bestselling author of NOMAD**DON'T MISS T.M. LOGAN'S INCREDIBLE NEW THRILLER THE MOTHER - OUT NOW!**

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THE GORGEOUS SECOND NOVEL FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORDo not stand at my grave and weep;I am not there. I do not sleep._________There is nothing more powerful than a mother's love.Five years ago, Molly Gabriel lost her twenty-year-old son, Joey, to a terrible sailing accident. His empty boat was washed ashore on the rocks, but his body was never found. Now, Molly has returned to the sands of Cornwall haunted by his disappearance, unable to accept he is gone. Joey was an experienced sailor and died on a calm sea - things just don't add up and Molly cannot let it go. Desperate for answers, she turns to Joey's best friend, Ben, to try and find out what really happened that day...Intensely emotional and relentlessly suspenseful, I Do Not Sleep is the latest bestseller from broadcaster, journalist and Book Club champion, Judy Finnigan. ________WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT JUDY FINNIGAN:'A moving meditation on grief, family bonds, motherhood and female friendship.' Sunday Express'Romantic and rain-lashed. . . a stirring and intriguing read' Louise Candlish'Atmospheric, creepy and original' Sun'Highly readable and incredibly moving' Dorothy Koomson

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The instant UK Sunday Times Bestseller'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' Emily Henry'Read this! Absolutely loved it!' Christina LaurenAddie and her sister are on an epic road trip to a friend's wedding in rural Scotland. But, not long after setting off, a car slams into theirs. The driver is none other than Addie's ex, who she hasn't seen since their traumatic break-up two years earlier.Dylan and his best mate are heading to the wedding too, so Addie has no choice but to offer them a ride. And with four hundred miles to go, they can't avoid confronting the very messy history of their relationship . . .Will they make it to the wedding? And, more importantly, is this really the end of the road for Addie and Dylan?'Funny, relatable and tender' Red'This book is perfect' Rosie Walsh'Beth is quite rightly earning her title as "Queen of Uplit"' Prima'If Richard Curtis and Nora Ephron made a story baby' Zoella Book Club'So romantic and moving and brilliantly told' Louise O'Neill'O'Leary does it again! The Road Trip is another sure-fire hit, filled with characters you won't forget' Mike Gayle'An achingly tender love story' Richard Roper

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Discover the seriously funny, stunningly written novel about one woman's attempts to put her past behind her, from the author of 2023 No. 1 bestseller AGAIN RACHEL'A brilliant, unusual, brave book . Confirms Keyes's place as one of our finest writers' JOJO MOYES_________Meet Helen Walsh.Wasp-tongued private investigator Helen doesn't believe in love, fear or hot drinks.But when a missing persons case takes her into the dark, glamorous world of her dodgy ex, Jay Parker, she is drawn away from Artie Devlin, her distinctly unglamorous detective boyfriend.This isn't good news for Helen.For Jay's fame-hungry world is one of smoke and mirrors, and Helen is no longer sure what she's doing, or quite why she's doing it...To save herself from the brink, she'll have to start believing in something - and fast.But will it be fear? Or love?Love the Walsh sisters? Don't miss out on the eagerly awaited sequel to Rachel's Holiday: AGAIN, RACHEL . . ._________'Zips along with engaging characters, fabulous plotting and spot-on dialogue. Marian Keyes: what a genius' Daily Mail'Gut-bustingly funny' Independent on SundayFAMOUS FANS AND WHY THEY LOVE MARIAN KEYES'Marian's writing is the truth. With big laughs' Dawn French'A giant of Irish writing' Naoise Dolan'Will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are' Louise O'Neill'Keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way' Cathy Rentzenbrink'One of the most honest writers writing today' Pandora Sykes'Compassionate, tender, incisive writing' Lucy Foley'Her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul' Nigella Lawson'Marian Keyes is a brilliant writer. No one is better at making terrifically funny jokes while telling such important, perceptive and agonizing stories of the heart. She is a genius' Sali Hughes'Irresistible, profound. Keyes's comic gift is always evident' Independent'Joyful. Keyes' clever way with words and extraordinary wit. People stared at me as I laughed to myself' C.L. Taylor'A born storyteller' Independent on Sunday

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When a middle-aged couple downsizes to the countryside for an easier life, their two daughters become isolated, argumentative and violent … A chilling, vicious and darkly funny psychological thriller from bestselling author Helen FitzGerald. ‘Sharp, shocking and savagely funny. Helen Fitzgerald is a wonderfully original storyteller’ Chris Whitaker ‘A new novel from Helen Fitzgerald is always a major event … magnificent’ Mark Billingham ‘I devoured Keep Her Sweet … shite parenting and a dysfunctional sister relationship goes to fatal extremes’ Erin Kelly–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Desperate to enjoy their empty nest, Penny and Andeep downsize to the countryside, to forage, upcycle and fall in love again, only to be joined by their two twenty-something daughters, Asha and Camille.Living on top of each other in a tiny house, with no way to make money, tensions simmer, and as Penny and Andeep focus increasingly on themselves, the girls become isolated, argumentative and violent.When Asha injures Camille, a family therapist is called in, but she shrugs off the escalating violence between the sisters as a classic case of sibling rivalry … and the stress of the family move. But this is not sibling rivalry. The sisters are in far too deep for that.This is a murder, just waiting to happen…Chilling, vicious and darkly funny, Keep Her Sweet is not just a tense, sinister psychological thriller, but a startling look at sister relationships and they bonds they share … or shatter. –––––––––––––––––––––––––‘A wonderful book about a toxic family … funny, shocking and full of heart. FitzGerald at her coruscating best' Doug Johnstone ‘Definitely one for those who love deadly dysfunctional families, whip-smart writing, and their stories dark, dark, deliciously dark’ Amanda Jennings ‘A novel rippling with power and intensity. A true page-turner’ Michael Wood ‘Wickedly funny, breath-stealingly tense and utterly chilling … a book you’ll want to talk about’ Miranda Dickinson ‘Helen Fitzgerald has an uncanny ability to balance savagery and hilarity … an absolute banger of a book’ Matt Wesolowski 'A crazy but addictive, dark and funny, read’ Louise Beech ‘Dark humour sings from the pages’ Russel McLean ‘A fascinating and original tale of a family in rapid decline’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews‘You will canter through this psychological thriller’ Café Thinking Praise for Helen FitzGerald*Worst Case Scenario was Guardian, Telegraph, Herald Scotland AND The Week BOOK OF THE YEAR**Sunday Times TOP 40 Crime Novels in the Last 5 Years**Longlisted for Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2020* ‘The main character is one of the most extraordinary you’ll meet between the pages of a book’ Ian Rankin‘Sublime’ Guardian ‘This darkly, funny, shocking and surprisingly emotional thriller is unlike anything you’ve ever read before’ Fabulous ‘A dark, comic masterpiece which manages to be both excruciatingly tense and laugh out loud funny at the same time’ Mark Edwards ‘Urgent, angry, absolutely terrifying, yet suffused with the humanity and humour you expect from a Helen Fitzgerald novel’ Erin Kelly‘Tantalisingly powerful’ The Times‘Ash Mountain is the author at her masterly best … I loved it!’ Louise Candlish‘The classic thriller gets a hell of a twist’ Heat‘FitzGerald writes like a more focused Irvine Welsh or a less misogynist Philip Roth’ Daily Telegraph‘Domestic life is rarely served up quite so dark as this – but that only makes you hungry for more’ The Sun

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PRE-ORDER THE BRAND NEW NICCI FRENCH NOVEL, HAS ANYONE SEEN CHARLOTTE SALTER?, COMING SPRING 2024 BRINGING DANGER CLOSE TO HOME . . . THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR NICCI FRENCH, shortlisted for the 2023 Ned Kelly Awards for Best International Crime Fiction​ ‘Excels at depicting an ordinary life swept away by horror' Observer ‘Fantastic – a breathless drumbeat of dread and suspense’ Lee Child‘Heart-thumping, head-scratching, nail-biting stuff: The Favour is classic Nicci French. I read it in one breathless sitting’ Erin Kelly A good deedCan turn deadly . . . When Jude’s first love Liam turns up in her life after ten years of no contact, asking her for a favour, she just can’t say no. He will always be someone special to her. But does she really know what she is getting herself into? After she does the favour, Jude is contacted by the police. Liam has been found dead, and suddenly she is caught up in a murder investigation. She realises this one decision could cost her everything – even her life…PRAISE FOR NICCI FRENCH: ‘Expertly paced, psychologically sharp, thoroughly enjoyable’ Louise Candlish ‘Meticulously plotted, psychologically astute’ Sarah Vaughan ‘First-class’ Independent ‘Gripping’ Literary Review ‘A pure adrenaline rush’ Jenny Colgan

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PRE-ORDER THE BRAND NEW NICCI FRENCH NOVEL, HAS ANYONE SEEN CHARLOTTE SALTER?, COMING SPRING 2024 BRINGING DANGER CLOSE TO HOME . . . THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR NICCI FRENCH, shortlisted for the 2023 Ned Kelly Awards for Best International Crime Fiction​ ‘Excels at depicting an ordinary life swept away by horror' Observer ‘Fantastic – a breathless drumbeat of dread and suspense’ Lee Child‘Heart-thumping, head-scratching, nail-biting stuff: The Favour is classic Nicci French. I read it in one breathless sitting’ Erin Kelly A good deedCan turn deadly . . . When Jude’s first love Liam turns up in her life after ten years of no contact, asking her for a favour, she just can’t say no. He will always be someone special to her. But does she really know what she is getting herself into? After she does the favour, Jude is contacted by the police. Liam has been found dead, and suddenly she is caught up in a murder investigation. She realises this one decision could cost her everything – even her life…PRAISE FOR NICCI FRENCH: ‘Expertly paced, psychologically sharp, thoroughly enjoyable’ Louise Candlish ‘Meticulously plotted, psychologically astute’ Sarah Vaughan ‘First-class’ Independent ‘Gripping’ Literary Review ‘A pure adrenaline rush’ Jenny Colgan

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In a city where dreams really do come true, nightmares can follow . . . The new ‘engrossing and unputdownable' thriller from the bestselling author of SOMETHING IN THE WATER 'I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day’ CAROLINE KEPNES ‘Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric — I couldn’t put it down’ LUCY FOLEYSHE IS MISSING. BUT DID SHE EVER REALLY EXIST? Mia Eliot has travelled from London to LA for pilot season. This is her big chance to make it as an actor in Hollywood, and she is ready to do whatever it takes. At an audition she meets Emily, and what starts as a simple favour takes a dark turn when Emily goes missing and Mia is the last person to see her. Then a woman turns up, claiming to be Emily, but she is nothing like Mia remembers. Why would someone pretend to be Emily? Starting to question her own sanity, she goes on a desperate and dangerous search for answers, knowing something is very, very wrong. In an industry where everything is about creating illusions, how do you know what is real? And how much would you risk to find out? Praise for The Disappearing Act 'Captivating doesn't cover it. Brilliant doesn't do it justice. This is a dazzling, gasp-inducing plunge-pool of a novel that grips your heart and mind and refuses to let go. Absolutely stunning' BP Walter ‘Another screen-worthy thriller . . . Steadman's flair for storytelling makes this novel a welcome escape’ Washington Post 'Like Chekhov’s gun, the Hollywood sign is mentioned early, leading to a great, extended scene far above the city — and to a genuine Hollywood ending' New York Times ‘Engrossing and unputdownable . . . I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day’ Caroline Kepnes ‘A fascinating glimpse of the darkness behind Hollywood’s glittering façade. I loved it’ TM Logan 'Another page-turning winner from Catherine Steadman. Ingenious and intriguing, with a fascinating insight into the acting world' BA Paris 'As tense as John Buchan and suspenseful as Patricia Highsmith' Emma Bamford 'Glamour, greed and gaslighting - the perfect summer read!' Harriet WalkerPraise for Catherine Steadman ‘Original, ingenious and utterly gripping, with characters you’ll really care about as they race towards the brilliantly unexpected ending’ JP Delaney ‘A thriller for our times’ Louise Candlish ‘A proper page-turner’ New York Times 'Fans of The Silent Patient will love it' CJ Tudor 'Had me racing through the pages’ Sarah Vaughan 'An enjoyable, nail-biting ride' Observer 'Very clever, brilliantly compelling, another amazing read from Catherine Steadman' BA Paris 'Perfectly paced with an exciting race to the end, this is one clever novel' Woman’s Weekly

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When a one-night stand leads to a long-desired pregnancy, Susan will do anything to ensure her husband won’t find out … including the unthinkable. But when something horrendous is unleashed around the globe, her secret isn’t the only thing that is no longer safe…‘The first half is a high-concept thriller; the second edges into science fiction as a generation of genetically optimised children respond to the social pressures they are under … an astute, well-researched and convincing novel of ideas’ The Times'If you could create a "perfect" baby through genetic engineering, would you? A disturbing and interesting thriller, perfect for book club discussions' Nina Pottell, Prima‘A fantastic exploration of the ethics and allure of genetic engineering woven into a captivating, thought-provoking thriller. Provocative, pacy and scarily all-too-possible’ Philippa East––––––––––––An unthinkable decisionA deadly mistakeIn an all-too-possible near future, when genetic engineering has become the norm for humans, not just crops, parents are prepared to take incalculable risks to ensure that their babies are perfect … altering genes that may cause illness, and more…Susan has been trying for a baby for years, and when an impulsive one-night stand makes her dream come true, she’ll do anything to keep her daughter and ensure her husband doesn’t find out … including the unthinkable. She believes her secret is safe. For now.But as governments embark on a perilous genetic arms race and children around the globe start experiencing a host of distressing symptoms – even taking their own lives – something truly horrendous is unleashed. Because those children have only one thing in common, and people are starting to ask questions…Bestselling author of The Waiting Rooms, Eve Smith returns with an authentic, startlingly thought-provoking, disturbing blockbuster of a thriller that provides a chilling glimpse of a future that’s just one modification away…_____________‘An effective thriller that will keep you hooked to the very end … more than that, it’s a nuanced, believable examination of how human genetic engineering might play out...’ SFX Magazine ‘A brilliantly chilling work of speculative fiction – a disturbing but all-too-possible vision of the near future, where each of us gets to play God. Superb!’ Guy Morpuss‘Sharp, intelligent, frightening and original’ NB Magazine‘An eerily prophetic near-future viewed through a compassionately anchoring lens ... As tempting and tantalising a read as the vision of the future it presents’ SciFi Now‘This is what speculative fiction should be – plausible, pacy, and with a story that packs real emotional punch’ Louise Mumford‘When a writer’s work is compared to Michael Crichton’s, there’s reason to sit up and pay attention … a cautionary tale that’s full of thrills’ LoveReading ‘With jaw-dropping twists, high stakes and so much heart, this is a book that everyone will be talking about’ Awais Khan‘Fast-paced, emotional, disturbing. Lovers of cleverly plotted speculative fiction should jump on this’ Catherine McCarthy‘Eve Smith has done it again! A brilliant read’ J.M. Hewitt‘One of the most exciting writers around … master of the high-concept thriller’ Chris McDonald‘Eve Smith has crafted a world that feels not only lived-in, but utterly plausible’ Russel McLean‘Captivating’ Professor Joanna Verran‘Eve Smith is becoming the Jodi Picoult of speculative medical thrillers’ The Reading ClosetPraise for The Waiting Rooms*****‘Combines the excitement of a medical thriller à la Michael Crichton with sensitive characterisation and social insight in a timely debut novel all the more remarkable for being conceived and written before the current pandemic’ Guardian‘STUNNING and terrifying … The Waiting Rooms wrenches your heart in every way possible’ Miranda Dickinson‘Chillingly close to reality, this gripping thriller brims with authenticity … a captivating, accomplished and timely debut from an author to watch’ Adam Hamdy‘Engrossing and eye-opening, with heart-stopping plot twists … a stunning medical thriller set in a terrifying possible future’ Foreword Reviews For fans of Emily St John Mandel, Robin Cook, Tess Gerritsen and Louise Dought

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The lives of five strangers collide on a London train carriage, as they become involved in an incident that will change them all forever. A shocking, intensely emotive and wildly original new thriller from Will Carver… ‘Impossibly original, stylish, sinister and heartfelt. The Daves Next Door is so wildly fresh and unmatched, and once again proves that Will Carver has talent and creativity to burn’ Chris Whitaker ‘Once again, Will bends and twists the genre with a novel that is astonishing, profound and hard-hitting’ David Jackson ‘So clever, so dark, so utterly original. Where does Will Carver get his ideas?’ Victoria Selman ‘Stirring. Ambitious. Irreverent. Compassionate. Completely devoid of giveable f*@ks’ Dominic Nolan ___________________________________________________________ A disillusioned nurse suddenly learns how to care. An injured young sportsman wakes up find that he can see only in black and white. A desperate old widower takes too many pills and believes that two angels have arrived to usher him through purgatory. Two agoraphobic men called Dave share the symptoms of a brain tumour, and frequently waken their neighbour with their ongoing rows. Separate lives, running in parallel, destined to collide and then explode. Like the suicide bomber, riding the Circle Line, day after day, waiting for the right time to detonate, waiting for answers to his questions: Am I God? Am I dead? Will I blow up this train? Shocking, intensely emotive and wildly original, Will Carver’s The Daves Next Door is an explosive existential thriller and a piercing examination of what it means to be human … or not. ___________________________________________________________ ‘Will Carver is a thought-provoking and masterful writer of gut-punching fiction ... a powerhouse of a novel. Think Ira Levin at his best’ Michael Wood ‘Will has this uncanny knack of delving into your soul and revealing all the things you really think but are too scared to voice. Absolute GENIUS’ Lisa Hall ‘Another ingenious genre-bender … provocative, twisted and mind-bendingly original’ Sarah Sultoon ‘Sharp, wild and thrilling’ Danielle Louise ‘Completely unpredictable and definitely unputdownable’ Little Miss Book Lover ‘Risk-taking, provocative fiction at its absolute finest … unmissable’ Hair Past a Freckle ‘You don't just read a Will Carver, you experience it. It draws you in and not only entertains, but challenges you’ From Belgium with Booklove Praise for Will Carver ‘One of the most exciting authors in Britain. After this, he’ll have his own cult following’ Daily Express ‘Unlike anything you’ll read this year’ Heat ‘Move the hell over Brett Easton Ellis and Chuck Palahniuk … Will Carver is the new lit prince of 21st-century disenfranchised, pop darkness’ Stephen J. Golds ‘Incredibly dark and very funny’ Harriet Tyce ‘I fell in love with Carver's murderous Maeve. This is an Eleanor Oliphant for crime fans. Carver truly at his best’ Sarah Pinborough ‘A darkly delicious page-turner’ S J Watson ‘One of the most compelling and original voices in crime fiction’ Alex North ‘Weirdly page-turning’ Sunday Times ‘Laying bare our 21st-century weaknesses and dilemmas, Carver has created a highly original state-of-the-nation novel’ Literary Review ‘Arguably the most original crime novel published this year’ Independent ‘This mesmeric novel paints a thought-provoking if depressing picture of modern life’ Guardian ‘This book is most memorable for its unrepentant darkness…’ Telegraph ‘Utterly mesmerising…’ Crime Monthly ‘Will Carver’s most exciting, original, hilarious and freaky outing yet’ Helen FitzGerald ‘Vivid and engaging and completely unexpected’ Lia Middleton

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Sometimes second chances are the most dangerous of all.FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE'A master of her craft' Rosamund Lupton___________________Olivia has never quite forgiven her mother for ending her teenage love affair with Richie, even now she's settled with a husband and two sons of her own.So when her mother dies and leaves Olivia a message urging her to find Richie, Olivia's world is turned upside down.Could this be her chance to create the family she should have had all along?And where does that leave the one she's already got?___________________PRAISE FOR LOUISE CANDLISH'Reminds me of Joanna Trollope at her best' Jojo Moyes'A novel that redefines the term "unputdownable"' Heat'Heart-breaking and heart-warming . . . we couldn't read it fast enough' Cosmopolitan

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THREE FRIENDS. TWO BODIES. AND A PARTY TO DIE FOR...***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SENSATION***'Outstanding. Dark, atmospheric, utterly believable ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER REVIEW'What a phenomenal work, I read it in a day. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER REVIEW'I could not put down the book ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER REVIEW***THE ADDICTIVE NEW THRILLER FROM KINDLE #1 BESTSELLER HARRIET TYCE***'A blisteringly brilliant read. Harriet Tyce is at the very top of the thriller game.' Sarah Pinborough'Intriguing characters, deceptive twists and a punch-to-the-gut finale. Harriet Tyce always delivers.' John Marrs'I devoured this gripping novel in a couple of sittings, and raced to the shocking end.' Alex Michaelides'This is another delicious treat from Harriet Tyce.' Louise CandlishIt's New Year's Eve and the stage is set for a lavish party in one of Edinburgh's best postcodes. It's a moment for old friends to set the past to rights - and move on. The night sky is alive with fireworks and the champagne is flowing. But the celebration fails to materialise.Because someone at this party is going to die tonight.Midnight approaches and the countdown begins - but it seems one of the guests doesn't want a resolution.They want revenge.Praise for Harriet Tyce:'Utterly compelling... I couldn't put it down' Lisa Jewell'A classy thriller with complex and compelling characters' Clare Mackintosh'A triumphant encore [...] intriguing, well-written and addictive' Sara Collins'Totally addictive - I was gripped' Sophie Hannah'Gripping' Daily Mail'Twists that keep you frantically turning the pages' Sunday Mirror'Impossible to put down' Independent'Sizzlingly addictive' HeatSunday Times bestseller November 2022

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The gripping new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of THE BOOK CLUB'Gripping, unpredictable and immensely satisfying' SOPHIE HANNAH, author of Haven't They Grown'A dark, original and twisted story of revenge' FIONA CUMMINS, author of When I Was Ten 'Deliciously sinister' ALLIE REYNOLDS, author of Shiver'An utterly addictive, OMG read!' LAUREN NORTH, author of The Perfect Betrayal'Dark, twisting' CLAIRE MCGOWAN, author of The Other Wife_______________Natalie recognises the man in the supermarket queue. He was accused of a horrific crime. She sat on the jury that let him walk free. The trouble is, she thinks he lied. She thinks he's a guilty man.And now, weeks later, here he is . . . in her neighbourhood. Should she walk away and forget her suspicions? Or should she follow him? Strike up a conversation? Invite him into her home?Into her bed?HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO FIND THE TRUTH?_______________A dark, addictive thriller about obsession and revenge which will grip you from the first page to the last. Perfect for fans of BLOOD ORANGE by Harriet Tyce and YOU by Caroline Kepnes.What readers are saying about C. J. Cooper . . .'I raced through it - edgy, tense' HARRIET TYCE, author of Blood Orange'I for one am terrified of the woman next door!' LOUISE CANDLISH, author of The Other Passenger'Dark, twisty, claustrophobic' JO SPAIN, author of The Perfect Lie'The type of book that keeps you up at night' ZOE LEA, author of The Secretary'Sharp and sweetly twisted' CAROLINE ENGLAND, author of Betray Her'Intricately plotted, this gripping thriller is written with great style' LISA BALLANTYNE, author of Once Upon a Lie'Intuitive and addictive' ALISON BRUCE, author of I Did It For Us***Originally published as THE VERDICT***

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A HUSBAND. A LIAR. A KILLER . . . The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller'Utterly gripping and unpredictable' 5***** Reader Review'Suspenseful and compulsive with twists galore' 5***** Reader Review'You won't be able to put it down' 5***** Reader Review'Absolutely brilliant' Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The Couple at No 9_______Louise wakes up. Her head aches, her mouth is dry, her memory's fuzzy. But she knows she's done something bad.She rolls over towards her husband, Niall.But it's not Niall lying beside her. In fact, she's never seen this man before.And he's not breathing . . ._______'Full of corkscrew twists' Daily Mail'Brilliantly done' Harriet Tyce'Gripped me from the first page' Erin Kelly'Fast-paced but never rushed, with clues and twists to keep you absolutely hooked from the first page to the last' Jane Casey'Clever, pacy, well-written and utterly gripping' C.L. Taylor'A killer premise, razor-sharp writing, and twists to die for . . . Easily her best yet' Chris WhitakerPraise for Gytha Lodge:'A novel that literally makes you hold your breath then gasp out loud' VAL MCDERMID'What a marvel! A corkscrew-twisty, knife-sharp thriller' A.J. FINN, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window'An engaging tale of lust, rivalry and murder' Sunday Times'Brilliantly formed characters and a twisty, clever plot had me turning pages well past my bedtime' HEIDI PERKS, bestselling author of Now You See Her

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'Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy' MARIAN KEYES'The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting book of your dreams' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'A very swoony, sexy, warm read' CESCA MAJORIs he too good to be true?Meet Theo. Handsome, sexy, funny. kind. And he can cook.He's literally the man of Esme's dreams. But Esme's sensible enough to know that you can't just manifest your perfect boyfriend then have him turn up on your doorstep.Or can you?All your favourite authors love SARRA MANNING!'A VERY special book. GORGEOUS, real believable and BEAUTIFUL' - Marian Keyes'Wonderful - romantic, sexy, moving and impossible to put down' - Louise O'Neill'Sexy, heartfelt, funny and fresh' - Laura Jane Williams'Epically romantic yet utterly relatable' - Holly Miller'Beautiful' - Lindsey Kelk

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THE NEW CAUTIONARY TALE OF OBSESSION, LOVE, JEALOUSY AND DECEPTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE AND THE OTHER PASSENGER Wrong time. Wrong place. Wrong man. Alex lives a comfortable life with his wife Beth in the leafy suburb of Silver Vale. Fine, so he’s not the most sociable guy on the street, he prefers to keep himself to himself, but he’s a good husband and an easy-going neighbour. That’s until Beth announces the creation of a nature trail on a local site that’s been disused for decades and suddenly Alex is a changed man. Now he’s always watching. Questioning. Struggling to hide his dread . . . As the landscapers get to work, a secret threatens to surface from years ago, back in Alex’s twenties when he got entangled with a seductive young woman called Marina, who threw both their lives into turmoil. And who sparked a police hunt for a murder suspect that was never quite what it seemed. It still isn’t. No one else could have done it. Could they? ‘The best Louise Candlish novel yet’ Lisa Jewell 'I'm blown away by how good it is. A gripping tale of love, secrets and deception - it's the best psychological thriller I've read in a long time.' Mark Edwards

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THE NEW CAUTIONARY TALE OF OBSESSION, LOVE, JEALOUSY AND DECEPTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE AND THE OTHER PASSENGER Wrong time. Wrong place. Wrong man. Alex lives a comfortable life with his wife Beth in the leafy suburb of Silver Vale. Fine, so he’s not the most sociable guy on the street, he prefers to keep himself to himself, but he’s a good husband and an easy-going neighbour. That’s until Beth announces the creation of a nature trail on a local site that’s been disused for decades and suddenly Alex is a changed man. Now he’s always watching. Questioning. Struggling to hide his dread . . . As the landscapers get to work, a secret threatens to surface from years ago, back in Alex’s twenties when he got entangled with a seductive young woman called Marina, who threw both their lives into turmoil. And who sparked a police hunt for a murder suspect that was never quite what it seemed. It still isn’t. No one else could have done it. Could they? ‘The best Louise Candlish novel yet’ Lisa Jewell 'I'm blown away by how good it is. A gripping tale of love, secrets and deception - it's the best psychological thriller I've read in a long time' Mark Edwards 'A compelling, nerve-tingling treat' Nicci French

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THE NEW CAUTIONARY TALE OF OBSESSION, LOVE, JEALOUSY AND DECEPTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE AND THE OTHER PASSENGER Wrong time. Wrong place. Wrong man. Alex lives a comfortable life with his wife Beth in the leafy suburb of Silver Vale. Fine, so he’s not the most sociable guy on the street, he prefers to keep himself to himself, but he’s a good husband and an easy-going neighbour. That’s until Beth announces the creation of a nature trail on a local site that’s been disused for decades and suddenly Alex is a changed man. Now he’s always watching. Questioning. Struggling to hide his dread . . . As the landscapers get to work, a secret threatens to surface from years ago, back in Alex’s twenties when he got entangled with a seductive young woman called Marina, who threw both their lives into turmoil. And who sparked a police hunt for a murder suspect that was never quite what it seemed. It still isn’t. No one else could have done it. Could they? ‘The best Louise Candlish novel yet’ Lisa Jewell 'I'm blown away by how good it is. A gripping tale of love, secrets and deception - it's the best psychological thriller I've read in a long time' Mark Edwards

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'The most addictive book I've read in ages - so slick and disquieting and clever. Just brilliant.'LISA JEWELL'I was obsessed with Everyone Here is Lying . . . Fast paced, tightly-plotted and with twists so well executed they floored me. Loved every word!'CLAIRE DOUGLAS'A smart, unguessable mystery set among a cast of satisfyingly flawed characters. Shari Lapena is an auto-buy for me - I always know I'll be in for a treat!'LOUISE CANDLISHThe gripping new thriller from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOORWelcome to Stanhope - a safe neighbourhood. A place for families.William Wooler is a family man, on the surface. But he's been having an affair, an affair that ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. So when he returns to his house, devastated and angry, to find his difficult nine-year-old daughter Avery unexpectedly home from school, William loses his temper.Hours later, Avery's family declares her missing.Suddenly Stanhope doesn't feel so safe. And William isn't the only one on his street who's hiding a lie. As witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true, Avery's neighbours become increasingly unhinged.Who took Avery Wooler?Nothing will prepare you for the truth.OUT NOW!_______Praise for Everyone Here is Lying:'Shari Lapena is a modern master of the psychological thriller, and all of her considerable talents are at work in Everyone Here Is Lying.' Steve Cavanagh 'A taut, clever, chilling ride of manipulation and family secrets . . . Prepare to be consumed!' Ashley Audrain'Shari Lapena is the queen of the "just one more chapter" read. A chilling exploration of the worst-case repercussions and extensive fallout of a brief affair.' Sarah Vaughan'I inhaled Everyone Here Is Lying. The pace never flags, the twists are fiendishly clever, and the writing is as perfect as can be.' Liz Nugent'Genius. I loved it.' Andrea Mara'You simply can't put it down' Robert Gold'I defy you to put it down until you know what happened to Avery Wooler' Gilly Macmillan'Shari Lapena is an expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections' Literary Review'A fast-paced read with jaw-dropping twists' The i

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Estranged brothers are reunited over plans to develop the tower block where they grew up, but the desolate estate becomes a stage for reliving the events of one life-changing summer, forty years earlier … the exquisitely written, moving new novel from West Camel.‘Unfolds like a spell’ Carol Lovekin, author of Ghostbird‘A deceptively complex and layered story; beautiful, traumatic and ultimately uplifting’ Louise Beech, author of This Is How We Are Human'A mesmerising portrait of toxic family relationships: one that perfectly captures a turbulent era in a changing Britain. I was gripped' Caroline Wyatt_____________________________Twins Aaron and Clive have been estranged for forty years. Aaron still lives in the empty, crumbling tower block on the riverside in Deptford where they grew up. Clive is a successful property developer, determined to turn the tower into luxury flats.But Aaron is blocking the plan and their petty squabble becomes something much greater when two ghosts from the past – twins Annette and Christine – appear in the tower. At once, the desolate estate becomes a stage on which the events of one scorching summer are relived – a summer that shattered their lives, and changed everything forever…Grim, evocative and exquisitely rendered, Fall is a story of friendship and family – of perception, fear and prejudice, the events that punctuate our journeys into adulthood, and the indelible scars they leave – a triumph of a novel that will affect you long after the final page has been turned.Illustrations by David F. Ross–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––**Shortlisted for the POLARI Prize**‘Fall’s characters will haunt me, its story will stay with me and I will return again and again’ Katie Allen‘Beautifully written, perfectly executed, a drama that captures your heart and mind’ Anne Coates'Architecture and morality: the only subjects worth writing about, and West Camel does so exquisitely through the eyes of people profoundly affected by both' David F. Ross‘A book about families, racism and the differences that bind us or push us apart …all bound up in West Camel's elegant prose’ Michael J. Malone‘Suspense and twists keep you turning the pages, while the unfolding of complex characters and relationships draws you in’ Valeria Vescina‘Both charming and conflicting … the author’s enticing storytelling has totally, utterly hooked me’ Sarah Sansom‘A page-turner and a literary delight, a book you devour’ Liz Loves Books‘Immersive, beautiful, and haunting … I adored it’ Live & Deadly‘A novel of mystic style and sensibility. West Camel tackles timeless themes of truth, power, family and justice … an extraordinary read’ Richard Fernandez‘A book to be embraced, a book to be kept in your heart … West Camel writes beautifully’ The Reading ClosetPraise for West Camel’s debut novel Attend‘From its opening gambit to its final line, Attend demands and rewards attention’ Foreword Reviews’With its blend of dark, gritty themes and gorgeous imagery, this is a book to make you believe there’s still magic in the world’ Heat ‘I’ve fallen in love with this absolutely glorious, spell-binding tale’ LoveReading‘It’s a genuinely pleasurable experience to encounter something couched in such alert and transparent language as West Camel’s Attend … In three hundred finely judged pages, West Camel leaves the reader eager for more from his pen’ Barry Forshaw, CrimeTime For fans of Sarah Moss, Bernadine Evaristo, Colm Toibin and Selina Godde

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For fans of Marian Keyes, Dolly Alderton and Holly Bourne, ALMOST LOVE is one of the most addictive and heartbreaking reads of the year 'Compulsive' Sunday Times'Breaks another boundary' Irish Times'A must-read' Image 'Honest and poignant' Elle 'Intelligent and compelling' Daily Mail When Sarah falls for Matthew, she falls hard.So it doesn't matter that he's twenty years older. That he sees her only in secret. That, slowly but surely, she's sacrificing everything else in her life to be with him. Sarah's friends are worried. Her father can't understand how she could allow herself to be used like this. And she's on the verge of losing her job.But Sarah can't help it. She is addicted to being desired by Matthew. And love is supposed to hurt.Isn't it?

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'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' Emily HenryTwo sworn enemies. One failing hotel. Love is the last thing they need . . .Welcome to Forest Manor Hotel, where the staff and guests are one happy family. Except for Izzy and Lucas - bitter rivals banned from working the same shift, for everyone's sake. After struggling for years, the hotel may soon have to close its doors forever. But when Izzy returns a guest's lost wedding ring, the reward convinces management this might fix everything. With four rings still sitting in lost property, Izzy and Lucas are forced to work together to try to save the day. But as their rivalry becomes something much more complicated, Izzy and Lucas start to wonder if there's more at stake here than the hotel's future . . .Praise for The Wake-Up Call'Magical' Lindsey Kelk'Another wonderful read by Beth O'Leary' 5* reader review'Heart-warming, touching, sharp and sexy' Lia Louis'The best book ever' 5* reader review'Gorgeous, evocative' Carley Fortune'A perfect rom-com' 5* reader review'Bursts with Beth's signature heart, wit, and charm' Amy Lea'A warm, cosy love story' 5* reader review'This is not just a great rom com, this is a Beth O'Leary rom com' Gillian McAllister'Beautiful from start to finish' 5* reader review'An utterly delicious read' Louise O'Neill'I absolutely loved this' 5* reader review'Playful, warm, uplifting and so very satisfying' Caroline Hulse

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FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE AND THOSE PEOPLE 'I honestly didn't see the twist coming. Perfect.' - Jojo Moyes______________ Even an act of heroism has consequences On a perfect summer's day in Paris, tourists on the river watch in shock as a small boy falls into the Seine and disappears below the surface. As his mother stands frozen, a stranger takes a breath and leaps . . .______________ 'A master of her craft' Rosamund Lupton PRAISE FOR LOUISE CANDLISH'A great writer' Fiona Barton'A masterfully plotted, compulsive page-turner' Guardian'Louise Candlish is one very clever writer' Sarah Vaughan'Beautifully modulated and terrifically suspenseful' Washington Post

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BRINGING DANGER CLOSE TO HOME . . . DON’T MISS THE HEART-RACING NEW THRILLER FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR NICCI FRENCH.Shortlisted for the 2023 Ned Kelly Awards for Best International Crime Fiction ‘Excels at depicting an ordinary life swept away by horror' Observer ‘Fantastic – a breathless drumbeat of dread and suspense’ Lee Child‘Heart-thumping, head-scratching, nail-biting stuff: The Favour is classic Nicci French. I read it in one breathless sitting’ Erin Kelly A good deedCan turn deadly… When Jude’s first love Liam turns up in her life after ten years of no contact, asking her for a favour, she just can’t say no. He will always be someone special to her. But does she really know what she is getting herself into? After she does the favour, Jude is contacted by the police. Liam has been found dead, and suddenly she is caught up in a murder investigation. She realises this one decision could cost her everything – even her life… Praise for Nicci French: ‘Expertly paced, psychologically sharp, thoroughly enjoyable’ Louise Candlish ‘Meticulously plotted, psychologically astute’ Sarah Vaughan ‘First-class’ Independent ‘Gripping’ Literary Review ‘A pure adrenaline rush’ Jenny Colgan

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In a world ravaged by climate change, a young woman's job of enforcing Britain's one-child policy is compromised when she discovers an illegal sibling on the ministry hit list, and that sibling is hers… `A tightly paced plot set in an all-too imaginable future … a page-turning, thought-provoking read´ Jo Callaghan ‘With echoes of V for Vendetta, ONE serves as a stark warning, challenging societal norms and individual sacrifices in the face of adversity’ SciFi Now Book of the Month ‘Pleasingly terrifying’ New Scientist `A terrifying vision of a global climate emergency, a jaw-dropping government conspiracy and some truly devastating twists … one hell of a speculative thriller´ Tom Hindle ––––––––––––––––––– One law. One child. Seven million crimes… A cataclysmic climate emergency has spawned a one-child policy in the UK, ruthlessly enforced by a totalitarian regime. Compulsory abortion of 'excess' pregnancies and mandatory contraceptive implants are now the norm, and families must adhere to strict consumption quotas as the world descends into chaos. Kai is a 25-year-old `baby reaper´, working for the Ministry of Population and Family Planning. If any of her assigned families attempt to exceed their child quota, she ensures they pay the price. Until, one morning, she discovers that an illegal sibling on her Ministry hit-list is hers. And to protect her parents from severe penalties, she must secretly investigate before anyone else finds out. Kai's hunt for her forbidden sister unearths much more than a dark family secret. As she stumbles across a series of heinous crimes perpetrated by the people she trusted most, she makes a catastrophic discovery that could bring down the government … and tear her family apart. ––––––––––––––––––– `Eve Smith is a master storyteller for our troubled times´ Simon Conway `Chillingly plausible … both thrilling and deeply moving´ Philippa East `All too convincing and scientifically plausible … as much a warning as an entertainment´ Paul E. Hardisty `Amazing, beautiful writing, jam-packed with clever ideas´ Helen Fitzgerald `Gripping, frightening and deep … a very brilliant, masterful book´ Sarah K. Jackson `Simmering with great intelligence and insight that never fails to be terrifyingly and thrillingly plausible´ James Goodhand `A visionary storyteller´ Awais Khan `A gripping and pacy thriller set in an all too plausible and terrifying future´ David Beckler `Meticulously crafted, no detail is overlooked … so authentic it doesn't feel speculative at all´ Sarah Sultoon `Raises troubling issues about the balance between saving the planet and our individual human rights … brilliant!´ Guy Morpuss `Pulse-pounding and heart-rending in equal measure, this book is a tour-de-force´ Louise Mumford `A powerful warning and a gripping thriller´ Greg Mosse `A chilling, poignant novel that holds a mirror up to our world … sensational´ Vikki Patis `Gripping and unsettling´ Shen Yang `Compulsive and addictive´ Adam Simcox `Another taut and terrifying thriller from Eve Smith´ Louise Swanson `A terrifying, yet plausible read. Too scary to imagine in reality, and yet…´ Heather Fitt `Horrifying and gripping in equal measure … a jaw-dropping glimpse of the catastrophe around the corner … Astonishing´ Lucy Martin

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FROM THE AUTHOR OF ITV'S OUR HOUSE COMES ANOTHER ADDICTIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE YOU SIMPLY CAN'T PUT DOWN 'The best book I have read all year . . . keeps you guessing until the end' 5***** READER REVIEW 'I was gripped by this book' 5***** READER REVIEW ________ My name is Amber Fraser. I've just moved in at Number 40, Lime Park Road. You'll think of me as a loving wife, a thoughtful neighbour and a trusted friend. But this is a lie. When Christy and Joe Davenport are handed the keys to Number 40 on picture-perfect Lime Park Road, it should be a dream come true. But it's strange that the house was on the market for such a low price. And that the previous owners, the Frasers, had renovated the entire property yet moved out within a year. And that none of the neighbours will talk to Christy. As her curiosity begins to give way to obsession, Christy finds herself drawn deeper into the mystery of the house's previous occupants - and the dark and shocking secret that tore the street apart . . . ________ 'Hints of Rear Window . . . addictive and fun . . . it will keep you guessing until the end' Stylist 'Brilliantly obsessive' Red 'Tense and intriguing' Woman & Home 'Pacy and claustrophobic' Fabulous 'Smart and perceptive' Good Housekeeping

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'Beautiful' LOUISE BEECH 'Life-affirming and joyful' SARA SHERIDAN 'A time-travelling delight' EVE CHASE 'An incredible story of love and hope' KATIE FFORDE'Gloriously romantic and deeply moving' LUCY DIAMOND'A stunning book about what it takes to be truly alive' JULIE COHEN'Wonderful . . . both emotional and utterly captivating' JILL MANSELL'A book you will carry with you long after the last page' MILLY JOHNSON'Up there alongside The Time Traveler's Wife' CAROLE MATTHEWS'Captivating and completely unforgettable, Vita and Ben's love story made me believe the impossible might not be so far out of reach' JULIETTA HENDERSONFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Memory Book, an unforgettable, beautiful novel about what it means to live to the fullest and to love forever, for fans of The Time Traveler's Wife, Me Before You and Outlander.He's running out of time.Ben Church has never done anything extraordinary in his life - until now. Now, he needs to fulfil as many of his dreams as possible while he still can.Time is all she has.Vita Ambrose's life of parties and fabulous clothes looks wildly glamorous but in reality it has no meaning. She's seen too much, lived too much and lost too much.Together, can they make time stand still? Ben and Vita's connection is immediate, spontaneous and passionate. But the clock is ticking. Can they find a way to make their love live forever? Because every moment matters when it might be your last . . .YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE ROWAN COLEMAN:'A writer I'd follow anywhere' KATIE FFORDE'It's so lovely to find an author you love' MARIAN KEYES'Such a brilliant writer' JILL MANSELL'I've always loved Rowan's writing' LUCY DILLON'There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing' MATT HAIG'Whenever I read a Rowan Coleman novel, I am always taken on a great adventure' ALICE PETERSON

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A beautiful story of love and second chances, with a remarkable family at its heart, from the Sunday Times bestselling author.So much can change in half a lifetime… Then At fifteen, George is the foster brother Leah never asked for. As the angry, troubled boy struggles to come to terms with his circumstances, Leah finds herself getting drawn closer to him. Theo’s wealthy family have mysteriously pulled him out of boarding school and he’s now enrolled at the local state school with Leah and George. When their worlds collide that summer, the three teenagers form a bond they believe will be unbreakable. But life doesn’t always go to plan... Now Shocking news brings Leah back to Yorkshire, baby daughter in tow. But Emilie’s father Theo isn’t with them, and George has unexpectedly returned. After half a lifetime, have they healed the scars of their pasts? Will coming back home set their hearts in a different direction?‘A beautiful story about love and family and healing broken hearts. It swept me up and wouldn’t let me go – I loved it’ BETH O’LEARY 'Gorgeous, brimming with heart, this is Paige Toon at her best. Beautiful and accomplished... A class act' MILLY JOHNSON ‘What a perfect emotive journey! I could feel every character so brilliantly, the writing was beyond immersive… I really never wanted this to end!’ LOUISE PENTLAND ‘Utterly brilliant… I want to go back and read it all again. A book that highlights the strength of love and the importance of compassion and understanding’ GIOVANNA FLETCHER ‘An absolute tearjerker, full of love for the family we’re born into and the one we build along the way. This book will live in my heart for a long, long time’ LINDSEY KELK ‘Someone I Used To Know had me hooked from the first page to the last. I adored everything about this gorgeous story and the unforgettable family at its heart’ CATHERINE ISAAC ‘A heartfelt, heartbreaking and heartwarming story of love, family and loss and the ties that bind us’ DANI ATKINS ‘Broke my heart, pieced it back together and made it soar… And I absolutely didn’t see that twist coming’ ZOË FOLBIGG ‘I can’t even cope with how much I loved Someone I Used To Know. It’s so wonderful and warm and clever and funny… I’ve already messaged half a dozen friends to insist they pre-order their copy’ LUCY VINE ‘I just loved it – I was so invested. Touching, beautiful, romantic… and the hottest love interest omg!’ LIA LOUIS 'This novel almost finished me off! An absolute heartwarming delight delivered with Paige's trademark warmth. The wonderful cast of characters will stay with you long after you've reached the final page' KATY COLINS

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There is nothing as powerful as a mother’s love. But how far will Ellen go to protect her son? From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Other Passenger and Our House – now a major ITV series – comes a nail-biting story about a mother’s obsession with revenge.‘I didn’t read The Heights, I inhaled it’ LISA JEWELL Ellen Saint is just your average mum. Devoted to her family, she’s no different from any other mother who wants the best for her kids. But when her teenage son Lucas brings a new friend home, cracks start to appear in Ellen’s perfect family life. Kieran Watts isn’t like Lucas. He’s rude, obnoxious and reckless, and Ellen can only watch in despair as her son falls deeper under his influence. Then Ellen’s whole world implodes and she embarks on an obsessive need to get revenge.There is nothing you won’t do for your children – even murder . . .'Compelling, unexpected and beautifully written' JANE FALLON‘Tense, provocative and devastatingly powerful’ TM LOGAN'There’s nothing quite so chilling as the roar of mother tiger love. Louise Candlish had my heart in my throat. Dizzily dark. Dangerous. Deadly' JANE CORRY'The Heights has everything you could possibly wish for – tragedy, obsession, revenge and, yes, love. Another finely-crafted masterpiece from Louise Candlish' BA PARIS

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