Literature & Fiction

From single in Hawaii to ‘it’s complicated’ in Boston!

In this Boston Christmas Miracles story, top of paediatric nurse Ailani’s wish-list is a white Christmas, so swapping sunny Hawaii for a stint on a Boston children’s ward is unmissable. Ailani expects icy temperatures…but her boss, Javier, is scorching hot! This single dad’s disillusioned with everything. And while Ailani has lost more than most, she’s determined to prove he’s wrong. Can she do it before the holidays are over?

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The first in a BRAND NEW series from bestselling author Jo Bartlett… Welcome to The Cornish Country Hospital

A new start…

When Danni Carter moves to Cornwall from London, she hopes it will be the fresh start she so desperately needs. She’s nervous, but hopefully the change of scene will help her to finally forget her feelings for Lucas Newman, a man she can never be with, because he’s already engaged to Danni’s best friend, Esther.

An Impossible Dilemma…

But when Lucas and Esther decide to follow Danni to Cornwall, and both announce they will be working with her at the new St Piran’s hospital, Danni is thrown into turmoil again. She can’t lose Esther, but being near Lucas is getting harder to deal with. Will she have to give up her new life before it’s even started?

A chance to start again?

Throwing herself into work, Danni finds herself drawn to new patient, Connie Berrycloth, a woman Danni knows has dark secrets of her own. Secrets that are about to be revealed….

As the two women form a friendship, Danni begins to realise that letting go of her dreams might be the only way of holding on to the people she loves.

Praise for Jo Bartlett:

‘Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.’ Jessica Redland

‘Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.’ Helen J Rolfe

‘I was drawn in from the first word, I’ve laughed and cried, what a really lovely story’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I would highly recommend this book for a bit of fantastic escapism and love conquering all.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘A heart warming tale which I enjoyed reading very much.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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Just good friends or so much more?

To escape a recent trauma, famous ER doc Aaron takes up a residency in Italy. His plan? Keep a low profile and enjoy his anonymity in a sleepy little village. Meeting gorgeous paediatrician Bella is not on the agenda! But widowed Bella is pregnant so, despite their undeniable attraction, Aaron’s determined to put her firmly in the friend zone. Until the night their desire becomes too intense to resist!

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A festive reunion to heal her…

Trauma surgeon Nikita is leaving to put some space between her demons and her job. She just wasn’t expecting her temporary replacement to be blast from the past Pedro. Nikita knows she’s a shadow of the woman he once knew. But as they work together on an emergency she feels an overwhelming sense of security with him. Will a mistletoe kiss this Christmas be the gift she needs to make her whole again?

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He once broke her heart… this time, can he heal it?

A lot can change in fifteen years. When Lyndsey was eighteen she was left heartbroken by her first love Misha. Now she’s a nurse and single mum to a son who’s in urgent need of surgery…and ENT specialist Misha is the only person who can perform it! Lyndsey is wholly unprepared for their reunion. Or to feel the spark that’s clearly never gone away…

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Lightning raced over my skin as we touched. It cascaded through the room, sparking every candle to life. I would not let death and ruin take him from me. I was not ready for this to end.

The demon Lilyth has returned. With an army of shadows at her back, she claims all magic as her own, threatening to drain all light and life from the world.

To stand against her, Max must unite rival gods and kingdoms that have warred for centuries. It seems impossible, but Max is not alone. Danger has forged his friends into a new family and bound him to an ice-breathing dragon.

Most powerful of all is his passion for Simion. Possessed by the burning magic of the phoenixes, Simion is more heated, more unpredictable. And his desire blazes brighter than ever.

But Max’s bonds of love make him vulnerable. Lilyth will take anything—or anyone—from him, to get what she craves. If he hopes to defeat her, Max must be ready for any sacrifice.

Can Max and Simion’s passion survive the war ahead? Or will the destruction of the world they know tear them apart?

Full of spicy romance, heartbreak and epic action, this series is perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Serpent and the Wings of Night.

See why readers love Ben Alderson’s Court of Broken Bonds series:

“This. Book. Packed. Punches… The magic system? The gods!?! Wow. I was truly kept on my toes the whole time. I refuse to spoil any of this but just know the last 30% is twist after twist and it’s SO GOOD.” @angelas.book.nook ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I physically could not put this book down… I felt every scream, and heart-pounding gasp and cry. So beautifully written! Cool as f*ck dragons, magic, political intrigue, a badass muscly lady friend and two handsome, mysterious love interests. Literally what else do you need in a book? This is a masterpiece and I now get to suffer exquisitely whilst I wait to find out what happens next.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Will break your heart, rebuild it, then break it again… A wild ride!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down… The plot twists and character betrayals throughout the story were gripping… I didn’t want this book to end!” @alecreads9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Holy smokes!!!… An emotional rollercoaster! I was stressed, happy, swooning, angry and hyped all at once! There were so many twists and turns—I never saw the plot twists coming!… 10/10 recommend!” @magnoliapigeonbookblurbs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Openly gay, sixteen-year-old Jackson Nash prefers to spend his time alone. Going to school and studying occupy most of his waking hours until one morning this routine takes an unexpected turn and his life begins to change.

After meeting Ash, a boy from the nearby sixth-form college, Jackson is faced with experiences he never imagined before. No more able to hide away in his bedroom, he must develop to overcome challenges that will take him from under his comfortable duvet and bring him into an unexpected spotlight, both in school and in the world outside.

Parental guidance may be advised. Strong language content.

This novel is available in eBook format and also hardback which is listed separately.

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[Siren Publishing: The Lynn Hagen ManLove Collection: Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Alternative, Paranormal, Werewolves, Vampires, Suspense, MM, HEA] Dating a bad boy in a biker gang is the biggest mistake Zach’s ever made. Even after Chainsaw’s death, Zach is trapped in his worst nightmare. Chainsaw has addicted Zach to an unknown drug, and now Zach lives in hell—until Shayde steps into his life. For reasons Zach can’t understand, Shayde has decided to stick to his side, even when Zach thinks he doesn’t need anyone. Now the vampire is the only person Zach trusts to keep him safe from danger and himself.Something about Zach pulls Shayde in. He wants to protect the human, so when Zach leaves Eleazar’s estate, Shayde follows. He takes Zach to a hotel, but trouble soon finds them. Raiden will stop at nothing to make Zach pay for his brother’s death. Shayde keeps Zach one step ahead of Raiden and his men, but when Shayde finds out that Zach is his mate, all bets are off. Lynn Hagen is a Siren-exclusive author.

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– Goodreads Choice: Best Fiction 2021 shortlisted
– Author’s Club First Novel Award longlisted
– Voted Best Uplifting Book in the independent

‘Emotional, involving, witty and sad. Everyone is going to love Lenni and Margot’
JILL MANSELL

‘Lenni and Margot are two of the most wonderful, warm, witty and wise heroines I’ve ever met. Beautiful and glorious’ CLARE POOLEY, author of The Authenticity Project

Fiercely alive, disarmingly funny and brimming with tenderness, THE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF LENNI AND MARGOT unwraps the extraordinary gift of life, and revels in our infinite capacity for friendship and love when we need them most.
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Life is short.

No-one knows that better than seventeen-year-old Lenni. But as she is about to learn, it’s not only what you make of life that matters, but who you share it with.

Dodging doctor’s orders, she joins an art class where she bumps into fellow patient Margot, a rebel-hearted eight-three-year-old from the next ward. Their bond is instant as they realize that together they have lived an astonishing one hundred years.

To celebrate their shared century, they decide to paint their life stories: of growing old and staying young, of giving joy, of receiving kindness, of losing love, of finding the person who is everything.

As their friendship deepens, it becomes vividly clear that life is not done with Lenni and Margot yet.

An extraordinary friendship. A lifetime of stories. Their last one begins here.

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VOTED BEST UPLIFTING BOOK OF 2021 BY THE INDEPENDENT

‘Full of wisdom and kindness. It is just the kind of book I adore’ JOANNA CANNON

‘Such a delight! I fell head over heels for Lenni and Margot, their wit and vibrancy and marvellous outlooks on life. An utter joy’ ABBIE GREAVES

‘Charged with light and colour. Gloriously original and full of wisdom, humour, and hope. It made me think and care and laugh and cry. One of my all-time favourite books’ HAZEL PRIOR, author of Away with the Penguins

‘This is something special: moving, joyful and life-affirming’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Book of the Month

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‘Snowy, sapphic enemies to lovers, shot through with British wit!’ Clare Lydon, author of It Started With a Kiss

‘One of only a few 5 star reads this year. I loved everything about this book’ Reader review, 5 stars

A cancelled engagement. A non-refundable honeymoon. A Christmas Robin will never forget.

Robin Ellis has had a year she’d like to forget. She’s tired, overworked and most definitely not ready to spend the holidays with her rowdy family in Manchester. So when she discovers she forgot to cancel her honeymoon she sees this as the perfect opportunity to get away; it’s time to relax and embrace adventure!

The last thing she expects is to clash with standoffish ski instructor Neve. But despite their rocky start these two unlikely people can’t help but fall for each other under the starry Canadian skies.

They know that holiday romances don’t last, and Robin has had her heart broken one too many times before, but can they overcome the distance between them and find a happily ever after together?

A sparkling sapphic wintry holiday romance, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain and Jo Thomas.

Readers and authors absolutely love Honeymoon for One!

‘A wonderful festive sapphic romance – would go perfectly with blankets & hot chocolate (or mulled wine!)’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘All the hallmarks of a classic romcom read, with a gorgeously sapphic romance in the snow’ Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas

‘This is such an adorable rom-com story! A perfect holiday read!’ Reader review, 5 stars

‘This book was funny, sweet, romantic, and a little bit emotional. The perfect way to get those happy, seasonal feelings going’ Reader review, 5 stars

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‘A glorious story that celebrates the power of love’ – Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI

‘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect’ – Bestselling author LIZ FENWICK

Will one week in Greece change their lives for ever?

Chef Maria is running a successful cookery school in her home village of Petalidi, Greece – but she is also running from the secrets of her past.

Food journalist Kayla thought this was going to be just another work trip. But right before she leaves for Greece, she discovers that her whole life is built on a lie.

Jewellery-maker Alessandra has always lived according to her own rules – despite what it has cost her to do so. But she has just had some devastating news.

As these three very different women come together at the house in the olive grove, unlikely friendships blossom and a season of self-discovery begins. Will the sumptuous flavours, sapphire waters and golden sands of Greece give each of them the answers they so desperately seek?

The breathtaking, escapist second novel from Emma Cowell, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.

Readers love The House in the Olive Grove:

‘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels. The House in the Olive Grove is a glorious story that celebrates the power of love.’ – Adriana Trigiani

‘Light your favourite candle, pour yourself a glass of ouzo, play Leonard Cohen’s ‘Bird on a Wire,’ and let author Emma Cowell transport you to Petalidi, Greece.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect.’ – Liz Fenwick

‘A homage to Greek cooking, bee keeping and to the closeness of small communities … The book has an exceptionally strong emotional pulse.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?’ – Nadia Marks

‘This book is food for the soul.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Evocative, compelling, moving. A glorious story.’ – Kate Frost

‘I loved how beautifully Greece and the food were described – it makes you wish you were there yourself.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell’s exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes.’ – Jennie Keer

‘Eloquent prose brings to life the feel of the breeze off the ocean, the enticing aroma drifting from Maria’s kitchen and the sweetness of the bees’ honey.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight.’ – Tessa Harris

‘Cowell has written a lovely atmospheric novel that will engage and entertain you.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!’ – My Weekly

‘A gorgeous read and a real nod to the friendships women can form.’ – Best

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