Literature & Fiction
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Dishonour in Denmark (The Call of the Sea Book 10)
The Royal Navy is larger than it has ever been – nearly eight hundred ships and one hundred and twenty thousand men – and it is too small for the tasks demanded of it if the war is to be won.British hardwood forests have been destroyed, with the exception of the untouchable New Forest. It is impossible to build enough ships to make up for losses, let alone to expand. At least twenty of the ships at sea are unfit for service, may well sink in the next storm.
The sole answer is to find an ally with a large fleet, or to capture the ships required, which is easier said than done.
Denmark has a large ocean-going fleet, but is neutral and terrified of France. Nick Turnhouse is tasked to find a way of taking the Danish fleet, laid up in Copenhagen, intact and immediately usable.
There is a way – provided he and the government of the day are prepared to sacrifice honour and decency. Perfidious Albion may yet prevail.
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The Forgotten Farmhouse by the Sea: An emotional and uplifting tale of secrets and second chances (Welcome to Anglesey)
‘One of my favourite reads of 2023… you just have to read it. Absolutely brilliant.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When a ramshackle cliffside farmhouse comes on the market on the island of Anglesey, Nan Green is determined to make it the family home of her dreams. After convincing her reluctant husband Robin to make the move, Nan sets out to restore the tumbledown house to its former glory, just like she remembers it from childhood holidays on the island.
As she settles into coastal life, Nan learns that her new home comes with a secret past that’s somehow connected to her mother, who won’t even step across the threshold and refuses to explain why. At the same time, Robin grows ever more distant, working away for weeks at a time, leaving her to care for their twin girls alone.
Devoting all her energy to transforming the old house, Nan’s wounds gradually start to heal, new friendships grow, and family secrets are set free. Soon Nan learns that her dream was about more than a perfect home by the sea. It was about finding out how to finally be happy…
Fans of Susanne O’Leary, Amanda Prowse, Liz Eeles and Sheila O’Flanagan will adore The Forgotten Farmhouse by the Sea.
What readers are saying about The Forgotten Farmhouse by the Sea:
‘One of my most favourite reads of 2023… you just have to read it. Absolutely brilliant.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Outstanding… be prepared to shelve any other plans whilst you are reading this book.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Captured my heart… you won’t want to put this one down!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Sweeps the reader away… you will cheer for our main character and love the description of her life in Anglesey… I read it in one sitting.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I literally binged it overnight… hits you right in the feels… gets a hearty recommendation from me!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Found myself reading late into the night… beautiful, compassionate.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Read it in one day… I just could not stop reading.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Truly marvellous… kept me pinned to the pages until the wee hours.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Love love love… draws you in immediately and gets you so invested in each character’s story… could not recommend it enough!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Amazing… a lovely, cosy read for those autumn nights.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Beautifully written, captivating… grasps your attention to the very last page.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Beyond the Sea: From the Booker-shortlisted author of Prophet Song
Chosen as a Book of the Year by Sebastian Barry, Martina Devlin and Peter CunninghamWinner of the Prix Gens de Mer, 2022
Hector and Bolivar set sail from their South American fishing village on what they believe to be a routine expedition. But then a devastating storm casts them adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. With no means of contacting the outside world and no sign of rescue, their only hope lies with one another. Both men must confront the truth about themselves, and the regrets that they have spent a lifetime trying to forget, if they are to survive.
Part gripping story of resilience, part fearless existential parable, Beyond the Sea is a meditation on what it means to be human, in a world that pushes us to the brink.
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Tress of the Emerald Sea: A Cosmere Novel (Secret Projects Book 1)
#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson expands his Cosmere universe shared by The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn with a new standalone novel for everyone who loved The Princess Bride.
The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?
Note from Brandon:
I started writing this in secret, as a novel just for my wife. She urged me to share it with the world—and alongside three other secret novels, with the support of readers worldwide it grew into the biggest Kickstarter campaign of all time. I’m excited to present this first book to you at last: a different type of Brandon Sanderson story, one I wrote when there were no time constraints, no expectations, and no limits on my imagination. Come be part of the magic.
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The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea: A totally stunning and emotional page-turner (Heaven’s Cove)
Sitting by the window with views of the shining sea, a white-haired woman seals an envelope with trembling hands and thinks of her grandchildren – two sisters who haven’t spoken for years. Will her final message bring them back together?Ever since her sister Caitlin left the village of Heaven’s Cove, Isla has cared for their beloved grandmother Jessie in her cosy red-brick cottage by the sea. Now, heartbroken after Jessie’s death, Isla hopes to bond again with her sister. Until Caitlin insists she wants to sell the cottage they spent their childhood in.
But their grandmother, who always had a twinkle in her eye, had other plans. At her will reading the sisters are handed an envelope containing a cryptic riddle in Jessie’s handwriting. Certain their grandmother, who loved puzzles and crosswords, wanted them to solve it together, Isla begs Caitlin for more time.
Then Isla meets tall, brooding Ben in the village, come from America seeking answers about his own family history. One of his ancestors was close to a relative of Jessie’s… did Jessie mean for them to meet?
As Ben and Isla walk together on the wild Devon beaches, they discover a heartbreaking generations-old story of a woman who chose her family over true love. But Isla and Caitlin are no closer to solving their grandmother’s riddle: and when Caitlin finally shares a shocking secret about her life back in London, selling their grandmother’s home seems the only way forward.
Without their grandmother to guide them, will the sisters ever rediscover the meaning of family? Or will Isla be forced to leave Ben, and Heaven’s Cove behind forever?
This book can be enjoyed as a standalone.
An absolutely gripping and addictive page-turner about family secrets and sisterhood. Fans of Barbara O’Neal, Faith Hogan and Debbie Macomber will adore being swept away to the rugged Devon coast.
Read what everyone’s saying about The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea:
‘Took me on a heart-warming journey… Set a smile on my face… I could not put this book down for I was completely lost in the story… Enchanting…I loved this novel so much.’Cindy L Spear, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fabulous… A wonderful story which I absolutely adored reading! I loved the family relationships… Perfect! A delightful read.’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Gorgeous hug of a book… Wraps itself round you like a cosy blanket. It has warmth, charm, laugh-out-loud moments… I absolutely loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wonderful… I picked it up to read a few pages and wound up reading late into the night. Loved.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘I love these books… It is brilliant… Just fantastic… Liz Eeles writes fab books.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I want it to continue forever… Warmed my heart… Absolutely compelling… Their story captivated me.’ @tessa.talks.books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Love this series, the books never disappoint… Beautiful… Loved the characters.’ Goodreads reviewer
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Sea of Treason: Thomas Kydd 26
Following his recovery after a savage wounding in America, Kydd returns to England to re-assume command of his ship-of-the-line, Thunderer, which is sent to the remote station of Bermuda.
‘Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line’ Daily Express
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The Guest House by the Sea: An absolutely heartwarming Irish novel to curl up with in 2023 from the kindle #1 bestselling author
People come to the guest house for fresh air and views across the Atlantic. But if they’re lucky, they might just leave with the second chance they didn’t know they needed…Esme has run the guest house for as long as anyone in Ballycove can remember. But in her declining years, her sight is failing, and when she has a fall on the eve of the summer season, she is forced to take a back seat for the first time in her life.
From her chair in the entry hall, not much passes Esme by. There’s Cora, the wife visiting indefinitely… without her husband; Niamh, the city professional with a life-changing decision to make; and Phyllie, the grandmother whose family is slipping away from her.
Esme’s guests provide the colour that helps her keep her grip on the world. All of them have something they want to escape – or to hold on to. But can Esme help them find their way before the summer is over?
From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan comes a new, uplifting story about discovering love, friendship and the healing power of the Irish sea air. It will charm fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Susanne O’Leary.
‘Once again Faith pulls you into her world instantly and never lets you go, with such an incredibly real cast of characters who you feel actually exist. A Life affirming and unputdownable read.’ Phillipa Ashley
‘What a delight this book is. A gorgeous cast of characters, the perfect seaside setting and Faith Hogan’s wonderful talent for dialogue all come together to make this a lovely feel-good story with an ending that will cheer your heart.’ Imogen Clark
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The Sea: 365 reflections
Throughout history, legend and myth, the sea has symbolized power and freedom, strength and serenity and has inspired poets, philosophers, astronomers and artists.
Reflections upon the sea from literature, philosophy, science and ancient wisdom are gathered together in this enchanting collection.
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The Island of Sea Women: ‘Beautifully rendered’ -Jodi Picoult
The beautiful novel of female friendship and family secrets on a small Korean island, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane
Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best friends that come from very different backgrounds. When they are old enough, they begin working in the sea with their village’s all-female diving collective, led by Young-sook’s mother. As the girls take up their positions as baby divers, they know they are beginning a life of excitement and responsibility but also danger.Despite their love for each other, Mi-ja and Young-sook’s differences are impossible to ignore. The Island of Sea Women is an epic set over many decades, beginning during a period of Japanese colonialism in the 1930s and 1940s, followed by World War II, the Korean War and its aftermath, through the era of cell phones and wetsuits for the women divers. Throughout this time, the residents of Jeju find themselves caught between warring empires. Mi-ja is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator, and she will forever be marked by this association. Young-sook was born into a long line of haenyeo and will inherit her mother’s position leading the divers in their village. Little do the two friends know that after surviving hundreds of dives and developing the closest of bonds, forces outside their control will push their friendship to the breaking point.
This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a world turned upside down, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and the men take care of the children. A classic Lisa See story—one of women’s friendships and the larger forces that shape them—The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce and unforgettable female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives.
‘For centuries, women on Korea’s Jeju island have been free-diving into the sea, a practice explored through this fictionalized story of two friends who struggle to stay close amid war, family rivalries, and a shifting cultural landscape. It’s riveting, historical, and heartbreaking all at once’ Marie Claire
‘Lisa See excels at mining the intersection of family, friendship and history… This novel spans wars and generations, but at its heart is a beautifully rendered story of two women whose individual choices become inextricably tangled’ Jodi Picoult, author of A Spark of Light‘I was spellbound the moment I entered the vivid and little-known world of the diving women of Jeju… No one writes about female friendship… with more insight and depth than Lisa See’ Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Bees
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Secret Santa – a Christmas novella with a twist (The Secret Series)
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Praise for Holly Green
‘Should be this year’s number one Christmas novel,’ Goodreads reviewer
‘A Christmas Carol for the Tik Tok generation – if you don’t fall for Charlie in this sweet novella, you’re definitely going to be yelling ‘bah humbug’,’ D.E White, bestselling author
‘Such a clever retelling of a well loved Christmas classic, skilfully reconfigured in a modern setting. I was gripped to the very last page! Pour yourself a glass of mulled wine and enjoy reading this book!’ Amazon review
‘I’d honestly say this is one of cutest and most fun wee reads I’ve read on a while.’ Amazon review
‘I really fun modern twist on A Christmas Carol, I read this in one sitting. The ghosts of Christmas past and present were personal highlights!’ Amazon review
‘It’s a well written, fun and heart-warming read. This novella was the perfect little festive read to get me started for the season.’ Amazon review
‘This gorgeous slice of Christmassy fiction will uplift you and leave you with that heart-warming hopeful feeling right down to your very core.’ Amazon review.
‘If you’re looking for a charming, whimsical, feel good story that channels the joy of the festive season, definitely pick up Secret Santa, and keep an eye out for Bow. I have to admit to a soft spot – he gave me all the Christmas Fairy vibes from the film Scrooged!’ Goodreads review
Book Description
The Devil Wears Prada meets A Christmas Carol (a novella)
Charlie Kenzie doesn’t give a mince pie about Christmas.
If she had her way, she’d have everyone in the office working on the next edition of Charm magazine.
Instead, she’ll be spending another Christmas Day alone.
Which she’s fine with.
That is until she’s caught up in an accident on Christmas Eve with an unusual taxi driver dressed as the the Ghost of Christmas Past, which springs this Manolo wearing Scrooge into a trip she’ll never forget.
A story about love, life, and being given a second chance
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The Christmas Season: An uplifting, funny and inclusive romance that Regency readers will love!
You are cordially invited to your Happy Ever After…
Emma Love is a matchmaker who believes in old fashioned courtship, over swiping left or right. She’s inspired by Jane Austen, Bridgerton and a thousand and one perfect romance stories, where matches were made at elegant soirees and not by sliding into your intended’s DMs.
This year, Emma is inviting you to a very special social season, where a hopeful singleton might find their own Mr Darcy waiting under the mistletoe. At a series of glamorous, festive, and, most importantly, romantic events, Emma is making it her mission to find love for everyone this Christmas Season.
How will she fare trying to find perfect matches for the Price twins, both too busy trying to outdo the other to ever look for love? Can she encourage the sexy Season rake, Theo, to change his ways? And what of Hope Lucas, who Emma has failed to match before, but who still has faith that Mr Right is out there?
And with Emma so focused on finding everybody else’s happy ever after, is she at risk of letting her own perfect match slip away?
Welcome to the Christmas Season.
An uplifting, original and romantic read that fans of Lex Croucher and Lindsey Kelk will love.
Readers are loving The Christmas Season:
‘A heartwarming, magical romance guaranteed to give you the warm and fuzzies.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Perfect for the upcoming holiday season. The cover is absolutely gorgeous…but the storyline is equally adorable.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘With an element of Bridgerton…this is a cute little romantic book about finding love but also finding yourself. Prefect winter read by the fire.’ Reader review
‘The concept is fantastic. I love the idea of a modern Regency season where people are encouraged to let go of the instant gratification of online dating and seek meaningful connections.’ Reader Review
‘A quick and cute read…I adore the concept of an old-fashioned season in modern times.’ Reader Review
‘This was a super lightweight, very quick read…gave me Love Actually vibes.’ Reader Review
Praise for Ally Sinclair:
‘I loved it! Clever, romantic, funny and completely different!’ Katie Fforde
‘I adored this witty, joyous romp of a tale.’ Liz Fenwick
‘Such a good book. I liked the characters, I loved reading their stories as they unfurled.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘What a fun read!…Three very modern romances occur against a backdrop of Regency recreation.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Devoured this book…A modern-day must for lovers of Jane Austen. Cannot wait for the next book in the series. Highly recommend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘I loved this book, the characters and the atmosphere. It was perfection.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘This was such a cute read! It takes readers back in time…Emma and Mr Knight were an irresistible combo.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘I loved the way Ally Sinclair brought elements of Jane Austen and flair of Bridgerton into a funny romance. I loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
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The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman: The most uplifting Richard & Judy book club pick of 2022
The inspiring, feel-good Richard & Judy Book Club pick about a small boy with a big heart – and even bigger dreams.
‘One of those gorgeous books that completely lifts your spirits and restores your faith in humanity’ – Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin and Stacey and bestselling author of Us Three
It was a journey they would always remember . . . for a friend they’d never forget.
Norman and Jax are a legendary comedic duo in waiting, with a five-year plan to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe by the time they’re fifteen. But when Jax dies before they turn twelve, Norman decides a tribute act for his best friend just can’t wait, so he rewrites their plan:
1. Look after Mum | 2. Find Dad | 3. Get to the Edinburgh Fringe
Sadie knows she won’t win Mother of the Year and she’s not proud she doesn’t know who her son’s father is. But when she finds Norman’s list, all she wants is to see her son smile again. So, enlisting the help of eccentric friend Leonard – an 84-year-old veteran with superior planning skills and a thirst for adventure! – they set off on a pilgrimage to Edinburgh, making a few stops to find Norman’s dad along the way.
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‘An uplifting tale of love, loss and the redemptive power of humour’ – Mail on Sunday
‘Charming, funny and cheering’ – Beth Morrey, author of Saving Missy
‘As moving as it is funny. And it’s very funny’ – Romesh Ranganathan
‘He’s wheedled his way into my heart, and I suspect I’ll have a Norman-shaped hole there forever’ – Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity ProjectReaders are in love with Norman:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This has everything a feel good book should have. I loved it’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Norman is one of the most lovable characters I have ever met’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book to make you laugh and cry in the same moment, a bittersweet read’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A charming, uplifting tale of love, family, friendship and hope’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully written novel about having the courage to hold on to and chase your dreams’Read more
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Hitting the Jackpot: a brilliantly funny comedy perfect for fans of Nick Hornby
His wife is leaving him. He’s just won the lottery. Does she really need to know? A hilarious debut novel of love, luck, and hard-to-keep secrets . . .A thirty-something English teacher and amateur linguist, Jack just about makes ends meet—as does his Aussie fitness instructor, soon-to-be ex-wife. She’s finally run out of patience with Jack. What she doesn’t know is that Jack has hit the jackpot: well over two million pounds in lottery winnings. Swearing his brother to secrecy, Jack figures this unexpected fortune will go a long way toward cushioning the blow of his divorce.
But, keeping his win a secret from his wife proves to be a harder task than Jack first imagines, especially as she knows his favourite numbers, so is convinced that he has won and is deliberately trying to cut her out.
Jack’s problems deepen when his shiny new BMW is hit by another car – driven by the shaken and disheveled but gorgeous Milly…
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Has Anyone Seen My Sex Life?: An absolutely hilarious, laugh out loud page turner (The Callaghan Sisters Book 1)
‘One of the funniest books I have read. Ever!… I absolutely LOVED this book and I just know that it’s going to be in my top books of the year!’ Star Crossed Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐It’s normal for your washing machine to get more action than you, right?
I wake up, bleary-eyed.
It’s been two years, six months and three hours since I last shaved my legs, and the llama-patterned knickers I’m wearing have seen better days.
We have seven minutes before the kids wake up, and my husband shuffles closer. ‘Ouch,’ he says, a piece of Lego sticking into his back.
Then, a light comes on in the landing. Small footsteps creep down the stairs. A little voice screams, ‘IS SOMEONE COMING TO MAKE BREAKFAST?!’
All hope of having some ‘alone time’ is replaced with wondering if we’ve run out of Cheerios, thinking about the overflowing laundry, and remembering that I forgot to take out the recycling. Again. Just a typical Monday morning for the Morton family…
Except today, when I go downstairs in my dressing gown, I find something. Something belonging to my husband. Something that definitely wasn’t in the wedding vows. And it’s either going to make us… or break us.
An utterly hilarious and unmissable novel for anyone who has ever felt like they spend more time washing the dishes than getting lucky. Fans of Why Mummy Drinks and The Unmumsy Mum, and rom-coms by Sophie Ranald and Sophie Kinsella, will ugly laugh at this gloriously funny and relatable read.
Readers totally love Has Anyone Seen My Sex Life?:
‘Absolutely hilarious!! Seriously, I haven’t been able to put this one down!… I have not stopped laughing… One of those books which is perfect after a stressful day because you are guaranteed to laugh out loud… Loved it… Devoured this book in just a few hours… Impossible to put down.’ Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I’ve read books which have made me laugh before – but this time I couldn’t stop!… I have giggled hysterically… It’s so very, very funny! My long suffering other-half is used to me giggling maniacally when I’m reading, but this took things to a whole new level… A right good laugh… Absolutely hilarious… Yes, it’s THAT funny! Without a doubt, worth a full house of stars.’ Grace J Reviewer Lady, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Oh my days… I was howling in bed! The hubby wasn’t happy… Said that amount of laughter should not be coming from the bedroom!’ Emma the Little Book Worm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Tears were running down my face, I was laughing so hard.’ I Am Indeed, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Hilarious. It will have you laughing out loud from beginning to end! Brilliant… I’m still smiling about this book now.’ Between the Pages Book Club, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I just could not stop laughing.’ Crossroad Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Whoa!!… Kept me laughing… Had me in splits… This book was perfect.’ Shalini’s Books & Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely brilliant… I have never laughed aloud so much… I so want this book to be the bestseller of 2020… Safe to say I will be gifting copies of this book to my female friends.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Hilarious… Had me laughing out loud… I genuinely loved this book.’ The Bespectacled Bibliophile, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A laugh-a-minute comedy… I began laughing at about page 2 and didn’t stop until the end… Funny-as-hell!! I challenge anyone, man or woman, to read this book and not find at least one bit of it where you can say “yep…that’s my life”!!! This is a book that I started reading with tears in my eyes from laughing and rounded it off wonderfully with tears of sadness!!!… Fab, fab, fab!!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Library on Love Heart Lane (Love Heart Lane, Book 13)
Preorder a very special standalone novel in the Love Heart Lane series. Previously published as Evie’s Year of Taking Chances but now rewritten and improved by the author!
Love, life, and libraries
Growing up in foster care, Elle Cooper always felt a piece of herself was missing. Now, as her thirtieth birthday approaches, she’s ready to find it. But when instigating the search for her birth mother leads to a whole host of unexpected events, this librarian’s quiet life suddenly gets very loud!
With new friends, old flames and surprising influences keeping Elle busy, she soon starts to see that there’s more to life than where you came from – and that where you are right now, and who you have in your corner, is what might just matter most of all…
Love Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter what
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The Man of Her Dreams: the brilliant new rom-com from the author of London, With Love
‘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 MAJOR
Is 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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Suspected Charmed and Dangerous: Midlife Magic in Marshmallow Books 1-3
Save the world, or burn it down trying.
Newly-divorced Remi has been swallowing her rage and playing nice and for far too long. But every woman has her breaking point. And when she snaps, she ignites.
Because magic attracts magic, that fire spreads into an inferno of magical awakenings. Now instead of one middle-aged witch with no idea how to handle her magic, the little town of Marshmallow has three.
Sure, they may be a hot mess of renegade sorcery, but they’re not just powerful. They’re empowered. They’re done playing by other people’s rules and they’re writing their own.
1. Remi: Divorce bites. It’s worse when your ex is a vampire.
When quiet rage burns so bright you spontaneously combust, things can still get worse.
Turns out, fighting fire with fire is satisfyingly cathartic.
Burn it all down. Forge your own path from the ashes.2. Jen: Dreams really do come true. But so do nightmares.
Being a single mom means you have to be prepared for everything. You have to be able to do everything. But nothing can prepare you for magic that activates while you’re asleep.
A positive bedtime routine is clutch.3. Brianna: He went from “I do” to “Who are you?”
When your AWOL husband finally returns but pretends his memory is still missing, life can’t get much worse.
Unless you also turn into a chicken. A literal one. With feathers and the whole clucking shebang.
Peck the patriarchy.Midlife meltdowns lead to newfound friendship, hilarious hijinks, and mounting mayhem. Each magical crisis is a new beginning, a chance to find love and the happily-ever-afters these forty-year-old heroines never thought possible. This bundle contains the first three novels in the Midlife Magic in Marshmallow series: Sweatpants and Spells,Scrapbooking the Supernatural, and Wrinkles and Runes.
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Escape to the Swiss Chalet: The must-read hilarious new fiction debut to escape with in 2023!
‘Oh wow!! this book blew me away!! it has it all! laughs and tears and excitement and sadness and fun!! what a great time! thank you so much to netgalley for letting me read this one early!!’ lindsey.readsbooks, 5 stars‘Carrie Walker will whisk you away with this fabulous destination romcom… A sparkling debut – I couldn’t put it down.’ Sandy Barker
‘Fabulously heart-warming and witty… what a debut! It made me yearn to fly off to breathe in the mountain air and, for any foodie who also enjoys the odd glass of wine, you will wish you could make a reservation. Utterly delightful!’ Lucy Coleman
‘What a treat! An exciting new voice you won’t want to miss. Cosy, festive and hilarious!’ Kate Forster
When your life goes off-piste how do you climb back up the mountain?
Holly Roberts is well-known among family and friends for despising the cold, so no one is more surprised than her when she agrees to pack her bags and move to the Swiss Alps. But after getting her heart broken, spending the winter season working as a sous-chef for wealthy twins Genevieve and gorgeous Luca, is exactly what the doctor ordered.
Verbier is home to millionaires and Holly has never felt more out of place in the snow-capped wooden chalet. Thankfully new friends, chalet girl Liv and chef Xavier are there to be her guide in this new world of après-ski and fondue, and to teach her how to get off chair lifts! And then there is Luca… rich, handsome, kind but what is the catch?
She just wanted to escape her problems but could she get her Happily Ever After?
A SWEET and FUNNY romantic comedy for readers of Lindsey Kelk and Mandy Baggot.
Readers love Escape to the Swiss Chalet!
‘This has rom com all over it! So excited for this one and can’t wait to share a full review and thoughts. So excited for the adventures of the Swiss Chalet as well as handsome Xavier… I’m getting Elle Woods vibes!’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Brilliant… Read in one sitting… just a great feel good read set up in a lovely part of Switzerland.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Absolutely loved this book. It was a great, romantic escape, and it just ticked all the boxes that I hope for in a romantic comedy.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
‘A delightful escape into a world of snowy adventures and unexpected romance… a perfect choice for fans of Mandy Baggot and Jo Thomas… sweet and funny romantic comedy that will leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling long after the final page.’ Barefoot in Grace, 5 stars
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Lost in the Broken Woods (Claimed by the Wolf)
I helped an injured woman… and in return got pulled through a portal to a magical world and set in the path of a pack of wolf shifters searching for their mates.When they find me, one will claim me.
I probably should’ve asked the woman what it means to be claimed. I definitely should’ve asked her what mating entails, and if there’s a way to get back to Earth.
But I didn’t, she disappeared, and frankly, I’d rather not make it back home.
When the gorgeous pack leader finally catches me, he tells me I’m never going to leave his side… then bites me.
And suddenly, I’m lost in a forest called the Broken Woods, being dragged into a violent society of which I know nothing about.
I’m starting to feel like Little Red Riding Hood; but my big, bad wolf?
He’s determined to win my heart.
Send help, because I’m going to need it.
*Each book in this steamy new adult fantasy romance series follows a different couple. They all have their own happily ever after, and can be read in any order.
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Roommate Wars: A Billionaire with Benefits Romantic Comedy (All’s Fair)
Having a one-night stand with my sister’s billionaire friend was a mistake…
But moving in with the reclusive billionaire would be an even bigger problem.
Besides the unfortunate time we slept together, the only thing Jack Townsend and I have in common is our aversion to serious relationships.
But after he sees the sh*thole I’m living in, he sweetens the offer to stay in his swanky home with the one thing an impoverished government worker like me can’t turn down—free rent.
He makes it clear he’s not interested—our sizzling night together was barely a blip on his playboy radar. I don’t know if I should be offended or relieved.
Either way, my heart says no, but my mouth says yes. And my head says it’s not a handout; I’d be helping him around the house.
One minute I’m washing his designer boxer-briefs, and the next Jack has me pretending to be his girlfriend to ward off the gold diggers.
I don’t need the confusion of a fake relationship, but I could do worse than playing house with a handsome billionaire. Besides, he’s already seen me naked. What could possibly go wrong?
Roommate Wars is a roommates-to-lovers romance, with a commitment-phobe billionaire and a sassy, independent heroine. This novel is a standalone romance guaranteed to give you laughs, feels, and the grand gestures and happy ending you crave.
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Five Gold Rings: A totally hilarious and unforgettable Christmas rom-com
“Obsessed… read in one day… One of the best rom-coms I’ve ever read.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Five gold rings. Delivered to the wrong addresses. Five Christmas proposals and weddings ruined. Unless Eve can save the day…?
As Christmas lights twinkle around London, twenty-eight-year-old Eve arrives home ready to celebrate her favourite holiday, only to find… her boyfriend in the shower with a pretty blonde.
Heartbroken, Eve throws the gifts she’s selflessly bought and wrapped for HIS family out of the window, then heads to Caspars’ Jeweller’s, where she works, for some tea and sympathy.
But there she discovers another drama unfolding; five rings have gone AWOL, and unless she can track them down and deliver them to their rightful owners five perfectly planned festive weddings and proposals will end in disaster.
Eve’s colleague Joe – moonlighting as a naked butler at a Christmas party – races to assist on her wild goose chase across London, dressed as a sexy elf.
Together they set off on a mission to save Christmas. And along the way, just maybe, some of that festive cheer and romance might rub off on Eve and Joe, and help heal Eve’s broken heart…
An utterly hilarious novel for anyone looking for festive romance with all the feels. If you have a hot date with Love Actually every Christmas you will adore this gloriously funny and unmissable festive read.
Readers are obsessed with Five Gold Rings:
“I LOVED IT!!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Absolutely adorable must-read Christmas romance. One of those stories that takes you along for the journey, captivates you, brings you laughter, warm fuzzies, gives you hope and leaves you smiling.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Oh my god! This is one hilariously good Christmas read! I just loved everything about it… Definitely one of the best Christmas books I have read! Loved it!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A frank funny festive feel-good read! Had me laughing from start to finish.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The perfect holiday read to have you smack in your feels and laughing hysterically!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I loved this book! From beginning to end, it was absolutely hysterical.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I absolutely loved this Christmas rom-com! It made me laugh out loud so many times! I can’t stop laughing… Definitely made me LOL but it also made me unexpectedly cry too because that’s how good this book was. It took me on an emotional journey and that deserves 5 GOLD STARS!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Pure reading escapism. Had me laughing the whole time, with tears of laughter and joy.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Loved this. A book that you can get wrapped up cosy in a blanket with and read all day long getting you into that romantic Christmas spirit.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The perfect Christmas rom-com… had me laughing out loud.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Such a fun wild ride… An utter delight.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Never Meant to Stay: A Novel
A bighearted romantic comedy about family and finding the perfect match set against the exuberant backdrop of contemporary Delhi.
Home has always been a temporary arrangement for Samara Mansingh, a wayfaring wedding photographer and the daughter of a diplomat. When her father is uprooted once again, Samara needs a place to stay in Delhi. Next stop: the Khanna family. Samara’s memories of the Khannas are vague at best, but she doesn’t remember their home feeling so much like a war zone. And the last thing their surly eldest son, Sharav, wants is a houseguest eavesdropping on the chaos.
Sharav has a melodramatic sister pushing back on an arranged marriage, a withdrawn lead-singer brother who won’t sing, and a widowed mother hiding her grief in the garden. Sweeping into the household like a tornado, irrepressible Samara is a practically perfect distraction. She has a mind to help a girl find true love, push a young man to find his voice, and bring a lonely and loving widow out of mourning. Maybe Samara can even get on Sharav’s ruggedly handsome good side.
The only sure thing is that the Khanna family will never be the same again. Neither will Samara, who may finally find what she’s been missing her entire life: a home.
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Fiction Land: The new #1 book from Washington Post multimillion selling author RR Haywood, one of the most downloaded indie writers in the UK
From multimillion bestselling Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Audible author RR Haywood, creator of the worldwide bestselling Extracted, and The Code trilogies, the phenomenal Undead Series, and the heart-pounding thriller DELIO PHASE ONE, comes Fiction Land, a laugh-out-loud blockbuster adventure.
Imagine John Wick wakes up in a city full of characters from novels – That’s Fiction Land
A delivery driver finds himself inside a world occupied by characters from unfinished novels and must accept he is not real. But the world around him doesn’t feel right, and when he starts asking questions, the authorities soon take extreme measures to stop him finding the truth about Fiction Land.
Not many men get to start over.
John Croker did and left his old life behind – until crooks stole his delivery van, but no van means no pay, which means his niece doesn’t get the life-saving operation she needs, and so in desperation, John uses the skills of his former life one last time. While everything he thought he knew starts to unravel.**Also an outstanding audio production narrated by GOT star, Gethin Anthony. Find it on Audible.**
Find out more about the author at rrhaywood.com
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Good Material: THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, FROM THE AUTHOR OF EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE
‘Made me laugh while punching me in the gut. Loved this book’ AISLING BEA
‘This is the greatest. You’ll cry and laugh. I read it though the night. And I never, ever avoid sleep’ CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN
‘I award it 13/10 on my QWJ scale (stands for Queasy With Jealousy that I didn’t write it)’ MARIAN KEYES
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Every relationship has one beginning.
This one has two endings.Andy loves Jen. Jen loved Andy.
And he can’t work out why she stopped.Now he is. . .
1. Without a home
2. Waiting for his stand-up career to take off
3. Wondering why everyone else around him seems to have grown up while he wasn’t lookingSet adrift on the sea of heartbreak at a time when everything he thought he knew about women, and flat-sharing, and his friendships has transformed beyond recognition, Andy clings to the idea of solving the puzzle of their broken relationship. Because if he can find the answer to that, then maybe Jen can find her way back to him.
Andy still has a lot to learn, not least his ex-girlfriend’s side of the story.
From the bestselling author of Ghosts and Everything I Know About Love: a sharply funny, beautifully observed and exquisitely relatable story of heartbreak and friendship, and how to survive both.
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Tackle!: Let the sabotage and scandals begin in the new instant Sunday Times bestseller
‘A giddy, sexy, exuberant romp of a story…a total tonic, offering the sort of glorious escapism we’re all desperately in need of’ – Daisy Buchanan
‘Won’t disappoint her many fans: bonking, balls and Campbell-Black. All present and incorrect’ – Ian Rankin
‘Bursting with fun, puns, and shenanigans’ – Jill Mansell
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Jilly Cooper’s legendary hero returns!
Rupert Campbell-Black, all-conquering racehorse owner-trainer and handsomest man in England, is in the darkest of places. His adored wife, Taggie, is about to undergo chemotherapy. His beloved leading stallion has been assassinated.
Now his daughter Bianca is badgering him to buy into a failing local football club, Searston Rovers, so he can sign up her superstar striker boyfriend, Feral Jackson, and he and Bianca can return home from Perth to look after Taggie.
Rupert dislikes football and his first impressions of Searston are distinctly unfavourable. But as their new and indelibly competitive Chairman, he won’t stand for anything less than an Everest climb to the top of the Premier League.
With the help of the club’s ravishing and adorable secretary, Tember West, and his sassy Press Officer, Dora Belvedon, he becomes increasingly fond of his riotous mix of players, despite bawling them out whenever they face defeat.
Rupert’s explosive arrival at Searston causes outrage, so the fights are as furious off the field as on – particularly when glamorous WAGS flood in to stir up trouble and lust after Rupert…
Nor do the rival local football team, their duplicitous chairman and their corrupt dealings make things easier – let the scandals, sabotage and seductions begin…
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Praise for Jilly Cooper:
‘Fun, sexy and unputdownable – a classic’ Marian Keyes
‘A combination of drama, sex and good social comedy . . . unputdownable’ Sunday Times
‘Flawlessly entertaining’ Helen Fielding
‘Jilly Cooper is the very best . . . elegant, glamorous, wonderful fun’ Daily Mail
‘Joyful and mischievous’ Jojo MoyesRead more
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Shakespeare and Me: 38 Great Writers, Actors, and Directors on What the Bard Means to Them – and Us
Why Shakespeare?It’s been 400 years since his death and yet we continue to find inspiration, revelation, solace, and entertainment in his poems and plays. In this original collection, Susannah Carson invites 38 actors, directors, scholars, and writers to share their own personal connections with Shakespeare and explore how he came to shape our world so completely.
Along the way, we reminisce on a childhood spent constructing makeshift matchstick theatres with Isabel Allende, grapple with Coriolanus for a modern audience alongside Ralph Fiennes, hear from James Earl Jones on reclaiming Othello as a tragic hero, share in Julie Taymor’s transformation of Prospero into Prospera, join Sir Ben Kingsley on his mission to keep Shakespeare’s ideas alive for all generations through performance, and muse with Brian Cox on social conflict in Shakespeare’s time and in ours. Together they offer fresh insight into Shakespeare’s work as a living legacy to be read, seen, performed, adapted, revised, wrestled with, and loved.
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Best Supporting Actor (Creative Types Book 3)
Lights, camera…attraction!
When Tag O’Rourke, struggling actor-slash-barista, meets Jay Warren, son of acting royalty, it’s loathing at first sight. Loathing…and lust.
Tag’s dream is to act, but it’s a dream that’s crumbling beneath the weight of student debt and his family’s financial problems. If his career doesn’t take off soon, he’s going to have to get a real job. After all, feeding his family is more important than feeding his soul.
Luckily, Tag’s about to get his big break…
Jay never had to dream about acting; he was always destined to follow in his famous mother’s footsteps. But fame has its price and a traumatic experience early in Jay’s career has left him with paralysing stage fright, which is why he sticks to the safety of TV work—and avoids relationships with co-stars at all costs.
Unfortunately, Jay’s safe world is about to be rocked…
After an ill-judged yet mind-blowing night together, Jay and Tag part acrimoniously. So it’s a nasty shock when they discover that they’ve been cast in a two-man play that could launch Tag’s career and finally get Jay back onto the stage where he belongs.
Sure, it’s not ideal, but how bad can working with your arch-nemesis be?
All they have to do is survive six weeks rehearsing together and navigate a cast of smarmy festival directors, terrible landladies, and vengeful journalists. Oh, and try not to fall in love before the curtain rises…
Break a leg!
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The Fellowship of the Ring: Discover Middle-earth in the Bestselling Classic Fantasy Novels before you watch 2022’s Epic New Rings of Power Series (The Lord of the Rings, Book 1)
The first part of J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic adventure
THE LORD OF THE RINGS‘A most remarkable feat’
GuardianIn a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power – the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord Sauron’s evil dominion.
Thus begins J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic tale of adventure, which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King.
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The Last List of Mabel Beaumont: The unforgettable book everyone is talking about in 2023
The list he left had just one item on it. Or, at least, it did at first…
Mabel Beaumont’s husband Arthur loved lists. He’d leave them for her everywhere. ‘Remember: eggs, butter, sugar’. ‘I love you: today, tomorrow, always’.
But now Arthur is gone. He died: softly, gently, not making a fuss. But he’s still left her a list. This one has just one item on it though: ‘Find D’.
Mabel feels sure she knows what it means. She must track down her best friend Dot, who she hasn’t seen since the fateful day she left more than sixty years ago.
It seems impossible. She doesn’t even know if Dot’s still alive. Also, every person Mabel talks to seems to need help first, with missing husbands, daughters, parents. Mabel finds her list is just getting longer, and she’s still no closer to finding Dot.
What she doesn’t know is that her list isn’t just about finding her old friend. And that if she can admit the secrets of the past, maybe she could even find happiness again…
A completely heartbreaking, beautiful, uplifting story, guaranteed to make you smile but also make you cry. Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, and The Keeper of Stories.
Readers are loving The Last List of Mabel Beaumont:
‘Be still my beating heart. I’ve smiled and I’ve cried and everything in between… I’d give it 10 stars if I could.’ Nicki’s Book Blog
‘Tender and beautiful… As hopeful as it is heart-breaking… I loved it.’ Amy Beashel
‘This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart. I adored Mabel and her unlikely gang of colourful characters… Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied.’ Lisa Timoney
‘Mabel Beaumont is an absolute treasure… Laura Pearson cleverly, gently, peels back the layers of Mabel’s and her friends’ lives in a way that hurts, then soothes, your heart… An uplifting, life-affirming joy of a novel!’ Emma Robinson
‘I’ve been inundated with books in the uplit genre but this is by far the best I’ve read… moving, life-affirming and utterly wonderful.’ Matt Cain
‘I absolutely loved this book… I adore an older protagonist… who is feisty and not afraid to speak her mind. The story is like a warm hug – but it had spark and wit and humour too. I was bereft when I finished it (far too) late last night!’ Clare Swatman
‘Wow. Seriously. Just beautiful. So many wonderful elements… So many memorable characters… Beautiful and utterly affecting.’ Louise Beech
‘Charming, warm and moving… A beautifully written story about love and longing, and a poignant reminder that it’s never too late to follow your heart.’ Holly Miller
‘I adored it… A heartbreakingly beautiful story about love in all its different forms. (And she made me cry again, of course). Bravo.’ Nikki Smith
‘I finished this in the same 24 hours as I started it. Oh… what a beautiful story… Poignant and inspiring!’ Jennie Godfrey
‘Such a poignant story. Brought a lump to my throat… Will really appeal to fans of Joanna Cannon.’ Karen Angelico
‘A beautiful book about truth, love, relationships and how it’s never too late to follow your heart… Moving, funny and emotionally clever.’ Alison Stockham
‘Wonderful… Uplifting… A brilliant book… Clever and unforgettable. Dive in, and prepare to be inspired.’ Ross Greenwood
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A Secret Garden Affair: From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes the most captivating new historical romance and family drama of 2023, perfect for fans of The Book of…
Recapture the summer sunshine this autumn with the Sunday Times bestseller that readers are calling ‘captivating’ and ‘a treasure of a read’…
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Love grows where you least expect it…
July 1981. As the country prepares to celebrate Prince Charles’ wedding to Lady Diana, Libby flees London – and her cheating fiancé Marcus – for the Suffolk countryside.
At Larkspur House, she hopes to put the pieces of her life back together. And Libby’s great-aunt Bess and renowned garden designer and former socialite Elfrida are happy to help.
But for lifelong friends Bess and Elfrida, Libby’s arrival has stirred up the ghosts of the past. And before they can help her rebuild her shattered future, they must confront their own secrets, lost loves, and tragedies…
From the Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James comes a captivating story that sweeps through sixty years of history, love, and family drama.
Readers love A Secret Garden Affair:
‘Having read all of Erica James’s books and thoroughly enjoyed every single one, I absolutely loved this one! The plot, characters and descriptions of beautiful Lake Como… were spot on. My only disappointment was that the book ended as I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Elfrida, Bess and Libby!’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Captivating. Thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish, I didn’t want the story to end’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Skillfully written, compelling family drama. Erica James is expert at writing about families and relationships, and she skilfully brings the characters alive, exploring past secrets as the story unfolds. Settings are described beautifully, especially the gardens… Richly detailed, with intriguing characters, I was absorbed in this book, and highly recommend.’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An excellent read from page 1. I love the way the reader is immediately enthralled’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved this book from start to finish, I was left wanting more of it. A definite favourite Erica James book’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Erica James is one of my long time favourite authors for a guaranteed agreeable read. Once again she has not disappointed me… Highly recommended to lovers of romantic escapism at its best.’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a fantastic read. I absolutely loved this story it had everything I love about a novel: really interesting characters, secrets, relationships and love interests. Really enjoyed the relationship between between Elfrida and Bess and their background stories… Highly recommend this book’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Hotel on the Riviera: escape this summer with the romantic Sunday Times bestselling blockbuster
From Sunday Times bestselling author and the nation’s best loved TV presenter Carol Kirkwood comes a glittering escape to the French Riviera.
‘Deliciously escapist’ Cathy Kelly
‘A stunning holiday read with passion and heart, perfect…!’ Anton Du Beke
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By the sapphire blue waters of the French Riviera, a decades-long secret is about to be revealed…
Wayward Greek heiress, Ariana Theodosis, inherits the Hotel du Soleil as part of a mysterious legacy. Captivated by its faded glamour, she hopes it offers her the chance to start again.
Hotelier Gabriel du Lac’s family have owned the hotel for decades – and he has no intention of giving it up for a beautiful stranger.
Madame du Lac has watched the rich and famous pass through the doors of the hotel for almost half a century, and she has kept its secrets too.
As the past finally catches up with them all, will this summer reveal a forgotten secret, and change their lives forever…?
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Praise for Carol Kirkwood:
‘Deliciously escapist’ Cathy Kelly
‘Sizzles with secrets and passion’ Jo Thomas
‘A real treat – marvellous!’ Anton du Beke
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The Prophet and the Idiot
The brand-new, hilarious, feel-good adventure from the internationally bestselling author of The Hundred Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
Sweden, late summer of 2011. Self-taught astrophysicist Petra has calculated that the atmosphere will collapse on the 21st of September that year, around 21.20 to be more precise, bringing about the end of times.
Armed with this terrible knowledge, Petra meets Johan, a domesday prophet, and Agnes, a widow of 75 who has made bank living a double life on social media as a young influencer. Together, the trio race through Europe as they plan to make the most out of the time they have left, in more ways than one.
But of course, things rarely go to plan, even the end of the world…
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THE WHISTLER’S OMEN: A gripping mystery about a very strange murder (The Unsolvable Crimes Book 2)
An impossible victim, a more than impossible killer!FBI Special Agent Ilona Farris has barely recovered from her first escapade with the newly formed Unsolvable Crimes Unit when a bizarre case lands on her desk.
A man has been chained to a sack of stones and pushed into the water at Seattle Marina. However, the victim supposedly died in a plane crash over twenty years ago.
Witnesses report seeing a man in a straw hat and long coat at the scene. There one moment, then disappearing without a trace.
Rumours begin that the figure is the legendary South American spirit of El Silbón, the Whistler, whose victims have an eerie tune played to them before meeting their demise.
Fearing this will not be the ghostly apparition’s last crime, Agent Farris resolves to discover the truth about Ven Air Flight 387 and catch a killer with nothing other than revenge on their mind.
But the Whistler is not the only ghost stalking in the shadows, and Farris will need all her wits to come out on top.
THE WHISTLER’S OMEN is the second standalone mystery in this mind-blowing, edge-of-your-seat series by Iain Henn. Look out for the first, THE PIPER’S CHILDREN.
Iain Henn is also author of the beguiling mystery DEAD SET ON MURDER, and the romantic thriller THE GREATEST BETRAYAL. All available in paperback and on Kindle Unlimited.
Praise for THE PIPER’S CHILDREN:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Read it in a day as couldn’t put the book down!” Kindle customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very intriguing, chilling and atmospheric…” Amazon UK reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A very thought provoking thriller” Amazon UK reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Such a unique & clever story line” Netgalley reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Mesmerising. I was completely swept along…” Goodreads reviewerRead more
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Lessons: the Sunday Times bestselling new novel from the author of Atonement
The story of a life. The story of the year.
‘Lessons shows [McEwan] at the very peak of his powers. He has written his masterpiece’ Daily Telegraph
When the world is still counting the cost of the Second World War and the Iron Curtain has descended, young Roland Baines’s life is turned upside down. Stranded at boarding school, his vulnerability attracts his piano teacher, Miriam Cornell, leaving scars as well as a memory of love that will never fade.
Twenty-five years later Roland’s wife mysteriously vanishes, and he is left alone with their baby son. Her disappearance sparks of journey of discovery that will continue for decades, as Roland confronts the reality of his rootless existence and attempts to embrace the uncertainty – and freedom – of his future.
‘Ian McEwan is a masterful storyteller’ Elif Shafak
‘A beautiful book about love, loss and regret’ Observer
‘Luminous, beautifully written… about lives imperfectly lived’ Vogue
‘A whole, unruly life between the covers of a single book: a literary feat’ Spectator
‘A tour de force… A single life is silhouetted against global happenings’ Sunday Times
* A Book of the Year for The Times, Sunday Times, Financial Times, Spectator, New Statesman, Washington Post, Vogue and New Yorker *
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The Christmas Wish: the perfect new festive Christmas romance to escape with from the Sunday Times bestselling author
How do you fall in love with someone who can’t remember you from one day until the next?
‘Absolutely hilarious, engaging and fun’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Newly single lawyer Gwen Baker needs a family Christmas to bury her woes, with festive films, country walks and a mountain of chocolate.
Her teenage crush Dev is back in their small village as well – and it turns out he’s just as kind, funny and good-looking as she remembers.
But then Gwen wakes up to discover it’s Christmas all over again. She’s trapped in a snowy Groundhog Day. But would repeat meet-cutes with Dev really be so bad for a heart that needs mending?
READERS LOVE LINDSEY KELK:
‘A festive romance with a twist . . . with plenty of funny moments and a whole load of emotion’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The perfect antidote to these dark evenings, full of warmth, humour, deep insights and feel-good prose’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘If you read one Christmas book this year . . . let it be this one!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Everything you want for a Christmas read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Warm-hearted, funny and so enjoyable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
’Romantic, festive fun and as irresistible as a tub of Quality Street’ Red
‘With laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another classic Kelk novel’ Woman and Home
Lindsey Kelk has hit the sweet spot with a festive romcom that’s Groundhog Day meets The Family Stone’ Stylist
’Fun and festive . . a witty, feelgood read’ Popsugar
‘Heartwarming and funny’ Heat
‘This brilliant, hilarious read is escapist fun’ Fabulous
‘With genuine laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another Kelk novel that will put a big smile on your face’ Woman’s Weekly
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The People on Platform 5: A feel-good and uplifting read with unforgettable characters from the bestselling author of The Authenticity Project
No one speaks to strangers on the train. What would happen if they did?
Find out in the feel-good read of the year.Readers are falling in love with The People on Platform 5:
‘Incredible book, full of joy and warmth and love!’
‘A great novel with some truly wonderful characters’
‘The fantastic cast of eclectic characters will steal your heart & have you rooting for their happy endings’
‘A feel-good, once-in-a-lifetime story’
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Every day at 8:05, Iona Iverson boards the train to go to work. As a seasoned commuter, she knows there are rules that everyone should follow:· You must have a job to go to
· Don’t consume hot food
· Always pack for any eventuality
· You must never speak to strangers on the trainIona sees the same group of people each day – ones she makes assumptions about, gives nicknames to, but never ever talks to.
But then, one morning, Smart-but-Sexist-Surbiton chokes on a grape right in front of Iona. Suspiciously-Nice-New Malden steps up to help and saves his life, and this one event sparks a chain reaction.
With nothing in common but their commute, an eclectic group of people learn that their assumptions about each other don’t match reality. But when Iona’s life begins to fall apart, will her new friends be there when she needs them most?
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‘Gloriously entertaining and completely addictive’ HAZEL PRIOR
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Between Us: The biggest rom com of 2023: smart, romantic and laugh-out-loud funny from the bestselling author of Last Night and Mad About You
‘Everything you want from a rom com and satisfyingly knotty with proper, recognisable characters. She just gets better and better’ JOJO MOYES
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When Joe and Roisin join their group of friends for a weekend away, it’s a triple celebration – a birthday, an engagement and the launch of Joe’s new crime drama on TV.
But when Roisin sees secrets she shared with Joe play out on the TV screen, she knows that between us means nothing at all.
Roisin finds herself searching for clues to the truth – about her life, their history, and the man she thought she loved. And it’s then that Roisin finds the most unexpected plot twist of them all. Among those same old friends, there’s a surprising potential for new beginnings . . .
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‘Mhairi McFarlane’s ninth novle is a treat . . . totally swoonworthy’ The Times
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‘A heart-swelling romance’ Best
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The Secret Daughter: A beautiful novel of adoption, heartbreak and a mother’s love
As I saw my new-born baby’s face for the first time I tried desperately to capture her face in my mind—to stamp it onto my eyelids. As she was taken from me I knew I might never see my daughter again.38 years later…
‘You were adopted’. Three short words and Sabina’s life fractures. There would forever be a Before those words, and an After.
Pregnant with her own child, Sabina can’t understand how a mother could abandon her daughter, or why her parents have kept the past a secret.
Determined to find the woman who gave her away, what she discovers will change everything, not just for Sabina, but for the women who have loved her all these years.
From the bestselling author of Me Without You comes another touching, beautifully told story about the pain of separation and the enduring strength of love.
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‘I adored this novel. Absolutely, 100% adored it. Kelly Rimmer is a beautiful writer … The Secret Daughter packed such an emotional, powerful punch, one that I don’t think I’ve felt before that I’ll always associate with her novels from now on.’ Becca’s Books
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‘This was a refreshingly different read which I would put in the same vein as Diane Chamberlain but this was even better than some of Diane’s latest releases. This is no girl meets boy and falls in love read but rather a heartbreaking, beautifully written story based on true facts… I would highly recommend The Secret Daughter, a thought provoking, emotional story not to be missed.’ Shaz’s Book Blog
‘This was such a moving story, convincingly told. It is almost as though you are reading a memoir rather than a novel … a really compelling read and would definitely recommend it.’ Portobello Book Blog
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An Unexpected Gift (Amish Adoption Series Book 2)
EMT Jenna Zimmerman is happily married to handsome Eli but she feels crushed after having two miscarriages, especially since her birth mother has gotten pregnant after having cancer. But living with Eli’s parents, specifically his mother, makes Jenna’s life stressful, which is most likely contributing to her inability to carry a baby to term.When Jenna gets called to a severe buggy accident, she helps to transport an Amish teenager, Isabella, and her fiancé, Justin, to the hospital. Isabella is a few weeks pregnant, and they’ve managed to keep the secret to themselves while waiting to get married in a couple of weeks. When Justin dies from his injuries, Isabella tells Jenna her strict parents will kick her out of the house once they inevitably discover her pregnancy.
Isabella is part of the conservative Swartzentruber Amish community where strict laws abide. And there’s no way her parents will allow her to keep the baby. So she asks Jenna and Eli to adopt her child. But Isabella’s parents are furious when they learn of their daughter’s pregnancy and the potential adoption. They won’t allow their grandchild to be adopted by parents that belong to the Old Order Amish, a more liberal sect. They demand that Isabella’s child, even if it will not be in their home, be raised under the tenets of the Swartzentruber community.
Jenna fears her dreams of having a child with her husband may be out of her reach once again. As much as she trusts God is faithful in all things, she doesn’t understand why she can’t have a child. And if she can’t adopt Isabella’s baby, and she can’t get pregnant on her own, she’ll never be a mother. Jenna strives to accept what might never be while still clinging to hope.
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