Women's Fiction

When twenty-four-year-old Ava Kelly and her adventurous twin Grace return home to The Shamrock Inn, their Ma’s favourite baubles bring back so many memories of Christmases past. They have always done everything together, even leaving their little Irish village for the excitement of London. But with the locket her handsome ex Shane gave her hanging just above her heart, Ava has just one wish this festive season…

After a year stuck in a job she can’t stand and going on dreadful dates, Ava longs to be back with Shane. Curling up in front of the fire with him, the brooding fisherman everyone else sees melts away as his blue eyes meet hers. But planning a future with Shane would mean telling Grace she’ll be moving back to the village for good. Ava knows it will break her sister’s heart for them to be parted.

But, before Ava can build up the courage to talk to her twin, terrible tidings about Shane hit The Shamrock Inn like a winter storm. With everyone but Grace rushing to the harbour, will Ava’s hopes for a future with both Shane and her sister in it be dashed? Or could a Christmas miracle bring them all together?

Fans of Nicola May, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber will love this stunning festive romance. Get comfy under your winter blankets with a warm cocoa ready, because you will not be able to put this wonderful, heart-warming book down!

What readers are saying about A Christmas Miracle in the Little Irish Village:

‘I’ve fallen head over heels for the little village and its community… Beautiful… My idea of perfect!! An absolute joy to read… A heart-warming story of second chances, family, and friends… I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to return to the little Irish village.’ @Staceywh_17, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘You will get the full Irish experience while reading this one… The perfect read… Emerald Bay pulled me in, after my first visit I knew I had to return… Delightful… Kept me eagerly turning pages as I soaked in the Irish Christmas warmth.’ Vegan Book Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A lovely, heart-warming story of second chances. This wonderful festive story will definitely pull at your heartstrings… I not only wanted to hang the Christmas lights, but I am ready to decorate the Christmas tree. What a wonderful and charming story… I loved this amazing book and it’s a great addition to this lovely series. I highly recommend it.’ Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I adored this charming Christmas story… The Kelly family – I wanted to be part of it… The story feels like a hug. Truly loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a wonderful Christmassy read. I sat and read it in one sitting… Fabulous.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A cute and heart-warming family story… Get comfy under your winter blankets with a warm cocoa ready, because you will not be able to put this wonderful, heart-warming book down!’ @bre.nda18reads

‘Charming… Heart-warming read that captures the essence of the holiday spirit and the power of love and family. It’s a perfect book to curl up with by the fire during the festive season. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a heart-warming Christmas story.’ @booksdaisy, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Her indecent proposal!

Having pulled himself up from the streets of Athens, Sergios Demonides thought he had seen it all. Then Beatriz Blake walked into his office and asked him for a marriage of convenience! Independent, proud and unadorned, Beatriz is a far cry from the usual glamorous women who grace his bed.

But Sergios doesn’t need another trophy – he needs a mother for his late cousin’s children. The overlooked Blake heiress and the ruthless billionaire strike a deal. But she doesn’t read the small print – that sees them sharing a bed!

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I regret nothing.
…
Okay, maybe I regret some things.
In my defense, I was pretty sure I wouldn’t get caught.
Also in my defense, I had no way of knowing that “The Incident” would go viral.

But Toronto’s most notorious billionaire isn’t exactly known for his generous or understanding spirit, and he doesn’t want to hear my excuses.
Not when my little public stunt cost him the biggest investment deal of his career.

What he does want is cold, hard revenge.
And that’s how I find myself backed into a corner, forced to strike a deal with the snarly, green-eyed devil.
I have no choice but to be at his beck and call 24 hours a day, succumbing to his every bossy whim.
But as his demands—and the blistering tension—become increasingly unbearable, I can’t help but start to bite back.

Adrien Cloutier isn’t a man to be messed with, though.
And as the old saying goes, bad girls deserve to be punished.

This is a full-length enemies-to-lovers romance with loads of spicy banter and laugh-out-loud moments, featuring a dimpled bosshole devil in a suit and the smart-mouthed woman who brings him to his knees. (Literally.)

✓ Enemies to lovers
✓ Fake relationship
✓ Only one bed
✓ Three slow-burn peppers
✓ Good girl

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‘I loved this novel and every single one of its characters. Supremely heartfelt, hilarious and heartrending – it’s an absolute triumph.’ Sophie Kinsella

Discover Jenny Colgan’s best novel yet…

Olivia and Anthony are planning A Very Extravagant Wedding at the newest hotel on the tiny Scottish island of Mure. They’re flying in chefs, musicians and something called a living flower wall… and no one is even allowed to think the word bridezilla.

Flora is trying – and failing – not to let Olivia and Anthony’s wedding distract her from planning her own big day with Joel. But the couple have wildly different ideas about how to celebrate and somehow, just when their relationship should be plain sailing, everything is suddenly very hard indeed.

And then there’s Lorna and Saif. The local headmistress and the GP desperately keeping their relationship a secret to protect his sons. But while they’re looking out for the boys, who’s looking out for them?

Three couples. One midsummer’s night. Can everyone get their happy ever after?

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Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan…

‘Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside’
‘Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished’
‘There’s something so engaging about her characters and plots’
‘Her books are like a big, warm blanket’
‘Her stories are just so fabulous’
‘She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life’
‘The woman is just magic’

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FROM THE BESTSELLING LOUISE BAGSHAWE, NOW WRITING AS LOUISE MENSCH comes BEAUTY, a novel of glitz, glamour, power and business. ‘A classic of the genre’ Daily Express

Blend it. Sculpt it. Shape it. Use it…

There isn’t a woman on earth who doesn’t have her beauty secrets. But for Dina Kane, beauty is more than just business. It’s power. And it is the secret. She’s dragged herself up from poverty to Park Avenue. She’s rolled with the punches. And she’s learned how to win.

Now someone is out to destroy her, and all she’s built. They’ve underestimated Dina Kane. She’s staying at the top – and she’s happy to wait for the perfect moment to exact her revenge…

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‘Everything you want from a rom com and satisfyingly knotty with proper, recognisable characters. She just gets better and better’ JOJO MOYES

‘I LOVE her books PASSIONATELY and this is her best yet’ MARIAN KEYES

‘She’s so ridiculously talented . . . consider this recommendation my personal gift to you and your life’ EMILY HENRY

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 . . .

EVERYONE LOVES BETWEEN US

‘Mhairi McFarlane’s ninth novle is a treat . . . totally swoonworthy’ The Times

‘Mhairi writes with such magic, I am completely in awe . . . smart, funny, compelling – all things I’ve come to expect from Mhairi McFarlane’s books and more’ LUCY VINE

‘I love Mhairi McFarlane’s books and this was no exception . . . it’s clever and engrossing and sharp’ LOUISE O’NEILL

’No one writes like Mhairi and somehow she gets better with every book. So clever, so heartfelt and so unbelievably funny, Between Us is a perfect book’ LINDSEY KELK

‘So funny and smart. She’s brilliant at writing characters you really fancy, and characters you love to hate’ DAISY BUCHANAN

‘Mhairi is simply the best of the best, I adore everything she writes and I’m forever in awe of her talent . . . she makes me howl with laughter’ EMMA HUGHES

‘Buoyant and funny and warm, but still with enough realism and wryness to satisfy the cynic . . . A total treat!’ NIAMH HARGAN

‘Another cracking read, but something different too. Wise, clever . . . a brilliant rollercoaster of a romance’ PERNILLE HUGHES

‘A heart-swelling romance’ Best

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When Dana Swanson isn’t floating through her dreams, the shy chambermaid stumbles from one problem to the next, because she magically attracts chaos.
With Connor Lancester, of all people, the imperious billionaire and heir to the Lancester dynasty, she lands a direct hit that could destroy her future…
But instead, the outrageously handsome Connor makes her an offer Dana can’t refuse.
A game of rules and consequences begins …

“I want to push you to your limits … And beyond,” Connor murmured.

Dana’s body trembled. With tension. With arousal. With fear.

“You’re going to hate me for this and love me at the same time. You’ll beg me to tear down your boundaries.”

If Dana went down this path, Connor would be fire in her hell and salvation in her heaven.

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THE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

What happens when the person closest to you has led a life of deception?

‘Full of suspense and intriguing characters’ MY WEEKLY
‘A gritty, gripping drama’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY
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No one wants to believe their mother is a liar . . .

After her mother’s funeral, Alice Kent is approached by a man who insists he’s her real father. Initially upset and disbelieving, Alice soon discovers that tugging at this loose thread unravels the expertly woven tapestry of lies which was her mother Sally’s life.

Faced with this staggering deception, Alice decides she must learn the whole, terrible truth about her mother.

But is she prepared for the dark journey back to Sally’s traumatic childhood and the evil forces which came to shape the woman who claimed to love her?
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‘Brilliantly builds intrigue’ WOMAN & HOME

‘A raw, truthful and moving account, building intrigue as Alice gradually uncovers her mother’s life of deception, lies – and love’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY

‘Written with Pearse’s typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance’ CULTUREFLY

Praise for Lesley Pearse

‘Storytelling at its very best’ Daily Mail

‘Gripping and suspenseful’ Daily Express

‘A twisting and intense read’ Woman’s Own

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As the waves crash against the boat, Nicole wonders if the island will be as magical as she remembers… Will it offer her the new beginning she’s been searching for?

When Nicole finds herself in need of a new start, she instantly thinks of Morwen Island. She remembers the beautiful, remote place from her student days and, as she thinks of its cobbled streets and salty sea air, she wonders if this might be the place where she can begin again…

As she settles into island life, Nicole begins to feel like her old self. And when a knock on her cottage door brings handsome local Josh, who she remembers from her time on the island, she is instantly attracted to his charming smile. With their shared passion for the island’s wildlife, they spend more time together, and soon Nicole finds it hard to ignore her growing feelings. But is her fragile heart ready to embrace the possibility of love once more?

When Josh suggests they investigate the supposedly haunted old house where Nicole lived as a student, she is forced to put her feelings for him to one side. She recalls the past heartache she felt there all too well and, as she looks up at the crumbling old building, she wonders whether the locals are right. Does the house still have secrets to hide?

As she explores, Nicole learns about the women who lived there during the Second World War, a long-forgotten family secret, and a loss that will break her heart…

As Nicole pieces together what really happened during the war, she feels a stronger pull to the island than ever before. Will she be able to uncover what became of the women who lived in the old house? And, if she does, will she learn from their story, and open her heart to a new life with her one true love on Morwen Island?

An absolutely heartbreaking and unputdownable read, perfect for fans of gripping family dramas, and for those who enjoy the novels of Debbie Macomber, Fiona Valpy and Nancy Thayer.

Readers are loving Dreams of the Cottage by the Sea:

‘WOW!!!… Clear your schedules and grab the tissues as you will need them!!!… Devastatingly heartbreaking and beautiful… I was utterly glued to the pages and I could not bring myself to put it down… I had tears absolutely streaming down my face… I was completely mind-blown at the end and just when I thought I had run out of tears they started pouring out again… I LOVED it.’ Bookworm86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wonderful… Intriguing, heart-warming and inspiring… This book hits all the feels… An amazing story, I loved it.’ PageTurners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Beautiful… Heart-wrenching. I was so immersed in the story I couldn’t stop reading.’ @shortbookthyme ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Brilliant. I read the book in one night as I could not put it down… A must-read. Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Beautiful… It’s a wild ride… Intense, emotional and utterly compelling. Read this one!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wonderful… Devastating… Beautiful… An uplifting read.’ Cindy L Spear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wonderful… I loved everything about this book.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Don’t miss the new Christmas novel from Sunday Times Bestselling author Phillipa Ashley!

Can the spirit of Christmas reignite an old flame?

With her thriving business Cottage Angels, Freya Bolton prepares the Lake District’s holiday homes for Christmas visitors. It’s her job to think of everything, from cinnamon-scented candles to tasteful decorations and hampers of seasonal treats.

If only her love life were such a success… After being burned by past relationships, she’s now determined to steer clear of love for good.

So when she bumps into gorgeous – and single – ex-boyfriend Travis, a no-strings festive fling seems perfect.

But when her feelings for him begin to develop, is she on track for another romantic calamity? Or could this Christmas give her the gift of true love?

This gorgeous Christmas romance from Sunday Times bestseller Phillipa Ashley will take you to the Lake District with a story of second chance love as heartwarming as a cup of mulled wine. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Karen Swan and Heidi Swain.

Readers are falling in love with Four Weddings and a Christmas!

‘A lovely, enjoyable read from start to finish. Exactly what we have come to expect from Phillipa Ashley. This would be a perfect gift to give this Christmas.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fabulous read. I adored this from beginning to end. Phillipa Ashley never disappoints, her books are a warm hug on a cold day.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A perfect Christmas story with great characters and meaningful development. Definitely recommend for your festive reading this year.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A story of lost loves, missed opportunities and all the mishaps which happen in every day life. Good to see a strong female lead in a traditional romance. Loved it.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Fantastic read set in the Lake District. Expertly written with the usual Phillipa Ashley twists. A great festive read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is my first book from Phillipa but it is like a hug in a book. This is a story of giving love a second chance with the backdrop and magic of Christmas. A fab book from this author.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another brilliant novel from Phillipa Ashley! Freya is a very likeable main character, there is a beautiful Lakes background, and it’s set at Christmas – a perfect combination. Skilfully plotted and beautifully written, I will definitely be recommending this book!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best writers in the timeslip genre.’ Joy Bleach

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kirsty Ferry is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors.’ Helen

This collection of four gripping tales effortlessly blends historical timeslip fiction with classic romance. Perfect for fans of Kate Ryder, Barbara Erskine, Nicola Cornick, Irina Shapiro, Diana Gabaldon or Marie Laval.

IN THIS AMAZING-VALUEFOUR-BOOK BOX SET:

BOOK 1: WATCH FOR ME BY MOONLIGHT
With her life in London collapsing, Elodie Bright takes refuge in Suffolk and the company of her childhood friend Alex, now the Earl of Hartsford. As they refurbish the ancient Hartsford Hall, Elodie and Alex make a shocking discovery in a forgotten tomb, growing closer as they piece together the secrets of long-ago lives and a forbidden love so strong that it echoes through the ages . . .

BOOK 2: WATCH FOR ME BY CANDLELIGHT
While working at Hartsford’s Folk Museum, Kate Howard comes across some Victorian ice skates inscribed with the initials C.A.T. And she has no idea how much she has in common with the original owner of the skates, or how their lives will become strangely entwined. Then Kate meets Theo, the local farrier. But why does she have an overwhelming feeling that she’s met him before?

BOOK 3: WATCH FOR ME BY TWILIGHT
Aidan Edwards has always been fascinated by his great-great uncle Robert, an aspiring poet. So he pays a visit to Hartsford Hall, where Robert stayed in the 1930s. As Aidan unravels the scandalous story of a bright young poet and a beautiful spirited aristocrat in the eve of World War Two, Aidan finds himself connecting with an aristocratic lady, just as Robert did all those years ago . . .

BOOK 4: WATCH FOR ME AT CHRISTMAS
When Emma Berry arrives at Hartsford Hall, she feels immediately at home. Despite being there for the very first time. Then she instantly connects with Tom, a local man who also seems to recognize her. As their story unfolds, parallels emerge with a couple who fell in love more than a century before, and it seems that Emma may have visited Hartsford Hall before, after all . . .

READERS LOVE KIRSTY FERRY’S TIMESLIP ROMANCES:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book does indeed confirm Kirsty Ferry as one of the best timeslip authors.’ Joanna Lambert

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully written timeslip novel perfectly blending the here and now directly with the past.’ Samantha E.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a series I’m really looking forward to revisiting — more please!’ Anne

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I got hooked on them and couldn’t put them down to go to sleep.’ History Geek

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS COLLECTION OF ENCHANTING LOVE STORIES FULL OF MYSTERY AND ROMANCE — YOU GET ALL **FOUR** BOOKS IN THIS BOX SET!

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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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Don’t miss the captivating new book from Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Lewis!

High-flying lawyer Jessica Wells has it all. A successful career, loving husband Tom and a family she adores. But one case – and one client – will put all that at risk.

Edward Blake. An ordinary life turned upside down – or a man who quietly watched television while his wife was murdered upstairs? With more questions than answers and a case too knotted to unravel, Jessica suspects he’s protecting someone.

Then she comes home one day and her husband utters the words no one ever wants to hear. Sit down … I have something to tell you

Now Jessica must fight not only for the man she defends, but for the man she thought she trusted with her life – her husband.

Look out for the latest thrilling book from the Sunday Times bestselling author – available to pre-order now!

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‘Fine police procedural boasting brisk pace, vividly drawn characters . . . Peach is as distinctive as Inspector Morse.’ Booklist

Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Agatha Christie, L. J. Ross, Joy Ellis, M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin or Rachel McLean.

PRAISE FOR J. M. GREGSON:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this story, intriguing characters, tension and mystery, couldn’t put it down.’ Alaine

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Great read. At last a proper whodunnit!’ Ann

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The plot was exceptional.’ Pam W.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Perfect English mystery! . . . J. M. Gregson’s use of words paints such a clear picture. It’s like you’re right there.’ Lcb.

IN THIS SEVEN-BOOK BOX SET:

BOOK 1: WHO SAW HIM DIE?
Widower Tom Harrison is found dead in the house he shares unhappily with his social worker son and a group of ex-prisoners who use the place as a halfway house. Suspicion predictably falls on his ex-con housemates, but DI Percy Peach wonders if guilt lies in less obvious places . . .

BOOK 2: MISSING, PRESUMED DEAD
Despite a lack of natural golfing ability, DI Peach has joined a golf club. When the body of a pregnant woman is found on the course, he must find the killer while learning to work with his new, ambitious assistant.

BOOK 3: TO KILL A WIFE
Verna Hume insists on remaining married to her husband, purely out of spite. She’s found strangled at home, but DI Peach and DS Blake don’t consider her husband the prime suspect. Verna has offended too many people and some of her enemies are very angry indeed . . .

BOOK 4: A TURBULENT PRIEST
A Catholic priest’s body is found dead, washed up at the bottom of a cliff. While solving the case DI Peach starts to confront his own Catholic upbringing. And he and DS Blake unearth a scandal that extends far beyond the local church . . .

BOOK 5: THE LANCASHIRE LEOPARD
A young woman is found dead in the Lancashire village of Brunton at New Year. The third in a chain of deaths associated with the ‘Lancashire Leopard’. DI Peach is soon on the case, but the Leopard eludes him. And then another victim is uncovered . . .

BOOK 6: A LITTLE LEARNING
Two university students plan ‘the perfect crime’ but when the time comes to commit it, their victim is already dead. How can they explain the presence of a corpse, and escape conviction for a crime they planned, but didn’t actually commit? DI Peach and DS Blake must unravel this complex case.

BOOK 7: MURDER AT THE LODGE
A man is murdered in the car park at a Freemasons’ function and DI Peach is called in to investigate. Uncovering a vipers’ nest of petty jealousies and seedy goings-on at the Lodge, Peach must work out which of the dead man’s many enemies is the killer.

GRAB THIS BOX SET NOW AND ENJOY ALL SEVEN OF THESE GRIPPING MYSTERIES.

ABOUT THE DETECTIVE
DI PERCY PEACH
DI Percy Peach is not everyone’s cup of tea. Short, bald and nothing like the levity his name suggests, Detective Inspector Percy Peach is a formidable thief-catcher with a sharp insight and dogged persistence.

DS BLAKE
Recently promoted to DS, Lucy Blake joins Peach in Book 2 – determined and ambitious she’s a perfect foil to DI Peach’s abrasive manner.

ALSO BY J. M. GREGSON
LAMBERT AND HOOK SERIES
Book 1: MURDER AT THE NINETEENTH
Book 2: MAKING A KILLING
Book 3: DEAD ON COURSE
Book 4: BRING FORTH YOUR DEAD
Book 5: THE FOX IN THE FOREST
Book 6: STRANGLEHOLD
Book 7: WATERMARKED
Book 8: DEATH OF A NOBODY
Book 9: ACCIDENT BY DESIGN
Book 10: BODY POLITIC
Book 11: GIRL GONE MISSING
Book 12: MALICE AFORETHOUGHT
Book 13: AN UNSUITABLE DEATH
Book 14: AN ACADEMIC DEATH
Book 15: DEATH ON THE ELEVENTH HOLE

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The first in a spicy and unforgettable rom-com duology from #1 New York Times bestseller and tik tok favorite Tessa Bailey, in which a Hollywood “It Girl” is cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town… where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn’t belong. 

Piper Bellinger is fashionable, influential, and her reputation as a wild child means the paparazzi are constantly on her heels. When too much champagne and an out-of-control rooftop party lands Piper in the slammer, her stepfather decides enough is enough. So he cuts her off, and sends Piper and her sister to learn some responsibility running their late father’s dive bar… in Washington.

Piper hasn’t even been in Westport for five minutes when she meets big, bearded sea captain Brendan, who thinks she won’t last a week outside of Beverly Hills. So what if Piper can’t do math, and the idea of sleeping in a shabby apartment with bunk beds gives her hives. How bad could it really be? She’s determined to show her stepfather—and the hot, grumpy local—that she’s more than a pretty face.

Except it’s a small town and everywhere she turns, she bumps into Brendan. The fun-loving socialite and the gruff fisherman are polar opposites, but there’s an undeniable attraction simmering between them. Piper doesn’t want any distractions, especially feelings for a man who sails off into the sunset for weeks at a time. Yet as she reconnects with her past and begins to feel at home in Westport, Piper starts to wonder if the cold, glamorous life she knew is what she truly wants. LA is calling her name, but Brendan—and this town full of memories—may have already caught her heart. 

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When my stepfather dumps me off at Bainbridge Hall, I can tell I’m in trouble. At the mercy of the brotherhood, I’m forced by my mother’s husband to follow their every command.

I should run. Far, far away.

From the moment I arrive, these bastards test me. Every time they push, another piece of my past trauma is exposed. But I’m stronger than they think I am, and I’ve learned the hard way the only person I can count on is me.

One brooding artist. One football god. And one hate-fueled stepbrother.

Mason.
Bear.
Duke.

The plan is simple. Keep my head down and focus on getting the college degree I so desperately want. But this house is not what it seems, and every door I open reveals a memory I had buried deep, things I had willed myself to forget.

Bainbridge Hall. Where the bastards are beautiful, and my nightmares become reality.

Mason is a 96,000+ word novel, the first book in the Bastards of Bainbridge Hall trilogy, centering around three men and one woman. MFMM for now … This should be read AFTER the Brothers of Hawthorne Hall trilogy, as it is connected and continues the story.
WARNING: This trilogy contains dark elements, graphic content, and situations that some readers may be particularly sensitive to. If you have triggers or are remotely unsure, please contact me. Also, be warned that I don’t always know how a series will end or all the underlying secrets until they reveal themselves in the writing process.

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Discover the first heartwarming novel in Kate Eastham’s nursing series in this gripping and compelling story of strength

‘Deftly written . . . a moving account of loss, as well as self-discovery and achievement’ Woman’s Own
‘A vivid, entertaining read which brought history alive’ 5***** Reader Review
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From the docks of Liverpool to a distant battlefield, can one girl find her brother and save herself?

Ada Houston’s life is shattered when her brother Frank goes missing following an accident at the docks. But a short time later she hears a rumour that he survived and left Liverpool to fight a foreign war.

Determined not to lose him a second time she boards a ship to bring him home. But the battlefields of the Crimea are a hostile place for a penniless young woman.

Then one day a lifeline is thrown her way as she is offered the chance to train as a nurse under the famous Florence Nightingale. Working in the most terrible of conditions, Ada shows an aptitude beyond anyone’s expectations as she cares for her injured countrymen, makes new friends and enjoys the first flutter of romance.

But Frank is still missing and she needs to find him before it’s too late . . .
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‘A wonderfully written book’ 5***** Reader Review

‘Gripped me right from the start’ 5***** Reader Review

‘You felt you were with them’ 5***** Reader Review

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Detective Lola Harris returns from a miserable solo holiday — an effort to get over her useless ex — only to find herself in charge of a high-stakes investigation.

She rushes to a crime scene in the historic Gallowgate neighbourhood. The smell in the basement is thick and sweet, even through Lola’s forensic mask.

The old wooden chair and the rope hanging from its arms are stained red. The earth below is saturated with blood. Six candleholders, their lights burned out, lend the scene an air of a completed ritual.

And yet there is no sign of a body.

A smashed-up phone in the corner puts the investigators on the trail of a local politician who has vanished without trace and a controversial artist who died thirty years ago on a remote Hebridean island.

Lola will have to work with the most obnoxious detective in Glasgow if she’s going to stop the killer from striking again.

Fans of Matt Brolly, Nadine Matheson, Alex Gray, Ian Rankin, Caro Ramsay and Denise Mina will devour this page-turning crime thriller.

PRAISE FOR MURDER IN THE GALLOWGATE:

‘A truly compelling crime novel from an author to watch, which has not only a gutsy and believable central character, but enough twists and surprises to satisfy even the most hardened crime reader. Highly recommended.’ Matthew Booth, author of the Everett Carr mysteries

‘An absolutely gripping murder mystery with a fabulous, strong female detective. The plot twists took my breath away. I’m hooked!’ Victoria Dowd, bestselling author of the Smart Woman’s Mystery series

‘From its disturbing gothic opening to the final twist, Murder in the Gallowgate had me hooked!’ Margaret Murphy, Dagger-winning author of Before He Kills Again

‘A spine-tinglingly tense and gripping novel, with a lovably flawed main detective and host of complex and intriguing characters, Murder in the Gallowgate kept me turning pages late into the night!’ G.R. Halliday, author of the Monica Kennedy series

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic read, couldn’t put it down.’ Hannelore C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A new addition to the top drawer of crime fiction.’ J C Gregory

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved the pace, the twists, the setting — can’t wait for the next one!’ Ali King

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Compelling characters, storylines that hooked me right in, and a proper flavour of Glasgow made it a brilliant read. I hadn’t intended to read it in a oner, but I couldn’t bring myself to put it down.’ Kay Oh

MEET THE DETECTIVES
Lola Harris, a former hairdresser, is able to get people to trust her at their most vulnerable. She can pierce the toughest facade, asking questions that get to the heart of the matter. But she knows she can play it “mumsy” when she needs to. She drinks too much coffee, and likes a Bacardi and Coke, though she tries not to drink because it makes her maudlin about her useless ex, Joe.

Lola’s main rival in the force is Detective Sergeant Aidan Pierce, who seems hell-bent on sabotaging the case — and her career with it. He thinks he’s the next big thing, and is intensely frustrated that she got ‘his’ promotion. Carefully dressed in expensive Italian suits, he’s a snob, very good looking and vain with it. He’s his own worst enemy, and his manipulative and toxic behaviour has been getting worse. At some point, Lola will have to confront him.

Luckily, Lola has Detective Constable Kirstie Campbell to back her up. Kirstie is committed and plays by the book.

THE SETTING
Glasgow is a city of many different faces, from gritty and unsettling, to modern and slick. It rains a lot: clouds make a lid over the city, and citizens hunch as they hurry about their business. Still, people are very friendly and like a good time.

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I’ve always been good at following rules.

Until she came. Then I learned new rules.

My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I’m twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again.

I am a priest and this is my confession.

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The past is waiting to surface . . .

Ethan Quinn shares his late father’s passion for the ocean, and he is determined to make the family boat-building business a success. But as well as looking out for his young brother Seth, the strong but guarded Quinn is also battling some difficult home truths.

Grace Monroe, the woman Ethan has always loved but never believed he could have, is learning that appearances can be deceptive. For beneath Ethan’s still, dark waters lies a shocking past. With Grace’s help, can he overcome the shadows that haunt him and finally accept who he is?

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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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Single mom Vanessa Holt has a daughter she loves, a supportive family, and her art. Having given up on finding true love—if that even exists, which she doubts—she’s content to put romance on the back burner. But not everyone agrees. Those nearest and dearest are ready to see Vanessa let down her long blonde hair and have some fun.

To put their grumbling to rest, Vanessa agrees to go on a date with the next man who asks. Luckily for her, that man is Cameron Thomas, her daughter’s extremely handsome science teacher. She’d felt a spark of chemistry the first time she’d laid eyes on him. Now she’s ready to lay a whole lot more on the sexy bachelor.

But just as things get hot, they also get heavy. When the man who broke Vanessa’s heart reappears, her old doubts and fears about love rush to the surface. Will her fresh start with Cameron be over before it’s barely begun?

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When a local tour company is tasked with looking after the bestselling author, Icelander Brun, usually found either searching for the Northern Lights or playing guitar at the local open mic night, becomes her guide. It doesn’t take him long to realise that Fliss deserves something more than a whistlestop tour of the bookshops and libraries of Reykjavik and he shows her a side to Iceland that only a local can.

Join Fliss and Brun for a few magical days in Reykjavik before Christmas to see if Fliss finds a happy-ever-after she didn’t even know she was looking for…

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I don’t like mixing business with pleasure or business with anything, but it was hard to say no to a request from an old friend to give his niece an apprenticeship at my firm, especially when I couldn’t fault her qualifications, Harvard, no less!

I vaguely remember the girl from years ago; polite, ugly glasses, chubby, and a riot of unruly curls. Not my type at all. What could it hurt, really?

I agreed to take her on, on the condition she gets no special treatment, and she’s out on her ear if she proves to be less than exemplary. I was not in the business of babysitting.

He readily accepted my terms and it seemed like a good idea. Win, win for all concerned! So why not?

Until she walks into my office Monday morning.
Whoa! Back up, back up, Wyatt McAvoy.

Ugly glasses – untick that.
Unruly curls – they had been tamed into seriously gorgeous silken locks.
Chubby – definitely untick that. Her body was a blessing, Heck, the woman had hips and curves a man could put on an altar and worship.
Polite – hmm… there’s a knowing dangerous glint in those green eyes now.

Okay, her appearance was a wrench in the works, but I was not changing my mind or plan.

It was going to be strictly business between the two of us. And I meant that. Strictly business.

No matter how hot things got…
A Standalone Full Length Office Romance

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