Literature & Fiction
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Merry Pucking Christmas: An away-from-home for the holidays novella (Bears Hockey II)
Harley Reid
My holiday plans? Boxed wine, flannel pajamas, and Netflix minus the “chill”. I hadn’t planned on getting off my apathy until after New Years—until I accidentally crash into my ex’s new girlfriend’s car. But it’s the motivation I need to flee to my Aunt Nora’s place in NYC for Christmas.Colliding with a typically grouchy New Yorker isn’t my best foot forward. But sweet Jesus on a cracker, he’s a lickable, Viking-size hunk of hotness. As we somehow keep running into each other, I begin to believe I can shed the hurt and humiliation and be fearless.
Nils Axelsson
My holiday plans? Spending my hockey team’s break alone. My friend Nora, however, won’t let me escape her vortex of holiday cheer, and I find myself agreeing to take her niece to a Rockettes show.
I was expecting an awkward teenager in braces, but it’s the same woman who plowed into me in the elevator. A knock-me-sideways stunning blonde whose beauty and kindness hits me like a puck to the chest. The more time I spend with her, the more I want as much as I can get before she has to go back home. Unless I can give her a reason to stay.
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The Long Call: Now a major ITV series starring Ben Aldridge as Detective Matthew Venn (Two Rivers)
Now a major ITV series, The Long Call, adapted for television by screenwriter Kelly Jones and starring Ben Aldridge.
The Long Call is the No.1 bestselling first novel in the Two Rivers series from Sunday Times bestseller and creator of Vera and Shetland, Ann Cleeves.
In North Devon, where the rivers Taw and Torridge converge and run into the sea, Detective Matthew Venn stands outside the church as his father’s funeral takes place. The day Matthew turned his back on the strict evangelical community in which he grew up, he lost his family too.
Now he’s back, not just to mourn his father at a distance, but to take charge of his first major case in the Two Rivers region; a complex place not quite as idyllic as tourists suppose.
A body has been found on the beach near to Matthew’s new home: a man with the tattoo of an albatross on his neck, stabbed to death.
Finding the killer is Venn’s only focus, and his team’s investigation will take him straight back into the community he left behind, and the deadly secrets that lurk there.
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The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass: (Volume 4)
Now with a stunning new cover look comes WIZARD AND GLASS, the fourth captivating volume in King’s epic fantasy series THE DARK TOWER.
In the fourth novel in Stephen King’s bestselling fantasy quest, the Dark Tower beckons Roland, the Last Gunslinger, and the four companions he has gathered along the road.
In a terrifying journey where hidden dangers lurk at every junction, the pilgrims find themselves stranded in an alternate version of Topeka, Kansas, that has been ravaged by a superflu virus.
While following the deserted highway toward a distant glass palace, Roland recounts his tragic story about a seaside town called Hambry, where he fell in love with a girl named Susan Delgado and where he and his old tet-mates Alain and Cuthbert battled the forces of an evil harrier who ignited Mid-World’s final war.
JOIN THE QUEST FOR THE DARK TOWER…
‘Superbly energetic, it’s King at his best’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘Strange, scary and utterly gripping – the perfect start to an unforgettable journey’ GUARDIANTHE DARK TOWER SERIES:
THE DARK TOWER I: THE GUNSLINGER
THE DARK TOWER II: THE DRAWING OF THE THREE
THE DARK TOWER III: THE WASTE LANDS
THE DARK TOWER IV: WIZARD AND GLASS
THE DARK TOWER V: WOLVES OF THE CALLA
THE DARK TOWER VI: SONG OF SUSANNAH
THE DARK TOWER VII: THE DARK TOWER
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Bared to You: The book that launched the eighteen-million-copy-bestselling series (Crossfire 1)
DISCOVER THE BOOK THAT LAUNCHED THE EIGHTEEN-MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING CROSSFIRE SERIES
Bared to You will take you to the very limits of obsession – and introduce you to a hero you’ll never forget . . .
_________Our journey began in fire . . .
Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness – beautiful and brilliant, jagged and white hot.
I was drawn to him as I’d never been to anything or anyone in my life.
I craved his touch like a drug, even knowing it would weaken me.
I was flawed and damaged, and he opened those cracks in me so easily.
We would become the mirrors that reflected each other’s most private wounds . . . and desires.
The bonds of his love transformed me, even as I prayed that the torment of our pasts didn’t tear us apart . . .
_________Fiercely captivating and intensely romantic, this is a love story that will have you glued to the page.
Praise for Sylvia Day:
‘A hundred degrees hotter than anything you’ve read before’ Reveal
‘Riveting . . . You won’t be disappointed’ 5***** Reader Review
‘Lots of gripping story lines’ Sun
‘If you like Fifty Shades then you will love these books’ 5***** Reader Review
‘Move over Danielle Steel and Jackie Collins, this is the dawn of a new Day’ Amuse
‘A powerful love story’ 5***** Reader Review
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Jump!: Joyful entertainment from the Sunday Times bestseller
Jilly Cooper returns to horses in a fabulously entertaining romp through the world of jump racing.
Etta Bancroft – sweet, kind, still beautiful – adores racing and harbours a crush on one of its stars, the handsome high-handed owner-trainer Rupert Campbell-Black. When her bullying husband dies, Etta’s selfish, ambitious children drag her from her lovely Dorset house to live in a hideous modern bungalowin the Cotswold village of Willowwood.
Etta’s life is transformed when she finds a horribly mutilated filly wandering in the woods. She names her Mrs Wilkinson and nurses her back to health. The filly charms everyone in the village, and when tests reveal her to be a spectacularly well-bred racehorse a village syndicate is formed to put the filly into training.
Captivating vast crowds as she progresses from point-to-point to major races, she brings fame and fortune to the syndicate, until, at last, she is entered in the greatest jump race of them all. Can Mrs Wilkinson win the Grand National? And can Etta gain her heart’s desire?
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‘Hugely entertaining, touching and funny, yet again Cooper has a winner’ Daily Express
‘The narrative zips along, pierced with her characteristically brilliant ear for dialogue and empathy for human relationships of all kinds…You won’t be able to put it down once you get going’ Daily Mail
‘A classic romp through the world of horse racing. Guilty pleasures rarely come as delicious as this’ ELLERead more
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Beauty (Louise Bagshawe)
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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Four Weddings and a Christmas: Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Cathy Bramley and Trisha Ashley, curl up with the cosiest romantic comedy novel of 2023
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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THE COMPLETE DUNCAN MORANT NAVAL THRILLERS a WWII military adventure box set (WWII Historical Fiction Box Sets)
A *COMPLETE* ACTION-PACKED SERIES OF WORLD WAR TWO NAUTICAL ADVENTURES. FOUR BOOKS IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.Discover a series of authentic, rip-roaring naval adventures following a British naval crew during World War II.
Perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth, Ken Follett, C.S. Forester, D.R. Bailey, Tom Walker, Scott Cook, Patrick Larsimont, John Wingate and Phillip McCutchan.
MEET DUNCAN MORANT EVERSHAM.
Thrill-seeker, schooner enthusiast, and heir to Lord Eversham, Duncan Morant is also a sub-lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve.
As war clouds gather, he’s called up to command a mysterious new torpedo boat patrolling the English Channel.
PRAISE FOR ALAN SAVAGE:
‘An exciting story . . . action-filled and unpredictable.’ Publishers Weekly
‘[Savage’s]action-packed war story will appeal to squadrons of readers.’ Library Journal
IN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:
BOOK 1: STORM WARNING
August 1939. With war looming, Duncan is given command of a new Royal Navy torpedo boat. Much to his surprise, no one seems to know exactly what the boats are for. But Duncan is determined to uncover the boat’s true potential.BOOK 2: THE FLOWING TIDE
Now a Lieutenant, Duncan commands a flotilla in the English Channel. After receiving a distress call, he rescues the crew of a sinking merchantman. Among the survivors is Rebecca Strong – a mysterious and beguiling American spy.BOOK 3: THE CALM AND THE STORM
It’s 1941, and Duncan is commanding a flotilla of torpedo boats to secure a supply route through Malta. The waves created by the arrival of his outrageous mother – and his old friend Rebecca Strong – are still breaking, when orders arrive for the flotilla to undertake what seems to be a suicide mission.BOOK 4: THE VORTEX
Duncan and his esteemed colleague Jamie Goring embark on the most dangerous operation of their careers: a bid to rescue a French Resistance leader from under the noses of the Nazis. To succeed, the two men must be willing to sacrifice everything and everyone they hold dear.Don’t miss out on this series of page-turning World War II adventures. YOU GET ALL FOUR OF THESE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION.
READERS LOVE DUNCAN MORANT:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great characters, great plot!’Stuart D.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrills from start to finish.’ Kindle Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Enjoyed every moment . . . at the edge of my seat.’ Bill H.
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Dreams of the Cottage by the Sea: A totally gripping and emotional page-turner (The Island Cottage Book 3)
‘Had me in tears by the end and I do not cry easily!!!… Absolutely unputdownable… addictive and compelling… heart-warming and heartbreaking. I LOVED it.’ Bookworm86⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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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Sea Castle: A Thriller (Underwater Investigation Unit Book 4)
A Wall Street Journal bestselling series. A deep diving investigator is pulled into the depths of a string of unsolved serial murders in a riveting thriller by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of Sea Storm.
When a young woman washes ashore on a Fort Lauderdale beach, Sloan McPherson of the Underwater Investigation Unit is called in to consult. Sloan’s instinct says murder, but even then, there are too many questions.
For answers she reaches out to Gwen Wylder. The Miami homicide detective is notorious for being manipulative, bitter, a tyrant to her peers, and wicked smart. And she demands something in return from Sloan: fresh insight into seemingly unrelated cold-case murders and disappearances—and a possible serial killer trolling the Florida coast.
As loose ends of the old files begin to come together, another woman disappears. Sloan and Gwen are certain she’s the newest link in a deadly chain. They are determined to track her down before she dies, but they soon find themselves in uncharted waters. And the deeper Sloan and Gwen go, the stranger the case gets.
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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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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
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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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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
‘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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The Wrong Wife: A Best Friend’s Brother Marriage of Convenience Romance (Morally Grey Billionaires)
★ #7 in the entire Amazon store ★He’s my best friend’s brother.
My new boss.
And now my fake husband.Knight Warren. The country’s most sought-after heartthrob, and retired military vet, is my complete opposite.
He’s grumpy where I’m sunshine.
Surly where I’m… happy go lucky.
He’s the hardened ex-soldier.
I’m still trying to find my calling.
The only thing we have in common is that we both love his sister…
…who’s also my best friend.
So when she asks me to help Knight find a wife I can’t say no.
Turns out he’ll inherit his father’s empire as long as…
… he gets married within the next month.I agree to work as his assistant and interview the women who apply for the position.
But Knight hates every one of them.
With the deadline drawing close, he proposes I marry him.
In return, he’ll pay off my debts and take care of my mother’s medical treatment.Only he has conditions-
I need to pretend I belong to him, be in a fake marriage with him,
… for an entire year!
But what happens when the chemistry between us ignites?
Forced to live under his roof I know I’m falling for him.
As the days pass I begin to think he reciprocates my feelings.
Until he introduces me to his real wife…This is a billionaire, forced proximity, one-bed, boss-employee, fake relationship, and a best friend’s brother novel. It is a complete standalone.
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Starting Over
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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A Christmas Escape to Arran: A brand new heart-warming and uplifting novel set in Scotland (Scottish Romances Book 2)
FOLLOW ONE WOMAN’S HEALING JOURNEY AND DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS ON AN ENCHANTING SCOTTISH ISLE THIS AUTUMN.________________________________________________
From living the high life to hitting rock bottom in the space of a few hours . . .
Marketing guru Amelia has it all. She’s tied the knot with Declan, the love of her life, ready to start their perfect future together in London after an idyllic honeymoon in Italy.
Until Amelia loses her job.
And returns home to find a note from Declan, demanding a divorce.
Now she has no job, no husband and no reason to stay in London.
The Isle of Arran seems like the perfect place to lick her wounds and start again. If there’s anywhere that will help her heal, it’s this beautiful Scottish island.
Then life throws her another curveball in the form of dreamy Scotsman Fergus. His dark eyes make her weak at the knees.
But this is not the time for romance.
Despite Amelia’s best efforts, she finds herself drawn to Fergus. He has his own tragic past, but he makes Amelia feel alive again. Until a face from the past threatens to upend everything . . .
Will Amelia realize her heart belongs to Arran . . . And perhaps to a certain dark-eyed Scotsman?
This utterly heart-warming Scottish romance is perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Julie Shackman, Veronica Henry or Jenny Colgan.
READERS ADORE ELLIE HENDERSON:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I picked this book up just to read a couple of chapters and the next thing I knew it was three hours later.’ Fiona G.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely lovely festive read!’ Helen D.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a lovely story of love, friendship and courage. A real page-turner.’ Carol C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic book to curl up with.’ Gill K.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I didn’t want it to end.’ Marian G.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What more could you want from a Christmas read?’ Julia H.
ALSO BY ELLIE HENDERSON
SCOTTISH ROMANCES
Book 1: A SUMMER WEDDING ON ARRAN
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An Island Wedding (Mure Book 5)
‘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’Read more
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All in a Doctor’s Day: A collection of short medical stories
Peter Sykes lifts the lid on the good, the bad and the ugly in the NHS, based on real-life situations from his 40 years experience at the sharp end of medical practice.Some of these stories will make you laugh, a few will make you cry and others have a surprising twist in the tail.
They feature patients, doctors and nurses, blood, sweat and toil, life and death, heartache and joy.
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Cruel Intentions: A Dark College Bully Romance (Blackmore University Book 1)
Dark romance author Cora Kent brings you a forbidden romance between a college bully and the innocent daughter of the woman that married his father.
Her mother is a homewrecker; I have no doubt that she is, too.
She bats her eyelashes and pretends she’s innocent, but I know the truth.
The blood in her veins is made of mud, and I will purify it.Kaye Pennington is the daughter of the woman that ruined my life, now I will ruin hers.
It’s not fair; nothing in life ever is.
When her innocence has been plucked like a flower…
When she’s been made to pay for her sins…
When she stands before me a broken reed…
Her mother’s debt will be repaid.Until then… she’s mine.
And I do whatever I want with my property.Note: Cruel Intentions is Xavier and Kaye’s story. This novel features dark themes, steamy scenes, and mature content. Please read the first chapter for a full list of TWs.
Each book in the Blackmore University series can be read as a standalone novel.
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Cat Lady: The latest funny, entertaining, must-read novel for 2023 from the Sunday Times bestselling author
*THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER and Richard & Judy book club pick*
‘Even speaking as a dog man, I thought Cat Lady was an absolute joy to read’ MATT HAIG
Fresh, funny and for anyone who’s ever felt astray, CAT LADY will help you belong – because a woman always lands on her feet.
_______________________________________________________________WHAT IF THE LIFE YOU’RE LIVING . . . ISN’T THE ONE YOU WANT?
Mia has made all the right choices. She’s married, she has the nice house, the good career. But life isn’t about fitting into a box. And there’s another woman inside her who’s just clawing to get out . . .
PRAISE FOR CAT LADY:
‘My book of the year’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A reminder to live your life your way. Cat or no cat’ Fearne Cotton
‘Really gets the reader to think about what matters in life Unputdownable and completely wonderful!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Witty, thought-provoking and hilarious, Cat Lady is a triumph’ The Unmumsy Mum
‘Dawn O’Porter challenges the stereotypes of the typical ‘cat lady’ with this beautiful and emotional read’ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An ode to finding your people and a celebration of the small things that bring us together’ Emma Gannon
‘I absolutely adored this book!’ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Funny, heart-wrenching and full of warmth’ Sarah Morgan
‘A beautifully written book that I’d recommend to anyone’ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A lovely onion of a book, layered with humour and emotion’ Daisy Haggard
‘A joyous, touching, funny, sharp story – I cannot praise it enough. Purr-fection’ Milly Johnson
Dawn O’Porter’s book ‘Cat Lady’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 24-10-2022.
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The Paper Palace: The No.1 New York Times Bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Bookclub Pick
One life changing decision: your husband or your one true love?
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On a perfect August morning, Elle Bishop heads out for a swim in the pond below ‘The Paper Palace’ – her family’s holiday home in Cape Cod. As she dives beneath the water she relives the passionate encounter she had the night before, against the side of the house that knows all her darkest secrets, while her husband and mother chatted to their guests inside…
So begins a story that unfolds over twenty-four hours and fifty years, as Elle’s shocking betrayal leads her to a life-changing decision.
A PAGE-TURNING SUMMER READ FOR FANS OF WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING AND LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE
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Readers have been gripped by THE PAPER PALACE:
***** ‘I devoured this book in a couple of days’
***** ‘I fell in love with the characters’
***** ‘A heart-rending love story filled with so many complications’
Sunday Times Bestseller, September 2022
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One Last Letter from Greece: The perfect escapist debut novel to curl up with
‘Grab a copy and a box of tissues ASAP – simply beautiful’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Summer read of the year! Absolute perfection’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow…there are still tears in my eyes!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Will walking in her mother’s footsteps help Sophie discover who she was meant to be all along…?
Devastated by her mother’s death, Sophie longs to get away from an empty house full of memories and a life that hasn’t quite turned out as she had imagined.
So when a chance discovery among her mother’s belongings hints at a past Sophie knows nothing of, she jumps at the opportunity for escape and a chance to heal. The magical, idyllic Greek town of Methoni awaits…
But Sophie – determined to uncover her mother’s secrets – is about to discover so much more. Among the tranquil waters and cosy tavernas, Methoni’s locals offer Sophie the answers she craves, along with unexpected romance and, if she’ll take it, a chance at her own happiness…
The breathtaking, escapist debut novel from Emma Cowell, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.
Praise for One Last Letter from Greece:
‘This book made me cry (a lot)! A gorgeous read I can’t recommend enough!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A compelling and tender story, beautifully told by an exciting new voice’ Santa Montefiore
‘I’m in love with this story – I couldn’t stop reading’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Emma’s written a beauty’ Peter Andre
‘This book has it all…romance, forbidden love, highs, lows, a great setting and a happy ever after. An easy 5 star read from me’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Emma Cowell tells an emotional, gripping tale about family secrets, love and loss’ Adriana Trigiani
‘Gripping…heartbreaking…simply wonderful’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An emotional rollercoaster. I fell in love with Theo and with Methoni which sounds so beautiful. Such an emotive tale of love and loss’ Rosanna Ley
‘Your perfect summer escape guaranteed!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A delicious slice of Greek life. A beautiful love story. A lovely tribute to a mother’s love’ Jo Thomas
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Children of Paradise: Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023
When Holly applies for a job at the Paradise – one of the city’s oldest cinemas, squashed into the ground floor of a block of flats – she thinks it will be like any other shift work. She cleans toilets, sweeps popcorn, avoids the belligerent old owner, Iris, and is ignored by her aloof but tight-knit colleagues who seem as much a part of the building as its fraying carpets and endless dirt. Dreadful, lonely weeks pass while she longs for their approval, a silent voyeur. So when she finally gains the trust of this cryptic band of oddballs, Holly transforms from silent drudge to rebellious insider and gradually she too becomes part of the Paradise – unearthing its secrets, learning its history and haunting its corridors after hours with the other ushers. It is no surprise when violence strikes, tempers change and the group, eyes still affixed to the screen, starts to rapidly go awry…Read more
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One-hit Wonder: ‘A compelling story packed with intriguing characters’ THE TIMES
An emotional, uplifting story about sisters, secrets, and second chances, from the author of THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS
‘I love all Lisa Jewell’s books, and this ticks all the boxes’ 5***** Reader Review
‘I loved every page’ 5***** Reader Review
‘Lisa Jewell at her best’ 5***** Reader Review
_________Bee Beahorn had it all – a successful music career, fabulous friends, and a glamorous celebrity lifestyle.
At least, that’s what her estranged sister, Ana, had always believed.
Their lives were worlds apart. Bea was beautiful, extravagant and full of life. Ana was awkward, shy, and destined to live in Bea’s shadow.
But when Bea is found dead in her flat, Ana realises that everything she knew about her sister had been a lie.
Ana is determined to find out the truth about her sister – and she might just find herself along the way . . .
_________‘A compelling story packed with intriguing characters’ The Times
‘A gripping read’ 5***** Reader Review
‘Written with intelligence, verve and wit . . . a triumph’ Hello
‘Beautifully written. I read it in a day’ 5***** Reader Review
‘Inventive and moving, with definite charms and a real sense of poignancy’ Sunday Times
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Minor Disturbances at Grand Life Apartments: THE SUMMER READ YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
‘The most charming, utterly lovely story I’ve read in ages… this is one of my books of the year’ RED
‘This joyous novel is a feast for the senses, as well as the soul’ JOANNA NELL
A warm-hearted debut novel set in the beautiful coastal city of Chennai, for fans of Alexander McCall Smith, Joanna Nell and Graeme Simsion.
Grand Life Apartments is a middle-class apartment block surrounded by lush gardens in the coastal city of Chennai, India. It is the home of Kamala, a pious, soon-to-be retired dentist who spends her days counting down to the annual visits from her daughter who is studying in the UK. Her neighbour, Revathi, is a thirty-two-year-old engineer who is frequently reminded by her mother that she has reached her expiry date in the arranged marriage market. Jason, a British chef, has impulsively moved to India to escape his recent heartbreak in London.
The residents have their own complicated lives to navigate, but what they all have in common is their love of where they live, so when a developer threatens to demolish the apartments and build over the gardens, the community of Grand Life Apartments is brought even closer together to fight for their beautiful home…
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‘I loved this heartwarming read’ PRIMA
‘It’s utterly entrancing – so humane and funny, and so seeped in India that I could smell the cooking and breathe the exhaust fumes. I absolutely loved it from start to finish.’ DEBORAH MOGGACH
‘I was put in mind of Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City . . . a distinctive and evocative voice’ GRAEME SIMSION
‘Warm, gorgeous, tender, hopeful and human. I felt so HAPPY when I was reading it’ DAISY BUCHANAN
‘An enchanting hug of a book with characters that you’ll really root for’ NIKKI MAY
‘A super warm and lovely read … Should have a warning though: WILL MAKE YOU HUNGRY!’ KATE SAWYER
‘Hema Sukumar’s debut is an absolute joy. I loved being transported to the Grand Life Apartments and I was bewitched by the characters, colours and tastes of Chennai. Please can I move in forever?’ CLARE POOLEY
‘A gorgeous, beautifully-written story, full of wonderfully charming characters – and a loveable cat.’ NICK BRADLEY
‘Written with such warmth … full of life and love. Hema Sukumar’s lovely characters became like friends to me, and I adored spending time with them.’ SARA ADAMS
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Hex and the City: Curl up with the perfect laugh out loud, spicy, witch romance for 2023!
Something wickedly sexy this way comes…
A laugh out loud witchy romcom for fans of Lana Harper and Erin Sterling !
Things you should know about Poppy:
1. She’s a witch
2. She has magical hair like Rapunzel from Tangled
3. She lives with Iris, the head of her coven, in a beautiful, ramshackle house next to Highgate cemetery
4. She works at Hubble Bubble, a magic shop in Covent Garden. Though none of it is real magic as that would be highly irresponsible. Until…
…Poppy accidentally sells gorgeous celebrity magician Axl Storm, all six-foot-four of him, a cursed pendant.
When all hell breaks loose can the guy with fake magic and the girl with real magic fix the chaos they’ve caused? Or will sparks fly both in and out of the cauldron?
Readers can’t get enough of Poppy and Axl:
‘I absolutely adored this’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Magic, hunky vikings, time travel, chaos, romance and sentient hair, I mean, what more could you want?!…I devoured it in a few days’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A hilarious, magical romance… I fell in the love with the characters and the story immediately and laughed out loud in many places’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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End of Watch (The Bill Hodges Trilogy Book 3)
The final stand-alone novel in King’s wonderful Hodges trilogy, also featuring Holly Gibney, is now released with a stunning new cover look.
The cell rings twice, and then his old partner in his ear . . . ‘I’m at the scene of what appears to be a murder-suicide . . . Come and take a look. Bring your sidekick with you.’
Bill Hodges, who now runs a two-person agency called Finders Keepers with partner Holly Gibney, is intrigued by the letter Z written with a marker at the scene of the crime.
As similar cases mount up, Hodges is stunned to discover the evidence points to Brady Hartsfield, the notorious ‘Mercedes Killer’. It should be impossible: Brady is confined to a hospital room in a seemingly unresponsive state.
But Brady Hartsfield has lethal new powers. And he’s planning revenge not just on Hodges and his friends, but on an entire city.
The clock is ticking in unexpected ways . . .
BRADY IS BACK
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Wicked!: The deliciously irreverent new chapter of The Rutshire Chronicles by Sunday Times bestselling author Jilly Cooper
A tale of two schools…
At Bagley Hall, a notoriously wild, but increasingly academic, independent, crammed with the children of the famous, trouble is afoot. The ambitious and fatally attractive headmaster, Hengist Brett-Taylor, hatches a plan to share the facilities of his school with Larkminster Comprehensive – known locally, as ‘Larks’.
His reasons for doing so are purely financial, but he is encouraged by the opportunities the scheme gives him for frequent meetings with Janna Curtis, the dynamic new head of Larks, who has been drafted in to save what is a fast-sinking school from closure. Janna is young, pretty, enthusiastic and vastly brave – and she will do anything to rescue her demoralised, run-down and cash-strapped school.
Neither parents nor staff of either school are too keen on this radical move, although some can see the possible financial advantages. For the students, however, it offers great opportunities to get up to even more mayhem than usual.
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‘Simply enjoy the wicked pleasures Cooper does so well’ The Observer
‘A brilliantly refreshing read’ Polly Vernon
‘The perfect beach companion’ Daily Mail
‘I devoured it with as much joy as I would a bucket of pistachio ice cream’ Daily MailRead more
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Let Me In
“Claire McGowan at her very best.” ―Peter James
From the bestselling author of What You Did comes the story of a young couple who are about to discover that in a house full of secrets there’s nowhere to hide…
For Helen and George, the remote fixer-upper in Cornwall was supposed to be a dream home, and a way to leave behind the problems they’re both running from. But something about the place feels wrong from day one. And why does Helen have a creeping feeling she’s seen this house before?
Her unease only deepens after renovations begin, when the builders find sinister dolls hidden in the walls. As Helen digs into the house’s past, she discovers that the previous owner was not only rumoured to be a witch; she was also imprisoned for a brutal triple murder thirty years earlier.
When a horrific accident almost ends in tragedy, Helen worries that the house’s secrets are to blame, and as events spiral out of control she discovers George has been lying to her. As the past returns to haunt them, the couple realise they are in terrible danger, and they can’t trust anyone—not even each other. Because Helen hasn’t been entirely honest with him either…
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The Deal
PLEASE NOTE: This book is a re-release.When Gabriel forgets their anniversary, it’s the final straw for Kameron Blue. Lately, the only time she sees her husband is in bed. Kameron desperately misses her husband, but nothing she says to Gabriel seems to make him understand. Leaving him is the hardest thing she’s ever done, but it’s the only way she can save her marriage.
Gabriel loves his wife and can’t believe that she would leave him. He’s in charge of saving his family’s company and he thought Kameron understood. When he receives an inheritance, he has what he needs to save his family’s department stores and his marriage. Unfortunately, the only deal his formerly loving wife is interested in involves him giving her a divorce.
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High Heels and Big Deals: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Good Girls Don’t Come Last)
What person in their right mind goes into the Piggly Wiggly to get bread and milk and comes out engaged?
It all started when the deal of a lifetime came knocking at my door. I never imagined that my shot at fame and fortune would come with such outrageous conditions. I’ve been dreaming of a music career ever since I was old enough to hold a guitar. I have no idea what to do. Oh, did I mention that things aren’t so great with my boyfriend and manager? Alden thinks I’m a moron for even questioning the music label’s demands. He’s too starry eyed over the big, fat record deal to think about what might be best for me.
Just when I think my life can’t get any more complicated, I find myself in a freak snowstorm. Fate must be having a heyday with this one because who rescues me? The guy I love to hate—Beau Primrose! Yeah, the rough and tumble firefighter is as hunky as ever with his crooked grin and piercing blue eyes. I’ve got his number though. The player broke my heart in middle school, and I have no intention of letting him hurt me again. I can remain immune to his charm … I think. Good Gollie, Miss Mollie, did I actually kiss him … AGAIN?
Love and laughter collide in this zany holiday romcom about an unlikely couple who just might be the perfect fit.
If you like flirty heroines, swoon-worthy hunks, and a dash of dramatic angst, then you’ll adore USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Youngblood’s small-town romp.
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Hartsford Mysteries Box Set Books 1–4: Four utterly spellbinding and uplifting timeslip romances (Spellbinding Romance Box Sets)
**FOUR** SPELLBINDING AND PAGE-TURNING TIMESLIP ROMANCE NOVELS TO CURL UP WITH THIS AUTUMN.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘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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Bombs Away, The Story of a Bomber Team
“Bombs Away: The Story of a Bomber Team” is a gripping and candid memoir that offers a riveting firsthand account of the harrowing experiences of an American bomber crew during World War II. In this powerful narrative, the author, renowned journalist John Steinbeck, takes readers on a perilous journey through the skies as he chronicles the challenges and sacrifices faced by the brave men aboard the bomber. Steinbeck’s unflinching prose captures the camaraderie and bond forged amidst the intensity of war, as well as the deep sense of duty and courage that carried these young men through the darkest hours. The memoir delves into the moral dilemmas of war, the emotional toll on the crew, and the heart-wrenching realities of loss and survival.Read more
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The Lost Bookshop: The most charming and uplifting novel of 2023 and the perfect gift for book lovers!
The Echo of Old Books meets The Lost Apothecary in this evocative and charming novel full of mystery and secrets.
‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’
On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found…
For too long, Opaline, Martha and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives.
But when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ones found in the pages of their beloved books. And by unlocking the secrets of the shelves, they find themselves transported to a world of wonder… where nothing is as it seems.
Readers have fallen in love with The Lost Bookshop:
‘Beautifully written and captures the wonder and awe that a story can bring to its reader…a delightful story for any book lover…an ode to storytelling and the connections that books can make!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wowwww!! It’s been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in one…It takes you on a journey like most books do, but this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A must read for readers that love books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sitting…a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn’t put it down til the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A love story, one with books and booklovers at its heart. A warm, wonderful novel that sweeps up the reader into an absorbing, magical tale’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘If you enjoy books by the Brontë sisters … then I would fully recommend you read this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This novel has it all: wit, a dash of magic, and a large heart. A fantastic read’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Gwendy’s Button Box: (The Button Box Series) (Gwendy’s Button Box Trilogy)
‘A resonant novella set in one of King’s signature locales: the small town of Castle Rock, Maine’ Washington Post
The small town of CASTLE ROCK, MAINE has witnessed some strange events and unusual visitors over the years, but there is one story that has never been told…until now.
There are three ways up to Castle View from the town of Castle Rock: Route 117, Pleasant Road, and the Suicide Stairs. Every day in the summer of 1974 twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson has taken the stairs, which are held by strong (if time-rusted) iron bolts and zig-zag up the cliffside.
At the top of the stairs, Gwendy catches her breath and listens to the shouts of the kids on the playground. From a bit farther away comes the chink of an aluminum bat hitting a baseball as the Senior League kids practice for the Labor Day charity game.
One day, a stranger calls to Gwendy: ‘Hey, girl. Come on over here for a bit. We ought to palaver, you and me.’
On a bench in the shade sits a man in black jeans, a black suit coat, and a white shirt unbuttoned at the top. On his head is a small neat black hat. The time will come when Gwendy has nightmares about that hat…
Journey back to Castle Rock in this chilling new novella by Stephen King, bestselling author of The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, and Richard Chizmar, award-winning author of A Long December.
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We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Six years after four members of the Blackwood family died of arsenic poisoning, the three survivors—elder, agoraphobic sister Constance; wheelchair-bound Uncle Julian; and 18-year-old Mary Katherine, or Merricat—live in peaceful solitude. Merricat has devised an eccentric set of laws and defensive charms to keep the estate safe from intruding villagers. However, a stranger appears one day—cousin Charles, who is after the Blackwood fortune—and manages to infiltrate their carefully guarded lives. Merricat resorts to severe measures after failing to elude him through polite or occult means, resulting in crisis, tragedy, and the disclosure of a dreadful secret.Read more
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The Fisherman: A chilling supernatural horror epic
‘Illusory, frightening, and deeply moving, The Fisherman is a modern horror epic. And it’s simply a must read’ Paul Tremblay
In upstate New York, within the woods, Dutchman’s Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir. Steep-banked and fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true.
When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other’s company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumours of the Creek and what might be found there, the remedy to both their losses, they dismiss them. Soon, though, the men find themselves drawn into a tale as deep and old as the Reservoir.
It’s a tale of dark pacts, of long-buried secrets, and of a mysterious figure known as the Fisherman. It will bring Abe and Dan face to face with all that they have lost, and with the price they must pay to regain it.
‘An epic, yet intimate, horror novel. Langan channels M. R. James, Robert E. Howard and Norman Maclean. What you get is A River Runs Through It… straight to hell’ Laird Barron
More praise for The Fisherman
‘Reading this, your mouth fills with worms. Just let them wriggle and crawl as they will, though—don’t swallow. John Langan is fishing for your sleep, for your soul. I fear he’s already got mine’ Stephen Graham Jones
‘What starts as a slow, melancholy tale gains momentum and drops you head first into a churning nightmare from which you might escape, but you’ll never forget, and the memory of what you saw will change you forever’ Richard Kadrey
‘The Fisherman is a treasure, the kind of book you just want to snuggle up and shiver through. I can’t say enough good things about the confidence, the patience, the satisfying cumulative power of this book. It was a pleasure to read from the first page to the last’ Victor LaValle
‘Stories within stories, folk tales becoming modern legends, all spinning into a fisherman’s tale about the one he wishes had gotten away. Langan’s latest is at turns epic and personal, dense yet compulsively readable, frightening but endearing’ Adam Cesare
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Hades: the third in the thrilling Blades of Bronze historical adventure series set in Ancient Greece
The exciting new historical novel in Mark Knowles’ Blades of Bronze series. You’ve read the myths of Ancient Greece… now see how life really was in the Age of Heroes.Decades after the voyage of the fabled Argo, the last remaining Argonauts are scattered to the corners of the Greek world, old men living on past glories.
The great victory at Troy is naught but a memory. The gods have abandoned Greece. The last vestiges of once-mighty kingdoms are crumbling and the enemy is nearly at the gates.
The Age of Heroes is dead. The Sea People are coming…
Only one young man can rise up, channel the spirit of the Argonauts, and inspire and renew the heroism of old: Xandros, callow grandson of the great Jason. His mission is a desperate one, and it may yet be too late. Will the old world crumble and burn once and for all, or will a new hero rise to victory?
Reviews for the Blades of Bronze series:
‘A bold and thrilling voyage that plunges you deep into the world of ancient myth. Knowles’s storytelling captured my imagination from the very first page. Wonderfully atmospheric.’ Daisy Dunn
‘What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story.’ Sam Taw
‘A deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue.’ Adam LofthouseRead 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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