• Quantum Computing & Artificial Intelligence – The Perfect Match? : A Brief Overview for Beginners (Arificial Intelligence Book 8)

    Get prepared for the Future!

    A short read on how quantum computing can boost artificial intelligence.

    About the Author
    Murat Durmus is CEO and founder of AISOMA (a Frankfurt am Main (Germany) based company specializing in AI-based technology development and consulting) and Author of the books “Mindful AI – Reflections on Artificial Intelligence” and “A Primer to the 42 Most commonly used Machine Learning Algorithms (With Code Samples).”

    Contents:

    • PREFACE
    • Do we need Quantum support in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
    • What is AI?
    • What is Quantum-Assisted AI?
    • Applications and Challenges
    • What can Quantum-Assisted AI be used for?
    • Quantum Assisted Optimization
    • Quantum-assisted AI for material analysis.
    • Smart Cities and Transportation
    • Current Problems and Challenges
    • Explainability and Certification for Quantum AI
    • Uncertainty of the Calculation units
    • MAIN CHALLENGES THROUGH QUANTUM COMPUTING
      • Access to Information
      • Standards
      • Use of the Knowledge gained from Quantum Computers
    • THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF QUANTUM COMPUTING ON CRITICAL SECTORS
      • Information and Communications Technology
      • Chemical Engineering
      • Pharmaceuticals
      • Quantitative Finance
      • Aerospace
      • Automotive Industry
      • Climate change modeling
      • Advanced materials
    • The Quantum Future
    • DEFINITIONS OF TERMS IN QUANTUM SCIENCE
    • MILESTONES IN QUANTUM COMPUTING
      • The 2020s
      • 2021
      • 2022

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  • The science of AI

    “The science of AI: Exploring the Depths of Artificial Intelligence”
    Delve into the intricacies of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning through this comprehensive journey that illuminates the core facets shaping our technological landscape. From its historical genesis to futuristic horizons, this book is a compelling guide that navigates the vast terrain of AI with unparalleled depth and insight.
    Unveiling the Evolution:
    Embark on a historical odyssey through the milestones and evolutionary arcs in AI development. Trace the fascinating journey from its nascent stages to groundbreaking milestones, uncovering the pivotal moments that have sculpted the realm of intelligent machines.
    Foundations of AI Unraveled:
    Explore the fundamental pillars of AI and Deep Learning in Chapter 1, diving into machine learning essentials, neural networks, and their transformative applications. This section serves as a gateway, unraveling the mysteries behind AI’s incredible capabilities in diverse domains.
    Underlying Principles and Advanced Techniques:
    Chapter 2 delves into the intricate mathematical foundations underpinning AI, from linear algebra to optimization algorithms. Experience an in-depth exploration of neural network architectures, advanced techniques like GANs and reinforcement learning, illuminating the mechanisms behind AI’s cognitive prowess.
    Real-world Applications and Ethical Contours:
    Discover the real-world impact of AI in Chapter 3, where diverse applications in healthcare, finance, robotics, and cybersecurity are vividly portrayed. Simultaneously, confront the ethical considerations in Chapter 4, addressing biases, fairness, and governance in AI development.
    Human vs. Machine:
    Chapter 5 sparks the discourse on comparative intelligence, contrasting human thought processes with machine movements. Uncover the hybrid AI approaches forging new paths in problem-solving methodologies.
    Current Trends and Future Frontiers:
    Chapter 6 unveils the current trends and future trajectories of AI, from scaling models to emerging directions in AI algorithms, sustainability, and quantum computing fusion, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the uncharted territories.
    Expert Insights and Continuous Learning:
    Engage with leading researchers’ perspectives in Chapter 7, gaining insights into ongoing research, future predictions, and emerging horizons that push the boundaries of AI’s capabilities.
    Interactive Learning and References:
    Chapter 8 fosters an immersive learning experience through interactive elements and a wealth of references, empowering continual learning and exploration in the fascinating world of AI and deep learning.
    Join the Journey:
    Whether you’re an enthusiast seeking a profound understanding of AI’s intricacies or a practitioner navigating the forefront of technology, ‘The Artistry of AI’ is your indispensable guide to unraveling the mysteries and potentials of Artificial Intelligence.

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  • Quantum Machine Learning: Thinking and Exploration in Neural Network Models for Quantum Science and Quantum Computing (Quantum Science and Technology)

    This book presents a new way of thinking about quantum mechanics and machine learning by merging the two. Quantum mechanics and machine learning may seem theoretically disparate, but their link becomes clear through the density matrix operator which can be readily approximated by neural network models, permitting a formulation of quantum physics in which physical observables can be computed via neural networks. As well as demonstrating the natural affinity of quantum physics and machine learning, this viewpoint opens rich possibilities in terms of computation, efficient hardware, and scalability. One can also obtain trainable models to optimize applications and fine-tune theories, such as approximation of the ground state in many body systems, and boosting quantum circuits’ performance. The book begins with the introduction of programming tools and basic concepts of machine learning, with necessary background material from quantum mechanics and quantum information also provided. This enables the basic building blocks, neural network models for vacuum states, to be introduced. The highlights that follow include: non-classical state representations, with squeezers and beam splitters used to implement the primary layers for quantum computing; boson sampling with neural network models; an overview of available quantum computing platforms, their models, and their programming; and neural network models as a variational ansatz for many-body Hamiltonian ground states with applications to Ising machines and solitons. The book emphasizes coding, with many open source examples in Python and TensorFlow, while MATLAB and Mathematica routines clarify and validate proofs. This book is essential reading for graduate students and researchers who want to develop both the requisite physics and coding knowledge to understand the rich interplay of quantum mechanics and machine learning.

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    £99.30
  • Introduction to Probability for Computing

    Learn about probability as it is used in computer science with this rigorous, yet highly accessible, undergraduate textbook. Fundamental probability concepts are explained in depth, prerequisite mathematics is summarized, and a wide range of computer science applications is described. Throughout, the material is presented in a “question and answer” style designed to encourage student engagement and understanding. Replete with almost 400 exercises, real-world computer science examples, and covering a wide range of topics from simulation with computer science workloads, to statistical inference, to randomized algorithms, to Markov models and queues, this interactive text is an invaluable learning tool whether your course covers probability with statistics, with stochastic processes, with randomized algorithms, or with simulation. The teaching package includes solutions, lecture slides, and lecture notes for students.

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    £45.10
  • The Cloud Computing Book: The Future of Computing Explained

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    This latest textbook from bestselling author, Douglas E. Comer, is a class-tested book providing a comprehensive introduction to cloud computing. Focusing on concepts and principles, rather than commercial offerings by cloud providers and vendors, The Cloud Computing Book: The Future of Computing Explained gives readers a complete picture of the advantages and growth of cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, automation and orchestration, and cloud-native software design.

    The book explains real and virtual data center facilities, including computation (e.g., servers, hypervisors, Virtual Machines, and containers), networks (e.g., leaf-spine architecture, VLANs, and VxLAN), and storage mechanisms (e.g., SAN, NAS, and object storage). Chapters on automation and orchestration cover the conceptual organization of systems that automate software deployment and scaling. Chapters on cloud-native software cover parallelism, microservices, MapReduce, controller-based designs, and serverless computing. Although it focuses on concepts and principles, the book uses popular technologies in examples, including Docker containers and Kubernetes. Final chapters explain security in a cloud environment and the use of models to help control the complexity involved in designing software for the cloud.

    The text is suitable for a one-semester course for software engineers who want to understand cloud, and for IT managers moving an organization’s computing to the cloud.

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    £38.50
  • Computing the History

    “Computing the History” is a profound exploration of the intersection between technology and ethics, offering a comprehensive guide for individuals, organizations, and communities seeking to navigate the complexities of the modern world.

    From the ethical implications of artificial intelligence to the imperative of environmental sustainability, this book delves into the intricate dance between progress and responsibility. Through insightful chapters, it illuminates the path towards a future where technology serves as a force for good, enhancing human well-being and preserving the sanctity of the planet.

    Drawing on real-world case studies, visionary perspectives, and practical strategies, “Ethical Innovation” equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed, responsible decisions in the face of rapid technological advancement. It inspires a collective commitment to ethical principles, urging us all to become stewards of technology for the betterment of humanity.

    With its thoughtful reflections and a call to action, this book stands as a beacon of hope, inviting readers to join the global movement towards a future guided by ethical progress. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to shape a world where innovation and responsibility go hand in hand.

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    £2.90
  • Cambridge Primary Computing Learner’s Book Stage 2

    This title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

    Help learners develop essential computing skills with an approach that uses real-life examples, reinforces key vocabulary and provides opportunities to learn, practise and apply throughout.
    – Encourage learners to become confident in working with information and ideas of their own and those of others with discussion tasks, as well as with What can you do? panels at the end of each unit for self-assessment.
    – Provide a clear pathway through the learning objectives with Practise tasks in each unit, as well as Go further and Challenge yourself! panels with questions designed to support differentiation.
    – Recap and activate learners’ prior knowledge with Do you remember? activities and introduce new computing skills with Learn and Practise tasks.

    Contents
    How to use this book
    Term 1
    Unit 1 Be a game developer
    Unit 2 Be a data analyst
    Unit 3 Computers and their functions
    Term 2
    Unit 4 Be an animator
    Unit 5 Devices and networks
    Unit 6 Be a designer
    Unit 7 Be a data scientist
    Term 3
    Unit 8 Be an artist
    Unit 9 Connected and sharing
    Unit 10 Be a storyteller
    Unit 11 Computers and robots

    Glossary

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  • Fundamentals of Quantum Computing: An Analogy-Based Guide

    Starting with the basics of quantum mechanics, this book builds a strong foundation for understanding the core principles of quantum computing, ensuring that readers with no prior knowledge can follow along, via heavy use of analogies and very little complicated mathematics. The book explores a vast range of material, from quantum natural language processing networks to the gritty details of how qubits are modified in quantum algorithms. On a high level, the book has 8 parts:

    1. Introduction to quantum mechanics
    2. Exploration of quantum phenomena
    3. Quantum gates (with examples for each one)
    4. Dissecting quantum algorithms
    5. Quantum neural networks/AI
    6. Quantum hardware and functionality
    7. Ethical considerations
    8. The future of quantum computing

    Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply curious about the future of computing, this book will demystify the quantum world and provide a gradual introduction into the new frontier of optimized technology.

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  • Computational Thinking (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)

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    An introduction to computational thinking that traces a genealogy beginning centuries before the digital computer.

    A few decades into the digital era, scientists discovered that thinking in terms of computation made possible an entirely new way of organizing scientific investigation; eventually, every field had a computational branch: computational physics, computational biology, computational sociology. More recently, “computational thinking” has become part of the K–12 curriculum. But what is computational thinking? This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series offers an accessible overview, tracing a genealogy that begins centuries before digital computers and portraying computational thinking as pioneers of computing have described it.

    The authors explain that computational thinking (CT) is not a set of concepts for programming; it is a way of thinking that is honed through practice: the mental skills for designing computations to do jobs for us, and for explaining and interpreting the world as a complex of information processes. Mathematically trained experts (known as “computers”) who performed complex calculations as teams engaged in CT long before electronic computers. The authors identify six dimensions of today’s highly developed CT—methods, machines, computing education, software engineering, computational science, and design—and cover each in a chapter. Along the way, they debunk inflated claims for CT and computation while making clear the power of CT in all its complexity and multiplicity.

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    £9.50
  • Mr. Dale and The Divorcée (The Brazen Beauties Book 1)

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    An unconventional enemies-to-lovers, road trip romance, from a USA Today bestselling author.

    He’s a respectable barrister…
    She’s the most scandalous woman in England…

    Wilhelmina Hewitt knows she’s in for a rough ride when she agrees to help her husband get at divorce. Nothing, however, prepares her for the regret of meeting Mr. Dale on the eve of her downfall. No other man has ever sent her heart racing as he does. Unfortunately, while she’ll soon be free to engage in a new relationship, no respectable man will have her.

    James Dale would never pursue another man’s wife. Or a woman reputed to be a deceitful adulteress. Furious with himself for letting the lovely Mrs. Hewitt charm him, he strives to keep his distance. But when her daughter elopes with his son, they’re forced into a partnership where passion ignites. And James soon wonders if there might be more to the divorcée than meets the eye.

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    £3.10
  • Beauty (Louise Bagshawe)

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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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    £3.30
  • Beauty (A Faery Story Book 3)

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    Re-released in a second edition. Re-edited but no substantial changes.

    The princess in the tower

    In one horrifying night, Bronwyn Finn lost her family, her kingdom, and the princes who had haunted her dreams for years. Left alone, years pass as she fights for survival and craves revenge against the uncle who took everything from her. But she’s never forgotten her Dark Ones. Now she hides along with her guardian, but the war rages ever closer.

    Two dark princes

    A tragedy marred Lach and Shim’s lives. The future kings of the Unseelie Fae are obsessed with finding their promised wife—Bronwyn. Lach and Shim have never stopped believing that Bronwyn is their mate. She is the bond that connects the halves of their shared soul.

    A destiny that will change a kingdom

    With the blessing of the renegade kings, Beck and Cian Finn, Lach and Shim begin a dangerous quest to find their bride before Torin and his hags take her life.

    Across two planes, a war will rage. Lives will be lost. Love will be found. And the Seelie Fae will welcome their true kings home.

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    £5.70
  • Beauty and the Baller (Strangers in Love)

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    An Amazon Charts and #1 Kindle Store bestseller.

    An NFL quarterback turned small-town coach gets sacked by a Texas beauty queen in this swoony, passionate romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills.

    Gorgeous, talented, and brilliant, NFL quarterback Ronan Smith has the world in his hands. But after losing his career and his fiancée in a car accident, he falls into a pit of grief and bad choices. When a mysterious girl shows up to his party, he feels drawn to her and makes her his…for one night.

    Former beauty queen Nova Morgan is on a mission. Scantily clad as a princess from a galaxy far, far away, she sneaks into a high-profile party to capture the attention of her favorite quarterback. But her hopes crash after an awful one-night stand.

    Fast-forward two years. Broke and desperate, Nova returns home to Blue Belle, Texas, where, by a cosmic twist of fate, her broody neighbor is none other than Ronan, the shiny new football coach everyone adores. But he has no idea who she is.

    The booster club keeps shoving women at Ronan to keep him in town. His solution? He proposes fake dating to Nova. But things heat up for real under these Friday-night lights when he realizes she’s the one who slipped away.

    Has this jaded beauty found her forever baller, or will his past keep them apart?

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  • Black Beauty: with original illustrations

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    Black Beauty grows up in a lovely home, surrounded by friends and taken care of by his owners. But, as events unfold, he discovers that not all humans are that friendly. Black Beauty, as she is passed from hand to hand, witnesses love and cruelty, prosperity and poverty, friendship and hardship…Will the lovely horse ever find a loving and long-term home?

    These beloved classic stories are lovingly rewritten in plain contemporary language and accompanied by gorgeous visuals, capturing the hearts and imaginations of young readers. These books become incredibly entertaining for children by recounting the story in a shorter, simpler manner, and the color graphics aid comprehension and attention level. Black Beauty is part of a collector collection with broad appeal as a gift.

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  • A Storm of Infinite Beauty: A Novel

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    From the bestselling author of Beyond the Moonlit Sea comes an atmospheric tale of how one woman’s search for the truth uncovers long-hidden secrets and rocks the very foundation of her world.

    Scarlett Fontaine is a true Hollywood legend—a singer, actress, and beloved fashion icon. But Scarlett dies tragically at just thirty-six years old, leaving behind no children. Or so the story goes…

    Gwen Hollingsworth is the curator at a museum dedicated to Scarlett’s life. She’s also sole heir to Scarlett’s fortune as a descendant of the star. But all is not well in Gwen’s world. She’s dealing with a messy marital separation and is struggling to move forward. So when Peter Miller, a biographer and photojournalist, comes to the museum with shocking claims about Scarlett—a life of exile in Alaska, a baby born in secret—Gwen’s whole world is turned upside down. Again.

    Determined to uncover the truth, Gwen and Peter set out for Alaska together but soon find themselves on a path toward something far deeper and more meaningful than either of them ever expected.

    A Storm of Infinite Beauty takes readers on a breathtaking journey from a lush vineyard in Nova Scotia to a rustic lodge in Alaska where old family secrets are revealed and the quest for true happiness begins.

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    £2.40
  • Broken Beauty (Titan Falls Book 1)

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    The charmer.
    The stalker.
    The tortured leader.
    The unhinged psychopath.

    Which one will break me?

    I’m the weird girl on campus.
    With an overbearing father, a criminal family, and my attendance at an isolated university in the mountains, no one ever had the chance to love me or leave me.

    Until I catch the attention of four men, the enigmatic Vultures, a ruthless mafia group searching for a hidden fortune on campus, where my comfortable life takes a treacherous turn.

    They’re cold-blooded killers, but nobody would know. Their disguise is that good.

    The worst part is, I’m just as obsessed with the treasure as they are.

    They’ve figured out they need me, and I’ve found myself torn between my own desires and the darkness that consumes them.

    But as much as I’m drawn to them, losing my morals will turn into my biggest mistake.

    Because the problem with Vultures?

    They love picking at fresh meat.

    Broken Beauty is book 1 of a duet, concluding with Loyal Vows. The duet can be read on its own, but be warned – its twisted path intersects with the captivating world of Cruel Promise, Tempest’s standalone story.

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    £4.70
  • Apple Cider Vinegar: Natural Remedies for Health, Beauty and Home

    Make your own apple cider vinegar and reap all the health benefits of this superfood and its numerous usage for your home and beauty needs!
    Download FREE with Kinde Unlimited!

    This book is the perfect guide to know all there is about using apple vinegar to feel healthier, lose weight, and more beautiful.

    Apple cider vinegar is among various foods described in the 21st century as a superfood. Its dense nutritious content, immense healing qualities, and a long list of versatile uses, all add up to create something that to our modern eye seems a little magical. And it’s no wonder that we find these seemingly supernatural qualities so appealing. The inventory of medicine was once much more limited to the natural contents that could be found on the shelves of an apothecary or someone’s very own kitchen.

    From immune boosters to zesty salad dressings, acne solutions to weed killers, weight loss juices and air fresheners, the various uses for apple cider vinegar are wide and effective. Here, you will have all of the information you will need to incorporate this superfood into your daily regimen to make your days just a little more magical.

    Inside you will learn:

    •What is apple cider vinegar (ACV)
    •How to make your own all-natural apple cider vinegar step by step
    •The many uses for your health and DIY home remedies for common ailments
    •How to use apple cider vinegar for beauty usage
    •Lose weight with the magic of apple cider vinegar
    •How to cook with apple cider vinegar with lots of recipes
    •Household hacks using apple cider vinegar in your home
    •ACV safety

    Read on your favorite devices such as Kindle, IPhone, IPad, Android cellular phone, tablet, laptop, or computer with Amazon’s free reading Kindle App.

    Scroll back up and click the BUY NOW button at the top right side of this page for an immediate download!

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    £3.30
  • A Time for Mercy: John Grisham’s No. 1 Bestseller

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    ***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***

    Jake Brigance, lawyer hero of A Time to Kill and Sycamore Row, is back, in his toughest case ever.

    ‘A new Grisham legal thriller is always an event, but this one is exceptional as the author is returning to Jake Brigance, the hero of his very first book, A Time To Kill . . . There is a lot of Grisham in Brigance – they were both street lawyers on the side of the people, not big corporations. It gives the book an emotional core that burns with a white heat’ – Daily Mail

    ‘A master of plotting and pacing . . . suspenseful’ – New York Times

    CAN A KILLER EVER BE ABOVE THE LAW?

    Deputy Stuart Kofer is a protected man. Though he’s turned his drunken rages on his girlfriend, Josie, and her children many times before, the police code of silence has always shielded him.

    But one night he goes too far, leaving Josie for dead on the floor before passing out. Her son, sixteen-year-old Drew, knows he only has this one chance to save them. He picks up a gun and takes the law into his own hands.

    In Clanton, Mississippi, there is no one more hated than a cop killer – but a cop killer’s defence lawyer comes close. Jake Brigance doesn’t want this impossible case but he’s the only one with enough experience to defend the boy.

    As the trial begins, it seems there is only one outcome: the gas chamber for Drew. But, as the town of Clanton discovers once again, when Jake Brigance takes on an impossible case, anything is possible …

    Starring the same hero and setting that featured in John Grisham’s multi-million-selling bestsellers A Time to Kill (adapted as a film starring Samuel L. Jackson and Matthew McConaughey) and Sycamore Row, A Time for Mercy is an unforgettable thriller you won’t be able to put down.

    ‘When Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they’re not just alive, they’re pulsating’ Mirror

    ‘A superb, instinctive storyteller’ The Times

    ‘Storytelling genius … he is in a league of his own’ Daily Record

    350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films:
    NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM

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  • The Wedding Menu: A Friends To Lovers Romantic Comedy (Love & Other Recipes)

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    How many weddings does it take to fall in love?

    One year ago, Amelie had it all.

    Almost engaged to her high school sweetheart, close to her childhood best friend, and cooking at her dad’s restaurant: her life was exactly what she’d ordered.

    Until Ian, an opinionated wedding-hater, popped up out of nowhere and proved she might like something off menu.

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    One year later, Amelie has lost it all.

    She’s unemployed, single, and taking a break from her friendship. As for Ian? He’s gone too.

    When she visits Ian’s hometown to teach at a week-long cooking conference, she hopes for a fateful meet-cute. But their reunion is far from joyful when Amelie discovers Ian is the son of her father’s business rival.

    Even bigger fiasco? He only wants friendship.

    Amelie has one week to change his mind, and if the truth of why her whole life fell apart remains hidden, their love story might even end with a wedding.

    The Wedding Menu is a steamy, dual-timeline, laugh out loud romcom about weddings, secrets, and French delicacies. It features two friends who should be rivals but keep choosing each other against all odds.

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  • A Surprise Christmas Wedding: the Sunday Times best selling book from the queen of Cornish romance – the most uplifting cosy winter romance to curl up with

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    Curl up with the new festive romance from the Top 10 bestselling author of A Perfect Cornish Christmas. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Trisha Ashley.

    ‘Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream – loved it!’ Milly Johnson
     
    It’s been a year since Lottie’s fiancé walked out, leaving her heartbroken. But things start to look up when she lands her dream job at a beautiful Lake District estate, with a handsome groundskeeper for a neighbour.
     
    So when Lottie is asked to organise a last minute Christmas wedding at Firholme, she can’t wait to get started. Until she meets the couple, and discovers that Connor, the man who broke her heart, is the groom-to-be.
     
    As snow falls on the hills, can Lottie put aside her past to organise the perfect winter wedding? And will there be any festive magic left to bring Lottie the perfect Christmas she deserves?
     
    Curl up with this gorgeous story about love and second chances, perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Milly Johnson.

    Praise for Phillipa Ashley’s books:

    ‘Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream – loved it!’ Milly Johnson

    ‘Sheer joy!’ Katie Fforde

    ‘Full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ Woman’s Own

    ‘Serious festive escapism . . . like a big warm hug’ Popsugar

    ‘A page-turner of a festive read’ My Weekly

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    £1.90
  • Winter Wedding: The perfect new Christmas historical fiction novel for 2021 from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller (The Rockwood Chronicles, Book 2)

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    Don’t miss the brand-new Christmas read from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!

    As the first Christmas snowflakes fall, Rosalind finds herself pregnant and alone…

    Christmas is coming to the village of Rockwood. But the happiest time of the year is marred by the news that Rosalind Blanchard’s husband, Piers, is close to death after a shipwreck at sea. The fate of her beloved family home, the crumbling Rockwood Castle, is once more in her hands. She must find the strength to keep her family together.

    Pregnant, Rosalind comes face to face with the only man who ever made her heart truly sing: her husband’s brother, Alex. As the Christmas bells ring, news of Piers arrives that changes everything. And another chance of happiness might be the gift Rosalind has been waiting for…

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    £3.80
  • Wedding Night

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    The brilliantly fast and funny romantic comedy from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR Sophie Kinsella.

    “I let out a huge, embarrassing honk of laughter on the tube reading Wedding Night. And then, two stops later, I did it again. This is why Sophie Kinsella is beloved by millions.” JOJO MOYES

    It’s all gone wrong with the man Lottie thought was Mr Right. Then out of the blue she gets a call from her first love. She decides it must be Fate, and rushes off to marry him and rekindle their sizzling Greek island romance.

    Lottie’s older sister can’t believe she’s doing something so crazy. No more Ms Nice Sister, she’s stopping this marriage. Right away! And she’ll go to any lengths to do so…

    ***** EVERYBODY LOVES SOPHIE KINSELLA: *****

    ‘I couldn’t put it down.’ LOUISE PENTLAND (SprinkleofGlitter)

    ‘I almost cried with laughter’ DAILY MAIL

    ‘Life doesn’t get much better than a new Sophie Kinsella novel’ RED

    ‘Hilarious . . . you’ll laugh and gasp on every page’ JENNY COLGAN

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  • The Wedding Dress: A sweeping story of fortune and tragedy from the billion copy bestseller

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    The Wedding Dress is story of a family and a special dress, handed down from mother to daughter, during times of fortune, loss, tragedy and victory, by the world’s favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.

    The Deveraux family were among the most important members of 1920s San Francisco society, and the wedding of their daughter Eleanor to wealthy banker Alexander Allen would be the highlight of the 1929 social calendar.

    The wedding, held in the family’s magnificent Pacific Heights mansion, was everything they’d hoped, and Eleanor’s dress was a triumph. But the dream life, along with the most perfect honeymoon in Europe, was about to come to an end when Alex received news of the Wall Street Crash. It appeared that the family had lost everything . . .

    In the years that followed, the Deveraux lived through periods of huge social and political change. What helped to unite them was the beautiful wedding dress, first worn by Eleanor, which remained a family heirloom and continued to hold a special place in the hearts of a family desperate to survive the turmoil and changing fortunes of the times.

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  • Four Aunties and a Wedding: The laugh-out-loud romantic comedy novel from the bestselling author of Dial A For Aunties – winner of the Comedy Women In Print Prize (Aunties, Book 2)

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    They vow to make it a day to remember…

    The laugh-out-loud new novel from the bestselling author of Dial A For Aunties, winner of the Comedy Women In Print Prize 2021

    ‘Funny, razor-sharp and full of twists, this is a fantastic second novel from one of the funniest voices in fiction!’ My Weekly

    It’s supposed to be the perfect day…
    After getting away with literal murder, Meddy can’t wait to settle down and marry the love of her life, Nathan. She’s found the dress, got the dream venue at Christ Church College, Oxford, plus having a destination wedding comes with the added bonus of not having to invite her very large extended family.

    …But is it even a wedding if nobody gets killed?
    Although when her meddling aunties get involved, Meddy knows her wedding is going to be anything but quiet. Even though there’s no dead body hidden in the freezer this time, for better or worse, it’s certainly going to be a day she’s never going to forget…

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    Real readers LOVE Jesse Sutanto:

    ‘Another rip-roaring laugh-out-loud comedy’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    ‘Get ready for wedding day hijinks like you’ve never seen before’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    ‘I loved the zany plot, the aunties, and their banter’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    ‘A delightful breath of fresh air’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    ‘Hilarious and addictive’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    ‘The aunties are brilliant characters, portrayed with such love that they avoid being stereotyped’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    ‘Perfect mood-lifter and the perfect antidote to the current state of the world’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    ‘The best book I’ve read so far this year’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    ‘Absolutely hilarious and had me in stitches’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    ‘Jesse Sutanto is rapidly becoming one of my favourite authors’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  • A Wedding In December: the top five Sunday Times bestselling, the perfect Christmas romance book to curl up this winter!

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    Order your copy of Sarah Morgan’s latest bestselling Christmas book, The Christmas Escape, today!

    ‘Sarah Morgan is back in style with a perfect snow-filled read’ Woman & Home

    ‘A sparkling winter romance with a lively family at the centre of it all’ Woman

    ‘As always, Sarah Morgan takes us to a glamorous setting and throws in a whole heap of drama. Such fun!’ Heat

    ‘An emotional, uplifting and heart-warming winter novel that’s perfect for those chilly nights in’ OK!

    * * *

    In the snowy perfection of Aspen, the White family gathers for youngest daughter Rosie’s whirlwind Christmas wedding.

    First to arrive are the bride’s parents, Maggie and Nick. Their daughter’s marriage is a milestone they are determined to celebrate wholeheartedly, but they are hiding a huge secret about their own: they are on the brink of divorce. After living apart for the last six months, the last thing they need is to be trapped together in an irresistibly romantic winter wonderland.

    Rosie’s older sister Katie is also dreading the wedding. Worried that impulsive, sweet-hearted Rosie is making a mistake, Katie is determined to save her sister from herself. If only the irritatingly good-looking best man, Jordan, would stop interfering with her plans…

    Bride-to-be Rosie loves her fiance but is having serious second thoughts. Except everyone has arrived – how can she tell them she’s not sure? As the big day gets closer, and emotions run even higher, this is one White family Christmas none of them will ever forget.

    * * *

    A Wedding in December is everyone’s favourite read this Christmas:

    ‘Blissful escapism, vicarious luxury and enough romance to warm your heart…a must-read item on your pre-festive To-Do list’ Penny Parkes, author of the bestselling Practice Makes Perfect

    ‘A Wedding in December was just the tonic needed . . . Put your feet up, relax and unwind in front of the fire with a glass of mulled wine and this gorgeous tale, you won’t be disappointed’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘It sucks you right in, leaving you desperate to see how everything comes together’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  • Christmas Weddings: Scottish Christmas romance (Quilting Bee & Tea Shop series Book 5)

    New book. First published November 2023.

    Christmas Weddings is the fifth book in the Quilting Bee & Tea Shop series set in Scotland. It’s a cosy, festive romance and can be read as a standalone book or enjoyed as part of the series.

    1. The Quilting Bee
    2. The Tea Shop by the Sea
    3. Embroidery Cottage
    4. Knitting Shop by the Sea
    5. Christmas Weddings

    Story:
    There are jingle bells and wedding bells at Christmastime in the beautiful Scottish Highland village by the sea.

    The local bee night is held in the popular tea shop where the ladies of the bee enjoy quilting, knitting, embroidery and sewing, having tea, cakes and chocolates — and sharing gossip. They’re all looking forward to Poppy and Euan’s Christmas wedding, but soon there is other wedding news!

    There’s fashion designing and bridal dressmaking. Knitting boleros for the bridesmaids, and Shetland and Fair Isle knitting. Sewing and mending. Baking cakes galore for a wedding buffet. Winter floral bouquets. Dancing and fun.

    As snow falls over the seaside village in Scotland, creating a winter wonderland for the local community at Christmas, there’s a feeling of love and romance in the air.

    Christmas Weddings is filled with warm–hearted characters, love, friendship and romance, and a cosy, feel good festive atmosphere.

    New releases by De-ann Black:
    Fairytale Christmas on the Island, The Cure for Love at Christmas, Vintage Dress Shop on the Island, Scottish Island Fairytale Castle, Scottish Loch Summer Romance, Sewing & Mending Cottage, Knitting Shop by the Sea, Colouring Book Cottage, Knitting Cottage, and Scottish Highlands Christmas Wedding.
    Oops! I’m the Paparazzi, Again.

    Romance books by De-ann Black:

    Scottish Highlands & Island Romance series:
    1. Scottish Island Knitting Bee
    2. Scottish Island Fairytale Castle
    3. Vintage Dress Shop on the Island
    4. Fairytale Christmas on the Island

    Scottish Loch Romance series:
    1. Sewing & Mending Cottage
    2. Scottish Loch Summer Romance

    The Cure for Love Romance series:
    1. The Cure for Love
    2. The Cure for Love at Christmas

    Scottish Chateau, Colouring & Crafts series:
    1. Christmas Cake Chateau
    2. Colouring Book Cottage

    Quilting Bee & Tea Shop series:
    1. The Quilting Bee
    2. The Tea Shop by the Sea
    3. Embroidery Cottage
    4. Knitting Shop by the Sea
    5. Christmas Weddings

    Sewing, Crafts & Quilting series:
    1. The Sewing Bee
    2. The Sewing Shop
    3. Knitting Cottage (Scottish Highland romance)
    4. Scottish Highlands Christmas Wedding

    Cottages, Cakes & Crafts series:
    1. The Flower Hunter’s Cottage
    2. The Sewing Bee by the Sea
    3. The Beemaster’s Cottage
    4. The Chocolatier’s Cottage
    5. The Bookshop by the Seaside
    6. The Dressmaker’s Cottage

    Oops! I’m the Paparazzi series:
    1. Oops! I’m the Paparazzi
    2. Oops! I’m up to Mischief (prequel)
    3. Oops! I’m the Paparazzi, Again (sequel)

    About the Author:
    De-ann Black is a bestselling author, scriptwriter and former newspaper journalist. She has over 100 books published. Romance, thrillers, various fiction & non-fiction books.

    De-ann is also a professional artist, illustrator and designer. Embroidery patterns, fabric design, dressmaking, sewing, knitting and fashion are part of her work.

    Additionally, De-ann has always been interested in fitness, and was a fitness and bodybuilding champion, 100 metre runner and mountaineer. As a former N.A.B.B.A. Miss Scotland, she had a weekly fitness show on the radio that ran for over three years. De-ann trained in Shukokai karate, boxing, kickboxing, Dayan Qigong & Jiu Jitsu. She is currently based in Scotland.

    Her embroidery pattern books & colouring books are available in paperback on Amazon.

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  • The Wedding Date: A ‘warm, sexy gem of a novel’!

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    Reese Witherspoon, Oprah and Roxane Gay LOVE her! Readers love her!

    Have you discovered New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick Jasmine Guillory yet?

    ‘The queen of contemporary romance’ OprahMag.com
    ‘She writes the sexiest and smartest romances’ Red Magazine
    ‘Just as essential to a good summer holiday as SPF’ Grazia

    A feel-good romance to warm your heart! A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance.

    ‘A sweet, funny, realistic, grown up . . . romantic tale’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

    ‘Love love loved this book!!! The tension and build made had me turning the pages not wanting it to end’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

    ‘A perfect romantic comedy!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

    ‘The Wedding Date has everything one would look for in a romance novel – and more’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
    …………………………………………………..

    Love wasn’t part of the deal . . .

    On the eve of his ex’s wedding festivities, Drew Nichols is minus a plus one. Until a power outage strands him with the perfect candidate for a fake girlfriend . . .

    Agreeing to go to a wedding with a guy she gets stuck with in an elevator is not something Alexa Monroe would normally do. But Drew’s proposal proves hard to resist.

    After their wedding date turns into a whole weekend of fun in San Francisco, Drew and Alexa return to their all-consuming careers – his in LA and hers in Berkeley. Too bad they can’t stop thinking about each other . . .

    It could be the long-distance dating disaster of the century – or Drew and Alexa could be just a flight away from what each of them truly wants.
    …………………………………………………..

    PERFECT FOR FANS OF EMILY HENRY, CHRISTINA LAUREN AND TESSA BAILEY!

    ‘A charming, warm, sexy gem’ ROXANE GAY

    ‘The undisputed queen of the modern-day romance’ Vogue

    ‘Juicy yet meaningful, like every Guillory classic’ Elle

    ‘Steamy and swoonworthy’ PopSugar

    ‘When Jasmine Guillory comes out with a book, buy it’ Refinery29

    If you love this, be sure to check out all of Jasmine’s smart and sexy rom-coms:
    The Wedding Date
    The Proposal
    The Wedding Party
    Royal Holiday
    Party of Two
    While We Were Dating
    Drunk on Love

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  • A Country Wedding: The romantic, uplifting and feel-good read you won’t want to miss! (Honeycote Book 3)

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    The perfect comfort read, brimming with humour and heart, from bestseller Veronica Henry.

    A day they’ll remember forever…

    It was supposed to be the perfect country wedding: gorgeous flowers in the village church, a marquee in the garden and a few carefully chosen guests.

    But bride-to-be Mandy is already clashing with her mother, the groom is already getting cold feet and suddenly a very unexpected guest has arrived in the little Cotswolds village of Honeycote!

    As the champagne is poured and the church bells start to ring out, one thing’s for sure – it’s going to be a day to remember…

    Irresistibly good fun and bursting with heart, A Country Life is the second book in the Honeycote series, which includes A Country Life and A Country Wedding. It can be read on its own or as part of the series.

    ** This book was originally published as ‘Just a Family Affair’ **

    Your favourite authors love Veronica Henry!

    ‘A blissful escape’ SARAH MORGAN
    ‘The most uplifting getaway’ LUCY DIAMOND
    ‘Veronica Henry writes like a dream’ JILL MANSELL
    ‘Irresistibly romantic. I adored it’ PHILLIPA ASHLEY
    ‘A delicious, dreamy, joy of a book’ LIBBY PAGE
    ‘The perfect weekend read’ FANNY BLAKE

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    £2.80
  • A Winter Wedding at Starcross Manor: The BRAND NEW winter holiday read for 2023! (Love Heart Lane, Book 12)

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    Snuggle up ready for winter with this gorgeous cosy romance!

    Love Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter what

    Fashion designer Libby Carter has always loved weddings, so when her brother finds himself in a bind and asks her to step in and plan the perfect winter wonderland wedding for guests at his hotel, Starcross Manor, she happily takes on the challenge. But this is no ordinary Christmas wedding and when everything starts to go awry Libby asks gorgeous videographer Guy Hart for help.

    This isn’t single dad Guy’s usual gig – and he is not a fan of weddings – but saying no to vivacious Libby isn’t an option … especially when saying yes leads to one very unforgettable kiss under the mistletoe!

    Readers can’t get enough of the Loveheart Lane series:

    ‘Christie Barlow has fast become one of my favourite authors! Her books are a ray of sunshine when you read them, even if sad things happen’ Sinead

    ‘A lovely romantic story that will make you smile and god knows we need it’ Tara

    ‘I absolutely adored this book…gave a warm feeling as you read each page’ Suzanne

    ‘There’s pretty much nothing I want more now than to escape to a small Scottish town and live in a cottage… sweet and cozy and a nice escape from the wild reality we are all currently living in’ Nicole

    ‘A cosy and heartwarming read, exactly what I needed now’ Anna Maria

    ‘Christie Barlow has rapidly become one of my favorite cozy romance writers’ Mackey

    ‘I loved Clover Cottage…This series is quickly becoming one of my favorites!’ Kristin

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  • Summer Wedding: don’t miss the new summer fiction novel from Sunday Times bestselling author in 2023!

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    Don’t miss the new summer novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Morgan!

    ‘A sun-soaked adventure’Best

    A family wedding
    Catherine Swift is a bestselling romance author, but her personal story hasn’t been quite so successful; three failed marriages have left her relationship with her daughters strained. Engaged once again, Catherine is counting on this wedding, at her villa in Corfu, to finally bring the family together.

    A summer of secrets
    Adeline can’t believe her mother is getting married for a fourth time, or that she’s expected to attend. It brings back the pain of her mother’s infidelity and the baby who was the result. Not that she blames her half-sister Cassie, but then she’s never tried to know her, either. Cassie, on the other hand, is thrilled by her mother’s news – she’s always admired Catherine’s resilience, and is excited to meet the mystery groom. Cassie also has a secret of her own, and a summer in Corfu will give her the time she needs to process everything.

    A chance to start over again
    As the guests arrive on the island, and the big day approaches, Catherine begins to reveal secrets from her past, and suddenly both Cassie and Adeline realise that they don’t know their mother at all . . .

    * * *

    Read yourself happy with Sarah Morgan!

    ‘Sarah Morgan never disappoints. . . the way she describes her characters makes you feel like you know them’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Love all of Sarah Morgan’s books and they just keep getting better’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘One of my favourite authors, never fails to produce an ideal place to lose yourself in for a day or two!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Such a brilliant top writer’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    £2.80
  • Wedding Bells on the Home Front: A heart-warming story of courage, community and love (Factory Girls Book 3)

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    **THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE UPLIFTING FACTORY GIRLS SERIES**

    Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell’s Shipyard Girls series and Ellie Dean.

    Our readers LOVE the Factory Girls . . .

    ‘The characters are all strong and the style of writing makes it hard to put down’
    ‘Another lovely story these wonderful characters make me feel like I’m visiting old friends’
    ‘What a joy to read’
    ‘I have laughed, cried and been angry reading this book’
    ‘Another brilliant book’
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    March 1942: As the war continues, wedding bells are ringing for the factory girls . . .

    Sarah is happily settling into married life with new husband Stan, whilst Fran is busy planning her upcoming wedding to sweetheart Davey, who’s still conscripted to Bletchley Park. With limited resources, the girls must make do to create the perfect day.

    Meanwhile, Beth has other things on her mind. She hasn’t heard from her husband Bob since he returned to the navy, and she’s starting to fear the worst. And new friend Viola is still recovering from a nasty accident.

    Life on the home front can be challenging, but with the support of one another, the factory girls can get through anything.
    _____________________

    Praise for Annie Clarke

    ‘Clarke’s tale is one to lift the spirits and touch the hardest hearts’ Northern Echo

    ‘Delightful authentic-feeling saga’ Peterborough Telegraph

    ‘Highlights the strength of women during the toughest times’ Culture Fly

    ‘Beautifully written’ Frost Magazine

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    £3.80
  • An Island Wedding (Mure Book 5)

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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?

    *

    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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    £4.70
  • The Weekend Before the Wedding: the most funny, warm and uplifting book for 2023

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    Mamma Mia meets Bridesmaids in a laugh-out-loud, life affirming comedy

    ‘An absolute winner’ Celia Anderson

    ‘No-one depicts family life with more humour and wisdom than Tracy Bloom’ Katie Fforde

    ‘You will absolutely love Tracy Bloom… Heartfelt and wonderful’ Miranda Dickinson

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    One weekend, one bride-to-be, what could possibly go wrong…

    All Shelley wanted on her hen weekend was to enjoy three days of sun, sea and sangria. But instead of being surrounded by the A-team of her closest friends, she somehow ends up with a Golden Girls-meets-the-Spice Girls B-list that includes her mother, a rebellious teenager, and a best mate ‘on the verge’.

    The squabbling starts at the airport, and on arrival in Spain, Shelley barely has time to unpack her suitcase before getting an unwanted text ̶ one that throws her wedding into doubt.

    Shelley has got a BIG decision to make, but her unruly medley of nearest and dearest seem determined to confuse matters with their own problems.

    Have they got what it takes to get her through the most important weekend of her life?

    –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

    ‘A warm-hearted, wise and wickedly funny slice of family life’ Alex Brown

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  • Wedding Bells at Goodwill House: A heartwarming instalment in Fenella J. Miller’s Goodwill House historical saga series for 2023

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    The brand-new instalment in Fenella J. Miller’s bestselling Goodwill House series!

    January 1941

    As the residents of Goodwill House feel the hard bite of winter, land girl Charlie Somiton is still glad of the warm friendships she has made there. Not just her fellow land girls, Daphne and Sal, but also dashing local G.P. Dr James Willoughby who looked after Charlie when she was injured at work.

    Charlie likes Dr Willoughby, but she fears that there can never be more between them than just friendship. Because despite her upper-class background, Charlie carries with her a terrible secret that she can never share with James.

    Dr Willoughby knows Charlie is dealing with something painful and he wishes she’d confide in him more. The war is getting ever closer and James knows all too well that life is short and happiness should be grabbed with both hands.

    But is Charlie brave enough to risk her secret and her heart or will her past ruin her chances for a happy future.

    Don’t miss the next heart-breaking instalment in Fenella J. Miller’s beautiful Goodwill House series.

    Praise for Fenella J. Miller:

    ‘Yet again, Fenella Miller has thrilled me with another of her historical stories in the Goodwill House saga series. She brings alive a variety of emotions and weaves in facts relating to the era, all of which keep me reading into the small hours.’ Glynis Peters – Bestselling author of The Secret Orphan.

    ‘Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller’s characters and lose yourself in another time and another place.’ Lizzie Lane

    ‘Engaging characters and setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A fabulous series!’ Jean Fullerton

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  • Wedding Bells on Victory Street: Gripping and heartbreaking World War 2 saga fiction (The Bryant Sisters Book 2)

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    ‘I absolutely fell in love’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
    ‘I couldn’t put this down’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    ‘So beautiful’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
    ‘Heartbreaking and heart-warming’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    From Amazon bestseller Pam Howes comes a heartbreaking World War Two novel about a young woman trying to make the best of history’s darkest hour. Is a happy ever after impossible?

    Liverpool, 1943. For Bella Rogers, life is looking up. She loves performing with The Bryant Sisters, the singing trio who have become the country’s sweethearts, putting a smile on the faces of the brave boys fighting the Nazis. But then tragedy strikes when a telegram arrives: Bella’s beloved father has been killed in France.

    Unlike her poor Mam, Bella has someone to share her grief with. Her childhood love Bobby is home from the war. He lost a leg but she counts her blessings every day that he’s alive when so many young men haven’t made it back. Bella longs to give her heart to Bobby but she is hiding a secret that may change their lives forever. Will he still love her if she reveals the truth?

    But when bombs screech down on Victory Street in the middle of the night, blowing houses apart, Bella may lose both the home she loves and the family who mean everything to her. With so much loss around her, will Bella be brave enough to snatch her chance of happiness? And when the war is finally over, will wedding bells ring out on Victory Street again?

    An utterly unputdownable, heart-wrenching historical novel that will have you completely hooked from page one. You’ll lose yourself in this gorgeous wartime story of love, loss and family secrets. Perfect for fans of Wives of War, Nadine Dorries and Nancy Revell.

    Readers absolutely adore Wedding Bells on Victory Street!

    ‘Gripped me from the first page… Tearful at times, but equally filled with joy at others… I really enjoyed this book and once started I found it difficult to put it down!… Would definitely recommend!!’ Goodreads Reviewer

    ‘OMG… So many emotions. Can’t wait for the next book.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘Beautiful… Once you start the amazing book you will not want to put it down… Fantastic.’ Vicki, I Love Reading UK

    ‘I loved every minute of the story… I couldn’t put this down… Five stars from me.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘A rollercoaster of emotions, from heartbreak to happiness and everything in-between.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘A brilliant read… Will absorb you and keep you turning the pages.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ‘This book gave so many emotions. Such a great series. This author is amazing. And makes me feel like she’s brought the past to life.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  • A Country Wedding Murder: A totally gripping and unputdownable cozy murder mystery (Julia Bird Mysteries Book 5)

    The joyous crowd applauds as the happy couple strides down the aisle. This Cotswolds country wedding has everything – friends and family, beautiful flowers and… murder?

    When Julia Bird’s ex-husband Peter and his lovely partner Christopher decide to get married in Berrywick, Julia is delighted – after all, who doesn’t love a country wedding? Little does Julia know that normally calm and collected Christopher will turn into a full-on Groomzilla – and that by the end of the night, someone will end up dead.

    The morning after the big day, the jolly nuptial mood turns grim when Julia discovers the lifeless body of the caterer, Desmond. Someone locked him in the cold truck and the poor man froze to death. Now looking for a murderer, all eyes are on Christopher who, mid-tantrum, had publicly threatened to kill him. Convinced that Christopher is innocent, Julia vows to find the real culprit.

    Julia soon discovers Desmond had a long list of enemies as she races against the clock to clear Christopher’s name. Could his death be the work of the respected wedding planner who was heard exchanging choice words with the victim? Or perhaps it was his wife – ‘til death do them part – who didn’t shed a single tear at his funeral?

    But just when Julia thinks she’s cracked the case, her prime suspect is found dead with a knife in their back. Can Julia find the murderer before they strike again?

    An utterly gripping, charming cosy mystery set in the English countryside. Fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands will love the Julia Bird Mysteries.

    Readers are loving the Julia Bird Mysteries:

    ‘I absolutely LOVED this… Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character… Once I started it, I couldn’t stop.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘There just aren’t enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Oh my, I loved Julia Bird… she is a delight! I can’t wait for the next one! Please don’t let it be long!’ MoongloTexas, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Fabulous… addictive… a witty and delightful crime novel full of delicious red herrings, rural mischief and bucolic charm that is impossible to put down.’ Bookish Jottings

    ‘I was hooked on the mystery immediately… If you haven’t read this series you are missing out! Pure entertainment… a fabulous read and I can’t wait for the next one.’ @onceuponatimebookreviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Kept me engrossed and I completed the book within a day… I would highly recommend this cosy crime page-turner as the perfect indulgent summer evening escape.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  • The Wedding Guest: A completely twisty and unputdownable psychological thriller

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    ‘Utterly gripping… Compelling… Completely gripped me from the first chapter… A read-in-one-sitting type of book… I was left speechless!… All the stars’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    I’m trying hard to be the perfect bride as I drift across the beach towards my handsome new husband, Jeremy. I can see him standing tall at the altar with his adorable little daughter Lexi. And I’m certain that today is the beginning of my new life. With Jeremy by my side, my dark past can no longer touch me.

    I smile up at my wonderful new husband, but deep down I can’t help but feel sad that there’s nobody at the wedding for me. All my family are long gone. But wouldn’t they be proud if they could see me now?

    Everyone claps as we kiss but as soon as I turn to face them, my heart starts beating out of my chest and my eyes go wide in panic. It’s him. Christian. The one person that could destroy everything I’ve worked so hard for.

    All I know as I freeze a smile onto my lips is that no one in my new life can know who he is. They can’t discover what he knows about me. Because I’ve found myself the perfect new life – and I’ll do anything to keep it that way.

    But as I throw my bouquet I can’t help but wonder how has he found me after all this time? And how far will I go to stop someone who will never let me go?

    A gripping and jaw-dropping page-turner with twists to die for. If you love Lisa Jewell, K.L. Slater and Daniel Hurst, you’ll love The Wedding Guest. What everyone is saying about The Wedding Guest:

    ‘Wow what a gripping, twist-filled book that kept me on my toes and turning the pages!… Kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat the entire book. Just when I thought I knew where things were going another exciting twist was presented! I loved that I had no clue about what was going to happen next this is a perfect psychological thriller! This book kept me reading well into the night from the very beginning to the very last page, this was a thrilling page-turner!… Another cracking book by Kathryn Croft!’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘This was brilliant. Very hard to put down indeed with some clever twists and turns along the way. I always look forward to this authors books and this one didn’t disappoint.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘This book did not disappoint. Everytime I had it figured out what was going to happen next something completely different happened and I was literally on the edge of my seat. I was gripped, honestly, I was in shock at what was happening, it was scary but extremely thrilling. The best part about this book is that no matter how you try you cannot predict the ending, like you will not see it coming!’ Jessica’s Books Biz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Excellent psychological thriller which had me gripped throughout. It had so many crazy twists and turns with a jaw dropping ending which I did not see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  • Twisted Wedding: A Fake Marriage Mafia Romance

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    I think my boss is stalking me.
    Right up until the moment he proposes.

    Adler Costa owns the Sunrise hotel and casino. He’s filthy rich, connected to some shady organizations, and I’m pretty sure he’s obsessed with me.

    Which isn’t so bad: Adler’s gorgeous, like a man straight out of my filthiest late-night fantasies.

    But when my addict brother gets caught stealing from the Costa family, I’m given a choice:

    Marry Adler and pledge my life to him, or they’ll throw my brother into the ocean with a concrete block tied to his ankle.

    I’m not about to let my little brother get killed for one stupid mistake.

    So I walk down the aisle and say the vows.

    Which is when I learn there’s one more catch:

    Adler doesn’t only want a bride.

    He needs a baby.

    Welcome to the first book in the Costa Crime Family series!

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  • The Christmas Wedding Guest: The sparkling Christmas rom-com is perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, small-town settings, and second chance romance!

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    Perfect for fans of The Pumpkin Spice Café ☕

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    Full of festive cheer, heartwarming romance and cute dogs – loved it! Bella Osborne, author of One Family Christmas

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    You won’t want to miss this festive treat!
    Katie Ginger, author of The Perfect Christmas Gift

    ‘Tis the season to fall in love

    A year since she was dumped by her fiancé, the last thing Reggie Somerville wants is to come back home for Christmas. But when her parents announce their plans for a lavish Christmas wedding she has no choice. She expects to face town gossip, she does not expect to run into her first love Toby, or deal with the feelings he stirs in her…

    Dena Somerville is single and pregnant-on purpose. Wanting a family her way she’s determined to do it alone. She didn’t expect the distraction of a handsome musician checking into her inn-and one snow-kissed moment-to make her question what she really wants this Christmas…

    As the Christmas wedding draws closer, these two sisters may just find the most unexpected gift of all—love.

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    Perfect for fans of:

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  • A Wedding in Provence: From the #1 bestselling author of uplifting feel-good fiction

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    THE BRAND NEW romance from the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author . . .

    ‘Think Sound of Music, Cold Comfort Farm and the joie de vivre of early Jilly Cooper, but all uniquely and irresistibly Katie Fforde. If you need cheering up and some unashamed escapism, this is perfect.’ Phillipa Ashley

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    ‘Top-drawer romantic escapism’ Daily Mail
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    Late summer, 1963.

    Fresh from London and a recent cookery course, Alexandra has always loved a challenge.

    Which is why she now finds herself standing outside an imposing chateau in Provence.

    Waiting for her inside is three silent, rather hostile children who are to be her charges for the next month.

    They will soon be more friendly, she tells herself. All they need is some fun, good food and an English education.

    Far more of a challenge though is their father – an impossibly good looking French count with whom she is rapidly falling in love . . .
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    Readers love A Wedding in Provence . . .

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