‘Warm, witty, and completely wonderful! My favourite read of the year so far.’ JAIMIE ADMANS 'A beautiful read sprinkled with autumnal magic and pumpkin-spiced joy! My favourite read of the year so far by a pumpkiny mile!'Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The next romance for fans of Laurie Gilmore and Bonnie Woods to lose themselves in this Autumn. Rosie's life is not turning out as planned. She dreams of becoming a novelist, but she's lost her writing job to an AI chatbot and discovered her boyfriend cheating … Rosie sets off for a fresh start, only for her car to break down at Autumn Meadows Farm in the Cotswolds, where she is mistaken for a job applicant and finds herself planning 'Pumpkin Retreats' to save the farm from developers. Embracing farm life, Rosie rediscovers her passion for writing – and begins to fall for the gruff but undeniably handsome pumpkin farmer, Zain. But when Rosie learns Zain has been using the same AI chatbot that replaced her to plan their dates and script romantic lines, her happiness is threatened. Can Rosie and Zain patch up their differences to write their own happy ending? Perfect for fans of:🍁Forced proximity 🍁Grumpy x sunshine 🍁Autumnal spice Readers LOVE You Had Me at Pumpkin Patch:'Utterly charming! I adored every page of this sweet, funny, feel-good story' SANDY BARKER ‘Hilarious, sexy and romantic. I was rooting for Rosie from page one’ SUSAN BUCHANAN 'Anita serves heart, soul – and a generous helping of pumpkin spice, I adored it' NICOLA MAY 'You Had Me at Pumpkin Patch will make you laugh, make you swoon and above all leave you feeling cosy and warm. The perfect autumn read!’ HELGA JENSEN 'I inhaled this book and adored it… An absolute must add to your autumn bookshelf' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book had me hooked. I kept turning page after page' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The perfect romance novel for autumn… I highly recommend.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It brought all the feels of Autumn and I am here for it! A gorgeous read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I adored every page of this sweet, funny, feel-good story.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You Had Me At Pumpkin Patch

*The brand new thriller from Lucy Foley – THE MIDNIGHT FEAST – is available to buy now**The Sunday Times No.1 bestseller* EVERYONE’S INVITED. EVERYONE’S A SUSPECT. AND EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT IT. ‘Ripping, riveting’ A. J. Finn ‘Clever, twisty and sleek’ Daily Mail ‘Unputdownable’ John Boyne ‘Foley is superb’ The Times ‘Chilling’ Adele Parks ‘Terrific, riveting’ Dinah Jefferies In a remote hunting lodge, deep in the Scottish wilderness, old friends gather for New Year. The beautiful one The golden couple The volatile one The new parents The quiet one The city boy The outsider The victim. Not an accident – a murder among friends.

The Hunting Party

**T.M. LOGAN'S BRAND NEW UNMISSABLE THRILLER, THE WEEKEND, IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW IN HARDBACK, EBOOK AND AUDIO** TAKE A HOLIDAY YOU WON'T FORGET . . . The Sunday Times bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club breakout thriller. Now a major TV drama on NETFLIX starring Jill Halfpenny Seven days. Three families. One killer. It was supposed to be the perfect holiday, dreamed up by Kate as the ideal way to turn 40: four best friends and their husbands and children in a luxurious villa under the blazing sunshine of Provence. But there is trouble in paradise. Kate suspects that her husband is having an affair, and that the other woman is one of her best friends. One of these women is willing to sacrifice years of friendship and destroy her family. But which one? As Kate closes in on the truth in the stifling Mediterranean heat, she realises too late that the stakes are far higher than she ever imagined. Because someone in the villa is prepared to kill to keep their secret hidden. Praise for THE HOLIDAY 'Makes you think twice about going on holiday with friends' B.A. Paris 'Perfectly plotted and riveting with an exceptional ending' Diane Jeffrey 'Perfect summer reading' S R Masters 'Another blistering page-turner' Chris Whitaker

The Holiday

*Dawn O’Porter’s brand new novel, HONEYBEE, is available to buy now!*______________________________________________ THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, shortlisted for best audiobook in the Specsavers National Book Awards 2018 Fearlessly frank and funny, the debut adult novel from Dawn O’Porter is the book that everybody needs to read right now. COW [n.] /kaʊ/ A piece of meat; born to breed; past its sell-by-date; one of the herd. Three women. A whole world of judgement. Tara, Cam and Stella are very different women. Yet in a society that sets the agenda, there’s something about being a woman that ties invisible bonds between us. When one extraordinary event rockets Tara to online infamy, their three worlds collide in ways they could never imagine – and they discover that one woman’s catastrophe might just be another’s inspiration. Through friendship and conflict, difference and likeness, they’ll learn to find their own voices. Because sometimes it’s OK not to follow the herd.

The Cows

‘A Provencal sun drenched read that conjures up the scent of summer in France.’ Julie Caplin A newly single woman. A tall, dark and handsome stranger. A chateau that keeps bringing them together. What could go wrong? When Lizzie Summers is jilted at the altar, she’s left completely heartbroken. But then she receives news that she has inherited a beautiful chateau in Provence, and it seems like the perfect escape. Upon arrival, she discovers she is now the proud owner of . . . a crumbling ruin. A decrepit chateau – with nothing but dust and a goat for company. Intending to head straight back to the airport, Lizzie instead gets caught in a freakish summer storm and finds herself trudging through a vineyard for help. Bedraggled and furious, she enlists the help of her nearest neighbour, the enchanting Luc. Perhaps she should stay and mend the chateau – and her broken heart – after all…? The perfect feel-good romantic comedy that will leave you falling head over heels. Fans of Katie Fforde, Debbie Macomber, and Susan Mallery won’t be able to put this down! Readers are falling in love with Summer at the Chateau!‘A beautifully written feel-good romcom’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely, sunny, feel-good romcom that transports you to summer in France! Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is a lovely easy read – it just puts you in a good mood!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lovely, romantic, sweeping and feel good.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Chateau Series

Summer at the Chateau

'Compelling, intriguing, romantic… deeply satisfying and emotional' Santa Montefiore'A sweeping story of love, loss and finding the courage to be your true self' Phillipa Ashley ***** When Kerensa is sent by her father’s auction house to catalogue a neglected house overlooking the sea in Newlyn, Cornwall, it’s a welcome escape. Once the home of two female artists, Harbour House is a treasure trove, but one painting in particular catches Kerensa’s eye – a hypnotically sensual portrait of a beautiful young woman which dominates the hallway. Captivated and intrigued, Kerensa finds herself piecing together the enigma of Bathsheba Kernow, a fiercely talented young artist who left St Ives almost a hundred years before, eager to escape a society that wouldn’t understand her, and her sweeping journey from the underbelly of Paris to the heady luxury of Venice, where a chance encounter would change her life for ever, drawing her into the most dangerous and forbidden of love affairs. For Kerensa, still reeling with a grief of her own and facing an uncertain future in love, Harbour House will have secrets that will change her life too, and in ways she could never have imagined… ***** ‘A heartbreaking, addictive story told by the very best – a forbidden love that will break your heart’ Amanda Geard ‘A haunting story of love lost and love found set against an intriguing mystery that will keep you turning the pages. Entrancing!’ Sam Blake 'Woven with mystery, this hauntingly evocative book is a work of art' Clare Marchant 'Cornwall AND Venice. What a perfect blend. History and Art, Poetry and Romance, Fenwick is a mesmerizing storyteller' Pernille Hughes 'Heartrending, captivating and compelling, from the very first page I was swept away by the story' Fiona Schneider 'Oozes glamour and elegance. Captivating from the first page' Lorna Cook 'Achingly beautiful, so evocative and moving. I was completely transported to Venice and Cornwall, and found myself thinking about the characters long after I'd put it down' Emily Kerr 'An utterly enthralling story of love, loss, hope and redemption. I adored it!' Amanda James 'A dazzling and heartrending story of love and loss full of exhilarating twists and turns' Linda Wilgus 'Rich, expansive, thoughtful and engrossing – I loved it' Jane Johnson ***** Readers give The Secrets of Harbour House five stars! 'This was storytelling at it's best, Liz always finds a way to make you completely entranced in her books' 'Read it. I absolutely loved it'

The Secrets of Harbour House

How far would you go to save the ones you love?The first book in a gripping new crime series featuring DCI Anna Tate. When nine children are snatched from a nursery school in South London, their distressed parents have no idea if they will ever see them again. The community in the surrounding area is in shock. How could this happen right under their noses? No one in the quiet suburban street saw anything – or at least that's what they're saying. But DCI Anna Tate knows that nothing is impossible, and she also knows that time is quickly running out. It’s unclear if the kidnappers are desperate for money or set on revenge, but the ransom is going up by £1million daily. And they know that one little boy in particular is fighting for his life. It’s one of the most disturbing cases DCI Anna Tate has ever worked on – not only because nine children are being held hostage, but because she’s pretty sure that someone close to them is lying… The first book in a gripping new crime series, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons’ Detective Kim Stone Series and LJ Ross’ DCI Ryan Mystery series. What others are saying about IN SAFE HANDS: ‘What a page turner!’ Reader review ‘If you’re looking for a book that will delight you whilst creeping you out, entertain while keeping you awake NEEDING to know what will happen, then you need this book.’ Reader review ‘A very fast paced book … I raced through it in one sitting… I can't wait to see what Anna Tate does next!’ Reader review ‘Full of suspense with a full cast of well developed characters, the story was engaging and original. Really looking forward to the next book in the series’ Reader review ‘In Safe Hands, is hard hitting, gripping, suspenseful, chilling… A cat and mouse, race against the clock that felt like a whirlwind… it's such a corker of a read!’ Dash Fan Book Reviews ‘A totally different book with a different premise to the norm… The story twists and turns and I will certainly be reading the next one in the series’ Reader review

A DCI Anna Tate Crime Thriller

In Safe Hands

*Escape with the gripping new novel from Lucy Clarke, THE SURF HOUSE, available to buy now*Nothing has felt right since Elle rented out her house . . . I’M IN YOUR HOUSE There’s a new coldness. A shift in the atmosphere. The prickling feeling that someone is watching her every move from the shadows. I’M IN YOUR HEAD Maybe it’s all in Elle’s mind? She’s a writer – her imagination, after all, is her strength. And yet every threat seems personal. As if someone has discovered the secrets that keep her awake at night. AND NOW I KNOW YOUR SECRET As fear and paranoia close in, Elle’s own home becomes a prison. Someone is unlocking her past – and she’s given them the key… Spine-tingling, chilling, and utterly compulsive, this is the thriller that EVERYONE is talking about right now – ‘Brilliantly creepy’ Sabine Durrant ‘Super-believable, super creepy and super-readable (if terrifying!)’ Fabulous ‘Clever, tense, twisty’ C.L. Taylor ‘A tour de force’ Gillian McCallister ‘Riveting, atmospheric and unsettling’ Heat ‘Brilliant and chilling’ Karen Hamilton

You Let Me In

What happens when the past comes back to kill you? When DCI Anna Tate is called to the gruesome discovery of a dead woman found on Barnes Common, she is plunged into a high‐profile investigation involving a prominent MP. London is baying for blood – but is there more to Holly’s death than at first meets the eye? Meanwhile, the hunt is on for Anna’s missing daughter Chloe, who vanished ten years ago when her father kidnapped her. The case has been cold for what feels like forever – but a phone call brings a brand new lead… Can Anna solve the murder case whilst dealing with her own personal demons? Or is someone from the past planning to get in her way? An addictive new thriller from J. P. Carter, perfect for fans of Katerina Diamond and M.J. Arlidge.

At Your Door

‘Funny and romantic – a perfect winter warmer!’ The SunTis the season to be jolly! But on Rochester Mews, two unlikely lovebirds are struggling to find their festive cheer. Star baker Mattie has hated Christmas ever since she had her heart broken on Christmas Eve. The only thing she hates more is the insufferable Tom, who has rubbed her up the wrong way since she started running the tearoom next door to his bookshop. So when Mattie and Tom are left in charge in the frantic festive days before Christmas, it might be cold outside but things are sure to heat up. Can a bookshop full of romantic novels, a life-sized reindeer and a mistletoe kissing booth persuade two scrooges to fall in love with Christmas… and each other?

A Winter Kiss on Rochester Mews

The twisty psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of After Anna and Seven DaysEveryone lies…but some lies are deadly. For Claire Daniels, life is good. She has everything she’s ever wanted – a career she loves, friends she can rely on and a husband who dotes on her. All she needs is to start a family of her own and things will be even better than good. They’ll be perfect. For Alfie, it couldn’t be more different. His life with Claire is built on a lie. A lot of lies. And she can never find out. Because Alfie has plans for her. Plans which must never come to light. But lies have a way of taking on a life of their own, and when his do, the consequences threaten to destroy everything. For him and Claire. What readers are saying about The Last Lie‘One of those books that once you start you don't stop’ ‘From the first page I was completely hooked’ ‘A wonderful twist’ ‘Absolutely brilliant from the start to the finish’ ‘The characters are fantastic’ ‘A page-turner extraordinaire; ‘Totally addictive’ ‘I was waiting with baited breath wondering how it would end’ ‘A compelling narrative that keeps the reader turning the pages’ ‘I could not put it down’

The Last Lie

Preorder a BRAND NEW heartwarming, uplifting read from the author of the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER The Last List of Mabel Beaumont What if the answer to one little question could change your whole life? Soon after Anna goes on the best date of her life with a man called James - she and her best friend Nia visit a fortune teller. Who tells Nia that she will have one great love. But all she tells Anna is that her future is with a man whose name begins with a J. It won't be James though - he never calls. And then Anna meets Edward - gorgeous, kind, loving. He's all she's ever dreamed of. Until he asks her to make a choice about their future. If Anna says 'yes' to him, her life will go one way. If she says 'no', it'll go another. Both of the worlds could be happy. Both of the worlds could be heartbreaking... But as Nia meets her one great love in both worlds, which of Anna's answers - yes or no - will bring her life together with the person who she's fated to be with? One Day meets Sliding Doors in the brilliant new story from the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. Readers love Laura Pearson: 'Captured my heart. It's a tender and uplifting read... Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied.' Lisa Timoney, author 'Gorgeous... Tender and beautiful... As hopeful as it is heart-breaking... I loved it.' Amy Beashel, author 'Heartbreaking, uplifting, eye opening... Such a beautiful story.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Will break and melt your heart in equal measure. A genuinely stunning read!... Absolutely EXQUISITE... A powerful story about friendship, found family, lost love, identity, self-acceptance and living life authentically and to its fullest... A beautiful story that will never leave me.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow... amazing... Straight away it captures your heart, it is so beautifully written and impossible to put down... Have the tissues ready... it feels so real... it stays with you.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this book. One of the most enjoyable that I have read this year. It is heartbreaking, beautiful and totally uplifting. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. It will also make you look back at your own life and examine the decisions and choices that you have made... A really life affirming read.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Life She Could Have Lived (Unabridged)

Innocence is no protection against evil… One early October afternoon, ten-year-old Jacob Rossi begins the short walk home from school. But he never makes it. Days later, DCI Anna Tate is called to the scene of a burning building, where an awful discovery has been made. A body has been found, and the label in his school blazer reads: J. Rossi. As Anna starts digging, she soon learns that a lot of people had grudges against the boy’s father. But would any of them go so far as to take his son? And is the boy’s abductor closer than she thinks? An absolutely gripping thriller for fans of Cara Hunter’s No Way Out and First Blood by Angela Marsons. Readers love the DCI Anna Tate series: ‘What a page turner!’ Reader review ‘If you’re looking for a book that will delight you whilst creeping you out, entertain while keeping you awake NEEDING to know what will happen, then you need this book.’ Reader review ‘A very fast paced book … I raced through it in one sitting… I can't wait to see what Anna Tate does next!’ Reader review ‘Full of suspense with a full cast of well developed characters, the story was engaging and original. Really looking forward to the next book in the series’ Reader review ‘Hard hitting, gripping, suspenseful, chilling… A cat and mouse, race against the clock that felt like a whirlwind…it's such a corker of a read!’ Dash Fan Book Reviews ‘A totally different book with a different premise to the norm… The story twists and turns and I will certainly be reading the next one in the series’ Reader review

Little Boy Lost

The next gloriously uplifting, escapist, historical read from ‘the queen of the contemporary Cornish novel’ GuardianAs one of the Navy's most skilled mapmakers, Merry knows that lives depend on her work in the War Office. But when a family crisis draws her back to her beloved Cornwall, she finds herself working alongside Jake, an enigmatic American officer, on secret operations spanning the rugged coasts of Cornwall and Brittany which she knows so well. As rumours and suspicion swirl around her family, Merry is increasingly drawn to Jake, despite the defences she's built around her heart. It's a dangerous time to fall in love; the tides of war are rising and there is everything to lose… The award-winning author Liz Fenwick returns with a glorious, sweeping novel full of intrigue and passion. **** Praise for The Secret Shore: 'Arguably Liz Fenwick’s best book to date. Merry is a wonderful narrator… fascinating and complex… It’s beautifully researched and the life and landscape of the secret part of Cornwall around the Helford river gloriously evoked. What a pleasure to read!’ Rachel Hore ‘The Secret Shore is such a wonderful, evocative novel, brimful of atmosphere and tension, with an unforgettable heroine… With her meticulous research and brilliant storytelling, Liz Fenwick has once again swept me away. What a treat!’ Jenny Ashcroft ‘Feel-good and beautifully written’ Woman 'A beautifully researched, romantic read full of mystery and atmosphere, I loved it' Deborah Carr ‘Liz Fenwick weaves intrigue and romance into this profound, luminous novel’ Woman’s Own ‘Liz Fenwick has created a stirring tale of intrigue, passion and espionage, set in a corner of Cornwall she knows intimately, against the backdrop of WWII. The compelling and unusual love story at its heart… will sweep you away on dangerous tides’ Jane Johnson ‘A gorgeous, sweeping novel, impeccably researched and threaded with mystery and romance’ Amanda Geard 'A gripping, action-packed, love-filled odyssey… A must read this summer' The Star

The Secret Shore

An incredible psychological crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author‘This is creepy storytelling of the highest order: spine-chilling and difficult to put down’ Daily Mail A race against time to save her child… In seven days, Maggie’s son, Max, turns three. But she’s not planning a party or buying presents or updating his baby book. She’s dreading it. Because in her world, third birthdays are the days on which the unthinkable happens… she loses her child. For the last twelve years Maggie has been imprisoned in a basement. Abducted aged fifteen, she gave birth to two sons before Max, and on their third birthdays her captor came and took them from her. She cannot let it happen again. But she has no idea how to stop it. And the clock is ticking… 'Great hook, fast-paced, fully engrossing. Don't miss out – read it now!' Sam Carrington, author of The Missing Wife ‘A superb read for suspense fans, this taut thriller will have you racing for the finish’ Heat ‘A gripping page turner’Closer ‘An expert at crafting chilling scenes that will instantly capture a reader’s imagination’Woman & Home ‘Evocative writing and emotional rawness’ Woman’s Weekly ‘By far the best proof I’ve received this year’ Reviews by Chloe ‘OMG – WOW!!! I have no other words…go buy and read this book now, it is that AMAZING!’ Rachel’s Random Reads ‘WHAT. A. RIDE. The adrenaline raced through me as I read this jaw-dropping thriller’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures ‘I couldn’t put the story down’ Jaffa Reads Too ‘An addictive, tense and chilling read’ The Book Review Cafe

Seven Days

This festive season, fall in love with The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss - a romantic read perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Josie Silver. 'If you need help getting into the festive spirit, this is the book for you' - Good Housekeeping 'Sparkly and romantic' - My Weekly On the first day of Christmas, a dating app offered me Twelve tailored chances for perfect harmony . . . Kate Turner is happily single – a bit too happily, in fact. Since returning to her hometown, the sleepy village of Blexford, love hasn’t really had a look in. But Kate does love Christmas. So when her best friend insists she signs up to the Twelve Dates of Christmas, a brand new dating app service, she doesn’t need too much persuading. Twelve perfect festive dates with the area’s most eligible men – who could say no? Amongst the twinkling lights and falling snow, over hot chocolates and glasses of red wine, romance is easy to find. But with each date, Kate learns more about the men, and even more about herself. As the big day approaches, Kate’s left wondering – is it really the season for true love, or will this Christmas be the coldest yet? * * * * Readers are loving The Twelve Dates of Christmas! ‘What a fabulous book to snuggle up and get cosy with. I'm all set for Christmas now!’ ‘This is a perfect festive read, I adored this book!’ ‘A really funny read that you can imagine being a slice of real life’ ‘This made me feel so Christmassy that I want to put my lights up now’ ‘The perfect book to cosy up with in the lead up to the festive period’

The Twelve Dates of Christmas

Don’t miss the brand-new book from the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Lewis!I can’t forgive myself. Not after what I did. Could you? This is Claudia Winters’s last chance for a fresh start. Changing her name and leaving her old life behind, she has fled to the small town of Kesterly with her mother and daughter. Here, she hopes they can be safe for the first time in years. But the past can’t stay hidden forever. And even as Claudia makes new friends and builds a new life, she can’t help feeling it’s all about to catch up with her… Until one disastrous night changes everything forever. Tense, emotional and gripping, Susan Lewis’s latest novel is a spellbinding story of love, family, and the price of forgiveness.

Forgive Me

A must-read strangers to lovers, only one bed, sorchingly addictive romance. Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Christina Lauren and Hannah Grace!Two strangers. One Bed...After three months of travelling, all entrepreneur Connor Preston wants to do is return to his holiday home in the South of France, sink into his own bed and shut the world out temporarily. The last thing he expects is to find a stark-naked woman already there....Forced by her business partner to take a break in her sumptuous French farmhouse, workaholic Josie Marchpane wasn't anticipating company either. So imagine her shock when six foot four inches of pure muscle with a disturbingly sexy smile stranger and apparent co-owner of the house walks in and tells her to leave!Knowing she has every right to be there, Josie stands her ground, she's not about to give up without a fight. Because Josie plays to win. The problem? Connor does, too. And with only one bed between them, things are about to get interesting....PRAISE FOR CHRISTY MCKELLEN'I just loved it - the perfect amount of heart, heat and humour in this pacy, racy romance read' Sandy Barker⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There is no one like Christy McKellen for fun, flirty and sexy romance with a lot of heart and deep emotional insight' - Jessica Gilmore'This has all the sizzling vibes of a fun, page-turning, will they/won't they romance. Had me hooked!' Jo Lyons⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It's sexy, laugh-out-loud funny, and just the right dose of heartfelt moments. Definitely recommend!💕' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book ticked every box for me on what I like in a romance.' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'LOOOOVE THIS BOOK! It's so funny and the plot and storyline keep you in it. Would highly recommend.' Reader Review

So That Happened - A must-read strangers to lovers spicy romantic comedy from Christy McKellen (Unabridged)

A delightful new series set in a quaint old bookshop, for fans of Julia Quinn and Jenny Colgan. Where happy ever after is only a page awayOnce upon a time in a crumbling London bookshop, Posy Morland spent her life lost in the pages of her favourite romantic novels. So when Bookend’s eccentric owner, Lavinia, dies and leaves the shop to Posy, she must put down her books and join the real world. Because Posy hasn’t just inherited an ailing business, but also the unwelcome attentions of Lavinia’s grandson, Sebastian, AKA The Rudest Man In London™. Posy has a cunning plan and six months to transform Bookends into the bookshop of her dreams – if only Sebastian would leave her alone to get on with it. As Posy and her friends fight to save their beloved bookshop, Posy’s drawn into a battle of wills with Sebastian, about whom she’s started to have some rather feverish fantasies… Like her favourite romantic heroines, will she get her happy ever after too?

The Little Bookshop of Lonely Hearts

‘The best book about the Windsors for decades’ Petronella WyattThe intimate biography of one of the most misunderstood women in British royal history.His charisma and glamour ensured him the status of a rock star prince. Yet Edward gave up the British throne, the British Empire and his position as Emperor of India, to marry his true love, American divorcee Wallis Simpson. So much gossip and innuendo has been levelled at Wallis Simpson that it has become nearly impossible to discern the real woman. Many have wondered why, when Edward could have had anyone he desired, he was smitten with this unusual American woman. As her friend Herman Rogers said to her in 1936 when news of her affair with Edward broke: ‘Much of what is being said concerns a woman who does not exist and never did exist.’ History is mostly perceived from the perspective of his-story. But what about her story? Anna Pasternak’s new book is the first ever to give Wallis a chance and a voice to show that she was a warm, loyal, intelligent woman adored by her friends, who was written off by cunning, influential Establishment men seeking to diminish her and destroy her reputation. As the author argues, far from being the villain of the abdication, she was the victim. Anna Pasternak seeks to understand an unusual, deeply misunderstood woman, and the untenable situation she became embroiled in. Using testimony from their inner circle of friends, she presents a very different Wallis Simpson. With empathy, intimacy and thorough research, this book will make readers view her story as it has never been told before.

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The start of brand-new Cozy Crime series! Welcome to Hopgood Hall.An unlikely duo... When investigative journalist, Alexi Ellis, falls victim to cutbacks, she and Cosmo, her anti-social feral cat, head for beautiful Hopgood Hall, where they plan to lick their wounds in the boutique hotel run by her old friends, Cheryl and Drew Hopgood. A missing woman... But when she arrives Alexi discovers Cheryl and Drew both distraught. Their close friend, Natalie Parker, who recently settled in the area, has gone missing. Alexi's sure the woman has just taken a trip somewhere, but she still has a nose for a story and agrees to look into it. A case to solve!So too does ex-Met Police detective turned private eye, Jack Maddox. Natalie Parker had been using his sister's online dating agency and Jack needs to find her before his sister's business is ruined. Reluctantly, Alexi, Jack - and Cosmo! - join forces to find out what happened to Natalie. But soon they discover secrets that someone desperately wants to make sure are never revealed! Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Frances Evesham and Emma Davies.

The Hopgood Hall Murder Mysteries

A Date To Die For - The Hopgood Hall Murder Mysteries, Book 1 (Unabridged)

‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’ Katie Fforde Countdown to Christmas with your new must-have author, as you step into the wonderful world of Ava Bliss. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Carole Matthews and Katie Fforde. On a snowy December evening, Sam Jermyn steps into the life of bespoke hat maker Ava. Sparks fly, and not necessarily the good ones. Times are tough for Ava – she’s struggling to make ends meet, her ex-boyfriend is a bully, and worst of all, it’s nearly Christmas. So when Sam commissions Ava to make a hat for someone special, she makes a promise that will change her life. She just doesn’t know it yet… Readers LOVE The Christmas Promise – and soon you will too! “Simply gorgeous Christmas story with a difference” Reader review “Superb novel!” Reader review “Perfect pre-Christmas read. I promise.” Reader review “When a book keeps you reading until five o’clock in the morning, it’s a sure sign of a fantastic read!” Reader review “Original, poignant, relevant and romantic.” Reader review “A wonderful cosy Christmas read.” Reader review

The Christmas Promise

The BRAND NEW gorgeous romance from bestseller Rebecca Raisin 🚂❄️💖An utterly magical, escapist Christmas romance, perfect for fans of Eliza J. Scott, Sarah Morgan and Veronica Henry! A honeymoon for one on the most romantic train journey in the world... what could possibly go wrong? When Aubrey's fiancé dumps her - literally at the altar - just days before Christmas, her first thought is for the honeymoon. A luxury snow train, winding through Europe's most beautiful Christmas markets, stopping in places like Paris and Stockholm, before ending in Lapland, to stay in igloos under the Northern Lights. It was meant to be the most romantic ten days of her life. And now she has to go it alone. But arriving on the train - where, not wanting to be known as someone who was jilted, she might have accidentally implied her new husband died in a horrible accident - she finds she's not the only singleton on board. The group of single passengers quickly nickname themselves 'The Unlucky in Love Travel Club'... But - as the train gathers pace - so do Aubrey's feelings for absurdly handsome travel journalist, Jasper. And she starts to wonder - as fireworks explode over the snow - whether her magical Christmas honeymoon-for-one might be just what she needs. And if she might not be as unlucky in love as she'd thought... From the bestselling author of Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel and Summer in Santorini. Readers love Rebecca Raisin: 'Ahhh I absolutely loved this book!... Made me laugh, warmed my heart... Fabulous.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book made my heart very happy... An absolute warm hug in book form.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have no idea how Rebecca Raisin does it, but she keeps writing enchanting heart-warming stories, that you never want to end... I would suggest curling up on the sofa, with a glass of something, and some chocolate (the French food descriptions will make you hungry!), and just escape into this wonderful story.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was just adorable... Loved the storyline... Brilliant quirky characters that you could not help fall in love with... what more could you want?' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh, how I loved this book!... Really lively and vibrant and so engaging. I really didn't want to put the book down and... read it in less than a day... I was fully invested!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Last Stop on the Winter Wonderland Express - All aboard this brand new cosy romantic Christmas adventure with Rebecca Raisin for 2025 (Unabridged)

’Sweet, funny and lovely! Marian Keyes A romantic treat, perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond and Jenny Colgan! You can go crazy searching for the one… Nina is addicted to bad boys, the wilder, the better. Despite her friends’ misgivings, she firmly believes that true love only takes one form: wild, full of passion and fire and punctuated by tempestuous arguments. She won’t settle for anything less. But years of swiping right has uncovered nothing but losers and flings, and Nina is no closer to finding her One True Love than she ever was. And when a man from her past walks into the shop Nina knows she has nothing to fear: the geekiest boy in her school has become a boring suit with no chance of making her heart go pitter patter. Which just shows how little Nina knows about her heart…

Crazy in Love at the Lonely Hearts Bookshop

Welcome to the gorgeous Cornish town of St Felix, where there's magic in the air... When Ana inherits a broken-down camper van from her best friend, she takes the chance for a quick trip to Cornwall - some sea air and fish and chips on the beach is just the tonic she needs. But St Felix has bigger plans for Ana. She discovers a series of unsent postcards, dating back to the 1950s, hidden in the upholstery of the van. Ana knows that it's a sign: she'll make sure that the messages reach the person that they were meant for. And as the broken-down van is restored to gleaming health, so Ana begins to find her way back to happiness.

Daisy's Vintage Cornish Camper Van

The charming new novel from the author of The Canal Boat Cafe. Perfect for cake lovers and old-fashioned romantics! ‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi SwainOn your marks, get set… Baking fanatic, Charlie Quilter, still nursing a broken heart, is surprised when her late uncle bequeaths his vintage 1950s Routemaster bus to her in his will. She adored driving around with him in it when she was a child and can’t contemplate selling it. When Charlie loses her job, her friend Juliette has an exciting idea and suggests Charlie come to stay with her in the picturesque Cornish village of Porthgolow. Thrilled at the chance of a new start, Charlie packs her spatula, her pinny and her cute dog Marmite onto the bus and they head off for a summer adventure…

The Cornish Cream Tea series

The Cornish Cream Tea Bus

An incredible new psychological crime thriller from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author‘Relentlessly fast paced, a compelling plot and anxiety inducing finale. A cracking read’ John Marrs, bestselling author of The One ‘Opens with a nightmare scenario and races to a gripping, horribly tense ending – I think I actually stopped breathing several times. Loved it! Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple A kidnap… Matt Westbrook only turned his back for a moment. But when he looks around, his car – with his three young children inside – has vanished. A ransom… Panicked, Matt assumes a car thief has got more than he bargained for, but then he starts to receive text messages: This is a kidnap. If you want to see your children again, you will exchange them for your wife. A choice… Matt and his wife Annabelle are horrified. They can’t involve the police, or their children will be killed. Which means they have to choose: Annabelle, or their children. Either option is unthinkable. But one is inevitable. And they have only hours to make their decision… What readers are saying about The Choice‘Alex Lake is at the top of the game. An electrifying read of 2020’ ‘Brilliant! Loved it. The way the story unfolds kept me at the edge of my seat’ ‘Oh my goodness what a rollercoaster of a read, just brilliant, full of twists and turns and I was gripped from the very first page’ ‘This is the must read thriller of 2020 no question’ ‘This book hooked me from page one and kept me gripped right to the end’ ‘The revelation was shocking and the last bits of the book were really tense and exciting’ ‘My heart was pounding and this only served to make me read faster!!!’

The Choice

A story of second chances and secrets, this mysterious Regency romance will transport you to nineteenth-century England where a young lady reunites with her childhood love to find his missing sister. Her friend is missing. After five years abroad, Charity Halliwell returns to Loxby Manor, the home of dear friends—and her lost love. No longer a young girl, she is now haunted by a painful secret and the demise of her dreams. She hopes to find a place of healing and happiness, but instead she encounters a darkness lurking in the shadows of the once-familiar house. Then her friend, Seline, disappears the very night of her arrival, and Charity is determined to uncover the truth. Her only hope is the man who broke her heart. Branded a coward, Piers Cavanaugh has lived the last five years as an outcast far from his family home. When his sister presumably elopes with a stable hand, Piers joins forces with an unlikely partner—the one woman he thought he’d never see again. Together they launch an investigation that leads to strange nightly meetings in the ruins of an old abbey and disturbing whispers of a secret organization. The more they learn, the more desperate the situation becomes. The house seems determined to keep its secrets. As they struggle to piece together the clues, Charity and Piers also endeavor to rebuild their friendship. One cryptic letter changed everything between them. To find happiness they must overcome the grief and shame keeping them apart. But first they must discover why Seline vanished and confront the growing fear that she may never return. Settle in, because once you start The Vanishing at Loxby Manor, you won’t be able to put it down.

A Vanishing at Loxby Manor

In the spirit of Ruth Hogan and Adriana Trigiani, bestselling British author Debbie Johnson brings us the ultimate in “happy tears”: a heartfelt story about a woman seizing the chance to reconnect with her lost love. The truth changes everything. For years Jess believed that Joe—the father of her child and the only man she ever loved—had abandoned her during her greatest time of need. That belief nearly destroyed her. Seventeen years later, when cleaning out her mother’s house, Jess unpacks a box of cards and letters hidden in the attic and makes a discovery that changes everything about life as she knows it. Shaken but empowered, Jess—and her two stalwart best friends—set out on a remarkable journey to follow a set of faded postmarks around the world. Is Joe still alive? Does he know that Jess never forgot him? Maybe their love story isn’t over. Maybe one day they’ll find each other again…

Maybe One Day

'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' - David Walliams Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals. This second title in the funny, exciting adventure series for boys and girls of 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. Some legends are born, some are drawn . . . Famous works of art are disappearing from all over the world. One moment they are there, the next, they have crumbled to dust. Peanut Jones and her friends suspect it might have something to do with the magical world of Chroma and the wicked Mr White's plot to wipe out colour, art and creativity. It's time to head back to the Illustrated City and help the resistance fight back. Praise for the first title in the series Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City: 'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns. . . I need to know what happens next!' – Nadia Shireen 'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' – Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co series 'Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC' – Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author of Amelia Fang

Peanut Jones

Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals

For anyone who loved St Trinian's - old or new - or read Malory Towers as a kid. St Brides is the perfect read for you.When Gemma Lamb takes a job at a quirky English girls' boarding school, she believes she's found the perfect escape route from her controlling boyfriend - until she discovers the rest of the staff are hiding sinister secrets:Hairnet, the eccentric headmistress who doesn't hold with academic qualificationsOriana Bliss, Head of Maths and master of disguiseJoscelyn Spryke, the suspiciously rugged Head of PEGeography teacher Mavis Brook, surreptitiously selling off the library bookscreepy night watchman Max Security, with his network of hidden tunnelsEven McPhee, the school cat, is leading a double life.Tucked away in the school's beautiful private estate in the Cotswolds, can Gemma stay safe and build a new independent future, or will past secrets catch up with her and the rest of the staff?With a little help from her new friends, including some wise pupils, she's going to give it her best shot...Previously published by Debbie Young as Secrets at St Bride's.

A Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery

Dastardly Deeds at St Bride's - A Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery, Book 1 (Unabridged)

For anyone who loved St Trinian's - old or new - or loves a cozy mystery on a grand estate filled with rather 'interesting' characters. When an American stranger turns up claiming to be the rightful owner of the school's magnificent country estate it could spell trouble for everyone at St Bride's . . . No one can believe it when the headmistress, Hairnet, instantly accepts the stranger's claim, not: the put-upon Bursar, ousted from his cosy estate cottage by the stranger the enigmatic Max Security, raring to engage in a spot of espionage the sensible Judith Gosling, who knows more about Lord Bunting than she's letting on the irrepressible Gemma Lamb, determined to keep the school open Only fickle maths teacher Oriana Bliss isn't suspicious of the stranger, after all she can just marry him and secure St Bride's future forever. That's if inventive pranks by the girls - and the school cat - don't drive him away first.Who will nab the stranger first? Oriana with the parson's noose? Gemma with sinister secrets? Or could this be the end of St Bride's? Previously published by Debbie Young as Stranger at St Bride's.

Sinister Stranger at St Bride's - A Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery, Book 2 (Unabridged)

Devastated when her wedding is called off and an injury ruins her career as a violinist, Amber escapes to her parents' holiday home on a beautiful windswept island. The charming cottage is falling apart, and Amber loses herself in the renovations. But then she meets Kai, a seriously ill young boy who loves music. Amber is determined to help him, and as she teaches him to play, she can feel herself coming back to life. Inspired, Amber's passion for music re-ignites. And she can't help but feel sparks fly between her and builder Ben, too. But will their budding romance be crushed under the judgment of the islanders, who are protective of Ben and wary of newcomer Amber? Or will the discovery of a wartime romance that blossomed in the cottage despite all the odds inspire Amber to fight for her own love story?

The Island Cottage

The Girl in the Cottage by the Sea

The gritty new thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama and the fifth book in the Sunday Times bestselling Jane Tennison series. Jane Tennison has worked hard to become the first female detective ever post to the infamous Flying Squad, or 'the Sweeney'. But the Dirty Dozen is a notorious boys' club, and Jane's new colleagues make it clear that they don't think a woman is up to the dangers of the job. Dealing with some of London's most ruthless armed criminals, who think the only good cop is a dead cop, is no joke. Determined to prove she's as good as the men, Jane discovers from a reliable witness that a gang is going to carry out a massive robbery. Tennison doesn't know who they are or where they will strike. And with time fast running out, she must put everything on the line to stop them - including her own life . . . Praise for Lynda La Plante 'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' Karin Slaughter 'Classic Lynda - a fabulous read' Martina Cole 'Satisfyingly full of twists and turns' The Independent 'A rare ring of authenticity' Sunday Telegraph 'An absorbingly twisty plot' Guardian

Jane Tennison

The Dirty Dozen

The New York Times bestselling author of The Monogram Murders and Woman with a Secret returns with a sharp, captivating, and expertly plotted tale of psychological suspense. All Beth has to do is drive her son to his soccer game, watch him play, and then return home. Just because she knows her ex-best friend lives near the field, that doesn’t mean she has to drive past her house and try to catch a glimpse of her. Why would Beth do that and risk dredging up painful memories? She hasn’t seen Flora for twelve years. She doesn’t want to see her today—or ever again. But she can’t resist. She parks outside the open gates of Newnham House, watches from across the road as Flora arrives and calls to her children Thomas and Emily to get out of the car. Except . . . There’s something terribly wrong. Flora looks the same, only older. Twelve years ago, Thomas and Emily were five and three years old. Today, they look precisely as they did then. They are Thomas and Emily without a doubt, but they haven’t changed at all. They are no taller, no older. Why haven’t they grown? How is it possible that they haven’t grown up?

Perfect Little Children

1941. The Blitz rages over London.And even in Cornwall, the war is being fought…When Violet loses her sister in the Blitz, she must take her nieces to safety in Cornwall. On the coast, she meets carefree chorus girl Eva, who is also running from the dangers of London. But Porthcurno hides a secret military base, and soon Violet and Eva realise there’s a battle to fight in Cornwall, too. Together with local Hazel, who works on the base, they must come together to help the war effort. But will their friendship be enough to keep them safe? The perfect uplifting wartime read for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas. Praise for the Cornish Girls:‘I was totally blown away! I am so invested in these women that I must read the next book!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fascinating story, beautifully written, with interesting characters I really liked. A most enjoyable read!’ Kitty Neale, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Daughter’s Ruin ‘Charming and exciting – this book had me hooked! I can’t wait for the next in the series!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A warm-hearted story – at times I laughed and at others I held my breath … I loved the characters and I’m delighted it is the first in a series’ Pam Weaver, Sunday Times bestselling author of Goodnight Sweetheart ‘The perfect mix of light and dark – there wasn’t a dull moment!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is the first in a series, which is great news for fans of Betty Walker and the Cornish Girls!’ Historical Novel Society

The Cornish Girls

Wartime with the Cornish Girls

When Nicole finds herself in need of a new start, she instantly thinks of Morwen Island, the beautiful, remote place she lived in as a student. As she settles into island life, Nicole soon begins to feel like her old self. And when a knock on her door brings handsome local Josh, she is instantly attracted to his charming smile. But is she 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 to one side - she recalls the past heartache she felt there all too well. 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 . . .

Dreams of the Cottage by the Sea

"A thrilling murder mystery that kept me turning the pages. Well worth a read." Bestselling author T.A. Williams.The competition is fierce.... Desperate to try and rebuild the reputation of Hopgood Hall, owners Alexi Ellis and Cheryl and Drew Hopgood agree to host a realty TV baking show, spearheaded by their arrogant but enigmatic head chef Marcel Gasquet. Hopefully the ratings will bring in bookings to the struggling hotel and Cosmo, Alexi's antisocial feral cat, is hoping to get a starring role too! The temperature is high... Fiery and hot-headed, Marcel's antics makes for brilliant television, but off-screen trouble is brewing. One of the contestants, femme fatale Juliette Hammond, makes it clear that she will do anything to secure the winning prize - even if it means sweetening up the prima donna chef. The results are deadly! So when Juliette is found dead, all eyes turn to Marcel. Has his fiery French temper got the better of him or has someone else fallen victim to Juliette's devious ways? With the reputation of the hotel in tatters and Marcel's liberty on the line, Alexi needs answers and fast. And the only person she can turn to for help is her old friend and private eye Jack Maddox. Jack's working his own case, but he can't refuse Alexi and he knows more than anyone that this murder could cost them everything! Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Frances Evesham and Emma Davies.

A Contest To Kill For - The Hopgood Hall Murder Mysteries, Book 2 (Unabridged)

He set the rules of the engagement... she wants to break them! Maid of honor Emily Applegate is on the warpath. Her best friend's dream wedding venue has been cancelled at the last minute and now everything has been thrown into chaos. With guests arriving from all over the world, food being prepared and the flowers being arranged, Emily decides to take charge and save the big day! First stop, the thoughtless owner who cancelled - surely she can make him change his mind? But Emily doesn't expect Theo Berkey to be quite so attractive and irresistible...and distracting. Or to be blindsided with an offer impossible to refuse. The deal? Pretend to wear his engagement ring temporarily while his meddling mother is in town and Theo will reinstate her friend's wedding. Easy enough! With the wedding rescued, Emily learns being the bride-to-be is more fun than she anticipated, especially as she finds herself increasingly attracted to her fake fiancé. But when their charade is over Emily will just have to walk away...won't she? Previously published as Bridesmaid with Attitude. Praise for Christy McKellen "There is no one like Christy McKellen for fun, flirty and sexy romance with a lot of heart and deep emotional insight" - Jessica Gilmore ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Marry Me...Maybe? - A gorgeously funny, fake-fiancé romantic comedy from Christy McKellen for summer 2024 (Unabridged)

The first book in a gorgeous new series of European-set escapist romances!'A wonderful setting, beautiful flowers, a fabulous grumpy sunshine couple, and a gorgeous dog. What's not to love?' – Jessica Redland ‘A gorgeous escapist read.’ – Holly Martin ‘Gorgeous setting. Wonderfully romantic. I loved this story!’ – Samantha Tonge One fresh start. One unexpected encounter. Can love bridge the gap?When Rosie leaves behind her ordinary life in England to open a flower shop on Amsterdam’s water, she expects nothing less than a fairytale. Max, her handsome but brooding new neighbour, prefers to keep the world at arm’s length – and living on the houseboat next door, he’s not too thrilled about the new company. As Rosie’s business blossoms, so do her feelings for Max. But Rosie isn't sure she's ready for a relationship, and Max is still nursing a broken heart. Then a rival in the flower market threatens her dreams, Rosie discovers that the most beautiful things can bloom when you learn to go with the flow – and allow someone to stand by your side. Will Rosie and Max allow themselves to be swept away by love, or is their relationship doomed to sink before it can swim? A fun, feel-good romance that will whisk you away to Amsterdam's picturesque canals. Perfect for fans of Julie Caplin, Rebecca Raisin, and Cressida McLaughlin.

The Floating Shop series

The Floating Amsterdam Flower Shop

The brand new instalment in Debbie Young's brilliant Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery series.When English teacher Gemma Lamb's school flat is wrecked by storms, maverick headmistress Hairnet insists the girls must fund its repair by setting up their own businesses - the start of a series of hilarious unintended consequences.Meanwhile Gemma's worries are compounded by the arrival of bossy new girl Frieda Ehrlich, sponsored by a mysterious local tycoon whose wealth is of dubious origins. Fearful for the school's reputation, Gemma recruits an old friend to help investigate the tycoon's credentials, jeopardising her romance with sports teacher Joe Spryke.What is Frieda hiding? Why is her sponsor living in a derelict manor house? Why is his chauffeur such a crazed driver? And what has become of McPhee, Hairnet's precious black cat? With a little help from her friends, Gemma is determined to solve these mysteries, restore her flat and save the school.For anyone who loved St Trinian's - old or new - or read Malory Towers as a kid. St Bride's is the perfect read for you!Readers love Debbie Young:'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Katie Fforde'A delight from start to finish' Juliette Lawson'An affectionate glimpse of traditional rural English life... A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery. Well worth a read!' T.A. Williams'I am just love, Love, LOVING this series, and this is another wonderful installment. I devoured it and couldn't get enough of it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'This funny, warm, lovely story will keep you entranced and entertained from the first page' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Artful Antics at St Bride's - A page-turning cozy murder mystery from Debbie Young (Unabridged)

This book was first published as an e-serial Primrose Terrace Parts 1-4. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Lucy Dillon and Debbie Johnson. A Christmas Tail was first published as a four-part serial set in Primrose Terrace. Catherine ‘Cat’ Palmer realizes that bringing an adorable puppy into work is a bad idea, especially when it gets her the sack. Deciding it’s the perfect opportunity to launch her dog-walking business, Cat enlists the help of flatmates Polly and Joe. After all Primrose Terrace, the street where they live, is full of home-alone hounds. Getting to know the owners and their precious pooches isn’t all plain sailing, but soon Cat is making friends, particularly with sexy Mark and his Collie, Chips. But is he the right man for her? With her talent for misadventure, Cat’s new life starts to show some cracks, and when one of the street’s loveable schnauzers gets ill, it looks like this Christmas could be turning into a dog’s dinner. But Cat has never given up on anything in her life – and this is one Christmas that’s definitely worth saving…

A Christmas Tail

The stories of two very different women, linked by the secrets and lies of history, merge together as past and present weave together in this stunning story of love, loss and resilience. 2016. Kitty, fleeing from a devastating revelation in her own life, finds herself at her great-grandfather’s cabin in Lake Akanabee. There she discovers a gorgeous necklace, which leads her uncover to long-buried family secret. 1914. Tatiana, Grand Princess of Russia, falls in love with Dmitri, a Russian solider, as she nurses him back to health. The world is an uncertain place, especially for the Romanov family, and as their romance plays out the world as they know it rapidly crumbles around them. The stories of two very different women, linked by the secrets and lies of history, merge together as past and present weave together in this stunning story of love, loss and resilience.

The Secret Wife

The final book in the epic fantasy-adventure series from ‘the Godmother of Fantasy’, Diana Wynne Jones. ‘Mitt arrived at the top of the steps, panting, and pushed open the door. “Oh, there you are,” said the Countess. “We want you to kill someone.”’ Since his arrival in the North of Dalemark Mitt has become disillusioned. The North seems no more free than the Holand he fled, a fugitive accused of attempted murder. And now he is trapped by the order to kill someone he doesn’t know or else risk the lives of his friends. Forced once more to flee, Mitt is joined by Moril, the quietly powerful musician, and Maewen – out of her time, but mysteriously fated to play a part in their quest. For the evil powers of the mage Kankredin are re-assembling, and only the Adon’s gifts – the ring, sword and cup – can once more unite Dalemark.

The Dalemark Quartet

The Crown of Dalemark

A Sunday Times BestsellerEngland’s Forgotten Queens‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.’ -The Times 'I was a penniless, landless petitioner, my Neville blood a curse, my future dependent on the charity of those who despised me…’ Anne Neville is the heiress and daughter of the greatest powerbroker in the land, Warwick the Kingmaker. Trapped in a deadly tangle of political intrigue, she is a pawn in an uncertain game, used by the houses of Neville, York and Lancaster alike. In England’s glittering, treacherous court, not all wish to see the Nevilles raised high. The Earl of Warwick’s ambition and pride lead him into an attempt to depose the Yorkist King; his treason forces his family into exile. Humiliated and powerless in a foreign land, Anne must find the courage and the wit to survive in such a dangerous man’s world. Compulsively readable, Anne O’Brien vividly evokes the story of Richard III’s queen with a passion and vibrancy reminiscent of Phillipa Gregory and Alison Weir. Praise for Anne O’Brien‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.’ - The Times ‘A gem of a subject … O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’ - Daily Telegraph ‘Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne O’Brien’s fast-paced historical novel The Queen’s Choice.’ -Good Housekeeping ‘A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue.’ -Woman & Home ‘Packed with drama, danger, romance and history.’ -Pam Norfolk, for the Press Association ‘Better than Philippa Gregory’ – The Bookseller ‘Anne O’Brien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists.’ – Sunday Express ‘A gripping historical drama.’ -Bella ‘This book has everything – royalty, scandal, fascinating historical politics and ultimately, the shaping of the woman who founded the Tudors.’ – Cosmopolitan www.anneobrien.co.uk @anne_obrien

Virgin Widow

It's a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman in possession of a good job, four bossy sisters and a needy cat must also have want of her one true love. Or is it? Another delightful novel from the author of The Little Bookshop of Lonely Hearts. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond and Jenny Colgan Verity Love – Jane Austen fangirl and an introvert in a world of extroverts – is perfectly happy on her own (thank you very much), and her fictional boyfriend Peter is very useful for getting her out of unwanted social events. But when a case of mistaken identity forces her to introduce a perfect stranger as her boyfriend, Verity’s life suddenly becomes much more complicated. Johnny could also use a fictional girlfriend. Against Verity’s better judgement, he persuades her to partner up for a summer season of weddings, big number birthdays and garden parties, with just one promise – not to fall in love with each other…

True Love at the Lonely Hearts Bookshop

Nothing—and no one—at Croft Towers is what they claim in this Gothic Regency romance. When Sybil Delafield’s coach to Croft Towers was robbed by highwaymen, she should have realized that her new position as companion to old Mrs. Chalcroft would be no ordinary job. Upon Sybil’s arrival, Mrs. Chalcroft sneaks into her room in the dark of night, imploring her to relay messages to town that are to stay hidden from the rest of the family. Who exactly is she working for and what do the messages contain? When fellow passengers of the robbed coach are later murdered, Sybil’s hunt for the truth takes on a new urgency. The only person she can rely on is Mr. Sinclair, Mrs. Chalcroft’s godson, but under all his charms he too leads a double life. Sybil must decide if he is the one honest voice she can trust, or if he is simply using her for his own advances. Croft Towers holds more than its share of secrets . . . and Sybil is determined to uncover them all. Praise for In the Shadow of Croft Towers “In the Shadow of Croft Towers is everything I love in a novel: a classic gothic feel, a regency setting, a mysterious hero . . . and secrets abounding!” —Dawn Crandall, award-winning author of the Everstone Chronicles series “Shades of Gothic romance in a portrait of Regency England . . . if Jane Austen ever met Jane Eyre, it would be at Croft Towers!” —Kristy Cambron, author of Castle on the Rise "Blending the unputdownable Regency flair of Georgette Heyer with the intricate plotting of Julie Klassen, Wilson not only places herself competently amidst beloved authors but carves out a unique place of her own." —Rachel McMillan, author of the Van Buren and DeLuca Mysteries "Beautifully written, suspenseful, and satisfyingly romantic." —Jennifer Beckstrand, author of Home on Huckleberry Hill Full-length Regency romance with a murder mystery (c. 95,000 words)Perfect for fans of Sarah Ladd, Deanna Raybourn, Julie Klassen, Tasha Alexander, and Lauren WilligAlso by Abigail Wilson:Midnight on the River GreyMasquerade at Middlecrest AbbeyThe Vanishing at Loxby Manor (available January 2021)Includes discussion questions for book clubs

In the Shadow of Croft Towers

Olivia has never experienced a snow-covered, "traditional" Christmas before. Having grown up in a family that chose winter sun over decking the halls, she's not sure what all the fuss is about. So when she and her colleagues are stranded in New York after a work trip, Olivia is perfectly happy spending the holiday season in the Big Apple. Jon, Olivia's friend, on the other hand is desperate to get home in time. Nevertheless, he sets out to show Olivia how enchanting Christmas in New York can be. And when handsome New Yorker Elijah is added to the mix, could the magic of the season finally be working its charm on Olivia? Who does she really want to kiss under the mistletoe?

Mistletoe on 34th Street

What would you do if your home assistant turned evil? ‘Terrifyingly believable and utterly gripping.’ Lisa Jewell ‘The Assistant is the definition of suspense!’ Jeffery Deaver She’s in your house. She controls your life. Now she’s going to destroy it. From the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller She watches you constantly. Newly divorced Jo is delighted to move into her best friend’s spare room almost rent-free. The high-tech luxury Camden flat is managed by a meticulous Home Assistant, called Electra, that takes care of the heating, the lights – and sometimes Jo even turns to her for company. She knows all your secrets. Until, late one night, Electra says one sentence that rips Jo’s fragile world in two: ‘I know what you did.’ And Jo is horrified. Because in her past she did do something terrible. Something unforgivable. Now she wants to destroy you. Only two other people in the whole world know Jo’s secret. And they would never tell anyone. Would they? As a fierce winter brings London to a standstill, Jo begins to understand that the Assistant on the shelf doesn’t just want to control Jo; it wants to destroy her. ‘Chilling’ Sunday Times ‘Brilliant! Horribly plausible’ Reader’s Digest This edition includes an exclusive interview with S.K. Tremayne, discussing audiobooks, his writing style, the genesis of his chilling idea for The Assistant, and more.

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Return to the cozy and delightful town of Winsome, where two people discover the grace of letting go and the joy found in unexpected change. "A touching, multilayered, yet totally cozy story" (Lauren K. Denton), Of Literature and Lattes is the heartwarming follow-up to The Printed Letter Bookshop. After fleeing her hometown three years earlier, Alyssa Harrison never planned to return. Then the Silicon Valley start-up she worked for collapsed and turned her world upside down. She is broke, under FBI investigation, and without a place to go. Having exhausted every option, she comes home to Winsome, Illinois, to regroup and move on as quickly as possible. Yet, as friends and family welcome her back, Alyssa begins to see a place for herself in this small Midwestern community. Jeremy Mitchell moved from Seattle to Winsome to be near his daughter and to open the coffee shop he's been dreaming of for years. Problem is, the business is bleeding money--and he's not quite sure why. When he meets Alyssa, he senses an immediate connection, but what he needs most is someone to help him save his floundering business. After asking for her help, he wonders if something might grow between them--but forces beyond their control soon complicate their already complex lives, and the future they both hoped for is not at all what they anticipated. With the help of Winsome's small-town charm and quirky residents, Alyssa and Jeremy discover the beauty and romance of second chances. Step into the heartwarming world of Winsome, where the charm of small-town life and the magic of second chances await you. Readers are calling Of Literature and Lattes "hopeful" and "a story of forgiveness, of fresh starts" (Melissa Ferguson)--you won't want to miss this delightful escape!

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