Gordon and Maxine's dreams of a blissful life of gardening, pub lunches and quiet retirement in the charming market town of Little Woodford are ruined when three very demanding members of their family come home. First up is daughter Abi and her unassuming partner Marcus. Abi is determined to move back to Little Woodford and only the perfect house will do. What could be better than parking with Mum and Dad, while she drives local estate agents and builders mad? Then comes Judith, Maxine's high-flying sister. A crisis has driven her, sobbing, to Little Woodford. Surely Gordon and Maxine have room for her to stay while she sorts things out? Lastly, the mother-in-law from hell, Anthea, has a fall in her rambling old house. After a spell in hospital, it looks as if there is only one place she can go... Never mind bliss, there is no peace to be had! Can Gordon and Maxine find a way to restore harmony in their home? Catherine Jones lives in Thame, where she is an independent Councillor. She is the author of eighteen novels, including the Soldiers' Wives series, which she wrote under the pseudonym Fiona Field.

Little Woodford

Homes and Hearths in Little Woodford

ONE HOUSE EIGHT KILLERS NO WITNESSES Jeanette is the manager of a probation hostel that houses high risk offenders released on license. At 3am one morning, she receives a call telling her a resident has been murdered. Her whole team, along with the eight convicted murderers, are now all suspects in a crime no one saw committed… Don’t miss the first nerve-shredding standalone thriller from Noelle Holten, author of the Maggie Jamieson series. What readers are saying:‘This is hands down one of the best books I have read this year so far’ Claire, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘This book was FANTASTIC! Like seriously, it kept me glued to the edge of my seat the entire time’ Tiffiny, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘I read this book in a couple of hours. It’s a mystery that absolutely left me astounded’ Lynn, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘OMG this is going to be a tough mystery thriller to beat this year!’ Alyssa, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘Another absolute belter of a read… Holten has definitely left her mark in the crime thriller genre with this book and her DC Maggie Jamieson series, and she is right up there with the best of the best!’ Marnie, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘A gripping story line that had me so hooked I found it hard to put down… Definitely one to be read again’ Sandra, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘Had me hooked from the first page. I'm looking forward to reading more by Noelle’ Hayley, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘A cracking read and one that I would definitely recommend’ Yvonne, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘If you’re a fan of her writing, you will love this one, and if you haven’t read her work yet, then you definitely need to’ Jacob, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘One of the best books I’ve read this year’ Nigel, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘This is a cracking good read. It’s both a brilliant whodunnit and a very interesting look at the workings of the probation service’ Ann, 5* NetGalley reader review ‘A masterpiece’ Surjit, 5* NetGalley reader review

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For fans of Kate Morton and Tracy Rees comes a captivating novel about two women, separated by centuries, whose fates are bound together by one haunting secret. *** ‘A fascinating tale with intriguing twists.’ Barbara Erskine ‘I was hooked from the first pages.’ Gill Paul ‘Atmospheric and compelling’ Sarah Morgan ‘You just can’t put it down. Brilliant!’ Katie Fforde *** ‘I see it all again: the silver moon swimming beneath the water and the golden gown billowing out about her…’ 1765: Lady Isabella Gerard asks her maid to take her new golden gown and destroy it. Its shimmering beauty has been tainted by the actions of her husband the night before. Three months later: Lord Eustace Gerard stands beside the lake looking down at the woman in the golden gown. As the body slowly rolls over to reveal her face, it’s clear this is not his intended victim… 1996: Fenella Brightwell steals a stunning gown from a stately home. Twenty years later and reeling from the end of an abusive marriage, she wonders if it has cursed her all this time. Now she’s determined to discover the history behind the beautiful golden dress… *** Also published in ebook as The Woman in the Golden Dress.

Woman In The Lake

One dog. Two strangers. An unfurgettable romance.Wanted: someone nice, normal and trustworthy to housesit a beautiful cottage in the Lake District while the owner is away on a business trip. Must like dogs. Wanting to escape from crap bosses and useless boyfriends, Becky jumps at the chance of the perfect escape – rest, relaxation and dog-sitting a very cute pooch called Bella! But looking after Bella comes with a catch, namely gorgeous, brooding, Chris Hemsworth-worthy Ash James, who claims Bella is his dog and will stop at nothing to get her back! Becky’s not about to hand over lovely Bella to any Tom, Dick or Ash. She’s determined to watch every move Ash James makes…even if it gets her very hot under the collar. Readers are LOVING Bella’s story:‘I was hooked straight away… If you are in need of a pick me up then this is a book for you’ Ann ‘This was SO fun! I couldn’t put it down and finished it in one weekend…I loved the main characters’ chemistry!!’ Carlene ‘I binged the entirety of this book in one sitting…I felt a smile on my face through the entire thing’ Courtney The romance made me laugh, the puppy made me smile and that’s all i ask for in a book ‘Wow! What a book! … perfect for the current climate’ Georgina ‘Fun and romantic …The couple had great chemistry, and I particularly enjoyed that they made each other comfortable and happy being who they were’ Lu ‘A great escapist romp of a read’ Sarah ‘Funny, lighthearted, and a delightful read’ Lilac ‘A fun and quick read about following your heart, believing in love, and being true to who you are’ Julie ‘A lovely setting full of romance, comedy and of course puppy love’ Isabel ‘Perfect for cozy nights with a glass of wine’ Alice ‘A fun, feel good romance!’ Michelle ‘Just finished this brilliant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️read…uplifting and enjoyable’ Helen ‘I loved everything about this and will be recommending it to friends and family!’ Jessica

The Zara Stoneley Romantic Comedy Collection

The Dog Sitter

The USA Today and Globe & Mail Canadian bestseller is back with a brand new gripping and heartfelt historical novel!Could the shifting winds of change finally carry Kitty home? After five long years of endless warfare, Red Cross nurse Kitty Pattison has seen her share of heartbreak and loss. And now, with her beloved fiancé Dr Michael McCarthy recuperating from a head injury across the ocean in Canada, and her dear friends Trixie and Jo scattered to the four corners of the war effort, it’s harder than ever to battle through the heavy-hearted moments that mark the passing days. But as she tends to the lost and wounded, Kitty finds a resilience of spirit within herself she never thought imaginable. Because with everything the war has taken from her, it has also given her a conviction that it can never destroy the things that really matter in life – love, friendship, and hope.

The Red Cross Orphans

The Orphan’s Homecoming

The USA Today and Globe & Mail Canadian bestseller is back with a brand new gripping and heartfelt historical novel!Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but does nothing to heal the pain of spending every minute waiting to hear the worst… As the Second World War rages on, nurse Kitty Pattison’s life takes a nomadic turn as her work with the Red Cross sees her traversing the country, moving from post to post. With her best friends Jo and Trixie also scattered across the UK, and her soldier sweetheart Michael off on the continent undertaking medical missions he can’t discuss, the war takes its toll and long days are followed by sleepless nights interrupted only by nightmares of what she’s seen on the wards. Now, Kitty’s hopes rise and fall with the arrival of the post – the only thing that keeps her connected to her aunt and uncle, her dear friends, and her Michael – and every moment spent with those she loves is held dear, because each one could be the last…

The Orphan’s Letters

From the internationally bestselling author of The Secret Orphan comes her brand new unputdownable historical fiction novel!A journey into war, but not one she’ll take alone… Orphan Kitty Pattison is young, naïve and ready to do her bit for the war effort when she volunteers with the Red Cross and pledges to help those most in need. It’s one of the most nerve-wracking moments of her life, but then she meets fellow volunteers Joan Norfolk and Trixie Dunn, and a bond of friendship is forged in the fire of life on the wards during the Blitz. Days are spent nursing injured soldiers back to life and nights are spent anticipating bombs falling from the sky and then trawling through the wreckage to save who she can, but the light and laughter she finds with Jo and Trix see Kitty through the darkest hours. And when Kitty starts growing closer to handsome Canadian doctor Michael McCarthy, it’s her friends who help her to find the courage to realise that no matter what has happened or what is to come, we all deserve love… This stunning new historical novel from the internationally bestselling The Secret Orphan takes readers on an emotional journey and follows in the footsteps of the brave women who volunteered with the Red Cross during the Second World War. Readers LOVE The Red Cross Orphans:‘Wow, what a page turner. Just loved this book, sleep was unimportant whilst reading it’ Elaine ‘Make sure you have lots of tissues handy as I sobbed most of the way through it’ Karyn ‘A marvellous historical novel set during World War II on the home front. I was completely consumed’ Julia ‘The incredibly drawn background of a country at war, rich with historical detail, this book is definitely a must read for fans of World War Two fiction – or, indeed, those who adore a great love story’ Jane ‘First time reading this author and what an outstandingly poignant tale’ Jeanie ‘What an emotional book…I felt like I was actually in the storyline’ Angela

‘Gripping, original and unpredictable, The Roommates is a must-read’ Sunday Times bestselling author Alex LakeAn incredible psychological thriller from the top ten Kindle bestselling authorTHEY LIVE IN YOUR HOUSE University is supposed to be the best time of your life. But Imo’s first week is quickly going from bad to worse. YOU SHARE EVERYTHING A stalker is watching her flat, following her every move, and Imo suspects that her new roommates are hiding dark secrets… BUT DO YOU TRUST THEM? When one of them suddenly disappears, the trauma of Imo’s recent past comes hurtling back to haunt her. And she begins to realise just how little she knows about the people she lives with… ‘Gripping. We loved this book … full of twists and turns’ Closer ‘Deliciously dark & twisty… a gripping page-turner’ Woman’s Weekly “Twisty and unnerving, Rachel is back with a thriller that will keep you up all night. Her best novel yet!’ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House ‘From the very first page, the intrigue of this page-turning mystery builds until the gripping climax’ Caroline England, author of My Husband’s Lies

The Roommates

‘Engaging, gripping, addictive and completely unpredictable. An absolute must read. Ali Blood is an author to watch’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She’s married to a monster. Till death do them part… Emma’s husband is in prison. Emma’s husband claims he is innocent. Emma’s husband is a liar. And he’s not done with her yet… A pacy and gripping read with a chilling twist, perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, Blood Orange and The Perfect Couple. The Prisoner’s Wife is keeping real readers captive: ‘OMG ,what a book! Loved it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is flippin’ brilliant! I could not put it down. It is so well written – you can feel the tension, the anxiety, the need to walk on eggshells. It will get your pulse racing!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrilling, tense and amazingly paced’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A captivating debut… had me racing through the pages and kept me up all night’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely addictive, compelling and gripping page-turner!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW, what a fantastic book. Just when you think you know where the story is going it veers off in another direction and you scramble to keep up…I utterly loved this book. I devoured it’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An outstanding read. This is a book you can easily read in one sitting. Well-written and fast-paced, you’ll be desperate to know how Emma can escape such a terrifying situation. Author Ali Blood is definitely one to watch and I’ll be excited to read their next book’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a phenomenal debut! I need more!!! I devoured this. It left me speechless – I wish I could experience it for the first time all over again’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant thriller. Five stars’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW. A page turner from beginning to end. A great read!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant twisting tale full of surprises’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A creepy, dark and atmospheric read that kept me on the edge of my seat with my heart pounding. Twisty, fast paced… I loved it’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A very addictive, unpredictable read. This has to be one of the best debut novels to date… totally gripping from first to last page… a clever shock ending. I absolutely loved it’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Prisoner’s Wife

“Bewitching! I was so into this series that I lost track of time… Everything was perfect – emotions, heartbreak, drama and long-lost memories.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1935. Kate Durrant is helping her mother move out of the little cottage her parents used to share, until her father’s heartbreaking death. Full of guilt that she couldn’t visit her dad in his last moments, Kate now has only memories for company. Memories and… something else. Since she was a small child, Kate has been able to see and feel the history of objects she touches. She’s always kept her gift secret, not knowing fully what it is, or how far it goes. One evening, while visiting her father’s grave, Kate wanders into the shadowy woods behind the church. Following the mossy paths, she realises she’s lost her way just as she stumbles upon the wrought-iron gates of Hill House, home to the illustrious Mandeville family. Welcomed in and offered a position on the staff as a housemaid, Kate discovers that all is not right within the walls of the splendid manor house. As her gift begins to unspool the history of the Mandeville’s home, she realises that an unspeakable tragedy is fated to befall the family heir. Kate also grows increasingly close to Bertie Morrison, the Estate Manager who has known Hill House his whole life. With the family oblivious to their desperate peril, Bertie helps Kate understand her deepening connection to the Mandevilles. With Halloween approaching – when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest – a special visitor from the house’s past appears just as a shadow falls over Hill House. The clock is ticking… will Kate's unique gift, combined with the strength of a new love and a timeless love from beyond the grave, be enough to save the Mandeville legacy? What readers are saying about The Mandeville Shadow: “Absolutely loved this riveting read… This is a compelling story that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The characters all gelled perfectly, and the story racked up the tension, drawing me in and not letting me go. Highly recommended.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “So heartbreaking. A must read.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The first two books were very enjoyable, but this one was even better… a brilliant, captivating story. I really hope there's more to come.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved this story, it has the right mix of mystery and intrigue to give me a very happy reading experience.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Wow! Another spellbinding story by Callie Langridge!… exceptionally written, creatively imagined and exquisitely memorable... could not put it down until I had read the last word! Amazing writing with never a lull or dull moment. A must read of 2023! I highly recommend this enchanting novel and give it 5 stars.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A Mandeville Mystery

The Mandeville Shadow

‘Unbelievably great!!!! I loved this book.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsLouise Bridges has the perfect life. A loving husband, Patrick. Two adorable children. A comfortable home. So when PC Becca Holt arrives to break the news that Patrick has been killed in an accident, she thinks Louise’s perfect world is about to collapse around her. But Louise doesn’t react in the way Becca would expect her to on hearing of her husband’s death. And there are only three plates set out for dinner, as if Louise already knew Patrick wouldn’t be home that night… The more Becca digs, the more secrets she uncovers in the Bridges’ marriage – and the more she wonders just how far Louise would go to get what she wants… Is Louise a loving wife – or a cold-hearted killer? Readers LOVE The Perfect Widow!‘LOVED this book! Fantastic read! I couldn't put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Drew me in from the start and just got better and better.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Excellent twists… A gripping novel with brilliantly drawn characters and an ending I won't forget in a hurry. I can't wait to read more from this author!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘I couldn’t put it down. I think it is one of the best of this genre that I have read. The writing is excellent, with vivid descriptions, a painfully good understanding of human nature, and a sharp sense of humor.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘What a story. I read it in a day… You won’t be able to stop reading.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘I really enjoyed it and looked forward to reading it when I wasn’t!!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘What a great book. Would definitely recommend it.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

The Perfect Widow

The accident. The lie. The fallout will be huge . . . When Liza’s little boy has an accident at the local health club – a mother’s worst nightmare – it’s all anyone can talk about. Was nobody watching him? Where was his mother? Who’s to blame? The rumours, the finger-pointing, the whispers – they’re everywhere. And Liza’s best friend, Sarah, desperately needs it to stop. Because Sarah was there when it happened. It was all her fault. And if she’s caught out on the lie, everything will fall apart . . . ‘Secrets, lies, suspicion and betrayal: THE FALLOUT has it all – and then some’ T M Logan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Holiday

The Fallout

From the bestselling author of House of Shadows and The Phantom Tree comes a spellbinding tale of jealousy, greed, plotting and revenge—part history, part mystery—for fans of Kate Morton, Susanna Kearsley and Barbara Erskine London, 1765 Lady Isabella Gerard, a respectable member of Georgian society, orders her maid to take her new golden gown and destroy it, its shimmering beauty tainted by the actions of her brutal husband the night before. Three months later, Lord Gerard stands at the shoreline of the lake, looking down at a woman wearing the golden gown. As the body slowly rolls over to reveal her face, it’s clear this was not his intended victim… 250 Years Later… When a gown she stole from a historic home as a child is mysteriously returned to Fenella Brightwell, it begins to possess her in exactly the same way that it did as a girl. Soon the fragile new life Fen has created for herself away from her abusive ex-husband is threatened at its foundations by the gown’s power over her until she can't tell what is real and what is imaginary. As Fen uncovers more about the gown and Isabella’s story, she begins to see the parallels with her own life. When each piece of history is revealed, the gown—and its past—seems to possess her more and more, culminating in a dramatic revelation set to destroy her sanity.

The Woman in the Lake

Summer is approaching in the market town of Little Woodford, which can only mean one thing: the town fete! But the winds of change are blowing through the sleepy town high street and trouble is on the horizon... Two hot properties have come up for sale: The Talbot, Little Woodford's much-loved local pub and The Reeve House, a beautiful country manor cut off from the rest of the town and closed to the community. A 'for sale' sign means new members of the community, and gossip begins to fly about an offer on the Reeve House... who could be the new millionaire in their midst? Meanwhile, Heather, Jacqui and Miranda are desperately trying to organise the fete as an opportunity to bring the town together. But devastation strikes when a newcomer threatens to derail the whole operation. The fourth novel in the fantastic Little Woodford series; full of drama, secrets and community spirit, you'll love this foray into small town living! Catherine Jones lives in Thame, where she is an independent Councillor. She is the author of eighteen novels, including the "Soldiers' Wives" series, which she wrote under the pseudonym Fiona Field.

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