Is a fake boyfriend really just for Christmas?One fake romance. One magical Christmas. One chance to fall in love. Laura was all set for a quiet solo Christmas – just her, a bottle of wine, and flat-sitting for a stranger. But when the stranger’s parents mistake her for his mystery girlfriend, she’s swept off to the snowy Scottish Highlands with Callum and his whole family. Between the cosy sleeper train, charming pubs and breathtaking views, this could be the no-strings-attached Christmas of Laura’s dreams. But stranger Callum is hot, hilarious and their ‘fake’ chemistry is off the charts. So is this just a Christmas fling? Or the start of something more? 'Pure holiday magic, it's not Christmas without Kelk' Julie Soto 'A absolute knockout, full of belly laughs and sizzling chemistry. CHRISTMAS FLING is insanely addictive and delivers on every level – her best yet!' Rosie Walsh 'When it comes to fabulously funny romcoms, Lindsey Kelk is the gift that keeps on giving! A festive treat of a book, I loved it!' Alexandra Potter 'The perfect book this holiday season' Kate Goldbeck 'Her absolute best – rip roaringly funny, taking us on an adventure with a bonus dose of holiday magic' Ali Rosen 'Hilarious, heart-warming and addictive' Woman & Home 'Funny and heart-warming' Woman's Weekly 'Lindsey Kelk weaves a festive romcom that's both heartwarming and hilarious' Woman's Own

Pure holiday magic awaits in this hilarious romcom! A fake boyfriend leads to a whirlwind Christmas in the Scottish Highlands, where laughter and love spark amidst stunning scenery. Will it be a festive fling or something more?

Christmas Fling

Read by Stephen Fry. The intergalactic adventures of Arthur Dent begin in the first volume of the 'trilogy of five', Douglas Adams' comedy sci-fi classic The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 'One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius' - David Walliams 'By turns authoritative as the narrator, bemused as Arthur Dent, deadpan as Ford Prefect and manic as Zaphod Beeblebrox, he [Stephen Fry] makes an altogether appropriate reader' - The Times 'Master of comedy Stephen Fry delivers a brilliant audiobook narration' - Editor Review On 12 October 1979 the most remarkable book ever to come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor (and Earth) was made available to humanity – The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It's an ordinary Thursday lunchtime for Arthur Dent until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly afterwards to make way for a new hyperspace bypass and his best friend has just announced that he's an alien. At this moment, they're hurtling through space with nothing but their towels and an innocuous-looking book inscribed with the big, friendly words: DON'T PANIC. The weekend has only just begun . . . Follow Arthur Dent's galactic (mis)adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Embark on a wildly humorous intergalactic adventure with Arthur Dent as he navigates the absurdities of space and alien cultures. This comedy sci-fi classic, narrated by Stephen Fry, guarantees laughter and thrills. Don’t panic!

New York Times Bestseller ""There is no writer quite like Dolly Alderton working today and very soon the world will know it.” —Lisa Taddeo, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Three Women “Dolly Alderton has always been a sparkling Roman candle of talent. She is funny, smart, and explosively engaged in the wonders and weirdness of the world. But what makes this memoir more than mere entertainment is the mature and sophisticated evolution that Alderton describes in these pages. It’s a beautifully told journey and a thoughtful, important book. I loved it.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and City of Girls The wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking internationally bestselling memoir about growing up, growing older, and learning to navigate friendships, jobs, loss, and love along the ride When it comes to the trials and triumphs of becoming an adult, journalist and former Sunday Times columnist Dolly Alderton has seen and tried it all. In her memoir, she vividly recounts falling in love, finding a job, getting drunk, getting dumped, realizing that Ivan from the corner shop might just be the only reliable man in her life, and that absolutely no one can ever compare to her best girlfriends. Everything I Know About Love is about bad dates, good friends and—above all else— realizing that you are enough. Glittering with wit and insight, heart and humor, Dolly Alderton’s unforgettable debut weaves together personal stories, satirical observations, a series of lists, recipes, and other vignettes that will strike a chord of recognition with women of every age—making you want to pick up the phone and tell your best friends all about it. Like Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true, Everything I Know About Love is about the struggles of early adulthood in all its terrifying and hopeful uncertainty.

A heartfelt and humorous exploration of love and friendship, this memoir sparkles with wit and relatable stories. Join Dolly Alderton on her journey through the chaos of adulthood—it's a celebration of life and the bonds that matter.

Everything I Know About Love

✨Sounds Like Love, the new magical rom-com from Ashley Poston is available now!✨‘This is a beautiful story 🥰 Such a poignant portrayal of love, loss and finding oneself’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ashley Poston writes really beautiful love stories with just a sprinkling of magic’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ashley Poston knows how to write romance … if you’re a true, soulmate-believing, kitchen slow dancing, and lover of romance with a bit of magical a realism, this is the one for you’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * Six months ago, Clementine West had the worst day of her life. So, she came up with a plan to keep her heart safe: stay busy, work hard, take no risks. And it’s been working. That is until one day she finds a strange man standing in her kitchen. A man with kind eyes, a crooked smile, and a recipe for the perfect lemon meringue pie. The kind of man that, before everything, she could have fallen for … He’s perfect but for one thing: he lives in the past. Seven years ago, to be exact. This should be impossible, but Clementine used to love impossible things. And maybe, just maybe, she will again. After all, love is never a matter of time – but a matter of timing. * * * Praise for Ashley Poston: 'I LOVED this book. A beautiful, poignant story … breathtaking, hopeful, and dreamy' ALI HAZELWOOD 'An absolute and unexpected delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'A gorgeous love story from one of the finest romance writers out there' CARLEY FORTUNE

Love is never a matter of time – but a matter of timing. In this enchanting rom-com, a woman meets a charming man from the past, igniting a journey of healing, magic, and unexpected romance. Perfect for fans of whimsical love stories.

The Seven Year Slip

101 Very Finnish Problems provides you with priceless insights into the everyday trials and tribulations of life in super Suomi. After reading this book, you’ll be far better equipped to deal with all that Finland can throw at you, from sauna spankings to drunken Santas. You will understand very Finnish problems like these: - When you have to explain for the 100th time that Moomin isn’t a hippo. - When everybody else’s name is like something from The Lord of the Rings. - When the weather forecast for Midsummer matches that for Christmas. - When there’s over 60 words for “snow”, but not one for “please”. - When alcohol is a universal permission to go totally insane. - When a fight breaks out in the grill queue before you get your makkaraperunat. - When you realize you’re only one country away from North Korea. - When you forget that summer cottage is another word for labour camp. - When you have to share the sauna with a masochist. - When people don’t get your sarcasm. “101 Very Finnish Problems is a funny book. I guarded it with my life as I was reading it on my smartphone. My 102nd very Finnish problem was that it ended too soon." - André Wickström, comedian

Very Finnish Problems

Dive into the hilariously relatable quirks of life in Finland! This comedic exploration of everyday Finnish dilemmas will keep you laughing as you navigate everything from sauna etiquette to the weather's unpredictability.

101 Very Finnish Problems

*AS RECOMMENDED BY TAYLOR JENKINS REID "FOR SOMEONE WHO NEEDS A GOOD LAUGH" ON TIME'S INSTAGRAM* ‘A darkly funny riot’ The Times, Book of the Month A GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION 2024 Would you want to know what your colleagues say behind your back? Jolene certainly doesn’t. She’s riddled with anxiety, depressed, and hates her coworkers. The less she knows about them, the better. So when a catastrophic IT f*ck up grants her access to all of their emails and private messages, she’s initially horrified. The last thing she wants is to be privy to their sad discussions about dying desk plants and marital troubles. That’s until, with job cuts looming, she realises the power this new-found knowledge gives her. But as she digs deeper and deeper into the private lives of her colleagues, Jolene uncovers a lot more than she bargained for… And the walls she’d so carefully built start crumbling down. For readers who loved The Office US and Really Good, Actually comes the awkward heroine you’re about to fall in love with 'I haven’t been a reader for a long time, however found this in the airport book shop before a recent trip and this had me glued to it. Would thoroughly recommend – had me chuckling away' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book caught me off guard! It made me laugh, it made me cry… it's truly incredible and the best book I've read so far this year' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Ever since I found out about this book on bookstagram I've become obsessed. Five months later, I FINALLY got my hands on a proof copy and OMG I loved this immensely!!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Please make this into a TV series!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Discover the awkward heroine you’ll root for in this darkly funny novel, where workplace secrets unravel amidst anxiety and humor. A Goodreads Choice Award winner, it’s perfect for fans of The Office and heartfelt comedies.

I Hope This Finds You Well

A princess desperate to win back the prince who broke her heart follows him to his kingdom's prestigious military academy – and in doing so, falls in love, saves the realm, and continues to look fabulous, in this romantic debut fantasy.‘A romantasy for the (middle) ages’ THE DAILY CHAINMAIL ‘This blonde is a knight to behold – and the queen of our hearts’ ROLLING THRONE ‘Great gowns, beautiful gowns’ COURTLY LIVING Prince Domhnall and Princess Clía are the perfect royal match – that is until he ruins everything by refusing to propose. Heartbroken but determined, Clía wins a place at Domhnall’s military academy to win him back. After all, how hard can duelling really be? Warrior Ronan has no time for blonde princesses. Even if she is…well, cute. He tells himself there’s no harm training her. Even if his heart does race around her. Even if Domhnall is his best friend. But, as they say, love is a battlefield – and unfortunately for them, a very real war is looming on the horizon. It’s a fight that will threaten their kingdoms…and their hearts. 'This book has beauty, brains, and brawn! All that stands between Princess Clía and the handsome prince she’s determined to win back is a stint at a cut-throat military academy – what, like it’s hard? Turns out, blondes can be brutal. I had so much fun reading this! Filled with heartwarming romance and heart-racing quests, Jacobs’ bejeweled debut will dazzle you' Sydney J. Shields, USA Today bestselling author of The Honey Witch 'Grab your sharpest swords and your cutest dresses! The Princess Knight is a charmer, with darling characters, epic battles, and a whole wild world to explore' Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Lady Jane 'Medieval romantasy at its best. Compulsively readable, fantastically paced, and utterly swoon-worthy – only one tent! Prepare to stay up all night' Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author 'A heartfelt journey of self-discovery mixed with romance, humour, and fascinating mythology; The Princess Knight is a fun fantasy with a charming lead that will win you over with every new chapter. Debut author Cait Jacobs has written an instant classic. What, like it's hard?' Kamilah Cole, author of So Let Them Burn

What, like it’s hard? Follow a fierce princess as she battles for love at a military academy, where friendship, rivalry, and a looming war challenge her heart. This romantic fantasy debut sparkles with humor and epic quests.

The Princess Knight

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A Most Anticipated Book of 2025: Goodreads • USA TODAY • Marie Claire • BookPage • Literary Lifestyle • Book Riot • Sunset Magazine • Totally Booked with Zibby Owens * A Fallon Book Club Pick The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life twenty-five years later. Most people don’t even notice them—three tiny figures sitting at the end of a long pier in the corner of one of the most famous paintings in the world. Most people think it’s just a depiction of the sea. But Louisa, an aspiring artist herself, knows otherwise, and she is determined to find out the story of these three enigmatic figures. Twenty-five years earlier, in a distant seaside town, a group of teenagers find refuge from their bruising home lives by spending long summer days on an abandoned pier, telling silly jokes, sharing secrets, and committing small acts of rebellion. These lost souls find in each other a reason to get up each morning, a reason to dream, a reason to love. Out of that summer emerges a transcendent work of art, a painting that will unexpectedly be placed into eighteen-year-old Louisa’s care. She embarks on a surprise-filled cross-country journey to learn how the painting came to be and to decide what to do with it. The closer she gets to the painting’s birthplace, the more nervous she becomes about what she’ll find. Louisa is proof that happy endings don’t always take the form we expect in this stunning testament to the transformative, timeless power of friendship and art.

Friendship and art weave a transformative tale in this #1 New York Times bestseller. Follow Louisa's journey from a seaside town to discover the power of connection, laughter, and unexpected love in this heartwarming comedy.

My Friends

Following the smash-hit sci-fi comedy The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the second part in Douglas Adams' multi-media phenomenon and cult classic series, read by Martin Freeman. If you've done six impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast at Milliways, the Restaurant at the end of the Universe? Which is exactly what the crew of the Heart of Gold plan to do. There's just the small matter of escaping the Vogans, avoiding being taken to the most totally evil world in the Galaxy and teaching a spaceship how to make a proper cup of tea. And did anyone actually make a reservation? Follow Arthur Dent's galactic (mis)adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.

Embark on a hilarious journey through the cosmos! Join Arthur Dent and the crew of the Heart of Gold as they navigate outrageous adventures and cosmic chaos in this cult classic sci-fi comedy. Enjoy a meal at the end of the Universe!

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ADULTS AND ANIMALS'Compulsive and hilarious, like a brilliant gossip with your best friend. Emma Jane Unsworth is my favourite' Sara Pascoe 'Her best yet – funny, gritty, delightfully feral and, as ever, painfully truthful' DOLLY ALDERTON ‘An amazing writer’ MARGOT ROBBIE Once a slag, always a slag?It’s the 1990s. Sarah is 15, obsessed with boy bands, sex and getting drunk on Malibu. Most of all, she’s hung up on her teacher, Mr Keaveney. Fast forward 26 years. Sarah is 41, the last of the party girls. But the mad nights out are losing their shine. And her teenage dreams are now distant, queasy memories. There’s only one thing for it: an adventure. So, Sarah sets off with her sister Juliette on a whisky-fuelled campervan trip across Scotland. The sisters have never been alike, but they know all the dark corners of each other’s history – and it’s time to dig up some demons, kicking and screaming. Because the things that once defined us shouldn’t define us forever, should they? Adults was the UK’s #6 bestselling hardback, The Sunday Times chart 9th February 2020 / Margot Robbie talking about Animals, as quoted in CHANEL’s short film segment, ‘In the library with Margot Robbie’

Once defined, can we redefine ourselves? Join Sarah and her sister on a whisky-fueled road trip through Scotland, where humor and gritty truths collide in this captivating contemporary comedy. A journey of self-discovery awaits.

Slags

Pantomime season has arrived in the brand new hilarious cozy murder mystery from Fiona Leitch. 'Murder and mayhem are rarely this enjoyable. Another fantastic entry in this brilliant series that solidifies Leitch as one of the very best and funniest writers around’ Jonathan Whitelaw ‘A wonderful seasonal romp’ Ian Moore It’s Christmas in Penstowan, and local amateur dramatics group the Penstowan Players are putting on their annual pantomime. This year it’s ‘Aladdin’, and half the town have been drafted in to help, including Shirley Parker, who only has a small part in the chorus but will no doubt upstage everybody, and Tony Penhaligon, who’s treading the boards as the baddie, Abanazar. Ex-Metropolitan police officer turned caterer Jodie Parker has managed to get away with not appearing, but only if she agrees to cater the opening night party. But it’s not just terrible jokes, quick costume changes and backstage chaos that wait in the wings… When the Widow Twankey (otherwise known as Tim, the mayor’s husband) trips over a corpse lying next to Aladdin’s bloodstained magic lamp, it’s time for Jodie and her partner, DCI Nathan Withers, to find the killer. Was it the genie of the lamp or an overly harsh theatre critic? Or does someone in the Penstowan Players have a dark secret they will do anything to protect? ‘Funnier than panto, more warming than a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie and completely gripping. Fun, festive and full of red herrings and clever clues, it's the perfect Christmas treat’ Andreina Cordani, author of The Twelve Days of Murder ‘A fun read to curl up with by the fireside this Christmas’ Debbie Young, author of Death at the Village Christmas Fair Praise for Fiona Leitch‘A cosy, clever mystery wrapped in tinsel and topped with a generous helping of humour’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Highly entertaining cosy murder mystery to add to a fantastic series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect combination of festiveness and crime’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The cozy small-town setting, quirky characters, and theatrical chaos made it the perfect read for Christmas’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fun and cozy read for the Christmas season’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute joy to read… I read it in a day and highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really love this cozy mystery series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love the humour in this… this whole series is a pleasure to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another brilliant adventure in this always excellent series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Leitch crafts a Cornwall that I want to live in – vibrant, funny and dripping with mystery and mayhem. Brilliant’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives ‘A terrific summer read… a thumping good whodunnit; this is a murder mystery that wears a flower in its hair and invites us to kick off our shoes’ J.M. Hall ‘The book equivalent of catching up with your favourite old friends over a glass of wine or three… the observational humour is spot on’ Jo Middleton ‘[A] fun, feel-good factor and an intriguing mystery to be solved. And pies. I loved it’ Stephanie Austin, author of the Devon Mysteries series

A Nosey Parker Cozy Mystery

A cozy, clever mystery wrapped in tinsel and topped with humor awaits you! Join Jodie Parker as she navigates festive chaos and a murder mystery amidst the hilarity of a small-town pantomime. Perfect for a holiday read!

The Cornish Christmas Pantomime Murder

The multi-million copy number one bestseller One of The Sunday Times's top 100 bestselling books of the past 50 years Welcome to Bridget's first diary: mercilessly funny, endlessly touching and utterly addictive. A dazzlingly urban satire on modern relationships? An ironic, tragic insight into the demise of the nuclear family? Or the confused ramblings of a pissed thirty-something? As Bridget documents her struggles through the social minefield of her thirties and tries to weigh up the eternal question (Daniel Cleaver or Mark Darcy?), she turns for support to four indispensable friends: Shazzer, Jude, Tom and a bottle of chardonnay. Helen Fielding's first Bridget Jones novel, Bridget Jones's Diary, sparked a phenomenon that has seen four books, newspaper columns and the smash-hit film series Bridget Jones's Diary, The Edge of Reason, Bridget Jones's Baby and Mad About the Boy. Bridget Jones's Diary was featured in 'The 100 bestselling books of the past 50 years' published by The Sunday Times on 18/08/2024

Picador Collection

Dive into the hilarious and heartwarming world of a thirty-something navigating love and friendship with wit and charm. This bestselling contemporary classic will leave you laughing and reflecting on modern relationships.

Bridget Jones's Diary

'This is every woman’s dream revenge plot come to life.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Are you on a date that doesn’t feel right? Can’t shake that creepy guy at the bar?Worried you’re being followed home?Message M.After one too many terrifying encounters, Millie Masters sets up a hotline for women who feel unsafe walking home alone at night: Message M. But very quickly she realises that there’s much more to be done to help the women who call in. Because the men just do it again the next night, and the next, and the next… And when her own sister is assaulted on a night out, the temptation to take the law into her own hands becomes too much to resist. Because M can also stand for murder… A deliciously dark, hilariously twisted serial killer thriller with a villainous female lead. Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie’s How to Kill Your Family, Oyinkan Braithwaite’s My Sister, the Serial Killer, or anyone who enjoyed watching You. Readers are OBSESSED with How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways!‘A masterclass in murder. Millie is the serial killer you never knew you needed in your life.’ LM Chilton ‘Deliriously dark and incredibly funny. How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways is a wild revenge comedy that had me reading all night…Addictive and twisty, I loved it!’ Katie Marsh ‘We love the dark humour in this thriller.’ That’s Life Crime Scene ‘Eve Kellman – I applaud you. This was absolutely fantastic.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book! Brilliant twists all the way through and so cleverly written. A must read!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is … clever, quick-paced, and such a twist on the serial killer genre.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely LOVED this book! I flew through it! The feminine rage and the witty banter was *chefs kiss*. I can't wait for this to come out so I can buy copies for all my friends!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A deliciously dark revenge comedy awaits you. When Millie's hotline for women turns into a twisted journey of justice, she discovers the power of feminine rage. Dive into this addictive serial killer thriller today!

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways

The unputdownable, brilliant new novel from the Queen of Romcom.Bel’s joined the tiny Manchester office of a national paper from her indie podcast. Thirty-something Connor is going to back to the start as the new intern. The latest office news? They can’t stand each other. So of course Bel bumps into Connor when she’s working undercover on the biggest scoop of her career. And of course she’s forced to improvise, pretending they’re a couple. A couple deeply in love. Two rivals. One fake romance. The headline writes itself… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A five-star read!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is an absolute joy from start to finish. The chemistry between Bel and Connor is electric, and it’s impossible not to get sucked into their witty back-and-forth'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Mhairi McFarlane has done it again. At this point I think I'd even love reading her shopping lists' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Cover Story is another winner'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The characters are so well written and true to life… a joy to read'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Funny and gripping and, crucially, emotionally convincing. McFarlane's characters always feel like real people and this book is no exception'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dry humour, top friendships and a romantic story … loved it'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cover Story

Serial killer Saffy Huntley-Oliver's life is going great. She's got a fabulous new boyfriend, Jonathan. She has literally got away with murder. And now that she's no longer single, she can get back to her favourite hobby: killing bad men. Particularly Sir Thomas West, a children's TV star who truly deserves to die. But there are a few little snags. For one, her beloved sister Susie is still dating that insufferable Finlay. For another, Sir Thomas has a very large bodyguard. And Jonathan himself has given up his job investigating true crime, despite all the tempting corpses that Saffy keeps putting in his way. All of this would be easy to ignore in the flush of new love. Except Saffy's never been in love before, and it's weird. She's having difficulty separating romance from homicide. Especially when someone discovers Saffy's secret hobby and starts sending Jonathan coded messages about her crimes. Is someone trying to break them up? Or trying to hunt her down?

Love can be deadly. Dive into a darkly humorous thriller where a serial killer navigates romance, murder, and a lurking threat. Will Saffy balance her passions or risk losing everything? A witty twist on crime fiction awaits.

Body Count

**Order Bella Mackie's latest hilarious novel, WHAT A WAY TO GO, now** THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘I loved this book’ RICHARD OSMAN ‘Funny, sharp, dark and twisted’ JOJO MOYES ‘Chilling, but also laugh-out-loud funny. Another corker’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH They say you can’t choose your family. But you can kill them. Meet Grace Bernard. Daughter, sister, serial killer… Grace has lost everything. And she will stop at nothing to get revenge. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- ‘Funny and furious and strangely uplifting. Grace is a bitter and beguiling anti-hero with a keen eye for social analysis – even in her most grisly deeds, you never stop rooting for her’ PANDORA SYKES ‘Deliciously addictive…brilliantly executed’ i PAPER ‘Addictive… Grace Bernard is one of the most intriguing and bewitching protagonists I've read in years’ EMMA GANNON ‘A funny, compulsive read about family dysfunction and the media’s obsession with murder’ SUNDAY TIMES STYLE ‘You’ll be gripped… Grace’s emotional detachment throughout will give you chills’ Rated 5 stars by COSMOPOLITAN ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hilarious and dark’ ELLE ‘Ironic twists and caustic commentary on everything from liberal guilt to the consumerist con that is “selfcare” sharpen this debut novel’ OBSERVER ‘Brilliantly tongue-in-cheek stuff from the Vogue columnist’ IRISH INDEPENDENT ‘Witty, waspish satire of a murderer with no regrets’ GRAZIA ‘Original, funny, unique and such a refreshing read’ PRIMA ‘A deliciously dark debut novel’ RED ‘One very entertaining read’ WOMAN’S WAY How To Kill Your Family was number 1 in the Sunday Times paperback chart on 26/04/2022

You can choose your family... or you can kill them. Dive into this #1 bestseller, a darkly humorous tale of revenge featuring a captivating anti-heroine. Embrace the laughter amid chaos in this addictive fiction!

How to Kill Your Family

‘A perfect beach read, it has banter, a sweet story line and a little bit of spice!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐From the author of the TikTok Made Me Buy It bestseller Hate Mail! ’This book was pure magic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – 💍Falling in love was never part of the plan…💍Priscilla has a plan. And falling for Oliver was not on her to do list… The Job Event planner Priscilla Cain has been asked to plan her best friend Tina’s dream wedding proposal to her boyfriend, Ryan. The Catch It looks like groom-to-be Ryan might just beat her to it. The Solution Team up with Ryan’s obnoxious, but gorgeous, best friend Oliver to plan a joint proposal. But keep their unlikely alliance a secret from both their friends. But as Priscilla and Oliver work together to pull off the proposal of the year, could there be more than one happily ever after on the cards… – Includes all your favourite tropes…***Guaranteed HEA and no third act breakup*** Spice 🌶️ Miscommunication ❌ Fake Dating 👫 Forced proximity 🙅‍♀️ Enemies to Lovers ❤️‍🔥 Clueless FMC & Obsessed MMC 👩‍❤️‍👨 One Bed 🛏️ – Readers are obsessed with The Proposal Project!'The Proposal Project is the perfect rom-com' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'How can two people be so perfect for each other? I absolutely adored Priscilla and Oliver's chemistry, banter, and interactions' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oliver was the perfect book boyfriend, the chemistry between him and Priscilla was sizzling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Every once in a while a book comes along that gives you a genuine physical reaction to it that both makes me want to stop reading and makes it impossible to put the book down. This is the one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I read this in less than a day. I'm obsessed with Oliver and Priscilla. This is the perfect combination of enemies to lovers, fake dating, secretly pining for each other romance and I. loved. it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The banter between Priscilla and Oliver is absolutely hilarious and adorable, but also so real! Oliver is such a sweetheart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I LOVED this book. The plot was so fun, the chemistry and development of the relationship between the main characters was perfect.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The tension and humor in this book were IMMACULATE' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I flew through this one and loved every second of their fake dating dynamic. I’m excited to read more from Donna Marchetti!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful mix of heart, humor, and unexpected twists. This book is a warm hug with a little bit of sass and a whole lot of charm—perfect for fans of feel-good, rom-coms with a sprinkle of surprise' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'LOVED the whole 2000's rom-com vibe and the fake dating trope is done so well! ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I had a smile on my face from start to finish and would highly recommend this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I don't even know where to begin to explain how much joy this book has brought me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A delightful mix of heart and humor awaits you! Join Priscilla and Oliver as they navigate a secret proposal plan filled with banter, sizzling chemistry, and unexpected love. This feel-good rom-com is pure magic.

The Proposal Project

It’s autumn at the Comfort Food Café and the leaves are golden, the lattes are spiced and love might just be brewing for one new resident… 🍁🎃🍁🎃🍁 Reclusive author Sarah is seeking refuge in the quiet village of Budbury, and the last thing she needs is a fake boyfriend. Except that’s exactly what she gets – and the fake boyfriend just happens to be gorgeous, rugged Aidan, complete with an easy charm and an old soul that makes him seem like he’s just stepped straight out of the pages of a novel. Using him to keep her nosy family at bay, he’s happy to do her a favour in return for help with his rather unusual dog-sitting predicament. But nothing in Budbury stays pretend for long. Especially not when there’s a hint of autumn magic in the air, with a sprinkle of Halloween mischief. Full of heart, humour and a touch of spooky charm, this is the perfect cosy read for autumn nights. 🍁🎃🍁🎃🍁 Readers love The Comfort Food Café series!‘Oh how I wish the Comfort Food Cafe was real!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I felt like I was returning home to friends who I hadn’t seen in a long while…warm hearted and just plain lovely’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a wonderful return to the Comfort Food Cafe…had me smiling from start to finish’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A sheer delight’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I'm sure you'll fall in love with the cafe and all its regulars’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Thanks, Debbie, for many hours of gorgeous escapism!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautifully written, with characters that just jump off the page, this is a gem of a book that I can't recommend enough.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can’t tell you how much I loved this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If only real life was like this, it would be amazing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I didn’t want to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The absolute worst part of a Debbie Johnson book is turning over the last page and there is nothing more to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Just brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved loved loved it!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Autumn magic brews in a cozy café where a reclusive author finds unexpected love and laughter with a fake boyfriend. Dive into this heartwarming romance filled with humor, charm, and a sprinkle of Halloween mischief.

A Touch of Magic at the Comfort Food Café

Writer, comedian, and content creator Elyse Myers gets real about life’s awkward moments in her bold, funny, and unfiltered debut book. Elyse brings her trademark style to the audiobook edition through her candid, conversational delivery—equal parts humor, vulnerability, and self-awareness. She shaped the pacing herself, occasionally layering in subtle sound effects that add texture and atmosphere to the listen. The result feels like she’s talking directly to her listeners, just as she does in her videos. Elyse Myers is known to her twelve million followers as “The Internet’s Best Friend,” sharing her relatable stories and comedic sketches and serving as an advocate for topics such as neurodivergence, impostor syndrome, body image, and more. Whether she’s making people laugh with tales of disastrous dates or giving a voice to that awkward internal monologue many of us have, she has three simple goals behind everything she makes: To make people feel known, loved, and like they belong. In That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You, Elyse delivers a debut collection of deeply personal stories and hand-drawn illustrations, offering even more intimate reflections beyond what fans have seen on her social media, including: Spending 7 Minutes in Heaven accidentally friend-zoning her crushHow Lucy, the Magic 8 Ball keychain, changed her life by accidentMoving from California to Australia to Texas to Nebraska to like (maybe even love!) herselfHow to Fold Hospital Corners in 10 EASY STEPS!—a practical guide and a rumination about…everythingThe “meat cute” when she met her smoke show of a husband at a butcher’s counter in Australia—and how she revealed herself to be an emotional runnerPlus, tales involving bad dates and is-this-a-dates; the tempting yet futile urge to reinvent yourself, panic attacks and escape hatches, and favorite pens and systems to use them, all while loving and letting yourself be loved, preferably at the same time.

That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You

Hoodwinking Hudson The crush I have on my best friend’s brother Hudson likely borders on being unhealthy. But when he dons a mask at a Halloween party and suddenly notices me, I’m not going to argue. Especially when he goes from my grumpy boss to the growling dominant man of my wildest fantasies. Hijacking (C)harley My pseudo ex-girlfriend (sort of) breaks up with me days before Halloween, citing my reliable nature as boring and vanilla. Tired of playing it safe, I decide to fulfill her fantasy of being kidnapped by a masked man. The only problem is...I end up abducting the wrong feisty comic book villainess. Accidental Abduction is a spooky, interconnected stand-alone short novel with a grumpy, filthy mouthed cinnamon roll and his little sister's feisty best friend.

Masked Men of Sage Springs

A Halloween twist leads to unexpected romance when a mask transforms a grumpy boss into a fantasy lover. Dive into this spicy comedy of mistaken identities and playful abductions—perfect for lovers of humorous romance.

Accidental Abduction

Read by Martin Freeman. In Life, the Universe and Everything – the third title in Douglas Adams' blockbusting sci-fi comedy series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy – Arthur Dent finds himself enlisted to prevent a galactic war. In consequence of a number of stunning catastrophes, Arthur Dent is surprised to find himself living in a hideously miserable prehistoric Earth. However, just as he thinks that things cannot possibly get any worse, they suddenly do. He discovers that the galaxy is not only mind-bogglingly big and bewildering, but also that most of the things that happen in it are staggeringly unfair. Escaping the end of the world for a second time, Arthur, Ford, and their old friend Slartibartfast embark (reluctantly) on a mission to save the whole galaxy from fanatical robots. Not bad for a man in his dressing gown . . . Follow Arthur Dent's galactic (mis)adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.

Embark on a hilarious journey through the galaxy with Arthur Dent as he navigates absurdity and chaos in this beloved sci-fi comedy. Misadventures, fanatical robots, and cosmic mishaps await in this cult classic series.

Life, the Universe and Everything

'Razor-sharp and deliciously wry' COCO MELLORS 'Funny, tender, thrillingly dark.' HEATHER DARWENT 'Exhilarating and beguiling' OLIVIA PETTER An astonishing portrait of a city on the brink of a dizzying new era and a story about a young woman who will do anything to infiltrate the rarefied world of New York's fashion elite. New York City, 2001. Editorial Assistant Clodagh “Clo” Harmon wants nothing more than to rise through the ranks at the world’s most prestigious fashion magazine. But there’s just one problem: she doesn’t have the right pedigree. Clo is a ‘workhorse’ in a world of beautiful, wealthy, impossibly well-connected ‘show horses’ and it seems that her fortunes will never change. That is until Clo meets Harry Wood, a reporter with visions of his own media empire and the person who might be Clo’s ally in gaming the system…or is he the only thing standing between Clo and her rightful place at the top? Clo begins to wade across boundaries, taking ever greater and more dangerous risks to become the Important Person she wants to be. But who is Clo under all the borrowed designer clothes and studied manners? And who are we if we share her desires? As wickedly funny as it is darkly unsettling, Workhorse is an astonishing story of envy and ambition, set against the glamour and privilege of media and high society in New York at its height.

An astonishing tale of envy and ambition, this wickedly funny contemporary novel explores a young woman's quest to conquer New York's elite fashion world. Discover who she truly is beneath the glamour.

Workhorse

He’s the campus king with a no-girlfriends rule. But he’s about to break it for the most irritating, sassy-mouthed woman he’s ever met. Flynn Kingman’s senior year plan is simple: class, getting drafted in the first round, and no romantic complications. Until he chases a rogue baby donkey across campus and meets Tempest Navarro—the one woman immune to his charm. Tempest Navarro is hiding her bestselling romance novels, anxiety, and a baby donkey in her sorority house. Nope, nothing to see here. Especially not for a jock that’s too hot for his own good. Why does he have to be in her Shakespeare class, saying smart things, and driving her insane? When they’re forced together by a university tutoring program, verbal sparring turns to undeniable attraction. Especially when Tempest’s emotional support donkey, her meddling sisters, and a whole lot of Kingman siblings are all conspiring to push them together at every turn. This steamy sports romance features a protective football player with hidden depths, a curvy heroine owning her talents and learning to take up space, an emotional support donkey with perfect timing, and that Bridgertons-meets-American-Football family that’ll make you wish you were a Kingman.

The Cocky Kingmans

A steamy sports romance filled with humor and heart awaits! When a charming jock meets a sassy writer and her emotional support donkey, sparks fly amidst witty banter and unexpected twists. Love blossoms in the most delightful way.

The Jack*ss in Class

✨Sounds Like Love the new magical rom-com from Ashley Poston is available now!✨*** ‘I LOVED this book! Funny, hopeful and dreamy’ ALI HAZELWOOD ‘An absolute delight’ CHRISTINA LAUREN *** Florence Day is a ghost-writer with one big problem. She’s supposed to be penning swoon-worthy novels for a famous romance author but, after a bad break-up, Florence no longer believes in love. And when her strict (but undeniably hot) new editor, Benji Andor, won’t give her an extension on her book deadline, Florence prepares to kiss her career goodbye. When tragedy strikes and Florence has to head home, the last thing she expects to see is a ghost at her front door. Not just any ghost, however, but the stern form of her still very hot – yet now unquestionably dead – new editor. As sparks start to fly between them, Florence tells herself she can’t be falling for a ghost – even an infuriatingly sexy one. But can Benji help Florence to realise love isn’t dead, after all? If you fell in love with Funny Story, This Spells Love and The Hating Game, this laugh-out-loud romance will sweep you away. *** Readers LOVE The Dead Romantics: ‘This book made me sob, wow. It made me feel so many feelings … Please prepare to have nonstop tears running down your face’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book destroyed my life but in a hot way’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Adorably romantic and an absolute pleasure to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Benji was a pure delight! Handsome, sexy and humble' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A bit quirky, funny, a bit sad at times but also makes you heart warm and romantic … couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A must read … I have a book hangover' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A laugh-out-loud romantic fantasy awaits! Follow Florence, a ghost-writer who discovers love isn’t dead after all—especially when her sexy editor returns as a ghost. Prepare for humor, heart, and a sprinkle of magic.

The Dead Romantics

Peter Kay returns with his most entertaining autobiography yet! The Collector’s Edition: The first hardback print run will feature an exclusive foiled board design. Order now to avoid missing out! ‘Think of this autobiography as a twelve-month subscription to my memories and meanderings across the calendar year. With each month reflecting a different phase of my life, complete with dodgy decisions, bizarre plot twists and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments.’ Peter Kay is back – and funnier than ever – with his most heartfelt and hilarious autobiography yet. Take a whistlestop journey through his life, in a year. From hitting the gym in January, falling in love in February and a nostalgic trip to Ireland at Easter, to buying his first house in May. Then it’s summer holidays at Butlins, a September wedding and, before you know it, he’s packing away the Halloween decorations and sipping a glass of Bailey’s in front of the Christmas telly. With his trademark warmth and wit, Peter offers a unique take on the calendar year – in a way only he can – cementing his place as one of Britain’s best-loved comedians and a true national treasure.

A heartfelt and hilarious journey through a year in the life of one of Britain's favorite comedians. Expect dodgy decisions and laugh-out-loud moments in this entertaining autobiography filled with warmth and wit.

Peter Kay’s Diary

From the author of the viral bestseller, Kindling, comes a new spicy autumnal romance set in the Scottish Highlands!Love can be explosive…🔥 🔥 🔥Things haven’t been easy for Eiley but she’s finally stepping into the light. With a new flat above the local bookshop, Thorn & Thistle, and a job that lets her indulge her bookworm fantasies, Eiley is on the path to rediscovering who she is – until her village of Belbarrow gets an annoyingly self-important new fireman called Warren, who it seems is always there to throw cold water on her plans. Warren, with his hot looks and cool lines, is the last thing Eiley wants. Cocky, flirty and superior, she’s not about to be another notch on his belt. But when chaos sweeps through Eiley’s life, forcing her and Warren to team up to save the shop, sparks fly in ways she never expected. As autumn leaves swirl and the village gears up for their annual fireworks display, Eiley must navigate the smoking chemistry between them while facing the ghosts of her past. She knows that sometimes love hurts – but other times, it burns… This heartwarming autumnal romance explores the fiery connection between a determined single mum and a self-assured fireman. 18+ content. 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Tropes: · grumpy x sunshine · rural setting · single parent romance · opposites attract · small-town charm 🍂☕️🍁 REAL READERS LOVE FIREWORKS ‘I adore the setting of this series and I LOVE the characters so much! The banter in this book was so much fun and Eiley is so relatable… This book just gave me all the feels and honestly made me so happy’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A cosy autumn feel good book and would recommend it 100%’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This book had those wonderful small town community feels. A great book and a great time had with this book. I’d happily read more by Bonnie’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘The ND representation felt authentic and not just a tick box exercise. It’s not glossed over but either is it shoving it in the readers face as if this makes the whole person’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I was really looking forward to reading this after reading kindling this time last year – a perfect spicy autumnal read’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘The small-town, bookshop vibes made it super cozy. Perfect if you want a fun, flirty romance with heart!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Loved every single second reading it’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘These two had explosive chemistry, I really felt their connection and their intimacy was well written’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘We are expert hands when it comes to giving the cosies of autumnal feelings with plenty of spark and sizzle. As someone who loved Kindling I knew that I was in safe hands here and that this would be a book that I could sink into knowing I would enjoy it and of course Bonnie Woods did not disappoint’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A spicy, autumnal read with excellent neurodivergent representation’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Another good autumn romance book. I like that the author includes subjects worth mentioning like LGBTQ and neurodiversity. The first book also talks about body positivity and self love. Just for that I would gladly read the next Bonnie Woods’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘It has spice, romance, cosy small town vibes. I really loved it, I need more, I just love Bonnie Woods’ books’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘If you're looking for a spicy autumn read that will make you feel all the feels, this is the one for you!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A lovely autumnal read’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A beautiful small town romance with a stunning relationship. The wider cast of characters were amazing and I hope to see more of them explored in upcoming books’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Cute autumnal energy’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A fast paced, autumnal read with great representation’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘The LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent representation in both books is so well done. I liked that Eiley was exploring that side of herself and was acknowledging her own boundaries when it came to physical touch and loud spaces’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This book is very diverse and tackles difficult topics really well’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Scottish Spice

Dive into a spicy autumn romance in the Scottish Highlands, where a determined single mum and a cocky fireman discover explosive chemistry amidst small-town charm. This heartwarming tale blends humor, love, and authentic representation.

Fireworks

‘Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ IAN MOORE ‘My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ GILL SIMS 🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪 Anna’s taking the family away for a quiet Christmas in this hilarious, standalone murder mystery…Unlike last year, there will be no risk of her burning the turkey, far less nagging from her mother-in-law and – crucially – a zero per cent chance of finding a dead body in her larder. All she wants is to relax with a glass of wine in front of the fire. But when another group of guests show up just before a snowstorm, her plans begin to go awry. And the appearance of a dead body threatens to bugger up Christmas once again… Can Anna get merry and root out the murderer? Or will this be another bloody Christmas nightmare? A hilarious whodunnit that will keep you guessing this Christmas, perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Ian Moore and Richard Osman. AUTHORS LOVE JO MIDDLETON! ‘An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!’ MIKE GAYLE ‘If a slightly tipsy Agatha Christie had written the Midsomer Murders Christmas special, then that’s Jo Middleton’s Not Another Bloody Christmas. Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ IAN MOORE ‘Only Jo Middleton could turn murder into an essential Festive Family Tradition! My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ GILL SIMS ‘Both extremely funny and insightful. I loved every page!’ KATIE FFORDE ‘A truly wonderful Christmas confection from one of the funniest writers around. When it comes to festive bloodshed, nobody does it better than Jo Middleton.’ TOM MEAD ‘Bolt the bathroom door and break out the Baileys. Jo Middleton’s new book could make even the Grinch look forward to another bloody Christmas.’ CHRISSIE MANBY ‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ J. M. HALL ‘Hilarious, mysterious and delicious. Anna is possibly the most relatable detective I’ve read in years, and I reckon if she can solve a mystery with only her chaotic family and a pair of Marigolds at hand, there’s hope for us all!’ ANTONY JOHNSTON ‘Wonderfully funny with that extra bite that makes Jo Middleton one of the very best crime writers we have!’ JONATHAN WHITELAW ‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ J. M. HALL READERS LOVE NOT ANOTHER BLOODY CHRISTMAS! ‘Fast paced and very amusing and with a credible cast that will keep the reader thoroughly entertained’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This hilarious Christmas murder mystery will keep you laughing from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You will want to read it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely brilliant, hilarious read that is a must for the festive period’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A superb sense of humour mixed with intrigue & mystery!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Highly recommend it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Happy Bloody Christmas

A hilarious Christmas murder mystery awaits! Join Anna as her festive getaway spirals into chaos with unexpected guests and a body. Perfect for fans of witty crime fiction, this feel-good read will leave you laughing all season long.

Not Another Bloody Christmas

Two unexpected flatmates. One shared space. Will they cross the line into love? Rosie had the perfect evening lined up: she'd come home early, slip into a sexy dress and surprise her boyfriend with date night. What she was not expecting was to find his bags packed and herself unceremoniously dumped. But she can't even think about her heartbreak when she faces the more pressing matter of making rent this month. And in desperate times, she agrees to let out her spare room to her elusive upstairs neighbour. Aled needs somewhere to stay while his place is being renovated, and she gets to keep her home. It's a win-win situation... At least in theory. For Rosie has sworn off men indefinitely, and never saw herself living with one so soon after her breakup. But being in Aled's company day in, day out has this annoying habit of playing havoc with her heart... On paper they're just flatmates, but could there be room for more between them? The ultimate forced proximity, slow-burn romcom to get your hands on, for fans of Beth O'Leary, Portia MacIntosh and Mhairi McFarlane.

In this charming forced proximity romcom, two unexpected flatmates navigate heartbreak and humor. Can a reluctant heart find love again amidst the chaos of shared living? Discover a tale of laughter, hope, and second chances.

The Spare Room

After a decade apart, childhood sweethearts reconnect by chance but how many words will it take for them to figure out where it all went wrong? From the New York Times bestselling authors of the “delightful” (Shelf Awareness) The Unhoneymooners. The story of the heart can never be unwritten. Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new pediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, financially secure man, keep her head down and heart tucked away. But when she runs into Elliot Petropoulos—the first and only love of her life—the careful bubble she’s constructed begins to dissolve. Once upon a time, Elliot was Macy’s entire world—growing from her gangly bookish friend into the man who coaxed her heart open again after the loss of her mother...only to break it on the very night he declared his love for her. Told in alternating timelines between Then and Now, teenage Elliot and Macy grow from friends to much more—spending weekends and lazy summers together in a house outside of San Francisco devouring books, sharing favorite words, and talking through their growing pains and triumphs. As adults, they have become strangers to one another until their chance reunion. Although their memories are obscured by the agony of what happened that night so many years ago, Elliot will come to understand the truth behind Macy’s decade-long silence, and will have to overcome the past and himself to revive her faith in the possibility of an all-consuming love.

Love and Other Words

For five years Ashira Wernick has thrown herself into the company her mother built, continuing her work as a matchmaker in the Orthodox Jewish community. But when a small (read: huge) faux pas lands her in hot water with one of the most powerful families in Brooklyn, Ashira's future starts to look a little shaky. Now, her only hope of saving her mother's legacy is to make the match of the century and she has just the person in mind: New York City's most eligible (and eternally single) bachelor, Caleb Kahn. Her older brother's best friend, and the man she is determined to keep her distance from. As each match goes from bad to worse, with Caleb seemingly intent on sabotaging every date she sets up, Ashira will need to take a more hands-on approach if she is going to repair her damaged reputation. She just never figured that her heart would be on the line too... The BRAND-NEW laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy from the author of Unorthodox Love. If you love Emily Henry, Ali Hazelwood and Sarah Adams, prepare to lose your heart to Ashira and Caleb.

Match Me If You Can

A Most-Anticipated Novel of 2025 - DAZED, Irish Times, RTÉ 'Hilarious and gut-wrenching' - Alice Slater, author of Death of a Bookseller 'Think Dolly Alderton, but with the sharp edges of Eliza Clark' - Independent Sometimes friends hold you together. Sometimes they’re why you’re falling apart. Maggie, Harley and Róise are friends on the brink: of triumph, catastrophe, or maybe just finally growing up. Their crumbling Belfast houseshare has been witness to their roaring twenties, filled with questionable one-night stands and ruthless hangovers. But now fault-lines are beginning to show. The three girls are still grieving the tragic death of their friend, Lydia, whose room remains untouched. Their last big fight hangs heavy over their heads, unspoken since the accident. And now they are all beginning to unravel. Thirst Trap by Gráinne O'Hare is a blazing, bittersweet, bitingly funny, and painfully relatable story about the friendships that endure through the very best and the very worst of times. 'Compulsively readable and brilliant on friendship and grief. I raced through it' - Daily Mail 'So funny, taut and complex' - Wendy Erskine, author of The Benefactors 'Like the literary love child of Miranda July and Carrie Fisher, transposed in Belfast - hilarious, smart and chaotic in the best way' - Louise Nealon, author of Snowflake Readers are raving about Thirst Trap: 'Made me laugh and cry in equal measure' 'Laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving . . . I loved every page of it’ 'Sharp, funny, and deeply relatable' 'This book is the moment' 'I mourned this being over. It’s sad and beautiful and real and messy. It’s perfect'

A bittersweet tale of friendship and grief unfolds in a crumbling Belfast home. With humor and heart, this novel captures the chaos of growing up and the bonds that hold us together, even when life unravels.

Thirst Trap

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, read by Martin Freeman, is the fourth instalment in Douglas Adams' bestselling Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 'trilogy'. There is a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. It's not an easy thing to do, and Arthur Dent thinks he's the only human who's been able to master this nifty little trick – until he meets Fenchurch, the woman of his dreams. Fenchurch once realized how the world could be made a good and happy place. Unfortunately, she's forgotten. Convinced that the secret lies within God's Final Message to His Creation, they go in search of it. And, in a dramatic break with tradition, actually find it . . . Follow Arthur Dent's galactic (mis)adventures in the last of the 'trilogy of five', Mostly Harmless.

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

'Autumn vibes year-round? Yes please!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🍁🍁🍁🍁 One determined party planner + one grumpy pumpkin farmer = a fall to remember… Given the chance to plan her bestie’s 30th birthday bash, Wren Southwick is determined to create an experience so big and so bold that the name of her party planning business spreads beyond the confines of her own small town. The key to her plan? The Finch family’s Goldleaf Pumpkin Farm. It’s not just the perfect venue but also the perfect supply partner for the autumnal-themed bash Wren envisions. But to get what she wants – and needs – she’ll have to get gorgeous grouch August Finch on board. The table is set, and the battle is about to begin … but who will fall first? 🍁🍁🍁🍁 Readers are LOVING There’s Pumpkin About You!!'Looking for a warm-hearted, funny and spicy novel that's perfect for any time of the year, but especially for autumn? Then look no further' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved the autism representation! This is such a cozy and sweet read that is full of fall vibes. For best results, read when the leaves are starting to turn and grab a cozy sweater!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Did I read this during a heat wave yes yes I did! Did I read it in one sitting yes yes I did! Did I completely love it yes yes I did!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" 'The chemistry, the banter, the arguments, the town, the friends, relationships, everything made for a heart-warming easy to pick up read that I would highly recommend!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It’s the kind of book that wraps around you like a blanket, makes you smile at the funny moments, reflect during the heartfelt ones and immediately wish for a sequel.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was absolutely fantastic.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a charming, cozy and light read that is perfect for autumn.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As an autistic reader, the autism representation in this book is amazing and really meant a lot to me. Honestly got quite emotional as I could relate to a lot of Augusts problems and feelings.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A warm and cozy book, perfect for autumn and curling up by the fire place with a latte in hand!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book will be added to my automatic Autumn/Fall reread list every year!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Experience autumn year-round in this charming romance where a determined party planner clashes with a grumpy pumpkin farmer. Cozy vibes and heartfelt moments await in this delightful comedy perfect for any season.

There’s Pumpkin About You

'American storytelling at its era-spanning best . . . An immersive, multi-layered portrait of a marriage, Nathan Hill’s follow-up to The Nix is a work of quiet genius' – The Observer An Oprah's Book Club Pick. Moving from the gritty 90s Chicago art scene to a suburbia of detox diets and home renovation hysteria, Wellness is a thought-provoking exploration of intimacy, identity, and the absurdities of our tech-obsessed health culture. When Jack and Elizabeth meet as college students in the 90s, the two quickly join forces and hold on tight, each eager to claim a place in Chicago’s thriving underground art scene with an appreciative kindred spirit. Fast-forward twenty years to married life, and the no-longer-youthful dreamers are forced to face their demons, from unfulfilled career ambitions to painful childhood memories of their own dysfunctional families. In the process, Jack and Elizabeth must undertake separate, personal excavations, or risk losing the best thing in their lives: each other. From the author of The Nix, Wellness mines the absurdities of modern technology and modern love to reveal profound, startling truths about intimacy and connection, reimagining the love story with healthy doses of insight, irony and heart. 'The incredible scope of this dazzlingly detailed state-of-the-nation satire almost defies description . . . Brilliant doesn’t begin to describe it, but I’ll say it anyway' – Daily Mail

Wellness

💖Two musicians. One song stuck in their heads. Can they change their tune…or will it end in heartbreak first?💖*** Joni Lark wants to create the melodies that get stuck in your head…and your heart. Her hometown has always given her surf, sand, and inspiration. But when her parents decide to close the family music venue, Joni’s life begins to fall off key – she couldn’t possibly write another song. Until a melody comes to her, half-formed, and with an imagined voice that she can’t forget. But when the very real, very aggravating man behind the voice shows up in Vienna Shores – Joni can no longer deny their inexplicable telepathic connection. To get out of each other’s heads, they’ll have to finish the song haunting them both. But there’s just one problem – they can’t agree on anything – and if they don’t change their tune, it might just end in heartbreak first… 💖Readers are falling for Sounds Like Love💖'Ashley Poston never misses' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dreamy, heartfelt, emotionally rich, and full of tender, otherworldly charm' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'My favourite Ashley Poston book so far. I loved it so so much.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Enchantingly gorgeous' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was magic. Pure magic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It had me hooked from the start' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A beautifully written, heartbreaking yet heartwarming story of life, love, loss, family, music and finding yourself again' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💖Readers are OBSESSED with Ashley Poston💖'Ashley Poston has done it again … enchanting' B.K. BORISON ‘Ashley Poston writes really beautiful love stories with just a sprinkling of magic’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I LOVED this book. A beautiful, poignant story … breathtaking, hopeful, and dreamy' ALI HAZELWOOD ‘Ashley Poston knows how to write romance … if you’re a true, soulmate-believing, kitchen slow dancing, and lover of romance with a bit of magical a realism, this is the one for you’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute and unexpected delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'A gorgeous love story from one of the finest romance writers out there' CARLEY FORTUNE

A beautifully written love story infused with magic, where two musicians must harmonize their hearts before their melody fades forever. Get lost in this enchanting blend of fantasy and romance.

Sounds Like Love

I’m a curvy sports geek. Liam’s a hockey god. He’s way out of my league… My brother’s best friend is acting really weird. Flowers keep showing up. He sends me Cameos and concert tickets. Then, there’s the job offer… Well, first, there was the fact that he tracked me down to NYC. It’s really complicated, okay? But so are my feelings for him. I’ve been ignoring them for so long that they became a wall I’m comfortable hiding behind. Damn him and his sweet, hot, cute, dirty-talking self who has cherry-picked his way into every aspect of my life. I’m not complaining… but there’s a problem. Not that he’s my brother’s best friend. Oh, no. Liam Donnghal is a future Hall-of-Famer NHL star. He could have any girl he wants, so why would he want to make the wallflower his end game? END GAME, book one in the New York Stars' series, is a standalone hockey romance.

New York Stars

End Game

A spoiled heiress.A grumpy werewolf.How could an accidental marriage possibly go wrong?Welcome to Claw Haven, Alaska – where monsters go to find some peace and quiet … Spoiled heiress Luna Stack is meant to be sipping mai tais on a beach. But when she crashes (literally) into Claw Haven in a snowstorm, no one is prepared for her to up-end everything. Oliver Musgrove brought his werewolf pack to Claw Haven to hide. The last thing he needs is a magical mate-bond with Luna after both accidentally drinking a potion – someone who doesn’t seem to understand the meaning of the word ‘boundaries’ and won’t stop smiling, dammit. Unfortunately, no matter how much Oliver wants to keep his distance from Luna, the bond keeps pulling them back together. Can they break the bond for good? Or will they give in to the magical spark between them? *Tropes* 👩‍❤️‍👨Forced proximity👩‍❤️‍👨 💖Fated mates💖 🙎‍♂️Grumpy/sunshine🌞 🏡Small town🏡 🐺Magical beings🦄 🌶️Spicy!🪢

Claw Haven

In Claw Haven, Alaska, a spoiled heiress and a grumpy werewolf find themselves bonded by a magical mishap. Will their forced proximity ignite a spicy romance or tear them apart? Discover this whimsical tale of love and laughter.

Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf

Mostly Harmless is the fifth and final part in Douglas Adams' much-loved cult classic series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, read by Martin Freeman. Arthur Dent hadn't had a day as bad as this since the Earth had been blown up. After years of galactic wanderings, Arthur finally settles on the small planet Lamuella and becomes a sandwich maker. Looking forward to a quiet life, his plans are thrown awry by the unexpected arrival of his daughter. There's nothing worse than a frustrated teenager with a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in their hands. When she runs away, Arthur goes after her determined to save her from the horrors of the universe. After all – he's encountered most of them before . . .

Mostly Harmless

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller, the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is a “quirky, big-hearted novel….Wry, wise, and often laugh-out-loud funny, it’s a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure” (People). Looking at real estate isn’t usually a life-or-death situation, but an apartment open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes a group of strangers hostage. The captives include a recently retired couple who relentlessly hunt down fixer-uppers to avoid the painful truth that they can’t fix their own marriage. There’s a wealthy bank director who has been too busy to care about anyone else and a young couple who are about to have their first child but can’t seem to agree on anything. Add to the mix an eighty-seven-year-old woman who has lived long enough not to be afraid of someone waving a gun in her face, a flustered but still-ready-to-make-a-deal real estate agent, and a mystery man who has locked himself in the apartment’s only bathroom, and you’ve got the worst group of hostages in the world. Each of them carries a lifetime of grievances, hurts, secrets, and passions that are ready to boil over. None of them is entirely who they appear to be. And all of them—the bank robber included—desperately crave some sort of rescue. As the authorities and the media surround the premises, these reluctant allies will reveal surprising truths about themselves and set in motion a chain of events so unexpected that even they can hardly explain what happens next. Proving once again that Backman is “a master of writing delightful, insightful, soulful, character-driven narratives” (USA TODAY), Anxious People “captures the messy essence of being human….It’s clever and affecting, as likely to make you laugh out loud as it is to make you cry” (The Washington Post). This “endlessly entertaining mood-booster” (Real Simple) is proof that the enduring power of friendship, forgiveness, and hope can save us—even in the most anxious of times.

Anxious People

“Sweet as a pastry and as charming as a baby dragon! A delicious friends-to-lovers story that will leave you smiling!” Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop🧁🐉🔥💖🧁🐉🔥💖🧁🐉🔥💖🧁🐉🔥💖🧁🐉🔥💖🧁🐉🔥💖🧁🐉🔥💖🧁🐉🔥💖 Will it be a recipe for romance? Or a friendship up in flames? Lavinia has it all. A loving family (complete with adorable pet baby dragon). A place at university training to be a magical animal vet. And a part-time job at the enchanting Baby Dragon Cafe. The only thing she doesn’t have is her one true love: Theo. Theo is the local baker and her best friend. On paper, they’re perfect: he’s funny, she’s witty. He’s sweet, and she’s a little salty. That’s why they’ve been friends for as long as they can remember. They’ve never been without one another – and it’s clear to everyone that they’re meant to be. Everyone except Theo. Because when Lavinia finally makes her move, he pulls away. Lavinia is devastated. Has this friendship gone up in smoke? Or will Theo finally realise that he wants them to be more than friends? The perfect dual POV, friends-to-lovers cozy fantasy, with HEA guaranteed! Audiobook comes with a BONUS Q+A between the author and editor! Tropes: Friends-to-lovers 💝Bakery romance 💝Small town 🍂Low spice ✨**The Baby Dragon Cafe was a Times top 10 bestselling paperback and an Amazon top 10 bestselling ebook on Feb 1st 2025***

The Baby Dragon series

A charming friends-to-lovers tale set in a whimsical world! Lavinia must navigate her feelings for her best friend Theo amidst magical creatures and sweet treats. Will their bond ignite into romance? Discover the magic within.

The Baby Dragon Bakery

The BRAND NEW gorgeous summer romance from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh, perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Alex Aster and B.K. Borison! Tropes: 🤫 Fake dating 🛥 Forced proximity 🛌 Only one bed 💞 Revenge pact 🤭 Opposites attract 💖 Enemies to lovers That ship has sailed... right? Jessa is happily cruising through life - until her boyfriend Todd dumps her, out of the blue, at a wedding, during the first dance. She doesn't know it but just across the room, cricket superstar Brody is also being blindsided by his girlfriend, Nikki. It suddenly makes sense in the days that follow - Todd and Nikki are now together. Jessa wants to crawl under a rock, but with her best friend's destination wedding on a cruise to Sicily - and her ex and his new girlfriend onboard - there's no escape. She's hoping the ship is big enough to avoid them but, unlucky for her, a booking mix-up means she's sharing a two-bed suite with Todd, Nikki, and the handsome but infuriating Brody too. With no choice but to ride out the awkwardness, Jessa and Brody hatch a plan. If they can't win their exes back, they'll get them back - revenge - by faking a red-hot romance of their own. That'll show them. But the better they get at faking it - and the more undeniable their chemistry - the blurrier the line becomes. Either way, there's going to be trouble at sea because true love is never plain sailing! 💗 💗 💗 Praise for Portia MacIntosh: 'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low 'I laughed, I cried - I loved it.' Holly Martin 'The queen of rom com!' Rebecca Raisin 'This is one of the easiest 5 stars I have given' Reader Review 'Portia Macintosh knows how to add the perfect amount of humor, current pop culture reference, and setting to make every rom-com an absolute joy to read!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'If you're looking for a feel-good read that will make you laugh, swoon, and maybe even shed a tear, "Wish You Weren't Here" is a must-read. Highly recommend!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

True love is never plain sailing! In this feel-good rom-com, two heartbroken souls embark on a hilariously awkward cruise, faking a romance that blurs the lines of revenge and real connection. Perfect for summer reading!

Going Overboard - A BRAND NEW gorgeous, utterly hilarious, forced proximity summer romance from Portia MacIntosh (Unabridged)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Bea’s snark and Gibson’s charm made for some delicious banter, and the chemistry between them crackles like the Santorini sunsets. You can feel the heat in every glance and every argument'Rising star author Bea Williams needs a vacation. And her godmother’s snug Greek island retreat is the perfect place to use as an escape from her writer’s block. Until she finds she’s going to have to share her idyllic one bed cottage with him – Gibson Caddell, one time childhood friend and a great big, drop-dead-gorgeous red flag. As the sun sets on Santorini, Bea’s thoughts soon turn to something much more pressing – there’s two of them. And only one bed… Readers can't get enough of One Bed:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you’re into sun-soaked romance with plenty of tension and heart, this one is an absolute treat!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely amazing…when I finally read the last page, the house was dark, I was hungry, thirsty, needed to pee and my neck was stiff. But damn, it was worth it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book made me laugh and my heart break…I love a good forced proximity, one bed, enemies to lovers story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wildly entertaining! The whole book is over the top crazy…The characters are incredible' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sometimes you just need a funny, light hearted romance and this serves that purpose wholeheartedly' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'A book set in Santorini? Sign me up! I was hooked by the descriptions of the sunsets but stayed for the love felt by all of the characters. ⭐⭐⭐⭐'It hit all the right spots and I really enjoyed it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'I would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a fun vacation read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Funny and full of life…It would be a wonderful movie or TV series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved the banter and the little haters to lovers thing, without having too much drama' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romance was adorable and the characters were all a lot of fun to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fun book full of sunshine and spice'

One Bed

An instant USA Today bestseller!'I'll never look at a cello quite the same way…' Jodi Picoult #1 New York Times bestseller'Sexual tension so palpable, it'll snag you by the chin and call you a good girl' Ashley Posten, The Dead RomanticsGwen Jackson is a musical prodigy – but she fought hard for everything she now has. Xander Thorne comes from musical royalty. He’s a genius – but it all fell in his lap. Already tensely opposed, when Gwen takes the spot of First Chair in the New York Pops Orchestra – a position Xander has coveted for years – their hostility goes up a notch… and their chemistry on stage goes off the scale. Forced to find a grudging respect for one another’s music, suddenly they are box office dynamite. And as the respect turns to admiration and then heated attraction, they must decide – will a note of discord ruin their perfect harmony or can this fragile romance reach its breathtaking climax? 'A phenomenal talent' Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon 'Soto is a virtuoso at deploying swoons, spice and laughs' Sierra Simons, A Merry Little Meet Cute

A note of discord or a breathtaking romance? In this spicy comedy, two musical rivals face off in the New York Pops Orchestra, igniting a passionate chemistry that could change everything. Harmony awaits!

Not Another Love Song

‘A thrill for the sickos among us’ JIA TOLENTINO ‘Utterly inimitable’ RAVEN LEILANI ‘Unrelentingly brutal and gut-bustingly funny and spares no one’ CARMEN MARIA MACHADO 'Symbiotically serious and funny' MEGAN NOLAN 'The funniest, darkest thing' ST VINCENT LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTION An audacious, original and unforgettable novel-in-stories that follows a cast of intricately linked characters as rejection throws their lives and relationships into chaos. Sharply observant and outrageously funny, Rejection is a provocative plunge into the thorniest problems of modern life: sex, relationships, identity and the internet. We see a young man’s passionate allyship turn to a furious and debilitating nihilism as he realizes, over thirty lonely years, that his feminism isn’t getting him laid; a young woman’s unrequited crush spirals into borderline obsession and the systematic destruction of both her sense of self and her group chat; and witness a shy late bloomer’s flailing efforts at a first relationship lead to a life-upending mistake. As these characters pop up in each other’s dating apps and social media feeds, or meet in dimly lit bars and bedrooms, they reveal the ways that our delusions can warp our desire for connection. Written with the accomplished authority of a modern classic and the manic intensity of a losers’ manifesto, Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte radically redefines what it means to be rejected by lovers, friends, society and oneself. ‘A book of mad, madcap genius’ Garth Greenwell ‘He writes about these things in the way Anthony Bourdain wrote about restaurants… Tulathimutte is a big talent’ The New York Times Book Review ‘Blistering … takes a magnifying glass to the mind in the internet age’ Vogue ‘There’s a volatile thrill to the writing … snortingly funny’ Wall Street Journal ‘Obsessively readable, acerbic, Foster Wallace–inflected’ Vanity Fair ‘A master comedian with a virtuoso prose style … audacious, original and highly disturbing’ New York Times Magazine A Book of the Year in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, New Yorker, NPR, Time Magazine, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Kirkus Review and Electric Literature.

A provocative exploration of modern chaos, this audacious novel-in-stories intertwines humor and heartbreak. Dive into a world where rejection redefines connection in a darkly funny and brutally honest way. A must-read for today's seekers.

Rejection

THE NO. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE 2025 The Times Popular Fiction Book of the Year ‘A heartbreaker of a book’THE TIMES 'Alarmingly relatable' MARIAN KEYES ‘Hilarious and profound’ DOLLY ALDERTON The hottest debut novel of 2023 from Schitt’s Creek and Smothered screenwriter and an Observer debut author of the year, Monica Heisey. Maggie’s marriage has ended just 608 days after it started, but she’s fine – she’s doing really good, actually. Sure, she’s alone for the first time and can’t afford her rent and her obscure PhD is going nowhere… but at the age of twenty-nine, Maggie is determined to embrace her new status as a Surprisingly Young Divorcée™. As Maggie throws herself headlong into the chaos of her first year of divorce, she soon finds herself questioning everything, including: Why do we still get married? Did I fail before I even got started? And how many 4am delivery burgers do I need to eat until I am happy? Really Good, Actually is an irresistible debut novel about the uncertainties of modern love, friendship and happiness. 'Hilarious, heart-warming, wise' PAULA HAWKINS ‘Heisey makes me laugh hard and often’ ROB DELANEY ‘A Sex and The City for social media-obsessed millennials … Irresistible’ METRO ‘Wry, modern, self-deprecating’ INDEPENDENT ‘One of the most talked-about releases for 2023’ EVENING STANDARD

A hilarious and heartwarming debut about the chaos of modern love and the journey of self-discovery after divorce. Join Maggie as she navigates the ups and downs of single life with wit and relatability.

Really Good, Actually

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A TikTok sensation, this rom-com about a young woman who agrees to fake date a colleague and bring him to her sister’s wedding has “everything you could want in a romance” (Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author). Catalina Martín desperately needs a date to her sister’s wedding. Especially since her little white lie about her American boyfriend has spiralled out of control. Now everyone she knows—including her ex and his fiancée—will be there and eager to meet him. She only has four weeks to find someone willing to cross the Atlantic and aid in her deception. New York to Spain is no short flight and her raucous family won’t be easy to fool. Enter Aaron Blackford—her tall, handsome, condescending colleague—who surprisingly offers to step in. She’d rather refuse; never has there been a more aggravating, blood-boiling, and insufferable man. But Catalina is desperate, and as the wedding draws nearer, Aaron looks like her best option. And she begins to realize he might not be as terrible in the real world as he is at the office.

The Spanish Love Deception

*A luxurious cover with gold foil making this an ideal Christmas gift*'Particularly skilled in evoking the strangeness and contradictoriness of Greek myths’ The Sunday Times'From the author of Herc, a Waterstones Best Book of the Year'A joyful exploration of one woman's quest for home, power, identity and ultimately, freedom from fate. A genuine pleasure to read!' Clare North, author of Ithaca 'With sharp dialogue and dynamic scenes, it plays like a divine reality show' Woman&home 'This is a stunningly witty tale' Daily Express 'Welcome the Real Housewives of Olympus. Stunning, brilliant, witty, so delicious it could only be divine' Reader review ***** *************************************************** 'I’m a liar, to begin with.' I wasn’t always a goddess, you see. My only real power was my beauty – you’ll have heard. It’s legendary. But that was never going to be enough for me. It took a web of lies to convince the gods of Olympus I was one of them. But I did. I was that good. Zeus gave me a title and riches and loved me. And all he wanted in return was for me to love him back. But of course, Zeus was a tyrant. (Not entirely surprising when you’re ninety per cent insecurities and ten per cent raw power.) I couldn’t live at someone’s mercy. Really, I had no choice. I had to take on the mightiest Olympian of all. And this bit’s not a lie… I intended to win. *************************************************** Authors and readers LOVE Aphrodite: 'Expect multiple POV's, humour (duh), strong female energy, love, action, war, all packaged in a beautifully crafted, comprehensive story' Reader review ***** 'Sparkles with wicked humour and boundless imagination' Kate Heartfield, Sunday Times bestselling author 'I can't emphasise enough how much I adored this version of Aphrodite – wickedly funny, caustic, fierce, playful and cheeky yet with a soft centre' Reader review ***** 'Wit and verve, contrasting laugh-out-loud humour with moments of surprising tenderness' Luna McNamara, author of Pysche and Eros 'The humour, character, and revitalised plot made this one of my favourite reads this year' Reader review ***** 'Aphrodite gives a human voice to the inhuman goddess that you can’t help but love' Lizzy Tiffin, author of Bad Girls of Ancient Greece 'Aphrodite is truly a masterpiece' Reader review ***** 'If you’ve ever wondered what Tina Fey retelling your favorite myths would be like, Phoenicia Rogerson has the answer' Ian Doescher, author of the William Shakespeare's Star Wars series 'Brilliant book' Reader review ***** 'Will excite, anger and sadden you through its cinematic cast of characters, some of whom you want to win just as much as you want them to fail' Akeem Balogun, author of The Storm 'I had a smile on my face for the majority of the book, and devoured it in two reading sessions…Greek Mythology has never been so engaging, witty and clever as now!' Reader review ***** 'Razor sharp, funny, grippingly honest' Jenny Williamson, author of Enemy of My Dreams

Experience Greek mythology like never before in this witty and vibrant tale! Follow a fierce goddess as she navigates love, power, and identity in a world of divine drama. A captivating blend of humor and heart awaits.

Aphrodite

Spaceships aren’t programmed to seek revenge—but for Dracula, Demeter will make an exception. Demeter just wants to do her job: shuttling humans between Earth and Alpha Centauri. Unfortunately, her passengers keep dying—and not from equipment failures, as her AI medical system, Steward, would have her believe. These are paranormal murders, and they began when one nasty, ancient vampire decided to board Demeter and kill all her humans. To keep from getting decommissioned, Demeter must join forces with her own team of monsters: A werewolf. An engineer built from the dead. A pharaoh with otherworldly powers. A vampire with a grudge. A fleet of cheerful spider drones. Together, this motley crew will face down the ultimate evil—Dracula. The queer love child of pulp horror and ​classic ​sci-fi, Of Monsters and ​Mainframes ​is a dazzling, heartfelt odyssey that probes what it means to be one of society’s monsters—and explores the many types of friendship that make us human.

A dazzling blend of pulp horror and classic sci-fi, this heartfelt odyssey features a spaceship crewed by monsters facing Dracula's wrath. Explore friendship and identity in a world where everyone is a little monstrous.

Of Monsters and Mainframes

Newly minted doctor Jane McGill is in hell. Not literally, of course. But between her drug addict patients, sleepless nights on call, and battling wits with the sadistic yet charming Sexy Surgeon, Jane can’t imagine an afterlife much worse than her first month of medical internship at County Hospital. And then there’s the devil herself: Jane’s senior resident Dr. Alyssa Morgan. When Alyssa becomes absolutely hell-bent on making her new interns pay tenfold for the deadly sin of incompetence, Jane starts to worry that she may not make it through the year with her soul or her sanity still intact.

Dr. Jane McGill

Welcome to the chaotic world of medical internship, where humor collides with heart. Follow Jane McGill as she navigates drug-addicted patients, a charming yet sadistic surgeon, and a devilish mentor. Can she survive the year?

The Devil Wears Scrubs

One woman, two Nicks, and a Christmas season that’s about to get very complicated. When librarian Kay bumps into her ex-boyfriend Nick at a Christmas market, she thinks fate is finally giving her a second chance with her first big love. But then she gets spectacularly tangled in a Christmas tree-netting machine and meets another Nick entirely. One who cuts her free, dresses her wounds, and makes her pulse race in ways that thoroughly confuse her. Finance Nick is successful, settled, and ready to talk five-year plans. Farmer Nick makes handcrafted furniture, supports local charities, and sees the creative spirit Kay has kept hidden behind her library desk. But how is a girl to choose? Soon she’s spending her days delivering books to children’s hospitals and care homes with farmer Nick, before dashing home to whip off her reindeer onesie and glam up for romantic dates at the ballet with finance Nick. But the countdown to Christmas is on, and Kay can’t keep this up forever. Somehow she must navigate London’s most complicated love triangle, avoid getting any more pine needles stuck in her hair – and work out once and for all which Nick has her heart. A laugh-out-loud festive rom-com fans of Love Actually and The Holiday will adore. What readers say about Kristen Bailey’s festive rom-coms: “Obsessed… read in one day… One of the best rom-coms I’ve ever read.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I LOVED IT!!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely adorable must-read Christmas romance. One of those stories that takes you along for the journey, captivates you, brings you laughter, warm fuzzies, gives you hope and leaves you smiling.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Oh my god! This is one hilariously good Christmas read! I just loved everything about it… Definitely one of the best Christmas books I have read! Loved it!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A frank funny festive feel-good read! Had me laughing from start to finish.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The perfect holiday read to have you smack in your feels and laughing hysterically!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely loved this Christmas romcom! It made me laugh out loud so many times! I can’t stop laughing… Definitely made me LOL but it also made me unexpectedly cry too because that’s how good this book was. It took me on an emotional journey and that deserves 5 GOLD STARS!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved this book! From beginning to end, it was absolutely hysterical.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Pure reading escapism. Had me laughing the whole time, with tears of laughter and joy.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Loved this. A book that you can get wrapped up cosy in a blanket with and read all day long getting you into that romantic Christmas spirit.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The perfect Christmas rom-com… had me laughing out loud.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Such a fun wild ride… An utter delight.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The perfect Christmas rom-com awaits! Join librarian Kay as she navigates a tangled love triangle with two charming Nicks. With humor and heart, this festive tale will leave you laughing and swooning all season long.

Big Nick Energy

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