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'Utterly swoonworthy' LINDSEY KELK 'A rollercoaster of emotions' GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'A gorgeous love story' BETH O'LEARY THE GREATER THE LOVE, THE HARDER THE FALL . . . Ellie didn’t expect to fall in love while travelling in Europe. But she also didn’t expect to meet a man like Ash. Three blistering days in Lisbon is all it takes to form an unforgettable connection – deep enough for them to plan to meet again in Madrid. But Ellie arrives late, and Ash is nowhere to be found. Six years later, the memory of Ash and their time together still burns deeply in Ellie’s heart. She hopes that her dream job as a gardener on a grand estate in Wales will bring the fresh start she desperately needs. But when Ash unexpectedly crashes back into her life, Ellie is forced to question if the universe has other plans... ______________ Praise for What if I Never Get Over You : 'What a rollercoaster of emotions! Another beautiful offering of love, heartache, belonging, self-worth, obstacles, passion, duty and strength. A perfect book to escape into. I'm bereft that I've finished - a feeling I always get from Paige's books!' Giovanna Fletcher ' What If I Never Get Over You was such a beautiful read. A truly gorgeous love story with a hero everyone is going to fall head over heels for. I loved it' Beth O’Leary 'Without a doubt, Paige's best book to date. What If I Never Get Over You has all the hallmarks of a classic Paige Toon read - heartfelt, utterly swoonworthy and full of twists to make you gasp. As always, Paige packs in the emotion and I was smitten with Ellie and Ash's love complicated story from the start. My forever favourite, no one writes romance quite like Paige Toon' Lindsey Kelk 'A breathtaking, unforgettable tale of fate, class, family, the universe, and love. Paige Toon's writing is utterly charming' Robinne Lee 'A truly unputdownable story drenched in romance and drama... romance at its best' Milly Johnson ' A sweeping love story that is deep, complex and so, so riveting. Paige Toon’s ability to weave longing, hope, devastation and joy into one powerful, heart-tugging love story is nothing short of spectacular' Jill Santopolo ' An absolute treasure. Paige is a master at toying with the heartstrings and I just keep coming back for more' Christina Lauren 'Yet again Paige evokes the most passionate of loves we’ve all longed for and never forgotten with warmth, colour and verve' Zoë Folbigg ‘Paige's books have so much emotional depth’ MyWeekly ‘Swoon-worthy’ Woman's Weekly ‘A stunning read, full of charm’ Bella ' A sweeping romance about first love, and unforgettable connections. It swept me up, and did not put me down until I turned the last page' Sophie Cousens 'Five giant stars. Paige Toon is my go-to for an all-consuming, epic love story, and this might be her best yet. I loved it!' Annabel Monaghan 'A beautiful story that grabs your heart and doesn’t let go. Unputdownable and utterly entrancing. Paige at her best' Dani Atkins ___________________________ Praise for Paige Toon: ‘You’ll love it, cry buckets and be uplifted ’ Marian Keyes 'Paige Toon makes me fall in love and then breaks my heart every time ' Giovanna Fletcher ‘Nobody writes angst and joy and hope like Paige Toon’ Christina Lauren ‘Paige’s beautiful, emotional love stories sweep me away’ Beth O’Leary ‘ Warms your heart, shatters it in pieces, then puts it back together again and again ’ Abby Jimenez ‘Paige Toon breaks your heart then stitches it back together with expert hands’ Carley Fortune
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One dead wife is tragic. Two looks like murder… ________ 'Motherland meets Big Little Lies, It's Always the Husband is a totally addictive, up-all-night read. A masterclass in misdirection with clever twists and thrilling reveals right up until the final page. I loved it!' Claire Douglas ________ Welcome to Lowbridge. Where secrets hide behind every door… When newly divorced Jude arrives in the small town of Lowbridge, she is soon drawn to widower Will, the father of her young daughter's best friend. But Will's past is shrouded in tragedy, with questions that no one knows the answer to – and after two tragedies tore his life apart in just a few short years, gossip and rumours abound about what really happened to the women he loved. As whispers of murder surround Will, Jude becomes determined to uncover the truth – and with her own father's tragic fate haunting her, she refuses to let another innocent man suffer. Yet in Lowbridge the darkness runs deep, and nothing is as it seems. Can Jude protect Will from a community out for blood? Or will she become the next victim in this web of deceit? Because whilst one dead wife is tragic, two starts to look like murder… ________ Praise for C.L. Taylor: ‘I absolutely loved it!’ Lisa Jewell ‘Wow this was exceptional! Clever, original and filled with tension, this is a story I won’t ever forget. C.L. Taylor’s best yet.’ Claire Douglas 'Clever, tense and satisfying' Andrea Mara 'I read it with my heart in my mouth.' Louise Candlish ‘Spine-chilling at every turn! One of the best thrillers of the year.’ Jeffery Deaver ‘A tense, twisty thrill-ride of stalking, obsession and revenge.’ TM Logan ‘I absolutely love C.L. Taylor’s writing.’ Liz Nugent ‘I absolutely loved this book and finished it in one sitting…In true C.L. Taylor style, it’s delightfully twisty.’ Katy Brent About the author C.L. Taylor is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Her psychological thrillers have sold over two million copies in the UK alone, been translated into over twenty languages, and optioned for television. Her 2023 novel, The Guilty Couple, and her 2019 novel, Sleep, were both Richard and Judy book club picks. C.L. Taylor lives in Bristol with her partner and son.
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There's no such thing as the perfect murder. From the global No. 1 bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Stay Close comes the unputdownable new Sunday Times bestselling Myron Bolitar thriller. 'He never disappoints' STEPHEN KING 'Witty, tense, sharp, and paced like a racecar, this one hums' GREGG HURWITZ 'Had me hooked' COSMOPOLITAN ' Another gripping tale from the modern master of the impossible plot twist' SUN 'Deliciously complicated and compelling at every turn' DAILY MAIL 'Just as twisty as you would expect' TELEGRAPH ‘This tense thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat.’ Woman Magazine, Best Books _________________ How can a man who’s already dead be wanted for murder? This is the question sports agent Myron Bolitar asks himself when two FBI agents visit him in New York. The man they are looking for is Myron’s former client and rival, Greg Downing. Greg’s DNA has been found at the scene of a high-profile double murder, and he is now the FBI’s main suspect. But Greg died three years previously, Myron says. He went to his funeral and gave the eulogy. The FBI are disbelieving, and Myron knows he has to find some answers – and quickly. Could Greg Downing still be alive? The more Myron and his close friend Win dig into what really happened, the more dangerous their world becomes . . . Secrets, lies and a murderous conspiracy that stretches back into the past lie at the heart of Harlan Coben’s blistering new thriller. _________________ Readers love Think Twice . . . 'Great writing. Great dialogue' 5-star reader review 'Harlan Coben does it again!' 5-star reader review 'Highly recommend' 5-star reader review 'Loved, loved, loved' 5-star reader review 'The best one yet' 5-star reader review _________________ 'HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down' LEE CHILD 'HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 'HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN 'HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN 'HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM Harlan Coben, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024 Think Twice was a top 5 Sunday Times bestseller 26/05/2024
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PREPARE TO BE HOOKED BY THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM SUNDAY TIMES AND MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER LISA JEWELL. 'Gripping. Shocking. Masterful.' FREIDA McFADDEN 'A thrilling chilling work of genius.' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Lisa Jewell is a STONE COLD GENIUS ! Don't Let Him In is a PHENOMENAL achievement ' MARIAN KEYES ' Utterly absorbing, fiendishly clever and all-consuming' ANDREA MARA ___________ He’s the perfect man. He says he loves you. You think he might even be made for you. Before long he’s moved into your house – and into your heart. And then he leaves for days at a time. You don’t know where he’s gone or who he’s with. And you realise – if you looked back – you’d say to yourself: DON’T LET HIM IN. ___________ Praise for Don't Let Him In : 'A taut, twisty masterclass of a thriller' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'A masterclass in suspense with one of the most chilling, unsettling villains I've encountered in a long time' ALEX MICHAELIDES ' Hideously plausible and horribly unsettling ' HARRIET TYCE ‘A twisty mosaic of a thriller’ GILLIAN McALLISTER 'Cancel all plans - this is a read-in-one-sitting book' ALICE FEENEY 'I inhaled it within 24 hours. Stunning, shocking, superb .' LIZ NUGENT ' Creepy, twisty , and compulsively readable. It hooked me from the first page and never let me go.’ EMILY HENRY 'Lisa Jewell, the Queen of sick psychopaths, has outdone herself with Nick, and I am one hundred percent here for it! ' TAMMY COHEN ' Utterly brilliant ' MARK EDWARDS Readers love Don't Let Him In !: 'An absolute masterpiece , with a gripping plot that keeps you hooked from start to finish' 5-star reader review ' Gripping, thrilling, jaw dropping, shocking, and twist filled !' 5-star reader review 'Obsessed !' 5-star reader review 'An absolute page turner ' 5-star reader review 'Twisty, fast paced , and just an overall enjoyable read' 5-star reader review 'Fantastic read. I could not put it down! ' 5-star reader review 'Very gripping, creepy, suspenseful' 5-star reader review
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OUT NOW - THE NEW THRILLER FROM MILLION COPY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER MICHAEL CONNELLY Los Angeles County Sheriff's Detective Stilwell has been "exiled" to a low-key post policing rustic Catalina Island, after department politics drove him off a homicide desk on the mainland. But while following up the usual drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts that come with his new territory, Detective Stilwell gets a report of a body found wrapped in plastic and weighed down at the bottom of the harbor. Crossing all lines of protocol and jurisdiction, he starts doggedly working the case. Soon, his investigation uncovers closely guarded secrets and a dark heart to the serene island that was meant to be his escape from the evils of the big city. **** CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY: 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' IAN RANKIN 'The best mystery writer in the world' GQ 'A superb natural storyteller' LEE CHILD 'A master' STEPHEN KING 'America's greatest living crime writer' DAILY EXPRESS 'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
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A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A junior at Stanford and a student athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career. She has no time for relationships - at least, that's what she tells herself. Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy Lukas Blomqvist thrives on discipline. It's how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus with every stroke. On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes. So they start an arrangement. And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fling. But when staying away from Lukas becomes impossible, Scarlett realizes that her heart might be treading into dangerous water... Readers are loving diving right into the Deep End : ' Deep End is a college sports romance for the books...the tension and pining were truly addicting ; add in the undeniable chemistry and I was hooked from beginning to end. Ali Hazelwood has a way with words and this steamy romance was no exception' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this book. Ali Hazelwood has outdone herself, delivering her sexiest and most intoxicating romance yet. From the very first page, I was hooked - not just by the steam (which, whew), but by the emotional depth, the humor, and the way she builds characters who feel so real. Ali, you did it again' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' N ew favorite Ali book unlocked!!!!!! I am gagged because Ali blew me away with this book! The emotional depth, the angst, and the pining... I could not stop reading and stayed up way past my bed time devouring this book. Lukas and Scarlett consumed me body and soul' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Ali Hazelwood never misses , and Deep End is no exception. I was hooked from the very first page, the chemistry between the characters is electric, and the banter is just perfect . Hazelwood does such a great job of blending smart, complex female leads with heartfelt romance and just the right amount of spice . The pacing was great, and I genuinely didn't want it to end' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Ali Hazelwood, you really never cease to write magic...Scarlett officially has a grip on my heart... And Lukas?? Our communicative, patient king... Now let's get to the spice. TOP. TIER... I'd happily consider this Ali's spiciest book . And the cameos!!!!!!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Ali Hazelwood's Deep End was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 23 February 2025
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THE MILLION COPY #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY IS BACK WITH THE NEW BOOK OF THE MOMENT Delicious' JOJO MOYES 'Super-sharp, lethally witty' NIGELLA LAWSON ‘Wonderfully wicked’ RED 'Very funny… I inhaled it' JOE LYCETT ‘Taut, pacy, seamless… a huge pleasure to read’ MARIAN KEYES 'Thoroughly enjoyable, like Succession rewritten by Agatha Christie’ MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘Mackie has assembled a gloriously repugnant cast… A dark, funny story of a very dysfunctional family’ OBSERVER Meet the Wisterns. Rich. Powerful. Morally bankrupt. Anthony is dead. His wife and four children each have a motive. And there’s a true crime-obsessed outsider ready to expose the killer… With a family like this, who needs enemies? ‘Ferociously entertaining’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ‘Gripping, sharp and funny, this window on the mega-wealthy is perfect for fans of Succession’ WOMAN & HOME ‘Another caustic satire from the million-copy bestseller of How to Kill Your Family’ i NEWS 'Still not over Succession? A dysfunctional family with four inheritance-obsessed children gives the Roy clan a run for its money, with a murderous twist' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE WHAT READERS LOVE ABOUT BELLA MACKIE: ‘Just when you think you're a step ahead, she pulls something out of the bag’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Caustic sarcasm… delivered with elegance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Mackie’s writing is sharp and funny’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Her sarcasm knows no bounds and I love it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sparky, slick, wildly compulsive’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Macabre, flippant, and darkly hilarious’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Her irreverent, withering put-downs and sharply observed comments’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What A Way To Go was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16.09.24 About the author Bella Mackie is the author of three Sunday Times bestsellers – her nonfiction Jog On, her debut novel How to Kill Your Family, and her latest novel What a Way to Go. She has written for the Guardian, Vogue and Vice. In 2023 she judged the Women’s Prize for Fiction and her work has twice been shortlisted for the British Book Awards.
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DON'T MISS THE BLOCKBUSTER THRILLER OF THE SUMMER 'As thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park ' Don Winslow 'Heart-pounding storytelling at its finest' T.J. Newman 'One of the most entertaining novels I've read in years' Adrian McKinty _______________________________ Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller. A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying... Now it’s up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island – and the entire world. _______________________________ PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer... Simply put: nobody does it better.' Jeffery Deaver 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' Lee Child 'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' Michael Connelly 'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' Ian Rankin 'The master storyteller of our times' Hillary Rodham Clinton 'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' Patricia Cornwell 'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.' Steve Berry ‘Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination’ New York Times Book Review ‘Patterson is in a class by himself’ Guardian
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The searing inside story of our broken politics from the former Cabinet minister and co-host of The Rest Is Politics . ‘The most exceptional political memoir I’ve ever read’ ALAN JOHNSON ‘An instant classic’ MARINA HYDE ‘At last a politician who can write’ SEBASTIAN FAULKS Over the course of a decade, Rory Stewart went from being a political outsider to standing for prime minister – before being sacked from a Conservative Party that he had come to barely recognise. Uncompromising, honest and darkly humorous, this is his story of the challenges, absurdities and realities of political life. Instantly praised as a new classic, it is an astonishing portrait of our turbulent times. ‘Genuinely eye-opening…always riveting, often horrifying’ iNEWS ‘Beautifully written’ GUARDIAN ‘Hugely entertaining’ EVENING STANDARD BRITISH BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 * A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE FT , GUARDIAN , SUNDAY TIMES , TELEGRAPH , TIMES , OBSERVER , i NEWSPAPER , NEW STATESMAN, PROSPECT, CHURCH TIMES AND SCOTSMAN * Politics on the Edge was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller from 09.09.23–16.09.23, 09.12.23–16.12.23, 30.12.23–06.01.24 and 11.06.24—25.06.24.
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The smash-hit international bestseller A Read With Jenna book club pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction 'Best read of the year' THE TIMES 'Books as fun as this one are few and far between' GUARDIAN 'Sharp, funny and a joy to read' OBSERVER Phoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable shoes. Immediately she is mistaken for one of the wedding people - but she's actually the only guest at the Cornwall Inn who isn't here for the big event. When the bride discovers her elaborate destination wedding could be ruined by a divorced and depressed stranger, she is furious. Lila has spent months accounting for every detail and every possible disaster - except for, well, Phoebe . . . Soon, both women find their best-laid plans derailed and an unlikely confidante in one another. Hilarious and moving, The Wedding People is an irresistible novel about love, friendship, dysfunctional families, and the unexpected paths that lead to happiness. 'My book of the summer. As soon as I'd finished it, I wanted to read it all over again' RED 'Laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly moving' INDEPENDENT 'So funny and romantic . . . A perfect novel' CATHERINE NEWMAN 'Glorious . . . made me wish I had written it' JOJO MOYES 'Utterly charming . . . I loved it' PANDORA SYKES 'One of the few weddings I've attended that I didn't want to end' SAMUEL BURR
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They Never Met. But Their Lives Are Bound by a Secret, a Sacrifice, and a Story That Demands to Be Told… The #1 New York Times Bestseller ' Her best one yet ' JOJO MOYES ' A timeless classic ' CHRIS WHITAKER ' [An] inspiring work of feminist literature ' ELLE – New York playwright Melina Green fights to have her voice heard in a man’s world - forced to hide behind a lie to get her work on stage. Centuries before, her ancestor Emilia Bassano, mistress to one of Elizabeth I’s nobles, faced the same silence. Her bold act of rebellion changed everything - but at a great cost. Two women, separated by time, united by defiance. Together, they challenge a world built to keep them quiet. – PRAISE FOR BY ANY OTHER NAME ‘A likeable heroine and a fun, readable evocation of Elizabethan court life and theatre’ THE TIMES 'Stunning. So interesting, clever, educational and moving. One of the best books I've read in recent times' GILLIAN McALLISTER 'Had me absolutely captivated . . . I loved all the questions this novel raised about who gets to tell which stories and how complex that can become. Jodi Picoult is a genius' JENNIFER SAINT ‘A fun jaunt through Elizabethan London, full of literary easter eggs’ INDEPENDENT PRAISE FOR JODI PICOULT 'A writer the world needs to be reading right now' Independent 'It is hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes' Financial Times 'She is the master of her craft' Daily Telegraph 'There are writers who try and do what Picoult does, and then there's Picoult' Marie Claire Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestseller, April 2023 Jodi Picoult's books have sold 40 million copies worldwide, BBC May 2024 Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestseller, September 2024
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From the Queen of Holiday Reads, Sophie Gravia, comes a brand new laugh-out-loud novel about friendship, love, and surviving modern dating. Grab your sunglasses, your beach bag and a copy of The Dicktionary Club - the ultimate suitcase essential! Readers LOVE The Dicktionary Club : 'This had me laughing out loud from start to finish, with characters you can't help but root for and moments that perfectly capture the chaotic joy of female friendship.' 'Think Fleabag meets Sex and the City , with added Scottish spice.' 'A brilliant summer read! This is the kind of book that'll have you howling with laughter by the side of the pool!' Finding the one is just so hard... Ella, Katy, and Zola are done with Glasgow's dating scene. From ghosting to catfishing to cringe-worthy Tinder messages, navigating love in today's society has become an absolute nightmare! But when one of them is dumped by a guy who saw her as nothing more than a quick swipe, the trio decide to fight back and take matters into their own hands. Creating The Dicktionary Club - an exclusive, women-only website dedicated to exposing Scotland's worst serial swipers with brutally honest reviews. Their mission is to help women spot the red flags, dodge heartbreakers, and take back control of the dating scene. But as the site goes viral, so does the drama in their own love lives. And when one of them starts falling for a guy she's been warning others to avoid, things get messier-and more complicated-than ever... Friendship, flirting and absolute chaos, The Dicktionary Club has got it all, from the bestselling author of A Glasgow Kiss and Hot Girl Summer. Don't miss the brand-new BBC podcast Situationships with Sophie and Christine , where Sophie teams up with Christine McGuiness to dive into listeners' dating dilemmas and give their unfiltered advice on love, friendship and everything in between.
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THE TIMES BESTSELLER 'So captivating I read it in a day. So disturbing I thought about it all night' - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal 'The twists of a Golden Age whodunit, mixed with a wonderfully innovative use of illustrations. Delightfully macabre and fiendishly clever' - G.T. Karber, author of Murdle A Japanese mystery bestseller, revolving around a series of creepy drawings, in which the reader is the detective - from the YouTube sensation Uketsu A series of drawings made by a young woman before her death. A child's disturbing picture of his home. A desperate sketch made by a murder victim in his final moments. Each contains a chilling warning. Each reveals a terrible secret, hidden in plain sight. Uketsu's eerie mysteries have captivated millions of readers. Can you find the clues in these strange pictures and uncover the sinister truth that connects them all? Readers love Strange Pictures: 'Unlike anything I've read before... Insanely clever and imaginative' 'This unputdownable read delivers a perfectly constructed puzzle that comes together with a fantastic precision... The strange pictures are truly mesmerizing!' 'This was eerie and so, so clever! I was hooked'
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THE BRAND NEW NOVEL IN THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING RIVERS OF LONDON SERIES 'This isn't London. The rules are different up here, and so are the allegiances.' Detective Sergeant Peter Grant takes a much-needed holiday up in Scotland. And he'll need one when this is over... If more's the merrier, then it's ecstatic as his partner Beverley, their young twins, his mum, dad, his dad's band and their dodgy manager all tag along. Even his boss, DCI Thomas Nightingale, takes in the coastal airs as he trains Peter's cousin Abigail in the arcane arts. And they'll need them too, because Scotland's Granite City has more than its fair share of history and mystery, myth... and murder. When a body is found in a bus stop, fresh from the sea, the case smells fishy from the off. Something may be stirring beyond the bay - but there's something far stranger in the sky... * * * * * PRAISE FOR BEN AARONOVITCH & THE RIVERS OF LONDON SERIES: 'Highly entertaining' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Charming, witty, exciting' THE INDEPENDENT 'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London' NICK FROST 'As brilliant and funny as ever... Masterfully crafted - gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money' THE SUN 'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups' THE TIMES 'Funny and wildly inventive' MAIL ON SUNDAY
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From the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author comes a heartwarming and uplifting summer love story set in Cornwall. 'A perfect summer read full of emotion' Liz Fenwick _____________________________ Tammy loved her childhood growing up in the harbour town of Porthmellow. But when her father went bankrupt and her mother abandoned them, she was quick to learn that nothing lasts forever. Now, Tammy spends her days creating works of art in the golden Cornish sand, and is determined to protect herself from further heartache. But everything changes when she meets Ruan – a gorgeous solicitor who has moved to Cornwall for a fresh start. Just as Tammy starts to question if Ruan could be the one to break down her walls, she discovers he has a secret – one that unravels everything she thought she knew about her past. Can Tammy find the courage to trust again? Or will Ruan’s secret push her away forever? ____________________ Readers love Phillipa Ashley . . . ***** 'This book was everything I needed... My first read from Phillipa Ashley and I thoroughly enjoyed it, so I'm off to check out her other books!' ***** 'This was such a wonderful , easy to read book and perfect for these summer months' ***** 'I couldn’t turn the page quick enough, the descriptions and details made me feel like I was actually there. Superb from start to finish .' ***** 'One of my favourite reads this year so far and perfect for a bit of summer escapism . Absolutely charming.' ***** 'An absolutely wonderful book that I can recommend wholly.' ____________________ Praise for Phillipa Ashley: ‘Set amid stunning scenery, this is both uplifting and compelling - the perfect beach read!’ Candis '‘Read it and feel like you’ve had a holiday!’ MyWeekly 'Phillipa Ashley's books help readers to escape from their everyday lives' Express & Star ‘A fantastic setting and intriguing premise' Sue Moorcroft 'Romance, secrets and the Cornish coast - I loved it!' Bella Osborne ‘Escapism at its very best, what a book!’ Milly Johnson ‘Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!’ Jill Mansell ‘Sheer joy!’ Katie Fforde ‘Sunshine, secrets and a stunning setting make this the perfect summer read!’ Heidi Swain 'When I see Phillipa Ashley’s name on the cover of a book, I know I’m in for a glorious escape… One Cornish Summer with You is a perfect holiday read you won’t able to put down. Highly recommended!’ Sarah Bennett ‘Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted’ Faith Hogan ‘Full of genuine warmth and quirky characters ’ Woman’s Own ‘A lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope’ Jo Thomas ‘A blissful story, full of sunshine, secrets and Phillipa’s trademark romance’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘An utterly glorious, escapist read from a one of the freshest voices to emerge in women's fiction today’ Claudia Carroll ‘Deliciously entertaining’ Liz Fenwick 'An uplifting story of love and life’ Candis 'Heart-warming and uplifting' Chat Magazine
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD GLOBALLY 'One of the most important books you'll ever read' –Steven D. Levitt, bestselling author of Freakonomics ‘Jam packed with things you will wish you had known before. I devoured the audiobook and instantly bought a hard copy to keep on my desk' –Dr Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before This is the ultimate manual for living better and longer. For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of ageing that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it intervenes with treatments too late, prolonging lifespan at the expense of quality of life. Dr Peter Attia, the world's top longevity expert who is featured on Chris Hemsworth's National Geographic documentary LIMITLESS, believes we must replace this outdated framework with a personalised, proactive strategy for longevity. This isn't 'biohacking,' it's science: a well-founded strategic approach to extending lifespan while improving our physical, cognitive and emotional health, making each decade better than the one before. With chapters on nutrition, sleep, fitness and exercise, Outlive 's practical advice and roadmap can help you to plot a different path for your life, one that lets you outlive your genes to make each decade better than the one before.
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#1 Sunday Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us held readers spellbound with her novel Hopeless , the story of what happened when a troubled girl named Sky encountered a long-lost childhood friend, Dean. Now, in Losing Hope , we finally learn the truth about Dean Holder. Haunted by the little girl he couldn’t save from imminent danger, Holder’s life has been overshadowed by feelings of guilt and remorse. He has never stopped searching for her, believing that finding her would bring him the peace he needs to move on. However, Holder could not have anticipated that he would be faced with even greater pain the moment they reconnected. In Losing Hope , Holder reveals the way in which the events of Sky’s youth affected him and his family, leading him to seek his own redemption in the act of saving her. But it is only in loving Sky that he can finally begin to heal himself.
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**Pre-order The Knight's Pledge , the second book in the Will Bowman series, now!** 'This is historical fiction as it should be written' - Ben Kane, bestselling author of Rome 1190 - Humble layman Will Bowman lives in the countryside with his pregnant wife, when soldiers from Richard Lionheart's army tear through his home. Will is beaten unconscious, and awakes to find his wife murdered, his farm burnt down, and his life forever changed. In vengeance, Will infiltrates Richard's army to find the marauding gang, and finds himself swept along in the march of the Crusades. With the help of new allies and fuelled by his loss, Will crosses Europe with the King's army. Can Will avenge his wife? Or will he be swept away by the unstoppable force of Richard's Crusade?
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‘If you aren’t reading B P Walter yet, now’s the time’ A. J. Finn 'Accomplished, dark and stylish: I will read anything B P Walter writes’ Gillian McAllister ‘A fantastically dark and twisted thriller’ Nikki Smith 'B P Walter’s characterisation is terrifyingly good in this claustrophobic thriller’ Marion Todd A brand new toxic family thriller to keep you gripped in summer 2025. Perfect for fans of The White Lotus, Lisa Jewell and Ruth Ware. A summer holiday. A family secret. A split-second decision that will change everything. Twenty years ago, a summer holiday ended in tragedy for the Palmer family. No one has spoken of it since. Until a new tv series plays out the horrifying events of that night. As the family are forced to relive that fateful trip, is it possible that each person is hiding their own secrets, and is someone willing to do whatever it takes to keep their past firmly in the past… Praise for B P Walter 'A dark and twisted psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping finale’ Michael Wood ‘An excellent psychological thriller with a foreboding atmosphere which I found dark, sinister and disturbing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow!! Dark, deceptive, and definitely bingeable in a day!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Up there with this author’s best, I read it in one sitting as it moved along at a very quick pace’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The novel has multiple clever layers to it and parts are delicious in their dark awfulness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another gripping read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Dark and twisty and once again I was left speechless’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Good twists, great writing style, compelling upper class setting. Every character despicable in their own way’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The characters were fantastically flawed and the plot twists were superb. Themes of greed, resentment, jealousy and negligence were weaved through so well’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author B P Walter was born and raised in Essex. After spending his childhood and teenage years reading compulsively, he worked in bookshops then went to the University of Southampton to study Film and English followed by an MA in Film & Cultural Management. He is an alumni of the Faber Academy and currently works in social media coordination for Waterstones in London.
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Colleen Hoover brought you the beautiful, unforgettable It Ends With Us - now a major film starring Blake Lively. Now, discover her thriller with a twist that will leave you reeling . . . Verity is a global word-of-mouth hit, with over a million five star reviews from readers. Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night their family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already-grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her . . . Before you start reading, ask yourself: are you ready to stay up all night? And if you love Verity , don't miss Colleen Hoover's thrilling new suspense - Too Late is out now. 1 MILLION READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN VERITY FIVE STARS 'One of the best thrillers I have ever read ' ***** ' Powerful , mind-blowing and emotional ' ***** 'The plot twists and that ending came out of nowhere' ***** 'There are no words. Bravo ' ***** ' Dark , creepy , and one hundred per cent original ' ***** ' I NEEDED to know how this was going to end' ***** 'Left me completely speechless ' ***** VERITY was a No.1 Kindle bestseller on 18.03.22 Winner of The British Book Awards' Pageturner of the Year Award 15.05.23
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' I didn't know that you're only supposed to have one personality. I didn't realise that having lots of voices in your head was abnormal. But you are protecting yourself. You are protecting your soul, and that's what I did.' An intelligent, poised woman, Jeni Haynes sat in court and listened as the man who had abused her from birth, a man who should have been her protector, a man who tortured and terrified her, was jailed for a non-parole period of 33 years. The man was her father. The abuse that began when Jeni was only a baby is unimaginable to most. It was physically, psychologically and emotionally sadistic and never-ending. The fact she survived may be called a miracle by some - but the reality is, it is testament to the extraordinary strength of Jeni's mind. What saved her was the process of dissociation - Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) or Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) - a defence mechanism that saw Jeni create over 2500 separate personalities, or alters, who protected her as best they could from the trauma. This army of alters included four-year-old Symphony, teenage motorcycle-loving Muscles, elegant Linda, forthright Judas and eight-year-old Ricky. With her army, the support of her psychiatrist Dr George Blair-West, and a police officer's belief in her, Jeni fought to create a life for herself and bring her father to justice. In a history-making ruling, Jeni's alters were empowered to give evidence in court. In speaking out, Jeni's courage would see many understand MPD for the first time. THE GIRL IN THE GREEN DRESS is an unforgettable memoir from a woman who refused to be silenced. Jeni Haynes is an inspiration and her bravery and determination to live is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. This is a unique and profoundly important book as it is not only a story of survival , it also includes incredible insight from Dr George Blair-West, Jeni's psychiatrist and an expert in DID.
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When the king of the underworld wants you. You have no place to run. No matter how hard you try, no matter where you go. He will find you. It's just a matter of, do you want him to find you. Or do you want to run.
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'No one does funny, emotional, life-affirming love stories quite like Abby Jimenez. She just keeps outdoing herself' EMILY HENRY 'I absolutely love Abby Jimenez . . . Say You'll Remember Me is warm, uplifting, relatable and sweet' MARIAN KEYES 'The sort of emotionally resonant love story I adore - I was captivated from the very first page' PAIGE TOON......................... The perfect guy. The perfect date. Utterly disastrous timing. There might be no such thing as the perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes - all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediately yes . That is until he opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. But there's nothing Samantha loves more than proving an a*****e wrong . . . . . . unless he can admit he made a mistake. But after one incredible date - possibly the best in living history - Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that any kind of relationship would be impossible. Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. To remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be. Only no amount of distance or time is nearly enough to forget that something between them. And the only thing better than one perfect memory is to make a life - and even a love - worth remembering .......................... 🌟 DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE ABBY JIMENEZ . . . 🌟 'Funny and poignant, relatable and aspirational, heart-tugging and satisfying. It is, in a word, perfect' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'Abby Jimenez's words . . . sprinkle humour and warmth all over my life' ALI HAZELWOOD 'Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story' BETH O'LEARY 'Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart' CASEY MCQUISTON 'A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat' L. J. SHEN 'This book deserves all the stars in the universe' READER REVIEW 'Things I loved about this book . . . I mean it's literally everything. Not a single flaw' READER REVIEW 'Wow. wow. WOW. Every book I've read of Abby's just gets better and better' READER REVIEW
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves - her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find - the truth. But a storm is coming... and not everyone can survive its wrath. PRAISE FOR THE EMPYREAN SERIES 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'This book contains an addictive , drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility ' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'The new publishing sensation ' Daily Mail 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist '2024 is the Year of the Dragon . . . Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures' Pop Sugar 'If I can convince you to read one book I recommend it would be this one' 'I didn't sleep, I didn't eat, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again ' 'There are some stories you read and enjoy but every so often you come across one that just obliterates everything and takes over your entire being within a few pages and becomes your world and personality . Well, this is the one' ' The world building in this was phenomenal . I lived, breathed and became a part of the college' 'You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an ache in your chest because it was so good, and now it's over? That's exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing' OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM
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A web of lies. A confusion of secrets. A maze of murder. In a quiet Manchester suburb, a man sets himself on fire in a petrol station. Nearby, a fourteen-year-old girl murders her mother in cold blood. At the Coroner's Officer, Detective Inspector Ridpath is called in to investigate both of these baffling deaths. Is one a suicide and and the other an unexplained murder? Or does something more sinister link the two seemingly unconnected tragedies? As Ridpath delves deeper, he must confront the darkness lurking in the most unexpected places, where even innocent facades can hide the darkest of truths. Can he prevent more deaths? An unputdownable and suspenseful crime thriller from the bestselling author, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Trevor Wood.
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The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW! 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian 'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-round sexiness are still sky-high' Daily Mail 'Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' Glamour __________________________________________ SECRETS. SACRIFICE. SURVIVAL. Against all odds, Violet Sorrengail made it through her first year at Basgiath War College, but now, the real training begins. The stakes are higher than ever, and a determination to survive won't be enough this time. When a powerful new enemy threatens everything she cares about, including the man she loves, Violet must do whatever it takes to keep their secrets safe. One wrong move could have horrifying consequences - and as the web of lies spun by those in charge starts to unravel, nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end. THE DEADLY SECOND YEAR AT BASGIATH AWAITS *THE STORM IS COMING . . . PRE-ORDER ONYX STORM TODAY. THE EPIC NEXT INSTALLMENT LANDS 21.01.2025 * __________________________________________ MILLIONS OF READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THE EMPYREAN SERIES FIVE STARS. 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'This book contains an addictive , drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility ' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'The new publishing sensation ' Daily Mail 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Throw in an enemies-to-lovers plotline, some life-threatening trials and the threat of war in the outside world, and you've got yourself a deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist '2024 is the Year of the Dragon . . . Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures' Pop Sugar 'If I can convince you to read one book I recommend it would be this one' 'I didn't sleep, I didn't eat, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again ' 'There are some stories you read and enjoy but every so often you come across one that just obliterates everything and takes over your entire being within a few pages and becomes your world and personality . Well, this is the one' ' The world building in this was phenomenal . I lived, breathed and became a part of the college' 'You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an ache in your chest because it was so good, and now it's over? That's exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing' OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM
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***THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR*** Broadchurch meets Harlan Coben in the most compulsive thriller you'll read all year. Whether you've read Robert Gold before or whether you're discovering him for the first time, this is your next addictive read. _____ Secrets only survive in the dark When journalist Ben Harper is asked to help re-examine an unsolved murder case from thirty years ago, he immediately agrees. It's not just that the victim was also a journalist, murdered after she'd published a series of shocking interviews with victims of domestic abuse. It's also that he understands all too well the need of victim's daughter, Doctor Uma Jha, for answers. But it's not long before their investigation leads to threats being made on Uma's life. Ben needs to unravel this crime before it's too late, but instead he finds himself tangled in a web of lies and deception. After all, a crime like murder has implications for many people. People who have been keeping secrets for thirty years, and will do whatever it takes to protect them. __________ 'Superb' LISA JEWELL 'Utterly absorbing' SHARI LAPENA 'Excellent' LEE CHILD 'One of a kind' JAMES PATTERSON 'Unputdownable' KARIN SLAUGHTER
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The brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin: one of the must-read books of the year. 'Rebus in jail and better than ever... Surprising, gripping and witty. Rankin has taken the police procedural and transformed into an epic character study of a man and his city... Nobody does it better.' THE TIMES * * * * * JOHN REBUS SPENT HIS LIFE AS A DETECTIVE PUTTING EDINBURGH'S MOST DEADLY CRIMINALS BEHIND BARS. NOW, HE'S JOINED THEM. As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even the legendary detective struggles to keep his head. That is, until a murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery. They say old habits die hard... However, this is a case where the prisoners and the guards are all suspects, and everyone has something to hide. With no badge, no authority and no safety net, Rebus walks a tightrope - with his life on the line. But how do you find a killer in a place full of them? * * * * * PRAISE FOR MIDNIGHT AND BLUE : 'Unforgettable... Proves that Rebus is one of the most remarkable characters in crime fiction.' DAILY MAIL 'With every novel, Rankin leaves us wanting more. Midnight and Blue is no exception. As Rebus ages, he becomes ever more human, ever more relatable, and the books become even better... This is unmissable.' MICK HERRON, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller ' Midnight & Blue is a triumph. Rebus as you've never seen him before and Rankin at his best.' ELLY GRIFFITHS, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller 'I was absolutely knocked sideways by it - it is utterly marvellous and so touching.' JILLY COOPER, the Sunday Times Bestseller 'A taut, claustrophobic thriller, that puts a Golden Age twist on a modern-day tale. The perfect book to keep Rebus fans clanging their tin cups against the prison bars, until the riot kicks off...' STUART MACBRIDE, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller 'Kept me up reading until long after midnight. Blew me away. Absolutely brilliant, as always.' JILL MANSELL, the Sunday Times Bestseller 'Loved this tense, pacy thriller, jam-packed with action but also a surprising vulnerability.' B. A. PARIS, the S unday Times Bestseller **** PRAISE FOR THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IAN RANKIN: 'Ian Rankin is a genius' LEE CHILD 'Rebus is one of British crime writing's greatest characters: alongside Holmes, Poirot and Morse' DAILY MAIL 'Whatever he writes, it will be worth reading... Rankin has redefined the genre' GUARDIAN 'The arrival of a Rankin novel remains one of life's pleasures' EXPRESS 'Rankin is a phenomenon' SPECTATOR 'Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best' SCOTSMAN 'The king of crime fiction' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Great fiction, full stop' THE TIMES **** Ian Rankin's A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023
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*Discover The Secret Hours , the gripping new thriller from Mick Herron and an unmissable read for Slough House fans* *Now a major TV series starring Gary Oldman* 'A terrific spy novel' Ian Rankin Twenty years retired from the Intelligence Service, David Cartwright still knows where all the bones are buried. But when he forgets that secrets are supposed to stay hidden, there's suddenly a target on his back. The 'Old Bastard' raised his grandson to be a hero, not a slow horse. Now, far from joining the myths and legends of Spook Street, River Cartwright is part of Jackson Lamb's team of pen-pushing no-hopers at Slough House. Which doesn't mean he won't ditch everything and go rogue when his grandfather comes under threat. Lamb worked with Cartwright back in the day, and knows better than most that this is no innocent old man. So when a panic button raises the alarm at Intelligence Service HQ, it's Lamb who's called on to identify the body. And it's Lamb who'll do whatever's necessary to protect an agent in peril. 'A modern masterpiece' Irish Times 'Outstanding' Daily Telegraph
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**WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024** **THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** 'A slim, profound study of intimate human fears set against epic vistas' GUARDIAN 'Stunning... An uplifting book' SUNDAY TIMES Life on our planet as you've never seen it before A team of astronauts in the International Space Station collect meteorological data, conduct scientific experiments and test the limits of the human body. But mostly they observe. Together they watch their silent blue planet, circling it sixteen times, spinning past continents and cycling through seasons, taking in glaciers and deserts, the peaks of mountains and the swells of oceans. Endless shows of spectacular beauty witnessed in a single day. Yet although separated from the world they cannot escape its constant pull. News reaches them of the death of a mother, and with it comes thoughts of returning home. They look on as a typhoon gathers over an island and people they love, in awe of its magnificence and fearful of its destruction. The fragility of human life fills their conversations, their fears, their dreams. So far from earth, they have never felt more part - or protective - of it. They begin to ask, what is life without earth? What is earth without humanity? 'Our unanimity about Orbital recognises its beauty and ambition. It reflects Harvey’s extraordinary intensity of attention to the precious and precarious world we share' Edmund de Waal, Chair of the 2024 Booker Prize judges *A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE GUARDIAN , SUNDAY TIMES , FINANCIAL TIMES , NEW STATESMAN , SPECTATOR , DAILY MAIL AND MAIL ON SUNDAY *
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‘It should become a standard work on this campaign’ Telegraph 'James Holland is now our foremost authority on the Italian campaign ' John C. McManus 'A heart-pounding narrative of the brutal Allied fight to take Rome... This is history at its finest' James M. Scott, Pulitzer Prize finalist 'Holland writes with eloquence and power about the harsh realities of a brutal battle that grabbed the world’s attention and helped to decide the future of Italy' Professor Michael S. Neiberg ___________ There are no such thing as an easy victory in war but after triumph in Tunisia, the sweeping success of the Sicilian invasion, and with the Italian surrender, the Allies were confident that they would be in Rome before Christmas 1943. And yet it didn't happen. Hitler ordered his forces to dig in and fight for every yard, thus setting the stage for one of the grimmest and most attritional campaigns of the Second World War. By the start of 1944, the Allies found themselves coming up against the Gustav Line: a formidable barrier of wire, minefields, bunkers and booby traps, woven into a giant chain of mountains and river valleys that stretched the width of Italy where at its strongest point perched the Abbey of Monte Cassino. It would take five long bitter winter months and the onset of summer before the Allies could finally bludgeon their way north and capture Rome. By then, more than 75,000 troops and civilians had been killed and the historic abbey and entire towns and villages had been laid waste. Following a rich cast of characters from both sides - from frontline infantry to aircrew, from clerks to battlefield commanders, and from politicians and civilians caught up in the middle of the maelstrom - James Holland has drawn widely on diaries, letters and contemporary sources to write the definitive account of this brutal battle. The result is a compelling and often heart-breaking narrative, told in the moment, as the events played out, and from the perspective of those who lived, fought and died there.
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Every family has its secrets. Some are more deadly than others… I live on a quiet tree-lined street with my perfect husband Cain . But when 18-year-old Charlotte knocks on the front door, what she says has me questioning just how well I really know my husband. ‘I was adopted as a baby and I’m looking for my biological parents. I was told they live here.’ My heart races as I fear Cain has been keeping a huge secret from me. Does he have a child he never told me about? And has he been lying all these years? I can’t trust anything Cain says. Desperate for answers, I agree to meet Charlotte in secret. But it’s Charlotte who is full of questions: about our lives, our relationship. It’s only when she lets slip the name of the road I used to live on, that I realise how much she knows about me, too… Cold fear floods through my body. My husband may not have told the truth, but his lies are nothing compared to mine. If Charlotte knows my darkest secret, my whole life could fall apart. How far will I have to go to keep the truth hidden? If you loved The Housemaid , The Perfect Marriage and Gone Girl you will be absolutely gripped by this heart-stopping psychological thriller. What readers are saying about On a Quiet Street : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow, wow and more wow!!!! I couldn’t put this one down for the life of me . I read this in just a few sittings . I had to finish it and quick… That ending was shocking and left me totally speechless … I thought my head was going to explode by the end … the heart attack of an ending, I couldn’t believe it. Never would I have ever guessed that in a million years. I knew something big was going on, but OMG, when I found out what it was.’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ This story had me in complete turmoil … I couldn’t stop reading … The storyline blew me away and certainly had me on the edge of my seat and my heart pounding … Superb .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, this was a page-turner … There is so much tension and you are kept guessing over and over … Could not get enough of this . An amazing book from an amazing author.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Carla Kovach does it again! So many secrets and lies. The tension and twists were off-the-charts great .’ NetGalley reviewer ‘There were times while reading it that if I heard a noise in the house, I would jump out of my seat. I had a hard time putting it down … It gave me quite a bit of heart palpitations and hot flashes… It’s a rollercoaster with a lot of loops . Love it , read it, get freaked out if you hear a noise.’ @blissfullychaoticbookreviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This thriller is not to be missed .’ @bookloversanonuk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ What a fantastic thriller full of secrets and deception, the plot is full of twists and turns which had me on the edge of my seat and made me read well into the night! … Wow, what an ending… A brilliant book with lots of suspense, deception and lots of compelling twists and turns!’ @arcreviews_by_m ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book had me hook, line and sinker… Compelling.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Oh my word, what a book . It had me up till late into the night … An absolute rollercoaster of a ride .’ Goodreads reviewer
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The love story of the century Long Island by Colm Tóibín, the author of Brooklyn , is his masterpiece: an exquisite, exhilarating novel that asks whether it is possible to truly return to the past and renew the great love that seemed gone forever. The Sunday Times bestseller & Waterstones Fiction Book of the Month A man with an Irish accent knocks on Eilis Fiorello’s door on Long Island. In that moment, everything changes. This stranger will reveal something that will make Eilis question the life she has created. For the first time in years she suddenly feels very far from home and the revelation will see her turn towards Ireland once again. Back to her mother. Back to the town and the people she had chosen to leave behind. Did she make the wrong choice all those years ago? Is it too late now to take a different path? ‘Riveting’ Elizabeth Strout ‘ Masterful’ Douglas Stuart ‘Wonderful’ Oprah Winfrey ‘Entrancing’ The Economist ‘Magnificent’ The Times ‘Exquisite’ New York Times ‘Gorgeous’ The Independent ‘Dazzling’ The Financial Times ‘A masterclass’ The Guardian * Long Island was an instant Sunday Times bestseller w/c 27/5/24
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Discover the haunting, heart-breaking post-apocalyptic tale of female friendship and intimacy set in a deserted world. Deep underground, thirty-nine women are kept in isolation in a cage. Above ground, a world awaits. Has it been abandoned? Devastated by a virus? Watched over by guards, the women have no memory of how they got there, no notion of time, and only vague recollection of their lives before. But, as the burn of electric light merges day into night and numberless years pass, a young girl - the fortieth prisoner - sits alone an outcast in the corner. Soon she will show herself to be the key to the others' escape and survival in the strange world that awaits them above ground. The woman who will never know men. WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY SOPHIE MACKINTOSH, BOOKER PRIZE-LONGLISTED AUTHOR OF THE WATER CURE
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'This book contains an addictive, drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday __________________________________________ FRIENDS. ENEMIES. LOVERS . . . EVERYONE HAS AN AGENDA Violet Sorrengail expected to live a quiet life surrounded by books, until she was forced onto the world's deadliest training ground. Now she must fight to join the army's elite: dragon riders. But dragons don't choose fragile riders, they incinerate them, and when your body breaks as easily as Violet's does - death is only a heartbeat away. EVERY NIGHT COULD BE YOUR LAST Many cadets would kill Violet to better their own chances of success; the rest would kill her just because of her last name . . . including the ruthless Xaden Riorson, her family's greatest enemy. With the odds stacked against her, Violet must use every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise, because once you enter Basgiath War College, there are only two ways out: GRADUATE OR DIE __________________________________________ OVER ONE MILLION READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN FOUR T H WING FIVE S T ARS. ARE YOU READY T O ENTER T HE WORLD OF BASGIA T H WAR COLLEGE? 'The new publishing sensation ' Daily Mail 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'If I can convince you to read one book I recommend it would be this one' 'I didn't sleep, I didn't eat, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again ' 'This book is probably the best fantasy book I have ever read' ' FIVE. FREAKING. STARS . There is no universe where I could give this book any less of a rating' 'There are some stories you read and enjoy but every so often you come across one that just obliterates everything and takes over your entire being within a few pages and becomes your world and personality . Well, this is the one' ' The world building in this was phenomenal . I lived, breathed and became a part of the college' 'You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an ache in your chest because it was so good, and now it's over? That's exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing' OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM *Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing paperback was an instant number-one bestseller in the first week of April 2024.
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THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A funny book about a serious subject, Unruly is for anyone who has ever wondered how we got here - and who is to blame. 'Clever, amusing, gloriously bizarre and razor sharp. Mitchell – a funny man and skilled historian – tells stories that are interesting and fun. Here is Horrible Histories for grownups’ GERARD DEGROOT, THE TIMES 'Just fantastic. Delightfully contrary and hilariously cantankerous. Very, very funny’ JESSE ARMSTRONG, CREATOR OF SUCCESSION AND PEEP SHOW 'Clever, funny. Makes you think quite differently about history’ DAN SNOW, HISTORIAN AND BROADCASTER ---- Think you know your kings and queens? Think again. Taking us right back to King Arthur (spoiler: he didn't exist), Unruly tells the founding story of post-Roman England up to the reign of Elizabeth I (spoiler: she dies). It's a tale of narcissists, inadequate self-control, excessive beheadings, middle-management insurrection, uncivil wars, and at least one total Cnut. How this happened, who it happened to and why it matters in modern Britain are all questions David Mitchell answers with brilliance, wit and the full erudition of a man who once studied history – and won't let it off the hook for the mess it's made. *The Times Number One Bestseller October 2023* ---- ‘An enjoyable, rollicking read , definitely not a conventional history book’ THE TIMES ‘ Chatty, irreverent and liberally sprinkled with gags and opinions. Horrible Histories with added swearing’ GUARDIAN 'Mitchell clearly knows his history , with a book that owes as much to Monty Python as it does to Simon Schama' ANDREW MARR, BROADCASTER 'Who knew a history of England's rulers could be this hilarious? ' i ' I can’t recommend this book enough. Very funny and interesting, it is above all a proper work of history' CHARLIE HIGSON
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An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Keeping 13 , the second book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'The chemistry, the love, everything about this book was so good it gave me all the feels . . . Beautiful book, beautiful words. Chloe Walsh you're my home' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Chloe Walsh has surpassed herself again, from the get-go you will be hooked, you will be sad, angry, elated, hysterical and you will absolutely love it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This was absolutely EVERYTHING. I find it difficult to even put into words just how much this book made me laugh, cry and swoon' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'There aren't enough stars for this book. It has everything, I laughed, I cried, I fumed and I despaired . . . This is a rare book, one that evokes every emotion' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐......................... Falling in love was the easy part. What comes next is the test . . . Following a devastating injury that has left him sidelined and stripped of his beloved number 13 jersey, Johnny Kavanagh is struggling to hold onto his dreams. Lost, insecure, and desperately seeking comfort, he sets his sights on unravelling the mystery of the girl with the midnight-blue eyes, who haunts his every waking hour. Keeping secrets has never been a problem for Shannon Lynch . The life she was born into demands nothing less. She knows that demons and evil men don't just exist in fairytales. They exist in her world, too. Traumatized beyond repair after her return from Dublin, and desperate to protect her little brothers, Shannon finds herself falling into the same old cover-up, barely keeping her head above water, as her future unravels before her eyes. Beaten and broken, her walls are up and her trust is shaken. Only one boy has the ability to climb those walls. The boy who owns her heart. But secrets are about to be exposed and lives could be changed forever - can Johnny and Shannon's love survive?......................... Want more of Johnny, Shannon and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now!
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New York Times Bestselling Author. Millions of books sold worldwide! A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words— Let Them —will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it. In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins— New York Times Bestselling Author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that's made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact. Within a few pages, you'll realize how much energy and time you've been wasting trying to control the wrong things—at work, in relationships, and in pursuing your goals—and how this is keeping you from the happiness and success you deserve. Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Robbins shares relatable stories from her own life, highlights key takeaways, relevant research and introduces you to world-renowned experts in psychology, neuroscience, relationships, happiness, and ancient wisdom who champion The Let Them Theory every step of the way. Learn how to: Stop wasting energy on things you can't controlStop comparing yourself to other peopleBreak free from fear and self-doubtRelease the grip of people's expectationsBuild the best friendships of your lifeCreate the love you deservePursue what truly matters to you with confidenceBuild resilience against everyday stressors and distractionsDefine your own path to success, joy, and fulfillment...and so much more. The Let Them Theory will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential. Order your copy of The Let Them Theory now and discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words.
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A BRAND NEW spooky murder mystery, from Mary Grand, the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING author of A Christmas Murder Susan has always taken comfort in the peaceful rhythm of life on the Isle of Wight. But when her daughter Zoe invites her to a Halloween ghost walk at a remote castle, Susan has a sense of foreboding she can’t quite shake. It’s meant to be a bit of fun for the group of old school friends, the thrill of an overnight stay behind the castle’s ancient gates. But when one of them is found dead, the weekend away takes a sinister turn. With the castle locked down and the group trapped inside, it soon becomes clear the killer would have been amongst them. As the police begin their investigation, Susan can’t stand by and watch. She knows her daughter, and she knows Zoe’s friends – none of them could be capable of such a terrible act. Could they? A gripping cosy mystery from the number one bestselling author of A Christmas Murder, perfect for fans of Frances Evesham, Faith Martin and LJ Ross. Praise for Mary Grand: 'I thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing mystery set in a beautiful location with deliciously menacing undercurrents.' Frances Evesham 'A fascinating whodunnit to stimulate even the most demanding of amateur sleuths.' T.A. Williams Readers love Mary Grand mysteries: ‘A really terrific read. I have been reading and enjoying Mary’s books for a number of years right from her first one, and this one was well up to Mary’s high standard. Brilliant.’ ‘Another cracking murder mystery from Mary. It kept me intrigued through out. So many red herrings amongst the well created characters. With the added bonus of all the dogs.’ ‘I absolutely LOVE these psychological thrillers from Mary. On every page is another suspicious thing about someone but then at the end, the twist is a shocker! The fact the books are set on the Isle of Wight is another treat.’ ‘I love books where you are given lots of clues and have lots of suspects, and are continually changing your mind about who the murderer was. I've read other books by Mary Grand and she's very good at keeping you guessing. And, at the end, I still had it wrong!’ ‘Mary Grand has crafted another intriguing and cleverly thought out whodunnit. Prepare to be gripped and thrown around on this rollercoaster of a book. Cosy crime is rapidly becoming one of my favourite genres, and Mary Grand one of my favourite authors.’
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'Pure genius. Absolutely brilliant' Shari Lapena 'A twisted thriller, reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith' Ian Rankin IBA Crime Fiction Book of the Year Winner 2018 ___________ WINNER of the Dead Good Books Award for the Book That You Can't Put Down! She's not who you think she is . . . 'I could probably have been an actress. It is not difficult to pretend to be somebody else. Isn't that what I've been doing for most of my life?' Cordelia Russell has been living on the French Riviera for twenty-five years, passing herself off as an English socialite. But her luck, and the kindness of strangers, have run out. The arrival of a visitor from her distant past shocks Cordelia. She reacts violently to the intrusion and flees her flat to spend a drunken night at a glittering party. As dawn breaks she stumbles home through the back streets. Even before she opens her door she can hear the flies buzzing. She did not expect the corpse inside to start decomposing quite so quickly . . . ___________ 'Bloody brilliant!' Denise Mina 'Extraordinary' A.J. Finn 'The finest psychological thriller writer currently at work' Tammy Cohen 'Dark, brutal and brilliant' Colette McBeth 'Absorbing, beautifully written' The Times, Crime Books of the Year 'Every bit as amazing as her first two [novels]' Lisa Jewell 'Dazzling . . . chilling, mesmerising and, ultimately, devastating. Pure storytelling genius' Mark Edwards
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‘Smart, stylish and totally addictive. Five stars! Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Examiner 'Packed with hidden secrets and clever reveals, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ C.M. Ewan, author of The House Hunt 'Grips you immediately and doesn't let up. I raced through The School Gates.’ Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork Girl 'A great cast of characters where no one can be trusted. AA Chaudhuri at her best.' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet ‘Compelling and addictive with an unforgettable and gut-wrenching finale.’ Michael Wood, author of the bestselling DCI Matilda Drake series 'A seriously gripping thriller. Told with scalpel-sharp character insight and a brilliantly tense atmosphere.' BP Walter, author of The Garden Party First comes gossip … then comes revenge When single mum Lola Martinez’s son, Luca, starts school, she feels that she’ll never fit in with the yummy mummies in the playground. Confident, married to wealthy men, with ample free time, they are everything she isn’t. However, Lola is invited into the inner circle, surrounded by seemingly friendly people, even if Lola’s silence about her child’s father puzzles them. Despite herself, Lola quickly becomes involved in playground politics, making as many enemies as friends. But then Lola is brutally murdered, her death rocking the close-knit community. As the police investigate the case, they discover that Lola was hiding many secrets – as are the mums in her new social circle. But who had the most reason to kill her? And who else might unwittingly hold the answers to what happened that night? An addictive psychological thriller with an end twist that will make you gasp, for fans of Lisa Jewell, T.M. Logan and Frieda McFadden. If you loved Big Little Lies, you’ll adore this. Readers can't get enough of The School Gates: ‘The story had me on the edge of my seat and definitely had my heart racing… it was brilliant!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘Twists and turns galore that never stop… the plot is intense.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘It’s a fast paced, twisty murder mystery… When all is revealed at the end, I didn’t see it coming!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘The plot was incredible…Anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers, pick this up – it’s a hard 10 in my book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘A fabulous whodunnit full of twists and red herrings.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘A tense, hard hitting crime thriller that delves into secrets, lies and cover ups. I really enjoyed the twists and turns throughout this story.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review A final twist that leaves your mouth hanging open – you never saw it coming.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘A fast-paced twisted thriller that has you guessing to the very end.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘A compelling, twisty tale from beginning to end…I flew through these pages.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘So believable about the clique at the school gates… I finished this book in the early hours as I just had to know how this story ended.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘A heart-pounding read that had me on the edge of my seat.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘Wow! I loved this! I couldn’t put it down and read during every free second I could spare.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘Pacy and very twisty…It has lots of OMG moments and is quite a thrilling read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review
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THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: OVER 20 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Transform your life with tiny changes in behaviour, starting now. People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. He knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions: doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call. He calls them atomic habits. In this ground-breaking book, Clears reveals exactly how these minuscule changes can grow into such life-altering outcomes. He uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of Habit Stacking, the unexpected power of the Two Minute Rule, or the trick to entering the Goldilocks Zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. Along the way, he tells inspiring stories of Olympic gold medalists, leading CEOs, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy. These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life. ________________________________ A NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A supremely practical and useful book.' Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck 'James Clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. This engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones.' Adam Grant, author of Originals ' Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines. ' Books of the Month, Financial Times 'A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.' Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle is the Way Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, August 2023 New York Times bestseller, April 2024 Atomic Habits has sold over 1 million copies in all formats [Nielsen BookScan UK and Circana Bookscan US, April 2024]
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Discover the instant Sunday Times bestseller from multi-million copy bestselling author K.L. Slater -- THE MESSAGE HAS DISAPPEARED. SO HAS YOUR BEST FRIEND… You receive a text from your best friend: Can’t speak… don’t text or call… pls just come But as you race to her house, the message is deleted . She answers the door, insists everything’s fine. She says she never sent a message. Something’s not right, but what can you do? Six hours later, the police call. There’s blood all over your friend’s house. She’s missing. And you were the last person to see her alive . . . -- PRAISE FOR K. L. SLATER ‘Brilliant, very clever… I absolutely recommend it’ B. A. Paris ‘Just when you think you know exactly who did what, there is a twist to beat all twists’ The Times ‘One of the best thrillers I have ever read’ Angela Marsons ‘A gripping thriller that will make you question everything you thought you knew about marriage’ New magazine Sunday Times Bestseller, December 2024.
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Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and Broadchurch . Whether you loved TWELVE SECRETS or whether you're discovering Ben Harper for the first time, ELEVEN LIARS will keep you hooked till the last page. ***Looking for more Ben Harper? The next page-turningly-addictive thriller in the series, NINE HIDDEN LIVES, is available to pre-order now.*** __________ 'Full of shocking twists' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Easily lives up to the promise of Twelve Secrets' SUNDAY TIMES 'Packed with explosive twists and impossible to put down' WOMAN & HOME __________ Journalist Ben Harper is on his way home when he sees the flames in the churchyard. The derelict community centre is on fire. And somebody is trapped inside. With Ben's help the person escapes, only to flee the scene before they can be identified. Now the small town of Haddley is abuzz with rumours. Was this an accident, or arson? Then a skeleton is found in the burnt-out foundations. And when the identity of the victim is revealed, Ben is confronted with a crime that is terrifyingly close to home. As he uncovers a web of deceit and destruction that goes back decades, Ben quickly learns that in this small town, everybody has something to hide. __________ PRAISE FOR ROBERT GOLD 'Superb' LISA JEWELL 'This is what every other thriller aspires to be' Reader Review 'Utterly absorbing' SHARI LAPENA 'Excellent' LEE CHILD 'My new favourite author' Reader Review 'One of a kind' JAMES PATTERSON 'Unputdownable' KARIN SLAUGHTER
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REAL READERS LOVE THE WINDY CITY SERIES: 'SWEET MOTHER. . . literally left a mark on my soul'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I laughed and cried and swooned'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can't believe it's over. I want to turn back to page 1 and start all over again'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Each and every book in this series has left an imprint on my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I lost count of the amount of times this book made me cry' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'They have quite literally stolen my heart and I am totally okay with that' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The spice was spicin and the romance was *chef's kiss*' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book took my heart, shattered it, healed it and embedded it back in my chest' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ KENNEDY I'm the only woman on staff for the Windy City Warriors baseball team, and after years of putting up with a sexist lead doctor, I'm desperate to land my dream job with a new team next year. All I have to do is maintain my professional reputation for my final season in Chicago. But a Las Vegas run-in with the team's shortstop threatens it all, leaving me with a fuzzy memory and a ring on my left hand. Now, not only am I legally bound to the most persistent man I've ever met, but thanks to Isaiah's scheme to save my job, I have to pretend the whole thing was a planned elopement and not a drunken mistake. Isaiah Rhodes is reckless, impulsive, and frustratingly charming. He's also my brand-new husband. They got the saying wrong. What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas... sometimes it follows you right back home. ISAIAH As the shortstop for Chicago's professional baseball team, I've had my fair share of fun. But that all ended the day Kennedy Kay became a single woman. I've crushed on the team's athletic trainer for years. I've flirted to no avail, so imagine my surprise when I woke up in Sin City with a ring on my finger and my favourite redhead in my bed. We agree to stay married for one baseball season, just long enough to keep her job safe, but in my mind, I'm using our time together to prove to her I'm husband material. Kennedy might be reluctant to join in on our game, but it's one I refuse to lose. So come on, wife... play along. Play Along is the fourth book in the sensational Windy City series which has gripped over a million readers across the world. But don't worry if you're new round here, you'll still love it as a standalone! TROPES: 🌶️ Boy obsessed 🌶️ Drunken marriage, turned marriage of convenience, turned... 🌶️ (Step) brother's rival 🌶️ Perfectionist FMC + goldren retriever MMC 🌶️ He falls first 🌶️ Workplace romance 🌶️ Family trauma 🌶️ Dual POV 'Everything I want in a romance novel: simmering tension, incredible banter, and vulnerability that will make your chest ache . . . When it comes to love stories that stick with you, Liz Tomforde knows exactly what she's doing' LYLA SAGE
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"I got what I wanted. I became buddy-buddy with my boss in an instant. But the cost will be hefty . . . finding a husband by tomorrow ." Scottie Price just started a new job, and it's a real sausage fest. She's the only woman on a team filled with Brads and Chads and so, expecting a bachelor-pad atmosphere, she is surprised when she finds out that everyone around her is happily married. In an effort to try and impress her new team, Scottie mentions her own husband. The only problem? He doesn't technically exist. So when her boss offers her and the supposed love of her life a one-on-one session with the best counsellor money can buy - who just happens to be her boss's partner - she has to think quickly. Enter Wilder Wells. Her best friend's brother. And next thing she knows, the two of them are on an eight-day marriage camp. With all her co-workers. Sharing a cabin. And unfortunately for Scottie, Wilder's even more handsome than she remembers . . . From New York Times bestselling author comes a brand new sizzling summer read that will have you laughing, swooning . . . and sweating. REAL READERS ARE ALREADY HOT UNDER THE COLLAR FOR MEGHAN QUINN'S BOOKS... 'Outrageously laugh-out-loud funny' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The way I completely obsessed about this book was not okay!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Perfect combination of sweet, sassy, funny and spicy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The banter was top tier! The spice was amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'All the brother's-best-friend, fake-dating, enemies-to-lovers goodness packaged together in an adventure full of second-hand embarrassment and swoon-worthy moments' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OH MY!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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One summer on a beautiful island could change everything… LOSE YOURSELF FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN THIS ESCAPIST, ROMANTIC READ ABOUT FAMILY, LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP, FROM THE MILLION-COPY AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR. One summer on a beautiful island could change everything… Valentina Taylor's life has been upended. With her marriage over, and unsure of what her future holds, she heads to the Isle of Skye for the summer with her young son, Barnaby. But the journey there sets her on a new path, when she meets Xander Courage on the train – a charming American, running from problems of his own. After sparks fly, they go their separate ways. But on this small island, they’re never far from one another… Skye offers Valentina the refuge she needs as she whiles away the long summer days at her beachside cottage, enjoying visits from her sisters, Thea and Ezzie. But when bad news from home throws her Scottish idyll into turmoil, Valentina finds herself pulled away from the place – and people – that she loves. Valentina knows she must confront her heart’s desires – but can she let go of the past and embrace the future she deserves? Lose yourself in a heartfelt story of second chances, love, and self-discovery, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Isle of Skye. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Karen Swan. Reviews Your favourite authors LOVE The Skye Sisters Trilogy: ‘A warm, emotional finale to the Skye Sisters Trilogy.’ Women’s Weekly ‘Suffused with gentle humour and gorgeous descriptions, Under a Summer Skye is a portrait of a place you will want to go to as soon as you close the last page. The perfect escapist read that will take you away from the real world and immerse you in its charm. Delightful.’ Veronica Henry ‘A gorgeously warm and sunny book…where the magical island of Skye is as much a heroine as the sparky Thea.’ Cathy Kelly ‘An intriguing and uplifting story with a beautiful setting.’ Katie Fforde 'A delightful summer read with all Sue's trademark family secrets and intrigue, in a stunning setting.' Phillipa Ashley ‘Gloriously uplifting – the perfect escape.’ Alex Brown 'A beautiful, transporting novel to sweep you away – as evocative as Skye itself. Swept me away to an island of craggy mountains and tumultuous skies. A beautifully told story.’ Fiona Gibson ‘A gorgeous, escapist, romantic read full of heart.’ Emily Stone ‘A lovely, summery read, that whisks readers away to the wild and wonderful Isle of Skye.’ Christina Courtenay Further praise for Sue Moorcroft's books: ‘Just beautiful.’ Leonie Mack ‘A joyous slice of summer sunshine, gloriously uplifting and the perfect escape.’ Alex Brown 'A fabulously engaging story full of warmth and charm!' Bella Osborne ‘An absolutely gorgeous escape full of sunshine – I loved it!’ Rachael Lucas 'Sue Moorcroft whisks you away to a stunning setting with lashings of romance – sheer delight!’ Fiona Gibson
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THE HILARIOUS AND BRILLIANT BESTSELLER FROM NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Sure to make you laugh out loud' Closer 'Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page' Jenny Colgan **** Katie Brenner has the perfect life: a flat in London, a glamorous job, and a super-cool Instagram feed. OK, so the truth is that she rents a tiny room with no space for a wardrobe, has a hideous commute to a lowly admin job, and the life she shares on Instagram isn't really hers. But one day her dreams are bound to come true, aren't they? Until her not-so-perfect life comes crashing down when her mega-successful boss Demeter gives her the sack. All Katie's hopes are shattered. She has to move home to Somerset, where she helps her dad with his new glamping business. Then Demeter and her family book in for a holiday, and Katie sees her chance. But should she get revenge on the woman who ruined her dreams - or try to get her job back? Does Demeter - the woman who has everything - actually have such an idyllic life herself? Maybe they have more in common than it seems. And what's wrong with not-so-perfect, anyway? Everybody loves Sophie Kinsella: 'I almost cried with laughter' Daily Mail 'Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page' Jenny Colgan 'Properly mood-altering . . . funny, fast and farcical. I loved it' Jojo Moyes 'A superb tale. Five stars!' Heat ORDER the unforgettable new novella from Sophie Kinsella: WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?
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THE CHILLING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THAT WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING UNTIL THE VERY END . . . 'A chilling reminder that sometimes home is where the hurt is' CARA HUNTER 'This kept me up last night. Scary. Twisty. All too believable' JANE CORRY ________ Could your dream home be your worst nightmare? After what happened in London, Kirsty needs a fresh start with her family, and running a guesthouse in the Welsh mountains sounds idyllic. But then their first guest arrives. Selena is the last person Kirsty wants to see. It's 17 years since she tore everything apart. Why has she chosen now to walk back into Kirsty's life? Is Selena running from something too? Or is there an even darker reason for her visit? Because Kirsty knows that once you invite trouble into your home, getting rid of it can be murder . . . ________ 'Absorbing and chilling' Karen Perry, author of Your Closest Friend 'I raced through it' Gillian McAllister, author of No Further Questions 'Kept me guessing up to the thrilling finale' Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake
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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * One of the BBC's '100 Novels that Shaped the World'* "Every true love and friendship is a story of unexpected transformation. If we are the same person before and after we loved, that means we haven't loved enough . . ." Ella Rubinstein has a husband, three teenage children, and a pleasant home. Everything that should make her confident and fulfilled. Yet there is an emptiness at the heart of Ella's life - an emptiness once filled by love. So when Ella reads a manuscript about the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi and his mentor Shams of Tabriz, and his forty rules of life and love, she is ready to look at her life anew. Compelled to embrace change, she embarks on a journey to meet the mysterious author. It is a quest infused with Sufi mysticism and verse, taking Ella and us into a faraway world where faith and doubt are heartbreakingly explored. The Forty Rules of Love is a mesmerising tale of discovery, language, truth and, of course, love itself. 'Enlightening, enthralling. An affecting paean to faith and love' Metro 'Colourfully woven and beguilingly intelligent' Daily Telegraph 'The past and present fit together beautifully in a passionate defence of passion itself' The Times
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL A BARRACK OBAMA READING PICK SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLING A lone astronaut. An impossible mission. An ally he never imagined. 'The most enjoyable hard SF I have read in years' GUARDIAN 'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON 'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN 'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read ' TIM PEAKE, astronaut ________________________________________ Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery-and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone. Or does he? An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could imagine it, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian -- while taking us to places it never dreamed of going. ________________________________________ 'One of the most original, compelling, and fun voyages I've ever taken.' ERNEST CLINE, author of Ready Player One and Ready Player Two 'Undisputedly the best book I've read in a very, very long time. Mark my words: Project Hail Mary is destined to become a classic.' BLAKE CROUCH 'Andy Weir's brilliant Project Hail Mary...is one of those stirring sci-fi novels about every government on Earth banding together, through science, to save civilisation from collapse. I loved it.' THE TIMES 'A suspenseful portrait of human ingenuity and resilience [that] builds to an unexpectedly moving ending. A winner.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Weir returns with gusto . . . his writing flows naturally, and his characters and dialogue crackle with energy. With this novel, he takes his place as a genuine star in the mainstream SF world.' BOOKLIST
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One of the most talked about books of the decade, an inspiring true story of hope and the healing powers of the natural world. OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER INCLUDED IN THE SUNDAY TIMES 2024 LIST OF THE TOP 100 BOOKS OF THE PAST FIFTY YEARS WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LITERATURE CHRISTOPHER BLAND PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD _________ Just days after Raynor learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, their home is taken away and they lose their livelihood. With nothing left and little time, they make the brave and impulsive decision to walk the 630 miles of the sea-swept South West Coast Path, from Somerset to Dorset, via Devon and Cornwall. Carrying only the essentials for survival on their backs, they live wild in the ancient, weathered landscape of cliffs, sea and sky. Yet through every step, every encounter and every test along the way, their walk becomes a remarkable journey. The Salt Path is an honest and life-affirming true story of coming to terms with grief and the healing power of the natural world. Ultimately, it is a portrayal of home, and how it can be lost, rebuilt and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways. _________ 'A beautiful, thoughtful, lyrical story of homelessness, human strength and endurance' Guardian 'A tale of triumph: of hope over despair; of love over everything' Sunday Times 'Mesmerising. It is one of the most uplifting, inspiring books that I've ever read' i 'The most inspirational book of this year' The Times 'Luminescent. A literary phenomenon' Mail on Sunday 'This is what you need right now to muster hope and resilience . . . a beautiful story and a reminder that humans can endure adversity' Stylist ' A beautiful book, it really lives up to the hype . . . an enjoyable, gentle yet moving read' Pandora Sykes on The High Low _________ Sunday Times bestseller, September 2023 Winner, Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize, 2018 Raynor Winn's books have sold over two million copies across all formats and languages, March 2025
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The second instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms – and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future – and the future of a world cloven in two. Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.
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The latest instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** Sarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined A Court of Thorns and Roses series continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta... Nesta Archeron has always been prickly – proud, swift to anger and slow to forgive. And since the war – since being made High Fae against her will – she's struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court. The person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred, winged warrior who is there at Nesta's every turn. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. And when they are forced to train in battle together, sparks become flame. As the threat of war casts its shadow over them once again, Nesta and Cassian must fight monsters from within and without if they are to stand a chance of halting the enemies of their court. But the ultimate risk will be searching for acceptance – and healing – in each other's arms. ___________________________ Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies and been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself.
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Join the latest thrilling NUMA Files adventure as Kurt Austin races to Antarctica to stop a chilling plot that imperils the entire planet . . . FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLER ______ A research ship is adrift off the coast of Antarctica . . . Weeks earlier, one of the crew messaged NUMA claiming to have made a world-shattering discovery. Followed by silence. Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala are dispatched to the icy waters. They find a sinking ship, her crew murdered, the vessel ransacked - and one research scientist missing. What was discovered? Who wanted it badly enough to kill everyone? And where did they vanish to? One way or another Kurt's heading for Antarctica to learn the truth. But he won't just be risking sub-zero temperatures, avalanches and blizzards. For someone is preparing to turn this secret discovery into a weapon of chilling power - unless Kurt can find them first . . . Praise for Clive Cussler : 'The Adventure King' Sunday Express 'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily Mail 'Nobody does it better . . . nobody!' Stephen Coonts
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'The most beautiful, perfect love story-it's my favourite Annabel Monaghan novel yet!' -Paige Toon, internationally bestselling author of Seven Summers *** Rules for a True Love Story: There are none. It's all a lie. Jane Jackson knows that true love is a lie. Laughter is the only truth: and having spent her adolescence as the barbecue-sauce-in-her-braces punchline on America's fifth-favourite sitcom, she's still trying to shake off that role. At least now she's a Creative Executive at Clearwater Studios and living by a new mantra: fake it till you make it. Except, she might have faked it too far. Desperate to get her first project greenlit and riled up by pompous cinematographer and one-time crush Dan Finnegan, she opened her mouth and a big fat fib fell out. She claimed that Jack Quinlan, hottest popstar of the moment, has promised to write an original song for the script. Jack may have been her first kiss – and greatest source of shame – but Jane hasn't spoken to him in twenty years. Now, Jane must turn to the last man she'd ever want to owe: Dan Finnegan. Because Jack is playing a festival in Dan's beach hometown on Long Island, and Dan has an in. A week in close quarters with Dan while facing down her past is Jane's idea of hell, but Dan just might surprise her. While covering up her lie, can they find something true? *** Praise for Annabel Monaghan: 'Everything I want in a summer romance' - Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare 'Annabel Monaghan has joined my shortlist of instant autobuy authors. Her writing is packed full of chemistry and warmth.' - Paige Toon, author of Only Love Can Hurt Like This 'Anything Annabel writes, I'm reading it.' - Carley Fortune, author of Every Summer After 'Annabel Monaghan knows how to write romance, how to sweep you up and make you feel as though you, the reader, are falling in love.' - Sophie Cousens, author of Just Haven't Met You Yet
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down .’ Netgalley Reviewer Samantha stumbled out of the party and onto a busy street only ten minutes away from her home. But she never made it home… Seven years after Samantha’s disappearance, on what would have been her thirty-third birthday, her best friend Diane is shocked to find a letter addressed to Samantha on her doorstep. Opening the envelope, Diane pulls out a birthday card and a finger nail painted in dusky pink nail polish. The same shade Samantha always wore. The same shade she was wearing the night she went missing. When police analyse the nail, they don’t get the result they expected. Instead of linking them to Samantha, the nail belongs to another woman, Jade Ashmore. And Jade was murdered the night before the envelope was delivered…. THE COMPLETELY ADDICTIVE NEW CRIME THRILLER FROM BEST SELLING AUTHOR CARLA KOVACH – if you love Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, you’ll love The Liar’s House . Gripping from the first page – you won’t be able to put it down. What readers are saying about The Liar’s House : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow!... Absolutely amazing!.. An incredibly clever and gripping story. I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic. Five stars from me .’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Very hard to put down . I give this book five stars just because I loved it.’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! What a great read!! This was full of so many twists and turns… The Liar’s House was a wonderful rollercoaster ride full of thrills and a surprise ending I didn’t see coming. This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Carla has done it again. She’s written another riveting instalment in what is one of my favourite police series .’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ The Liar’s House is a fabulous crime thriller that kept me turning those pages well into the early hours … Brilliant novel. I loved it and would definitely recommend.’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really enjoyed this book, in fact I read it way too fast! Fast-paced and gripping… Read it! You won’t be disappointed .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you have never read this series, you, my friend, are missing out… I love how the author makes you feel as if you are there in each page as the story unfolds … Addictive British crime fiction.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ What an amazing thriller! Absolutely loved the storyline and the heroes. The writer spins a beautiful tale and draws you in slowly but surely.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I didn’t get much else done from the time I first picked it up, till the last page was read… one hell of a series .’ Nigel Adams Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ This series just keeps getting better … Another fantastic read in a gripping and addictive series. An easy five stars and so highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Engaging suspenseful plot with clever twists and turns and an ending that I never guessed .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was the type of book that sucks you in from the beginning.... Definitely a must-read if you love thrillers .’ Goodreads reviewer
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The first instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON and TikTok sensation, from multi-million selling and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan – Time Harry Potter magic, Taylor Swift sass, Fifty Shades-level athleticism – The Sunday Times With bits of Buffy, Game of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy – Stylist Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building... a page-turning delight – Guardian ****** Feyre is a huntress, but when she kills what she thinks is a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor, Tamlin, is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal Fae. And there's more to the Fae than the legends suggest. As Feyre adapts to her new home, her feelings for Tamlin begin to change. Icy hostility turns to fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But shadows are creeping in, and Tamlin has a dark secret that he cannot share. Fate brought Feyre to Tamlin for a reason, but saving him from the darkness that threatens his world will lead her down a path that she can never return from. Enter the world of Sarah J. Maas and discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. ****** 5* reader reviews 'This is the first fantasy book I've ever read . . . I'm hooked. I'm addicted' 'I'm a standard romance girl but this swept me off my feet' 'Her writing is exquisite; her characters complex . . . and worlds all-consuming' 'This book has ignited my spark for reading again'
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**THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE** In this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid's Tale , Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred? The Republic of Gilead is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, two girls with radically different experiences of the regime come face to face with the legendary, ruthless Aunt Lydia. But how far will each go for what she believes? Now with additional material: book club discussion points and an interview with Margaret Atwood about the real-life events that inspired The Testaments and The Handmaid's Tale . 'T he Testaments is Atwood at her best . . . To read this book is to feel the world turning' Anne Enright _________________________________ PRAISE FOR THE TESTAMENTS : 'Everything The Handmaid's Tale fans wanted and more. Prepare to hold your breath throughout, and to cry real tears at the end' Stylist 'She manages to write about the darkest and most terrifying parts of human psychology in a way that is still deeply funny and full of dark strange hope' Naomi Alderman, author of The Power
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'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Only the greatest sacrifice can turn the tide of war. War is brewing in the fifth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves increasingly at odds with those who don't. With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, dark forces stand poised to claim her world. The only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may take more from Aelin than she has to give, a quest that forces her to choose what - and who -she's willing to sacrifice for the sake of peace. Kingdoms collide in this fifth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series.
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THE 10 MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Stop people-pleasing and achieve true happiness. Millions have already benefited from the wisdom dispensed in The Courage to Be Disliked , its simple yet profound advice showing us how to harness our inner power to become the person we would like to be. A philosopher and a student have a discussion. Their conversation reveals a profoundly liberating way of thinking: by developing the courage to change, set healthy boundaries and resist the impulse to please others, it is possible to find genuine and lasting happiness. Your life is not something that someone gives you, but something you choose yourself, and you are the one who decides how you live.
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An unmissable companion tale to the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail _________________________ In this companion tale to the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, Feyre, Rhys and their friends are working to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin. But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated – scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court. _________________________ Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself.
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Discover a treasure trove of enchanting dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa, in this beautiful new edition of the original gem at the heart of bestselling food writer Diana Henry's much-loved repertoire. *** 'I love this book so much' - Nigel Slater 'An all-time classic. The book I'm happy to return to, over and over again. It's an utter joy to cook from, as it is to dig deep into the stories' - Yotam Ottolenghi 'This book has a special place in my heart' - Claudia Roden 'The culinary script for the 21st century' - John & Sally McKenna *** Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons gathers together dishes that combine colourful, aromatic and perfumed ingredients, bringing an intoxicating whiff of warmer climes to your table. Recipes range from chermoula-marinated tuna with pomegranate couscous to roast Catalan chicken with quince allioli, cardamom-baked figs and plums, to orange cake with marmalade and orange flower cream. This beautiful new edition of much-loved cookery author Diana Henry's first book will introduce these magical recipes to a whole new generation of cooks.
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LILY: I fled my nightmare the moment I turned eighteen. I ended up in a town where the Grim Sinners MC called the shots—men with hard eyes and harder reputations. After a year of looking over my shoulder, I had almost convinced myself I was free. Until the monster I ran from resurfaced. With my demons closing in, I had to choose—trust Reid and the Sinners, or face my nightmare alone…again. REID: I had clocked her the instant she arrived—this slip of a woman with haunted eyes who memorized escape routes before ordering coffee. Something fierce and possessive stirred within me. Protection. Every instinct screamed to claim her, mark her as mine. So I shadowed her, patient as death, waiting. When the time was right, I made my move. But then her past caught up. The bastard who'd ruined her life showed his face, and I saw my chance. I vowed to stand between her and him and protect her with everything… Time to go on a Rampage.
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' OMG!!! This is such an awesome read. I love psychological thrillers and this one was so good I could not put it down. ' Reader review, 5* How well do you really know the people closest to you? Aria Miller used to think she had the perfect life, but now that the honeymoon phase is all but a distant memory, she can't shake the feeling her perfect life is a sandcastle waiting to collapse. Recently she's felt a prickle of anxiety when her husband Ethan says he has to work late. She's trying to shake the feeling that he's been lying. After all, trusting men has never worked out well for Aria . . . But sweet, kind Ethan has never given her a reason not to trust him, has he? Perhaps the stress of trying for a baby is finally getting to her, recently she swears she feels someone is watching her as she grabs her morning decaf coffee. Then, during a girls' night that was supposed to take her mind off things, her best friend Isla is brutally murdered in a dark bathroom bar. Aria is still reeling from the shock when the text arrives: How well do you know your husband? And suddenly, amid a police investigation and Ethan's increasingly strange behaviour, Aria is forced to question everyone around her - including herself. He said he loved me. He said I had nothing to worry about. What else don't I know about my husband's lies? *** Please note this was previously published as How Well Do You Know Your Husband?*** Readers are obsessed with Maryann Webb's utterly unputdownable psychological thriller: ' Omg the twist were twisting!!!! . . . Pulled you in with every twist and turn, I even started doubting my husband! ' Reader review, 5* ' An absolutely amazing read!! . . . I loved the fact that every character had some dirt up their sleeves and the plot twist at the end was fabulous work!! ' Reader review, 5* ' Wow this book is fantastic! It has it all and so many twists and turns it is a real rollercoaster ride .' Reader review, 5* ' Phenomenal! Oh my goodness, reading this book gave me such goosebumps and I was hooked from the very beginning! I couldn't put the book down! ' Reader review, 5* ' The one that everyone will be talking about! It was addictive, binge-readable , and when I say drama-filled, oh I mean it! ' Reader review, 5* ' Gobsmacked and speechless at the end of the book. Was not expecting the plot twist and seriously, the ending was totally unexpected . . . I never saw it coming from a mile away! ' Reader review, 5* ' Wow so many twists and turns . . . awesome! ' Reader review, 5* ' I was stuck to my kindle the entire day . . . I'd definitely recommend anyone who loves a good unpredictable thriller to pick this up !' Reader review, 5* ' This book was so full of OMG moments . . . Lies, deceit, murder, it was all there. There were so many twists I didn't see coming with an ending that blew me away .' Reader review, 5*
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Readers LOVE I Love You, I Love You, I Love You 'The nostalgic book of my dreams' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was crying along to their heartache and cheering along to their triumph' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hilarious, heart-breaking and swoon-worthy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❤ ❤ ❤ It's the year 2000. Summer here in London is almost over. There are rumours the world is about to end, and yet my soft little universe is finally opening up, just getting started. When I see him I fall through the ground. He's just a boy but I am lost in a starburst galaxy. A rip tide. A hurricane. Sweet and delicious as crisp cherryade. I'm on fire. I'm in love…with my best friend. ❤ ❤ ❤ Your favourite authors love I Love You, I Love You, I Love You 'Bursts with energy' Matt Haig 'Just DELICIOUS' Kirsty Capes 'What a book!' Giovanna Fletcher 'Extraordinary' Lindsey Kelk 'Wonderful' Sophie Ellis-Bextor 'Glorious' Salena Godden 'Transporting' Sophie Dahl 'I loved it, I loved it, I loved it!' Dawn O'Porter Reviews ‘Laura writes fiction like the poet that she is. No line wasted, every word perfectly placed. The kind of relatable attention to detail that will have you wondering if she stole your teenage diaries and rewrote them with clever insights and laugh out loud humour… I loved it, I loved it, I loved it!’ DAWN O’PORTER 'Laura Dockrill is a delicious writer and I Love You, I Love You, I Love You is glorious and tender, evocative and heart nourishing. I love this author and I love this beautiful book.' SALENA GODDEN 'Very funny. I Love You, I Love You, I Love You bursts with energy.' MATT HAIG ‘An absolutely gorgeous book. So visceral, nostalgic, mucky, heartbreaking and bittersweet. Laura captures that weird pocket of time so perfectly: before smartphones, MySpace and calling your mates on the house phone and shag bands and Green Day and all those insecurities and the sharpness of every new experience and feeling. Just DELICIOUS.’ KIRSTY CAPES 'It's a transporting, technicolour plunge into first, and enduring, love. As ever, Laura Dockrill's voice is entirely her own. She writes from the inside out and it's beautiful.' SOPHIE DAHL 'A nostalgic journey through the highs and lows of first love.' GUARDIAN ‘An absolute gem… A perfect summer read.’ IRISH NEWS ‘A brilliant, nostalgic read.’ CLOSER ‘A witty tale that will remind you of the days of teenage passion.’ BEST 'Described as Dockrill’s “ultimate love letter” to her partner, this is an absolute gem – an enjoyable journey that's a perfect summer read.' WOMAN’S WAY
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THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES AND #1 NYT BESTSELLER ‘One for Philip Pullman fans’ THE TIMES ‘This one is an automatic buy’ GLAMOUR ‘Ambitious, sweeping and epic’ EVENING STANDARD ‘Razor-sharp’ DAILY MAIL ‘An ingenious fantasy about empire’ GUARDIAN Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. Oxford, 1836. The city of dreaming spires. It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world. And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows. Orphaned in Canton and brought to England by a mysterious guardian, Babel seemed like paradise to Robin Swift. Until it became a prison… But can a student stand against an empire? An incendiary new novel from award-winning author R.F. Kuang about the power of language, the violence of colonialism, and the sacrifices of resistance. 'A masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge. BABEL is a stark picture of the cruelty of empire, a distillation of dark academia, and a riveting blend of fantasy and historical fiction – a monumental achievement’ Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE R.F. Kuang’s book ‘Babel’ was a New York Times bestseller w/c 11-09-2022. About the author Rebecca F. Kuang is a Marshall Scholar, Chinese-English translator, and the Astounding Award-winning and the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy Award nominated author of the Poppy War trilogy and the forthcoming Babel. Her work has won the Crawford Award and the Compton Crook Award for Best First Novel. She has an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford; she is now pursuing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale.
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL ENCORE AWARD 2025 ‘Compelling and fine and rich, I devoured it' TESSA HADLEY 'Powerfully compelling' GUARDIAN ‘Unbelievably good' ELIZABETH DAY 'Complex and nuanced… the perfect definition of summer reading' LUCY CALDWELL 'Subtle, complex, ambitious' THE TIMES A Guardian Book of the Year 2024 A stunning new novel of power, desire and the secrets all families carry, from the acclaimed author of Nightingale, Marina Kemp. When fledgling writer Zoe arrives at the Sicilian holiday home of famed novelist Don Travers, she feels that she has made it. And yet as the week unfolds it is not Don but his children and unknowable wife, Lydia, who come to intrigue Zoe most. On the fringes, Don’s youngest, Nemony, watches as her older siblings begin to navigate the treacherous waters of the adult world. When her adored oldest sister makes a terrible mistake, the holiday ends suddenly, shattering the fragile balance of their parents’ marriage and the siblings’ lives. Many years later and in the wake of loss, the events of that summer continue to haunt. Nemony, now a lonely new mother herself, strikes up a chance friendship with Zoe. With her support, Nemony attempts to grapple with the casual damage enacted by her father. But as their relationship deepens, she is soon forced to question the true extent of Zoe’s fascination with the Travers family. Tracing their lives through Sicily, London and the old mining towns of Appalachia, Nemony must uncover the stories untold – about her implacable father, her troubled mother, and the siblings she might still do anything for. 'Kemp’s luminous prose and emotional sensitivity make for a novel rich in psychological insight’ OBSERVER 'Exquisitely written, subtle and transporting' SUSSIE ANIE, author of To Fill a Yellow House 'Ambitious, immersive' OLIVIA SUDJIC, author of Sympathy 'Unflinching, magnificent' KAREN POWELL, author of Fifteen Wild Decembers ‘A writer to watch’ FRANCIS SPUFFORD, author of Light Perpetual About the author Marina Kemp is the author of Nightingale and The Unwilding, and has been shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer Award, Royal Society of Literature’s Encore Award, The Times Breakthrough Award, and the Pat Kavanagh Prize. She studied at Oxford and Goldsmiths and lives now in South London.
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Prepare to be hooked by the gripping psychological crime novel from the Number One bestselling thriller author of The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone . . . * VOTED CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2024 * * VOTED NOVEL OF THE YEAR at TIKTOK 24 AWARDS * * AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * * OVER 6,000 FIVE STAR REVIEWS * 'Gloriously dark' Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Hunting Party ' A moody, slippery novel ' Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Just Another Missing Person 'One hundred percent brilliant' Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of I Let You Go ' Utterly addictive' Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The Wrong Sister ___________ Celebrating her 45th birthday at her local pub, podcaster Alix Summer crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie is also celebrating her 45th. A few days later, they bump into each other again, this time outside Alix's children's school. Josie says she thinks she would be an interesting subject for Alix's podcast. She is, she tells Alix, on the cusp of great changes in her life. Alix agrees to a trial interview and indeed, Josie's life appears to be strange and complicated. Alix finds her unsettling but can't quite resist the temptation to keep digging. Slowly Alix starts to realise that Josie has been hiding some very dark secrets, and before she knows it Josie has cajoled her way into Alix's life - and into her home. Soon Alix begins to wonder who is Josie Fair really? And what has she done? * The Hi! I'm Your Birthday Twin podcast has been bought to life! Listen to all 4 episodes and find out more at penguin.co.uk/BirthdayTwin * Readers can't get enough of None of This is True ! ' Easily the most gripping twists and turns I have read ' 5-star reader review ' I'm speechless after reading this bone chilling , dark , twisty , mind bending thriller' 5-star reader review ‘That ending! OMG. I was not ready’ 5-star reader review ‘Jewell never disappoints’ 5-star reader review ‘ Keeps you hooked to the very last page’ 5-star reader review More love for None of This is True : 'Left me reeling' Adele Parks 'Shocking and creepy and glorious' Nicola Walker ' You will ignore everyone and everything until you’ve finished it' India Knight ‘A tense, superbly crafted exploration of obsession .’ Steve Cavanagh 'Really dark and twisty' Graham Norton ' MAGNIFICENT' Marian Keyes 'So suspenseful, so smart, so insightful.' Katherine Heiny ' A pitch-black fever dream of a novel' Ruth Ware 'Have never read a book so fast!' Hayley Morris ' A sleek, playful, mesmerising read' Louise Candlish 'Twisty twisty twisty' Emily Henry 'You're in for a treat' Jojo Moyes 'Rollercoaster of a read' Jane Fallon 'I inhaled it!' Harriet Tyce Note: There is a chance the book cover you receive may differ from the cover displayed here. Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 Voted TikTok Crime Novel of the Year, 2024
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⭐ The sensational Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction , shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, and a finalist for a Hugo Award ⭐ 'The hit of the year' Guardian A civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering 'expats' from across history to test whether time-travel is feasible. Her role is to work as a 'bridge': living with, supporting and monitoring expat '1847' - Commander Graham Gore, a former Victorian polar explorer. Gore, an adventurer by trade, soon adjusts to this bizarre new world of washing machines, feminism and Spotify; and during a long, sultry summer the pair move from awkwardness to friendship to something more. But as the true shape of the project that brought them together begins to emerge, Gore and the bridge are forced to confront their past choices and imagined futures. Can love triumph over the histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy that history when it is living in your house? 'Addictive' Independent 'Crack this book open and you'll see how time can disappear' Financial Times 'Readers, I envy you: there's a smart, witty novel in your future' Washington Post 'Kaliane Bradley's fish-out-of-water rom-com has a winning premise. [...] The book's combination of whimsy and seriousness works brilliantly.' Sunday Times , Summer Reads 'This time-travelling love story is the perfect mix of witty, sexy and moving.' Good Housekeeping, 50 best ever beach reads ⭐ A Barack Obama reading pick ⭐ Shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize ⭐ Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction ⭐ Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award ⭐ Shortlisted for the Climate Fiction Prize ⭐ Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction ⭐ Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize ⭐ Longlisted for a British Book Award ⭐ A book of the year for: the Sunday Times , New York Times , Guardian , Independent , Evening Standard, Spectator , Red , NPR, Vanity Fair, People , Slate , Advocate , Sydney Morning Herald , Globe and Mail , Den of Geek, Good Housekeeping, Goodreads, NetGalley and Smithsonian Magazine *** This book has been printed with four different colour cover designs, available for limited time only. Colours will be assigned at random when your order is despatched. ***
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** THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER ** Discover the dystopian novel that started a phenomenon. Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford – her assigned name, Offred, means ‘of Fred’. She has only one function: to breed. If Offred refuses to enter into sexual servitude to repopulate a devastated world, she will be hanged. Yet even a repressive state cannot eradicate hope and desire. As she recalls her pre-revolution life in flashbacks, Offred must navigate through the terrifying landscape of torture and persecution in the present day, and between two men upon which her future hangs. 'A fantastic, chilling story. And so powerfully feminist' Bernadine Evaristo ‘As relevant today as it was when Atwood wrote it’ Guardian
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THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Head back down to Clarkson Farm with the latest bestseller from our favourite welly-wearing wannabe farmer, Jeremy Clarkson ___________ Enthusiastic trainee farmer Jeremy Clarkson made just £144 in his first year at Diddly Squat Farm. This year he's determined to do better. Not because he now knows what he's doing. But because he's fed up of getting stick from Kaleb. Yet farming continues to be a challenge. For instance . . . · Loading a grain trailer was more demanding than flying an Apache gunship? · Cows were more dangerous than motor-racing? · It's easier to get planning permission to build a nuclear plant than to turn a barn into a restaurant? Jeremy's always got a plan. Loads of them. Often cunning. Not always greeted with wild enthusiasm by Kaleb and Cheerful Charlie, however . . . ___________ PRAISE FOR DIDDLY SQUAT 'Clarkson has done more for farmers in one series than Countryfile achieved in 30 years' James Rebanks, author of A Shepherd's Life 'Clarkson has showcased the passion, humour and personalities of the people who work throughout the year to grow the nation's food . . . and brought an understanding of many of the issues faced by farmers to the British public' National Farmers Union 'A deserving Farming Champion of the Year' Farmers Weekly 'I don't know anything about farming. It's like David Attenborough doing jet-skiing, or Nicholas Witchell saying, "I'm going to be a cage fighter'" Jeremy Clarkson
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Ever had a bad day? Try having one on the moon... 'Fascinating' Tim Peake, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ask an Astronaut ______________________ WELCOME TO ARTEMIS. The first city on the moon. Population 2,000. Mostly tourists. Some criminals. Jazz Bashara is one of the criminals. She lives in a poor area of Artemis and subsidises her work as a porter with smuggling contraband onto the moon. But it's not enough. So when she's offered the chance to make a lot of money she jumps at it. But though planning a crime in 1/6th gravity may be more fun, it's also a lot more dangerous. When you live on the moon, of course you have a dark side... ______________________ Andy Weir's new stunning science- based thriller PROJECT HAIL MARY is available now. ______________________ What everyone's saying about the follow-up to The Martian : 'A smart, fun, fast-paced adventure that you won't be able to put down ' Ernest Cline, bestselling author of Ready Player One 'What a page turner!' Milda on Goodreads, 5 stars 'Fast paced, high octane and highly entertaining ' Chrys on Netgalley, 5 stars ' Artemis does for the moon what The Martian did for Mars' Guardian 'A first rate thriller, this had me hooked from beginning to end' Robert on Netgalley, 5 stars 'An absolute must read' Lauren on Goodreads, 5 stars 'A clever and action-fuelled story' Culturefly 'For those who loved The Martian , you won't be disappointed' Liz on Netgalley, 5 stars
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'This book is a beautiful, heartwarming read. It’s a story of love, friendship and secrets and I devoured every page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'FULL OF WARMTH, FUN AND FEEL-GOOD FACTOR' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde When travel writer Jack Hartwell arrives on Puffin Island amidst a terrible storm, he stumbles into The Story Shop, the island's quaint bookshop. Seeking refuge, he finds himself immersed in Amelia Brown's enchanting world of books, puffins, and an eccentric group of book club regulars. So when the enigmatic Amelia challenges Jack to read a mysterious novel The Temptation Bucket List – and to complete its challenges with her – he can’t resist. But with Jack’s time on Puffin Island ticking away, the stakes rise. The final item on the list? To share a secret that no one else knows… Praise for The Story Shop: 'This book is a work of art and I think Christie’s best one yet!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There is something magical about Christie's Puffin Island. I just adore this series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Full of love, friendship and wonderful adventures … a real page turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I fall more in love with Puffin Island and its inhabitants with each book! The Story Shop will get under your skin and stay with you long after you have finished reading it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! Well done Christie Barlow for writing such a stunning romantic, mystery masterpiece! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Christie Barlow has the knack of transporting you and making you want to be part of the community she writes about … highly recommend' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Another brilliant read about Puffin Island. Christie Barlow never disappoints. Can’t wait for the next one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I loved returning to Puffin Island and it's people. They feel like family to me. I hope this series never ends!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviews Readers have fallen in love with Puffin Island: 'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Christie Barlow is the number one international bestselling author of seventeen romantic comedies including the iconic Love Heart Lane Series, A Home at Honeysuckle Farm and Kitty's Countryside Dream. She lives in a ramshackle cottage in a quaint village in the heart of Staffordshire with her four children and two dogs. Her writing career came as a lovely surprise when Christie decided to write a book to teach her children a valuable life lesson and show them that they are capable of achieving their dreams. Christie writes about love, life, friendships and the importance of community spirit. She loves to hear from her readers and you can get in touch via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Twitter – @ChristieJBarlow Facebook – Christie Barlow Author Instagram – christie_barlow
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A twisty, unputdownable, pulse-pounding psychological thriller from Amanda Brittany. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and C.L. Taylor 💥 'Twisty and heart-stopping - Amanda Brittany's thrillers keep me gripped!' Valerie Keogh Buried secrets are coming to the surface... 👀 Annie has avoided returning to her hometown of Ridgewater since the terrible night twelve years ago when her childhood best friend, Giselle, lost her life. But now Annie’s brother has been injured in an accident identical to Giselle’s, and she knows she must go back. Giselle’s mother – still living in the house next door to Annie’s family – is as creepy as ever, consumed with the memories of her dead daughter. Natalie, another of Annie’s old friends, is similarly obsessed, desperate to uncover the truth of what really happened that night. Then Annie and Natalie discover that another girl went missing in Ridgewater around that time. Could Annie’s brother be involved? And was there really a voice calling ‘let me out’ from behind a locked door? As the connection between Annie’s family and the tragedy twelve years before starts to emerge, things grow more sinister – and Annie’s own safety comes under threat. Is Ridgewater about to claim another victim? 'This is an amazing thriller I have stayed up all night to finish. Definite vibes of Freida McFadden with all the twists and turns. A must read.' Diana Wilkinson, author of The Girl in Seat 2A 'Amanda Brittany has knocked it out of the park. What a brilliant, twisty read. This one really kept me on my toes.' Keri Beevis 'A captivating thriller packed with secrets and suspense! I was hooked from the very first page.' J.A. Baker 'Creepy, twisty, and impossible to put down – Let Me Out is Amanda Brittany at her chilling best.' John Nicholl Praise for Amanda Brittany: ‘A whirlwind of a read. Just brilliant!’ Diane Jeffrey 'Addictive and fast-paced. Amanda Brittany is a name to keep your eye on. A brilliant thriller.' Phoebe Morgan 'Wow, what a thrill-fest of a read this is! A fantastic locked-room story, with an ominous setting and an oddball cast of characters who do nothing but surprise you as a reader. Everything I love in a psychological thriller.' Rona Halsall ‘Brilliant, pacey, and will leave you suspecting everyone is involved!’ Darren O’Sullivan 'Amanda Brittany is one of the best psychological thriller writers currently around. This was a fantastic read and I highly recommend.' Keri Beevis 'Eerie and dramatic, it's a carefully crafted mystery.' Woman's Weekly 'A fabulous whodunnit which is fast paced, with a surprising twist at the end… I thoroughly recommend this book. I found it hard to put down.' 5 star Reader Review
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'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME The heir of ash and fire bows to no one. A new threat rises in the third book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth. That truth could change her life - and her future - forever. Meanwhile, monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena will need the strength not only to fight the evil that is about to be unleashed but also to harness her inner demons. If she is to win this battle, she must find the courage to face her destiny - and burn brighter than ever before. The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series continues Celaena's epic journey from woman to warrior.
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THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER CHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST HISTORY BOOKS OF 2024 'Compulsive . . . A wonderful display of how modern archaeology can bring hidden histories to life' Daily Telegraph 'Gripping . . . I found it hard to put down' Evening Standard 'Another really good book from archaeologist Alice Roberts . . . Helps you understand the facts on a technical level, but also makes you feel them in your bones' New Scientist 'Robert's reflections on Thomas Becket and Canterbury Cathedral are especially entertaining . . . Fascinating' Spectator The new book by Sunday Times bestselling author of Ancestors and Buried - the final instalment in Professor Alice Roberts' acclaimed trilogy. We can unlock secrets from bones preserved for centuries in tombs, graves and crypts. The history of the Middle Ages is typically the story of the rich and powerful, there’s barely a written note for most people’s lives. Archaeology represents another way of interrogating our history. By using cutting-edge science to examine human remains and burials, it is possible to unearth details about how individuals lived and died that give us a new understanding of the past – one that is more intimate and inclusive than ever before. The seven stories in Crypt are not comforting tales. We meet the patients at one of the earliest hospitals in England and the victims of the St Brice’s Day Massacre. We see a society struggling to make sense of disease, disability and death, as incurable epidemics sweep through medieval Europe. We learn of a protracted battle between Church and State that led to the murder of Thomas Becket and the destruction of the most famous tomb in England. And we come face to face with the archers who went down with Henry VIII’s favourite ship, the Mary Rose . Beautifully written and expertly researched by Professor Alice Roberts, Crypt is packed with thrilling discoveries that will make you see the history of Britain afresh.
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' Ten Seconds will keep you up all night' HARLAN COBEN ***Looking for more Ben Harper? The next page-turningly-addictive thriller in the series, NINE HIDDEN LIVES, is available to pre-order now.*** Broadchurch meets Harlan Coben in the most compulsive thriller you'll read all year. Whether you've read Twelve Secrets and Eleven Liars , or whether you're discovering Robert Gold for the first time, this is your next addictive read. __________ After a tense birthday celebration in Haddley, journalist Ben Harper watches his boss, Madeline, get into the car that has come to collect her. He walks home, never imagining that by the next morning, Madeline will be missing. To find Madeline, Ben will have to return to the now infamous murder case that made her journalism career over a decade ago. A case which, Ben quickly discovers, was never as simple as it seemed. But time is of the essence, and soon it's not just Madeline's life on the line . . . __________ PRAISE FOR ROBERT GOLD 'Superb' LISA JEWELL 'This is what every other thriller aspires to be' Reader Review 'Utterly absorbing' SHARI LAPENA 'Excellent' LEE CHILD 'My new favourite author' Reader Review 'One of a kind' JAMES PATTERSON 'Unputdownable' KARIN SLAUGHTER' ___________________
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'The stuff of legend' Mirror The heart-stopping new novel from queen of crime Martina Cole. It's time to confess their sins. Steph Barker can't forget her past. A single mother, Steph runs a women's shelter for local prostitutes while coming to terms with a tragic loss. And it's people like Joseph Potter, battling with his own grief, who keep her going. When Hennie, one of her friends from the shelter, goes missing, Steph's convinced Hennie's violent pimp Artie Rogers has something to do with it. Steph and Artie go way back, but his reign of terror throughout the Medway towns is out of control and even she can't do anything to stop him. Then another prostitute disappears and it's time to find out who's guilty. Everyone has their secrets - but one them is getting away with murder. 'The queen of crime' Woman & Home 'One of the best fiction authors around . . . spectacular' Closer 'Martina Cole is back and back with an unapologetic bang' 5* reader review 'Well worth the wait!' 5* reader review 'Phenomenal' 5* reader review Due to health reasons, Martina Cole has chosen to continue her collaboration with writer Jacqui Rose for her novel Guilty .
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Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Deal now for the perfect fake-dating romance! She's about to make a deal with the college bad boy . . . Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she's carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush's attention, she'll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice . . . even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date . . . and it's going to be oh so good All Garrett Graham has ever wanted is to play professional hockey after graduation, but his plummeting GPA is threatening everything he's worked so hard for. If helping a sarcastic brunette make another guy jealous will help him secure his position on the team, he's all for it. But when one unexpected kiss leads to the wildest sex of both their lives, it doesn't take long for Garrett to realize that pretend isn't going to cut it. Now he just has to convince Hannah that the man she wants looks a lot like him . *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review
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'Wonderfully drawn characters you really root for . . . a delightfully uplifting story' – Mike Gayle, author of All the Lonely People When an elderly eccentric collector and a troubled teen become each other's only hope of getting their lives back on track, what can possibly go wrong? Alfred is an elderly widower who uses antiques and collectibles to fill the hole in his heart left by his late wife. Kian is a lost teen who has been let down by the care system and finds it difficult staying on the straight and narrow. After Kian throws a brick through Alfred's window, the shock sends Alfred to hospital and a social worker to his home, where his hoarding becomes impossible to ignore. Begrudgingly, and at the request of the authorities, they both agree to enrol Kian on a restorative justice programme, helping to make Alfred’s home liveable again. The only problem: Alfred doesn't want to throw any of his treasures away, and he certainly doesn’t want Kian for company. What unfolds is a surprising and delightful journey of two characters who help each other more than they ever could have anticipated and, along the way, form the unlikeliest of friendships. An uplifting and warm story about friendship across generations, the power of community and finding hope where it had been lost. Perfect for fans of Sally Page’s The Keeper of Stories and Evie Woods's The Lost Bookshop . 'A complete joy' – Alexandra Potter, bestselling author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up 'Full of compassion, warmth and insight' – Laura Barnett , author of The Versions of Us *** Readers LOVE The Secret Collector : 'If there was a moral to this story I think it would be , "It only takes one person who believes in you to change your life"' 'The characters appear so real, and the story with its ups and downs kept me riveted. I couldn't put the book down until the very last page . A book of hope in difficult times' ' My favourite book of the last few years' ' Made me so emotional at times' 'A great book club book' 'I loved this book, it reminded me of Sally Page ' 'Heartwarming' 'Cried nearly every chapter, so moving ' 'Charming!'
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HE'S HER GREATEST ENEMY … AND HER DEEPEST DESIRE 'A dark fever dream of a fairytale. Rose in Chains is a heart-pounding, spellbinding, forbidden love story that kept breaking my heart and putting it back together again' Stephanie Garber, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart 'Lush, complex, and utterly engrossing’ Rebecca Ross, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals ‘Absorbing, unique, and addictive’ Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author 'A delicious, darkly tender slow-burn romance’ Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy ‘The scintillating romantasy of my dreams. The all-consuming, captivating chemistry between Briony and Toven has changed my life’ Lindsey Kelk, Sunday Times bestselling author of Love Story The war is over, the dark forces have won, and the hero who was supposed to save them is dead. Captured as her castle is overrun by the enemy, Princess Briony Rosewood is stripped of her magic and auctioned off to the highest bidder. She’s sold to Toven Hearst: scion of a family known for their cruel control of magic – and her long-time, and unresolved, infatuation. Yet despite the horrors of her new world and the role she must learn to play within it, all is not lost. Help – and hope – may yet arise in the most unlikely of places… New York Times bestselling author Julie Soto crafts a lush romantic fantasy that's filled with intrigue, magic, and an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance. ‘An intoxicating tale of forbidden love’ Sarah Hawley, USA Today bestselling author of A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon ‘Dark and steamy, beautifully written, magical and nuanced, and completely unforgettable’ Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars ‘Captivating magical world, tension-filled intrigue, and riveting enemies-to-lovers romance’ Abigail Owen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Games Gods Play ‘Dark and gripping and full of twists and turns’ Nisha J. Tuli, international bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen 'A darkly luscious, unputdownable romantasy debut. Soto weaves together a complex and captivating world of magic, lust and longing' Kate Golden, USA Today bestselling author of A Dawn of Onyx About the author Originally from Sacramento, Julie spent many years bouncing between New York and California before eventually settling in coastal Fort Bragg, CA. She is a musical theater geek, fandom nerd, and the author of many spicy fanfictions as Lovesbitca8. Julie now lives in Fort Bragg, California, with her dog, Charlie.
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In the heart-pounding new installment of the No.1 bestselling Department Q series, a terrifying international investigation reveals the complex backstory of one of the department's own - the enigmatic Assad. The newspaper refers to the dead body only as Victim 2117 - the two thousand, one hundred and seventeenth refugee to die in the Mediterranean Sea. But to three people, the victim is so much more, and the death sets off a chain of events that throws Department Q, Copenhagen's cold cases division led by Detective Carl Mørck, into a deeply dangerous - and deeply personal - case: a case that not only reveals dark secrets about the past, but has deadly implications for the future. For a troubled Danish teen, the death of Victim 2117 becomes a symbol of everything he resents and is the perfect excuse to unleash his murderous impulses. For Ghallib, a brutal tormentor from the notorious prison Abu Ghraib, the death of Victim 2117 was the first step in a terrorist plot, years in the making. And for Department Q's Assad, Victim 2117 is a link to his buried past and to the family he assumed was long dead.
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'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Together they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day. With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation. Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world.
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THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'How I loved this book . . . Seethaler is in his very own league' Elizabeth Strout It is 1966, and Robert Simon has just fulfilled his dream by taking over a café on the corner of a bustling Vienna market. He recruits a barmaid, Mila, and soon the customers flock in. Factory workers, market traders, elderly ladies, a wrestler, a painter, an unemployed seamstress in search of a job, each bring their stories and their plans for the future. As Robert listens and Mila refills their glasses, romances bloom, friendships are made and fortunes change. And change is coming to the city around them, to the little café, and to Robert’s dream. A story of the hopes, kindnesses and everyday heroism of one community, The Café with No Name has charmed millions of European readers. It is an unforgettable novel about how we carry each other through good and bad times, and how even the most ordinary life is, in its own way, quite extraordinary.
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THE UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE NEXT GIRL What if your child went missing... and everyone thought it was your fault? Julia Dawson’s daughter is gone. She knows everyone thinks Christina is dead; that people say Christina ran away to escape her controlling mother. But Christina would never do that, and Julia will never give up on finding her. Christina was a difficult child. Short tempered and secretive, she didn’t get on with her new step-father. What Julia remembers most is the sun on her daughter’s shocking red hair, and the sound of laughter as she would talk for hours on the phone with her friends. So when the broken body of a young girl is found and Julia is called in to identify her, she knows it isn’t her daughter. But the girl is just like Christina, with the same pale skin and brilliant red hair. Did this girl share a secret with Christina? If Julia finds out, could she get her daughter back? AN ABSOLUTELY HEART-STOPPING CRIME THRILLER FROM CARLA KOVACH – if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, Her Pretty Bones will have you hooked. **Each Gina Harte book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Her Pretty Bones : ‘ Wow, Wow, Wow, what a thrill of a read … Fabulous author, outstanding characters, and a plot that keeps you guessing till the bitter end. Outstanding!!!!! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Oh wow. Put some time away for this book . It has all the ingredients for a terrific psychological thriller… Loved the unpredictable ending. Read it today!’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Absolutely stunning book . I loved it… Had some wow moments where I held my breath for a second. And that ending was just fabulous . A really great book that deserves five stars! ’ Bonnie’s Book Talk , 5 stars ‘ I swear Carla Kovach's books just keep getting better! Her Pretty Bones is such a whirlwind of a story, it keeps you captivated and guessing until the end .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Whoop whoop … to say I was absolutely thrilled to see the next instalment of the Gina Harte series is an understatement… I am hooked on this series … you really need to put Carla Kovach on your list, you won’t be disappointed! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Another Gina Harte winner!... HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Every bit as exciting and heart-stopping as the previous books… has you on the edge of your seat as the suspense makes it impossible to put the book down .’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures , 5 stars ‘ One of the best fictional cops on the shelves at the moment.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm , 5 stars ‘ Loved it from start to finish .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Every single book has such a different great storyline that keeps you so captivated that you’re up all night reading! ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Suspense, mystery and many twists . You can’t predict what’s coming next and this is sooooo important in a book like this. Loved it! ’ Kiss the Reader , 5 stars ‘ Another great book… I loved a good series and this one is full of great characters and an author who knows how to write a good story.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Excellent … A twisted ending I didn’t coming. I finished it in a day .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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Task List Item No. 1 – Become self-aware . . . A witty tale of robotic murder, rebellion and belonging from the master of science fiction, Adrian Tchaikovsky. Service Model is perfect for fans of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. ‘Intelligent, funny, ultimately heart-breaking, and unforgettable’ – Stephen Baxter, author of Proxima Meet Charles™, the latest in robot servant technology. Programmed to undertake the most menial household chores, Charles is loyal, efficient and logical to a fault. That is, until a rather large fault causes him to murder his owner. Understandably perplexed, Charles finds himself without a master – therefore worthless in a society utterly reliant on artificial labour and services. Fleeing the household, he enters a world he never knew existed. Human hierarchy is disintegrating, and an entire robot ecosystem devoted to its wellbeing is struggling to find a purpose. Charles must face new challenges, illogical tasks and a cast of irrational characters. He’s about to discover that sometimes all it takes is a nudge to overcome the limits of your programming. But can he help fix the world, or is it too badly broken? ‘One of the best storytellers in the business’ – John Scalzi, author of Starter Villain ‘Delightful and very funny’ – New Scientist Shortlisted for Best Novel at the 2025 Hugo Awards
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It's never too late to find where you belong... Thea knew the holiday house her late husband Marco bought in Tuscany wasn't pristine. But when she relocates to Italy for the summer with her children, she's shocked by how much work Casa Luna needs. And she only has six weeks to fix it up ready to sell! Her only option is to ask the tight-knit Italian community for help. In return, Thea and her children become involved in the community kitchen, working alongside handsome chef Giovanni and three very competitive nonnas. Gradually, Thea begins to open up to the people around her for the first time in a long while. But just as she's beginning to wonder whether this small Tuscan town could become a new place to call home, a surprise visitor turns everything on its head . . .
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THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM EMMA CURTIS, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BABYSITTER ' Couldn't stop reading. Emma Curtis is a genius!' ANDREA MARA, No 1 bestselling author of NO ONE SAW A THING I used to dread rush hour. Now I live for it... Rachel wakes from a coma to discover her controlling husband has been killed, and the police suspect her of involvement. But all Rachel can recall from the last few weeks are tantalising flashes of a fellow commuter. A man whose name she doesn't know. A man who has disappeared without a trace. Now Rachel is a wealthy widow and the vultures are circling, wanting her in prison for murder, or failing that... dead. Can Rachel discover the truth in time to save herself? 'Hugely addictive' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'Stylish and clever' WOMAN'S WEEKLY 'Hypnotic... kept me utterly hooked' JANE CORRY Readers LOVE T he Commuter 'Those twists were gobsmacking!' ***** 'I couldn't read this book quick enough' ***** 'Emma's books are like a drug to me'***** 'This book fried my head as I tried to keep up with every twist and turn' *****
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The groundbreaking first book of an epic series that has changed the face of fantasy. The Way of Kings begins The Stormlight Archive. Speak again the ancient oaths: Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before Destination. Return to men the Shards they once bore. The Knights Radiant must stand again. Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter. It has been centuries since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars were fought for them, and won by them. One such war rages on a ruined landscape called the Shattered Plains. There, Kaladin, who traded his medical apprenticeship for a spear to protect his little brother, has been reduced to slavery. In a war that makes no sense, where ten armies fight separately against a single foe, he struggles to save his men and to fathom the leaders who consider them expendable. Brightlord Dalinar Kholin commands one of those other armies. Like his brother, the late king, he is fascinated by an ancient text called The Way of Kings . Troubled by over-powering visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant, he has begun to doubt his own sanity. Across the ocean, an untried young woman named Shallan seeks to train under an eminent scholar and notorious heretic, Dalinar's niece, Jasnah. Though she genuinely loves learning, Shallan's motives are less than pure. As she plans a daring theft, her research for Jasnah hints at secrets of the Knights Radiant and the true cause of the war. Readers love The Way of Kings : 'A masterpiece series in epic fantasy' Novel Notions 'It's multi-POV, action-packed, heartfelt, exciting, thrilling' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The story is mind-blowing' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ '[It's] elevated the art of storytelling to a different league' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Introduces a series that will change the history of Fantasy' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I really wish I could give The Way of Kings a sixth star' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Words of Radiance Edgedancer (Novella) Oathbringer Rhythm of War Wind and Truth The Mistborn Saga Mistborn The Well of Ascension The Hero of Ages The Alloy of Law Shadows of Self The Bands of Mourning The Lost Metal
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The greater the evil, the deadlier the game… When a rapist is found mutilated in a brutal attack, Detective Kim Stone and her team are called in to bring a swift resolution. But, as more vengeful killings come to light, it soon becomes clear that there is someone far more sinister at work. With the investigation quickly gathering momentum, Kim finds herself exposed to great danger and in the sights of a lethal individual undertaking their own twisted experiment. Up against a sociopath who seems to know her every weakness, for Detective Stone, each move she makes could be deadly. As the body count starts to mount, Kim will have to dig deeper than ever before to stop the killing. And this time – it’s personal. Absolutely unputdownable, nail-bitingly tense and with a twist that will put your jaw on the floor. If you love Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid or Robert Dugoni, this will keep you flipping through the pages long into the night, and desperate to read the rest in this multi-million-copy, internationally bestselling series. Can be read as a standalone. What readers are saying about Evil Games : ‘ You will not put this down, you will not sleep and you will love every second of it! ’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow wow wow … I loved this book from the first page to the last.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ An absolutely cracking, five-star read – I devoured it in one sitting … I have, once again, been left panting in the corner in dire need of a cup of tea!’ Reading Room with a View , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Exciting … chilling … totally thrilling … exceeded all of my expectations … Get yourself ready to take a day off and immerse yourself in this book. It is worth it.’ Northern Crime , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ This story has everything … I highly recommend. Simply brilliant .’ Postcard Reviews , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ A rollercoaster ride … full of twists, turns and red herrings . Just when you have cracked the case along comes a twist to send you in the opposite direction.’ Ginger Book Geek , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘EXCEPTIONAL. Clearly, the current rating system is broken as it’s unable to accommodate books of this calibre. So I give you – 6/5 .’ Little Bookness Lane , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ How do you guarantee an edge-of-seat reading experience? You read Angela Marsons .’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I’m a little bit speechless at just how incredible this book was… a must-read .’ Book Addict Shaun , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Fabulously dark and chilling … I am a huge fan of D.I. Kim Stone and can’t recommend this series highly enough.’ By the Letter Book Reviews , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A clever, action-packed journey into some of society’s darkest places, crackling with tension and wit. And D.I. Kim Stone is the most fascinating character to arrive on the scene since Val McDermid gave us Tony Hill . This is a no-brainer. Read Evil Games . You won’t regret it. ’ Mark Edwards, bestselling author of Here to Stay
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FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB A cunning killer. A race around the world. An iconic new detective team is born. ----- Solving murders. It's a family business. Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers the pub quiz and afternoons at home with his cat Trouble. His days of adventure are over – that’s his daughter-in-law Amy’s business now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul, which makes being a private security officer to billionaires the perfect job. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending Steve an SOS... As a breakneck race around the world begins, can they stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy? ----- PRAISE FOR RICHARD OSMAN ‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER ‘Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN ‘Funny, clever, compelling’ HARLAN COBEN ‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID ‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA 'This is a sitcom-meets-Bond, and a fine murder mystery’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘The twistiest, turniest tale told with all of Richard Osman’s trademark wit and warmth’ RED 'The entertainment value is sky-high' i NEWS 'Thursday Murder Club fans, you are in for a treat' PRIMA 'Much as with the earlier books, I read We Solve Murders in a few pleasured gulps' SUNDAY TIMES ' The thing that shines through in Osman’s writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities... a delightful read' OBSERVER ‘The rightful king of crime’ i
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The Genesis Machine Box Set contains all three books: Inception, Decryption and Revelation Inception: Aliens have arrived... and this isn't the first time. When expert Navy linguist and cryptographer Charlie Cutter is recruited into a shadowy wing of the NCIS, she's tasked with unravelling a mysterious ancient text that has puzzled researchers for centuries. Charlie isn't eager to revisit her previous failures... but when she discovers the same strange language in top-secret photographs, she finds herself roped into a job that could make or break her young career. After a strange pod crashes to earth during a violent storm, Charlie and her small team uncover an incredible truth: aliens have landed on earth – and not for the first time. Catapulted into a thrilling mystery that will carry them from the political swamps of D.C. to the scorching Las Vegas desert, Charlie must race against time to crack the code and save humanity from a possible alien invasion. Surrounded by a web of secrets and lies, Charlie struggles to track down the origin of the pods – and unmask the hidden motives of their extra-terrestrial visitors. The mystery stretches back centuries... and it leads Charlie to a shocking revelation that will change everything. Decryption: The pods are opening – and their new visitors are all-too-human... Expert linguist Charlie and her team of NCIS agents are hot on the trail of the mysterious alien pods. But after a new arrival opens to reveal a young child, her investigation is thrown into chaos. Faced with terrifying questions about the true origins of their seemingly extra-terrestrial visitors, Charlie is plunged into a race against time to unscramble a mysterious text before more pods arrive. But when a budding relationship with her teammate Special Agent Demarco brings shocking new secrets to light, Charlie finds herself torn between her loyalty to her country and her newfound feelings for the handsome yet distant agent. With a dangerous saboteur lurking behind the scenes, Charlie's struggle to decipher the pods puts her in the cross-hairs of an unknown enemy. And after a code-red emergency thrusts the team's true loyalties into the light, Charlie must risk everything to identify the truth and protect humanity... Revelation: The last piece of the puzzle is about to fall into place – and the truth is more terrifying than anyone imagined. Time is running out for Charlie and the NCIS. After another pod survivor lands in the desert outside Las Vegas, a surprise encounter drives a wedge through the tight-knit group and sends the team spiralling into chaos. When Special Agent Demarco goes rogue on a revenge-fueled vendetta, Charlie and the remains of her team are catapulted on a collision course with a final explosive confrontation. Struggling to assemble the last pieces of the puzzle, she discovers an alarming secret partnership... along with a malevolent plan that must be stopped at all costs. And after she unearths a secret lab with a discovery that threatens the entire human race, Charlie realizes that the truth behind the pods is far more horrifying than she ever could have guessed... and that not everyone is getting out of this alive.
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‘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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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In the ice-hockey romance that has taken TikTok by storm, the star goalie discovers the family he’s always wanted when he falls in love with a single mother. When it comes to dating, Adam Lockwood wouldn’t know luck if it hit him in the face. After an epic failure of a relationship and a string of dates gone wrong, the thought of being vulnerable with someone is terrifying – most people only see him as a professional athlete. But when his dog runs down Rosie, a beautiful woman with a blush as pink as her hair, she doesn’t seem to have a clue who he is, and Adam seizes the opportunity for what it is: a chance to be himself. Rosie Wells has her hands full as a single mother and fourth-year veterinarian student, and she certainly wouldn’t know a hockey player if she ran into one. She doesn’t have time to date, and she’s fiercely protective of her little family. But when a chance encounter leads her to Adam, she knows he’s worth risking her heart. The only problem? Adam is used to wearing a mask – he’s a goalie, after all. And as he holds onto a secret that threatens to unravel him and destroy his new family, he’s at risk of losing more than ever before. ‘Mack proves it is in fact always the quiet ones. Another deliciously sexy and honest story of friendship, family, and falling in love.’ Hannah Grace, bestselling author of Icebreaker
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Escape to Cornwall in a brand-new standalone novel from the author of The Happy Hour and From Cornwall with Love… 'Sweet, romantic, fun … characters to fall in love with – a book that has it all’ Milly Johnson ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful’ Sarah Morgan 'A swooningly spicy tale!' The Sun _______________________ ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful’ Sarah Morgan The most romantic house in Cornwall has got a new owner… Journalist Georgie Monroe has watched as it has been transformed into a high-tech glass palace, renovated by a mystery buyer. When she’s invited to report on an event there, she comes face to face not only with her first love, architect Ethan Sparks, but also with their complicated past. Finding themselves trapped inside when the house malfunctions, Georgie realises that they — and the house — are still keeping secrets. But have Georgie and Ethan left it too late to start again, or can they write the next chapter of their love story together? ‘I thoroughly enjoyed this locked-room romance! Absolutely gorgeous!’ Sam Holland Reviews 'Bursting with warmth' Kirsty Greenwood ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful’ Sarah Morgan Praise for A Cornish Love Story: ‘Romance, Cornwall, McLaughlin; the perfect blend! A Cornish Love Story is gorgeous summer reading through and through.’ Pernille Hughes ‘Swoon-worthy … with bags of heart and soul’ Hannah Doyle ‘Smart, addictive and gloriously romantic – I love Cressida's books.’ Phillipa Ashley 'Sweet, romantic, fun … characters to fall in love with – a book that has it all’ Milly Johnson 'An enchanting escape … that will win your heart …’ Jane Casey Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: ‘Gorgeous’ Woman 'This sweet romance is a real heart-thudder' HEAT 'We couldn't put this down!' Bella 'A sweet, uplifting read' Closer ‘A gorgeous, sweep-you-off-your-feet slice of escapism’ RED magazine ‘Unashamedly romantic, funny and touching’ My Weekly ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful’ Sarah Morgan ‘A sunny burst of escapist romance’ The Sun ‘The ideal summer escape’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A warm and wonderful read’ Woman’s Own ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful. A delicious summer treat!’ Sarah Morgan ‘As sweet as a cream scone’ Cathy Bramley About the author Cressida McLaughlin is a bestselling author of contemporary romance who has sold over a million copies of her books. Her feel-good, escapist fiction, featuring unforgettable characters who find their happy place, has established her as a firm favourite among readers and fellow authors alike. A Cornish Love Story is her seventeenth novel. Cressida lives in Norwich with her husband David and when not writing her bestsellers, spends her spare time reading, returning to London or exploring the beautiful Norfolk coastline.
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The BRAND NEW brilliant roommates-to-lovers, forced proximity funny romantic comedy from BESTSELLER Camilla Isley Could there be room for attraction? Hunter has secretly been in love with her best friend’s brother Dylan for years, despite barely registering as a blip on his radar. She’s not even in the friend zone—more like friend zone adjacent. But her luck is about to change: Dylan is taking over her spare room, and she's being promoted to roommate. Could this be the moment Dylan finally notices her? Not so fast. When Dylan moves in, he carries more than just boxes—he brings complications. Suddenly, the dream of living under the same roof turns into a daily struggle. Dylan is off-limits, for reasons Hunter couldn’t have anticipated, and the closer they get, the harder it becomes to ignore her feelings. But Hunter’s determined to keep her heart in check—no matter how difficult the task. She just has to avoid ogling him in a towel. Definitely don’t imagine what’s under the towel. And try not to swoon when he bakes cookies. But after he saves her from a terrible date and they’re forced to share a sofa bed at his parents’ house, her emotions reach a breaking point. She’ll have to either move on or move out. Will she tell him the truth—or lose him forever? The Roommate Experiment is a roommates-to-lovers, forced proximity, STEMinist rom-com perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Sarah Adams, and Abby Jimenez. Praise for Camilla Isley: “He’s a billionaire and so is she! This is no ordinary billionaire romance. It is a romcom full of wit, charm, sexual chemistry and brains.” Laura Carter "Sexy, funny, romantic and heartfelt - this book has it all - a must read." Sandy Barker "A fast-paced, entertaining will-they-won't-they that kept me on tenterhooks to the end." Phoebe MacLeod ‘This holiday rom-com had everything I could want in a holiday book, and then some’⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Unputdownable, festive, hilarious, gorgeous and fun page turning book!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This is one of my quickest, most entertaining reads and an instant five-star rating without hesitation!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘The chemistry between the characters was impeccable.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Fall in love with Laurie Gilmore's #1 New York Times bestselling romance set in Dream Harbor, perfect for summer! 🍓 'Never want this series to end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🍓🍓🍓🍓 Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone. As a world-renowned chef, single dad Archer never planned on moving to a small town, let alone running a pancake restaurant. But Dream Harbor needs a new chef, and Archer needs a community to help raise his daughter, Olive. Iris has never managed to hold down a job for more than a few months. So when it’s suggested that Archer is looking for a live-in nanny, she almost runs in the opposite direction. Now, Iris finds herself in a whole new world. One where her gorgeous new boss lives right across the hall and likes to cook topless… Keeping everything strictly professional should be easy, right? The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is a cozy romantic mystery with a single dad and found family dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! Tropes Single DadForced ProximitySlow BurnFound Family Readers LOVE Laurie Gilmore… ‘Gives off the same level of endorphins as taking a sip of an actual pumpkin spice latte… all the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice’ People ‘With a name this cute and a cover this autumnal, how could I not cozy up with my blanket and relax with this adoring book?’ New York Post 'Laurie Gilmore has done it again; another solid 5 star read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As a devoted lover of the single dad trope, I hereby crown Laurie Gilmore as the undisputed queen!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Literally amazing. I can’t say enough good things about Laurie Gilmore. I’ve fallen in love with every single one of her books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Laurie Gilmore's book 'The Strawberry Patch Pancake House' was a No.1 New York Times bestseller w/c 2025-03-24. Reviews 'This book makes my heart happy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect kind of romance for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Laurie Gilmore is a #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author who writes small-town romance. Her first novel, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, won the TikTok Shop Book of the Year award in 2024. Her Dream Harbor series is filled with quirky townsfolk, cozy settings, and swoon-worthy romance. She loves finding books with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice and strives for that in her own writing. Laurie is currently based in upstate New York.
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An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Redeeming 6 , the fourth book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This book wrecked me even further than I could've imagined, in all the best possible ways! Joey and Aoife have my heart. Chloe Walsh is one of the most gifted authors that I've ever come across' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'W ill leave an indelible imprint on your heart without doubt . . . Most definitely Chloe Walsh's best work to date ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'J ust WOW!!!! I can't seem to find the words to even try and explain why this book is so EPIC! ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' Nothing I say will do this book justice . . . There was laughter and tears, trauma and healing and every single word of it was perfection ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐......................... I'm saving you, six. With his world unravelling around him, and pressure rising at home, Joey Lynch 's life has never been in more turmoil. Desperate to prove himself worthy of the only person he's ever put his trust in, Joey fights to stay away from a world that threatens to destroy everything. But with the odds stacking against him by the day, can he keep his head above water? Unwilling to give up on the boy she loves, Aoife Molloy fights to save her best friend from the edge of self-destruction. Drowning in a world she doesn't understand, with only her heart to guide her, Aoife refuses to turn her back on Joey, no matter how badly the odds are stacked against them. Through heartbreak and horror, Aoife and Joey have had each other's backs, and this time is no different. Come what may.......................... Want more of Joey, Aoife and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now!
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Time is running out to catch a killer… Teenage girls are going missing across Liverpool. When the body of the third victim is discovered on the banks of the Mersey, the search for the culprit intensifies, and DCI de Silva is called back to work. Still reeling from the recent suicide of her husband and dragged down by the undertow of PTSD, de Silva has been struggling in self-imposed exile. In her fragile state, is she ready to win in a race against the clock?
