Top 100 Books in the UK

Top 100 Books

• The Deal - Elle Kennedy

  Original Series now on Prime Video 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! Also available as a Deluxe HB and a TV Tie-in edition 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

• The Score - Elle Kennedy

  Original Series now on Prime Video 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 Score now for the perfect friends with benefits romance! Also available in Deluxe HB He knows how to score, on and off the ice . . . Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn't have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. To make matters worse, she's nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won't include the king of one-night stands. It'll take more than flashy moves to win her over . . . Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls . . . he's a ladies man, all right, and he's yet to meet a woman who's immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world - and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It's not over until he says it's over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it's time to stop focusing on scoring . . . and shoot for love. *** 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

• The Mistake - Elle Kennedy

  Original Series now on Prime Video 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 Mistake now for the perfect second chance romance! Also available as a Deluxe HB He's a player in more ways than one . . . College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hook-ups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he'll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he's worth a second chance. Now he's going to need to up his game . . . After a less than stellar freshman year, Grace is back at Briar University, older, wiser, and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her V-card to. She's not a charity case, and she's not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up. If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies, he can think again. He wants her back? He'll have to work for it. This time around, she'll be the one in the driver's seat . . . and she plans on driving him wild. *** 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

• We Are All Guilty Here - Karin Slaughter

  The instant No.1 Sunday Times bestseller! The gripping and exciting first book in a brand new crime thriller series from the global sensation Karin Slaughter. 'A powerful and gripping read' Shari Lapena 'Explosive from the very start' Cara Hunter 'This is a huge novel with an even bigger heart' Jane Casey 'Karin Slaughter is always a must read' Harlan Coben ‘A dark, shocking and visceral story’ Janice Hallett 'An astonishing novel' Andrea Mara *** Welcome to North Falls. A small town where everyone knows everyone. But nobody knows the truth. Emmy Clifton thinks she knows her neighbours. She's wrong. She thinks it’s just another hot summer night like any other. She's wrong. When her best friend's daughter asks for help, she thinks it’s just some teenage drama. She’s never been more wrong in her life. As the town ignites in the wake of the girl's disappearance, Emmy throws herself into the search. But then she realises: You never really know a town until you know its secrets. *** 'Karin absolutely nails small town America with complex family lives filled with secrets and paranoia' 5 star reader review 'Brilliant, heart-breaking, tense, disturbing and another impossible to put down' 5 star reader review 'A compelling and intricately woven thriller that will keep readers hooked from start to finish' 5 star reader review We Are All Guilty Here was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16/6/25 About the author Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular storytellers. She is the author of more than twenty instant Sunday Times bestselling novels, including the Edgar-nominated Cop Town and standalone novels The Good Daughter and Pretty Girls. An international bestseller, Slaughter is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her is a No.1 Netflix original series, Will Trent is a television series starring Ramón Rodríguez, on Disney+, and further projects are in development for television. Karin Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta.

• The Legacy - Elle Kennedy

  Original Series now on Prime Video 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 Legacy now for the much-anticipated answer to the question: Where are they now? Four stories. Four couples. Three years of real life after graduation. . . A wedding. A proposal. An elopement. And a surprise pregnancy. Life after college for Garrett and Hannah, Logan and Grace, Dean and Allie, and Tucker and Sabrina, isn't quite what they imagined it would be. Sure, they have each other, but they also have real-life problems that four years at Briar U didn't exactly prepare them for. As it turns out, for these four couples, love is the easy part. Growing up is a whole lot harder. Come for the drama, stay for the laughs! Catch up with your favourite Off-Campus characters as they navigate the changes that come with growing up and discover that big decisions can have big consequences . . . and big rewards. *** 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

• Too Late - Colleen Hoover

  From the author of the heart-wrenching global phenomenon It Ends With Us - now a major film starring Blake Lively - comes a breath-taking psychological suspense about obsession and dangerous love . . . Sloan will go through hell and back for those she loves. And she does so, every single day. Caught up with the alluring Asa Jackson, a notorious drug trafficker, Sloan has finally found a lifeline to cling to, even if it's meant compromising her morals. She was in dire straits trying to pay for her brother's care until she met Asa. But as Sloan became emotionally and economically reliant on him, he in turn developed a disturbing obsession with her - one that becomes increasingly dangerous every day. When undercover DEA agent Carter enters the picture, Sloan's surprised to feel an immediate attraction between them, despite knowing that if Asa finds out, he will kill him. And Asa has always been a step ahead of everyone in his life, including Sloan. No one has ever gotten in his way. No one except Carter. Together, Sloan and Carter must find a way out before it's too late . . . This is the new edition of Too Late from the TikTok phenomenon. If you love this, don't miss Colleen Hoover's word-of-mouth hit suspense Verity . SEE WHAT READERS ARE SAYING . . . 'Had me absolutely hooked. I literally did not have a clue what would happen next!' ***** Reader Review 'Colleen Hoover is my go-to author and she honestly never fails to deliver' ***** Reader Review 'She doesn't sugarcoat the bad parts and glitter the good ones, the heroes are flawed and the villains are human' ***** Reader Review 'There is seriously no other author who writes books that take you right to the brink and then bring you back' ***** Reader Review 'A dark and twisty romance that keeps you on the edge of your seat' ***** Reader Review 'Another incredible book by Colleen Hoover. Her writing gets to me every time. I was so invested in this' ***** Reader Review Too Late was a No.1 Kindle bestseller on 26.08.23

• The Goal - Elle Kennedy

  Original Series now on Prime Video 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 Goal now for the perfect forced proximity romance! She's good at achieving her goals . . . College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cut-throat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated . . . Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist . . . *** 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

• My Favourite Mistake - Marian Keyes

  THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT 'Keyes is a powerhouse' The Sunday Times 'What heaven . . . wish it could go on forever' Nigella Lawson 'Unbelievable . . . so much talent' Chris Evans --- Anna has just lost her taste for the Big Apple… She has a life to envy. An apartment in New York. A well-meaning (too well-meaning?) partner. And a high-flying job in beauty PR. Who wouldn’t want all that? Anna, it turns out. Trading a minor midlife crisis for a major life event, she switches the skyscrapers of Manhattan for the tiny Irish town of Maumtully (population 1,217), helping old friends Brigit and Colm set up a luxury coastal retreat. Tougher than it sounds. Newflash: the locals hate the idea. So much so, there have been threats – and violence. Anna, however, worked in the beauty industry. There’s no ugliness she hasn’t seen. No wrinkle she can’t smooth over. There’s just one fly in the ointment – old flame Joey Armstrong. He’s going to be her wingman. Never mind their chequered history. Never mind what might have been. Because no matter how far you go, your mistakes will still be waiting for you . . . --- 'Much to love . . . eye-wateringly comical ' Observer ' Warmhearted and deftly plotted page-turner. A celebration of kindness: that of family and friends' Sunday Telegraph 'You are all in for a treat . My Favourite Mistake is by turns hilarious and heart-breaking, with a very satisfying mystery at the heart of it too' Elly Griffiths 'Explodes with joyful humanity on every page' Sara Pascoe 'A great, big mystery romance that will make you laugh on every page. A marvel' Catherine Newman ' We love Marian for her humour, relatable style and wisdom - all of which are present here. A big-hearted read full of big feelings' Woman & Home ‘ Furiously funny and stealthily profound . There’s so much depth, but reading it made me feel happier and lighter than I have in ages – it’s sexy, smart, wise, touching and fun ' Daisy Buchanan 'A great read from this much-loved author' Prima Praise for Marian Keyes 'Delightfully funny' Daily Telegraph 'Funny, tender, completely absorbing!' Graham Norton 'An entertaining, growingly poignant contemporary tale' Sunday Times 'Funny, heartbreaking, achingly real' Jane Fallon 'Beautifully written, funny, heartbreaking and always wise - a proper treat' Daily Mail Readers are loving My Favourite Mistake ‘This book is hilarious, relatable, sexy and moving by turn and I inhaled it within a day. Fabulous ’ ***** Reader Review ‘I was absolutely overjoyed to be able to read and review this book and I left abandoned housework, children and much more behind as I indulged myself with this book. I literally did not want to put it down at all ’ ***** Reader Review ‘ OMG it’s good to have these lovely characters back!’ ***** Reader Review ‘The most magical of storytellers has done it again, the world would be a far sadder place without Marian Keyes ’ ***** Reader Review ‘it was engaging, funny, sad and everything in between with that wonderful familiarity certain book characters just have – brilliant’ ***** Reader Review Marian Keyes, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024 (UK) Marian Keyes, Number 1 bestseller, Republic of Ireland and Number 1 bestseller, South Africa [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]

• Fury Bound - Sable Sorensen

  ⚔️ 🐺 DISCOVER THE SERIES EVERYONE IS OBSESSED WITH! 🐺 ⚔️ ' A God Tier Fantasy book!!! You need to read it IMMEDIATELY.' ' THIS IS WHY I READ! ' 'OMG THIS BOOK YOU GUYS!!! I'm OBSESSED and I need to know what happens next like ASAP.' 'This book is so FREAKING GOOD! It had me on the edge of my seat. This plot has so many twists and turns … I loved every second ' Don’t miss this action-packed, jaw-dropping, dark and romantic sequel to the globally bestselling phenomenon, Dire Bound . ******* CROWNED BY DESTINY. CONSUMED BY VENGEANCE. Against all odds, Meryn Cooper has inherited the crown – and a deadly war. As the Kingdom of Nocturna splinters under the weight of generations of lies, it is up to Meryn, her bonded direwolf Anassa and their allies to bring the country back from the brink. But the commoners, the Bonded and the nobles are distrustful of their new queen and Meryn is caught in a deadly game of politics. Meanwhile, Meryn's beloved sister, Saela, is more at risk than ever. Confusingly, the one person Meryn can trust is Stark Therion – the dark, dangerous Alpha she thought hated her as much as she loathed him. Yet, his loyalty is unshakeable. His presence intoxicating. And with his guidance, Meryn can seize an unthinkable level of power. With enemies closing in and shadows stirring her dreams, Meryn stands to lose her kingdom – and her heart. Blood will spill. Bonds will break. Fate will be tested. THE SEQUEL DRIVING READERS WILD WITH ANTICIPATION: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Wow! Absolutely hooked, give me the next book right now please !!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The cliffhanger? I need book two. Immediately .' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I can't wait for book 2 to be out , the hangover is real but so worth it!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I just loved every second and can’t wait for book 2 !' The Wolves of Ruin series is best enjoyed in order: Book #1 Dire Bound Book #2 Fury Bound

• The Women - Kristin Hannah

  Adored by millions and soon to be a major motion picture, The Women is an unforgettable, captivating novel to fall in love with. A sweeping story of epic love, heartbreaking loss, extraordinary bravery and the unbreakable bond of female friendship about the women who answered the call of the Vietnam War and paid the price. 'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' - Taylor Jenkins Reid 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' – Bonnie Garmus 'Never has a novel of war metamorphosed so profoundly into a story of the human heart. The female heart' - Delia Owens They answered the call. Then they fought to be remembered. 'Women can be heroes, too'. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances "Frankie" McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California's idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. But Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause. 'Thank God for girlfriends. In this crazy, chaotic, divided world that was run by men, you could count on the women' Readers love The Women : 'Three little words. "They were there." Superb. Immersive. Shocking' 'This book turned me into an absolute sobbing mess . . . So well written and utterly heartbreaking as well as uplifting, joyful and empowering ' ‘An authentic account of an unforgotten and untold story. Sometimes brutal , sometimes beautiful ’ ' Compelling and heartbreaking. It released all kinds of emotions in me, and has left me wanting to know more about the Vietnam war ' 'Wow! One that you dream about at night and think about all day ' ‘One of the most gripping historical fiction books I’ve ever read’ ‘ Enlightening, informative and a fitting tribute to the female service women and medical staff who served in Vietnam’ ‘The story and the characters within will forever be imprinted on my soul ’ ‘This isn’t just a story of the past, it’s a reminder of what we should not forget in the present ’

• Brave New Summer - Sarah Morgan

  ☀️Escape to Cornwall this summer with another heart-warming and feel-good novel from the Number One Sunday Times bestselling author!☀️ Readers LOVE Sarah Morgan ‘Sarah Morgan never disappoints’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sarah knows just what her readers enjoy, with this book comes friendship, family and a beautiful place for the perfect escape … another great read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sarah Morgan brought us a beautiful and heartwarming story … It’s a brilliant, unputdownable read that left me wanting more from all of these characters’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * * Evie is the acting general manager of The Alexandra hotel in picturesque Cornwall, but she feels trapped in a life defined by others’ expectations. Just as she contemplates a fresh start, Abby arrives, sent undercover by the hotel’s owner to assess the staff and operations. But Abby is navigating her own struggles and longs to break free from the shadow of her mother. As the two women forge an unexpected friendship, they confront their fears and the threat of change looming over them. With the help of a charming chef and a gruff pub owner, they begin to embrace their true selves and the bonds that unite them. Will they find the strength to reshape their futures, or will the weight of the past hold them back? Full of warmth and heart, Brave New Summer is a joyful and uplifting novel about friendship, romance and being brave, from the Number One Sunday Times bestseller, Sarah Morgan. Perfect if you love: 🏖️Escaping to seaside towns 🫶🏼Strong female bonds 💛Unlikely friendships 🍺Grumpy pub owners 👨🏼‍🍳Charming chefs * * * * Praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘Sarah Morgan never disappoints I always look forward to my summer read from her … a must read for holidays’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A perfect slice of joyful summer escapism from Sarah Morgan, the master of the genre' Clare Pooley ‘The perfect summer escape!’ Cathy Bramley 'I was absolutely hooked from the first chapter and knew straight away this was another book written with Sarah’s magic touch … utterly fabulous' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A truly heart-warming read’ Woman & Home Reviews Praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘Funny and often poignant … will thaw even the biggest Grinch’s heart’ The Independent ‘A mug of hot chocolate in book form’ Good Housekeeping ‘A feel-good pick-me-up you’ll love’ Fabulous magazine ‘The perfect cosy escape’ My Weekly ‘Full of drama to enjoy snuggled up in the warm’ Woman & Home ‘A warm and funny festive romance’ Daily Mirror ‘A heart-warming read packed with seasonal cheer’ Daily Express

• The Midnight Train - Matt Haig

  THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life’ - JAMES NORTON ‘Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig’ - DONNA ASHWORTH ‘If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you'll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you'll ever experience’ - JOANNA CANNON When your life flashes before your eyes, what will matter most? For Wilbur it was his time with Maggie, the love of his life. Their honeymoon in Venice. Before he threw it all away. Years later, on the brink of his own death, a train arrives. It can take Wilbur back in time. To relive his most important moments. Soon he realises just how much he would have changed… An adventure through time, T he Midnight Train i s a story of love and second chances, from the world of Th e Midnight Library.

• Dissection of a Murder - Jo Murray

  'So gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning' – Alice Feeney , multimillion copy bestselling author of My Husband's Wife and Netflix TV sensation His and Hers THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SOON TO BE SEASON 2 OF APPLE TV'S HIT SHOW PRESUMED INNOCENT A BBC RADIO 2 BOOKCLUB PICK A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE MONTH **ALL first edition hardback copies feature beautiful sprayed edges – available while stock lasts** Breathlessly compulsive courtroom drama with expertly-crafted twists that you won't see coming, Dissection of a Murder is the razor-sharp debut novel from Jo Murray. A dead judge. A silent defendant. And a courtroom full of liars. When Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder case, she’s shocked at how high-profile it is: the murder of a well-respected, well-known judge. This shouldn’t be the kind of case she’s leading; it’s way beyond her expertise. But the defendant, Jack Millman, is clear. He wants her, and only her. To make things worse, he’s refusing to talk. How is she supposed to prove herself on what appears to be an unwinnable case? Losing is not an option. She must find the most persuasive argument. Trials aren’t won by convincing judges or fellow barristers – they’re all about convincing a jury. Suddenly, Leila finds herself fighting not only to keep Jack out of prison, but also to keep her own secrets buried. It’s true what they say – there are two sides to every story. Guilty or not guilty? You decide . . . PRAISE FOR DISSECTION OF A MURDER : 'Absolutely outstanding' – TM Logan , author of The Mother 'What a terrific read!' – Sarah Vaughan , author of Anatomy of a Scandal 'Utterly compelling' – John Marrs , author of The Family Experiment

• The Wedding People - Alison Espach

  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. '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

• The Testaments - Margaret Atwood

  **NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON DISNEY+ AND HULU** **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

• The Names - Florence Knapp

  A once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent, The Names is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2026 'I've just been blown away by the best debut novel in years . . . A genius idea for a book' Sunday Times 'Wildly original and emotionally profound' Observer 'An unadulterated success: moving, evocative and utterly convincing' The Times OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD It is 1987, and in the wake of a great storm, Cora sets out with her young daughter to register the birth of her son. Her husband expects her to follow tradition and call the baby after him - but is it right for her child to inherit his name from generations of domineering men? Her choice will shape the course of their lives. Seven years later, her son is Bear, a name chosen by his sister, hoping he will grow up to be brave and big-hearted. Or he is Julian, the name his mother set her heart on, keen for him to become his own person. Or he is Gordon, named after his father and raised in his cruel image - but is there still a chance to break the mould? Powerfully moving and full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SUNDAY TIMES , GUARDIAN , INDEPENDENT , IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY , COSMOPOLITAN AND MANY MORE | A READ WITH JENNA AND HAPPY PLACE BOOKCLUB PICK 'The viral literary hit' Grazia 'A beautiful, heartwrenching, utterly original novel' Miranda Cowley Heller 'One of those rare books that makes you glad to be alive' Stylist 'Magnificent . . . Read it. It's very special' Chris Whitaker 'Beautifully written, and wise and tender . . . An utter original' Jojo Moyes 'Exceptional . . . will stay with me for a very long time' Anita Rani, Woman's Hour 'Heart-shattering . . . a sucker punch of a novel' Pandora Sykes 'A modern classic' Jenna Bush Hager 'Heartbreaking and yet brimful of hope . . . Exceptional' Mail on Sunday 'Brilliant . . . one of those books that will make you irritable with anyone who interrupts you, but which you'll finish wanting to press into the hands of a friend' The Times 'Astonishing, unique and incredibly moving, The Names is a beautiful novel about the courage of a mother in the moment she names her child . . . I know it will stay with me for a long time' Jeanine Cummins

• The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 16 (Light Novel) - Natsu Hyuuga

  Weeks have passed since the successful surgery on the Emperor, and winter is coming on. Now that the upper physicians have taken over postsurgical care, Maomao’s daily life is both getting back to normal and getting busier. One day, a letter arrives for Dr. Lao that makes Yo go pale. It reports a rise in patients with pustules... Maomao has a bad feeling about this, and as ever, it proves correct—there’s been a smallpox outbreak. Contagious and often deadly, survivors of smallpox are often left scarred for life. There is no known cure, and even Maomao can’t invent one out of thin air. An entire village has already been quarantined to contain the outbreak. Yet in these desperate circumstances, there’s one ray of hope...

• The Murder Book - Mark Billingham

  TOM THORNE IS BACK . . . AND SO IS HIS WORST NIGHTMARE A gripping, grisly read. Mark Billingham is a terrific crime writer' ----- ANTHONY HOROWITZ Tom Thorne has it all. In Nicola Tanner and Phil Hendricks, Thorne has good friends by his side. He finally has a love life worth a damn and is happy in the job to which he has devoted his life... He has everything to lose. Hunting the woman responsible for a series of grisly murders, Thorne has no way of knowing that he will be plunged into a nightmare from which he may never wake. And he'll do anything to keep it. Finally, Thorne's past has caught up with him and a ruinous secret is about to be revealed. If he wants to save himself and his friends, he must do the unthinkable. PRAISE FOR MARK BILLINGHAM 'Mark Billingham is a master of psychology' Ian Rankin 'Fast-paced and twisting' Paula Hawkins ' At the very least it should reach the shortlist of this year's Booker prize' The Times

• Such a Nice Girl - Andrea Mara

  Two best friends. One murder. The truth could unravel everything... The gripping new thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of All Her Fault and No One Saw a Thing . 'Andrea Mara is fantastic!' Freida McFadden 'Impossible to put down.' Patricia Cornwell 'Andrea's best book yet.' Liz Nugent Have you seen the girls? The morning after a glamorous, luxury wedding, best friends Siobhan and Grace go to wake their twenty-four-year-old daughters. Opening the door to their shared room, they find a smashed lamp, an abandoned phone and blood on the carpet. Over the next few days, the truth unravels, testing Siobhan and Grace's friendship to its limits. As secrets and lies begin to come to light, they realise that the girls were not best friends. In fact, they weren't really friends at all. And now, it looks like one of them is dead. And one of them is a killer. But whose daughter is guilty of murder? ‘The thing is, we always believe the best of our own kids. What mother thinks her own daughter will do something terrible? But every bad deed is carried out by a person who was once someone’s child.’ Everyone is talking about Such a Nice Girl: ' Wow, this blew me away! ' Claire Douglas 'An all-round stunning thriller from the queen of the tangled web .' Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal ' A masterclass in twists and turns .' John Marrs, bestselling author of You Killed Me First 'Andrea Mara is one of a kind .' Jack Jordan, bestselling author of Do No Harm ' Fast-paced, compelling, twisty and utterly absorbing... Andrea Mara is a genius storyteller.' Jane Casey, bestselling author of The Secret Room 'Twisty and so full of secrets that you’ll be dying to discover the truth ! Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door ‘ So many twists in this book I didn’t see coming’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘ Had me guessing to the end ’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Andrea Mara never disappoints !’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘ Gripping, tense and fabulously plotted .’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘ Had to pick my jaw up off the floor after one of the twists’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

• The Impossible Fortune - Richard Osman

  THE UNMISSABLE NEW MYSTERY IN THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING, RECORD-BREAKING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES ‘Irresistible’ LEE CHILD ‘Funny, clever, compelling’ HARLAN COBEN ‘The rightful king of crime’ i PAPER ---------------------------- A wedding. A code. A murder. Time is ticking . . . It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal. But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who fears for their life, the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into their most explosive investigation yet, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time? Praise for Richard Osman and the Thursday Murder Club series ‘So smart and funny. Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN ‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA ‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID ‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER '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 ‘Gripping and rather moving’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘The biggest new fiction author of the decade’ GUARDIAN 'Underestimate him at your own peril' INDEPENDENT 'Richard Osman seems incapable of missing' THE TIMES

• The Holiday - TM Logan

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

• Don't Fall in Love With Me - Paige Toon

  The stunning new romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Seven Summers and Only Love Can Hurt Like This , an escapist love story perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and JoJo Moyes ‘The queen of emotional love stories’ Beth O’Leary ‘Poignant, powerful, passionate’ Milly Johnson ‘One of my must-buy authors’ Abby Jimenez *********************************** What if the person you love the most is the one you can’t have? Grace has loved Jackson since she was fifteen – when they spent every childhood summer exploring France's breathtaking Ardèche region together. They were best friends, until life took its course and Jackson married someone else. Years later, Jackson re-enters Grace’s life with an irresistible offer: her dream job in the very town where their story began. And he’s newly single. As memories from those idyllic summers flood back, Grace encounters an old friend Étienne, who proposes a plan to help make Jackson jealous. But as their scheme unfolds, Grace finds herself questioning if the sparks between them might not be so pretend after all… Unbeknownst to Grace, Étienne is harbouring a secret that could shatter her world. Will learning the truth finally set her heart free? Or is this the beginning of a love story bigger than she ever imagined? ******************************************************* PRAISE FOR DON'T FALL IN LOVE WITH ME . . . ‘Another heartfelt, beautiful romance from the queen of emotional love stories . With its gorgeous sun-soaked setting and a tension-fuelled love triangle, this is like a dream summer holiday in book form.’ Beth O’Leary ‘ So beautiful. A heartwarming love story in the most romantic of settings. Off to get me a kayak’ Giovanna Fletcher ‘A sweeping love story. . . Paige Toon has complete control of my heart.’ Annabel Monaghan ‘Poignant, Powerful, Passionate. This book is HOT.’ Milly Johnson ‘Paige has carried me away again! Emotional and seductive, this is sun-drenched perfection . I loved every word!’ Heidi Swain ‘ A gorgeous, heartfelt spin on friends-to-lovers and coming of age romance.’ Kristan Higgins ‘A lush, addictive love story with sizzling chemistry and a twist I didn’t see coming – prepare for heart-melting heat!’ Jill Shalvis 'Paige had my heart yearning for the stunning setting and for love to conquer all. A triumph! ' Zoe Folbigg ‘I don’t think I’ve ever read a Paige Toon novel I didn’t completely devour.’ Daily Mail ‘No-one writes a love story quite like Paige Toon.’ Heat , Book of the Month ‘A gorgeous, perfect holiday read .’ Closer ‘Paige Toon delivers a heart-warming tale of love, friendship, passion and family .’ Woman's Weekly

• Binding 13 - Chloe Walsh

  An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Binding 13 , the first 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 universe is all consuming. Chloe Walsh has some serious talent' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'If you're looking for a beautifully written, heart wrenching, hilarious book . . . and want one hell of a book hangover, then do yourself a favour and read these pronto' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'To say I loved this book is an understatement, It has ripped my guts out shattered my heart had me biting my nails with anticipation and bawling like a baby all in one phenomenal read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I adore this world & the found family this series has brought into my life and I don't know what I was before I read this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Chloe Walsh will always be my number one author' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐......................... They are from opposites sides of the track - but when their two worlds collide, nothing will ever be the same again. Johnny Kavanagh has everything going for him. On the rugby pitch, he's a force to be reckoned with. Primed for stardom, he's heading straight for the top. Nothing can possibly get in his way, right? Not even the shy new girl at Tommen College. The one with the sad eyes and hidden bruises. The one that distracts him like no one ever has. Life has never been easy for Shannon Lynch. Bullied and tortured, she arrives at Tommen College mid-way through the school year praying for a fresh start and desperate to shake off the demons that plague her. On her very first day at the prestigious private school, she comes into contact with the notorious Johnny Kavanagh. Thrown through a hoop over her feelings for him, and desperate to keep a low-profile, Shannon finds herself once again the target of bullies as she forms a fragile alliance with rugby's rising star. Falling into a complicated friendship and grappling with their undeniable chemistry, Johnny and Shannon could never have foreseen the obstacles that will threaten their blossoming relationship . . .......................... 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!

• A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn - Sarah Hope

  You are warmly invited to the wedding of the summer, in the BRAND NEW instalment in the bestselling Pennycress Inn series from Sarah Hope 💕 💐 Every book in the Pennycress Inn series can be read as a standalone. She can plan everyone else’s happy ever after… but what about her own? Ellie thought she was starting over. After her long-term relationship collapses and her career implodes, she was braving a new chapter on her own, setting up a wedding planning business in her beautiful Cotswold village. But when her ex walks away with almost everything she owns, Ellie’s carefully rebuilt world begins to crack. Just as she’s clinging to her last lifeline, planning her first wedding at the idyllic Pennycress Inn, fate throws the biggest complication yet into her path. Murray. The man who broke her heart. The love she never truly let go. Murray is back, working as a carpenter at the inn, and determined to ‘clear the air’. As the days tick forwards towards the Pennycress wedding, Ellie must juggle the needs of her clients with new revelations from her old love, and a fresh spark of hope... Could first love finally become forever love? A warm, emotional and wholesome small-town romance that’s perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Heidi Swain and Gilmore Girls. Praise for Sarah Hope: 'Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous page turner!! An absolute must read!!!' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'A gorgeous story and one I would definitely recommend. It is light-hearted but with some serious things as well.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'A nice easy read that had me hooked. Loved all the characters.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'A perfect feel good read that left a smile on my face.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'All Sarah's characters are well constructed and three dimensional, the kind you'd want as your own friends.' ★★★★★ Reader Review

• The Hotel by the Sea - Julie Caplin

  Pack your bags and get ready to fall in love with The Hotel by the Sea—your next romantic getaway awaits! Rebecca needs to escape. After making a complete fool of herself watching the man she's secretly loved for years run off with someone else—she jumps at a temporary job at the family-run Quinta do Mar hotel. Sun, sea, and a fresh start sound perfect. What she doesn't expect is Felipe Rebelo. Charming, infuriatingly confident, and always ready with a flirty quip, Felipe seems to have life sorted. But beneath his carefree exterior lies a man carrying the weight of his entire family. The last thing he needs is another responsibility. Especially one who challenges him at every turn, makes him laugh, and is dangerously easy to fall for… Escape to Portugal's stunning Algarve coast in this uplifting summer romance about finding yourself, choosing happiness, and discovering that love isn't about being needed—it's about being seen. – Readers are LOVING The Hotel by the Sea… 'I had a big grin on my face … romantic and warm, cosy and witty' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Uplifting … highly enjoyable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Really loved this one!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful … allows you to escape somewhere beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sublime … READ IT' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This series is great, it’s like going on a holiday with every read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A cute romance set on the beautiful Algarve coast' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Julie Caplin never disappoints' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A definite must for your holiday reading.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Julie Caplin is the international bestselling author of the Romantic Escapes series. Her books have hit the top of the bestseller charts in Germany, Italy, Iceland, Holland, the UK and the Czech Republic and have sold over a million copies worldwide. Her uplifting romantic comedies are set in gorgeous destinations across the globe, providing her readers with the ultimate escape. Julie also writes romantic and historical fiction as Jules Wake.

• Yesteryear - Caro Claire Burke

  THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK’ – BELLA MACKIE 'NIGHTMARISH, SHOCKING, BRILLIANT’ – STYLIST 'MADDENING, MESMERISING, INGENIOUS’ – NEW YORK TIMES 'INTELLIGENT, INCISIVE, INSANELY READABLE’ – JENNIE GODFREY 'DERANGED, DARING, CLEVERLY WRITTEN’ – VOGUE 'My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive…' Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and her followers are sick with envy. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What her followers don’t know won’t hurt them. Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. As darkly funny as it is shocking and gripping, Yesteryear is an electrifying examination of tradition, fame, faith and the grand performance of womanhood, from a thrilling new talent in fiction. NOW BEING ADAPTED INTO A MAJOR FILM STARRING ANNE HATHAWAY ‘WICKEDLY FUNNY, FRIGHTENINGLY PERCEPTIVE' ABIGAIL DEAN 'INVENTIVE, ADDICTIVE, A WILD RIDE' ASHLEY AUDRAIN 'SHOT THROUGH WITH HUMOUR, LACED WITH DARKNESS' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'THE STEPFORD WIVES MEETS THE HANDMAID'S TALE' HANNAH DEITCH About the author Caro Claire Burke received her Master’s in Fine Arts from the Bennington Writing Seminars. She is the co-host of Diabolical Lies, a politics and culture podcast. Yesteryear is her first novel.

• The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

  ** 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

• Moonwalk - Michael Jackson

  For fans of the box office hit, Michael - The ONLY book Michael Jackson ever wrote about his life – Discover the King of Pop in his own words in the New York Times bestselling autobiography. One of the most successful entertainers of all-time, this personal and intimate memoir sees Michael Jackson chronicle his life from his humble beginnings in the Midwest and his early days with the Jackson 5, to his unprecedented solo success, Giving unrivalled insight into the King of Pop's life, it details his songwriting process for hits like Beat It, Rock With You, Billie Jean, and We Are the World ; describes how he developed his signature dance style , including the Moon Walk; and opens the door to his very private personal relationships with his family, including sister Janet, and stars like Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, Marlon Brando, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, and Brooke Shields. At the time of its original publication in 1988, MOONWALK broke the fiercely guarded barrier of silence that surrounded Michael Jackson. Candidly and courageously, Jackson talks openly about his wholly exceptional career and the crushing isolation of his fame, as well as the unfair rumours that have surrounded it. Illustrated with rare photographs from Jackson family albums and Michael's personal photographic archives, as well as a drawing done by Michael exclusively for the book, MOONWALK reveals and celebrates, as no other book can, the life of this exceptional and beloved musician.

• Walking on Sunshine - Heidi Swain

  A Summer in Suffolk could be just what she needs… When Tilly  heads to the river in Willowell, Suffolk, to scatter her dad’s ashes, she’s in need of some rest and relaxation. Life has been tough lately, and she wants a new start. Constance has lived in Fernside forever. She owns the beautiful Willowell Woods – but she can’t manage them alone, and they’re now up for sale. Her nephew, James , has always loved Willowell Woods – and he doesn’t want anyone taking them over. So when Tilly asks to buy them, with an exciting idea for the land, sparks begin to fly… the problem is, they’re already falling in love. Can Tilly and James find a way to turn sparks into fireworks? And will Constance finally realise that letting in the new doesn’t have to mean getting rid of the old…? Spend Summer with Heidi Swain in her most glorious book yet – perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan. YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE WALKING ON SUNSHINE: 'A summer delight!' SARAH MORGAN 'A delightfully sunny read with added intrigue and secrets' BELLA OSBORNE 'A ray of reading sunshine!' LAURA KEMP 'A lovely, sweet, summery read' MILLY JOHNSON 'An absolutely gorgeous summer tale of love and secrets' RACHAEL LUCAS WHAT READERS HAD TO SAY: 'As always she has worked her absolute magic' 'Heidi has a knack of transporting you directly into the heart of a setting so vivid you never want to leave'  'A warm summer read set in a glorious part of the country' 'I love a Heidi Swain novel and this lived up to my expectations' 'It has just the right mix of romance, family, and nature' 'Heidi always writes books that leave me feeling uplifted and tingly with happiness'  'Heidi smashed it AGAIN!!!!' 'Pure sunshine and feel good' 'This is a lovely romance read, perfect for the sunny seasons ahead' 

• What the Dying See - M. J. Lee

  The system is broken - and it wants you dead. An elderly ex-soldier is found dead in his home starved, alone and long forgotten. No one notices. No one cares. The same day, a man walks into a Manchester police station and calmly confesses: I just killed my father. DI Thomas Ridpath is called to investigate both cases. But what begins as two unconnected deaths soon unravels into something far more chilling. Behind the polite doors of suburban streets, someone is twisting the very systems meant to protect the vulnerable and turning them into weapons. As the body count climbs, Ridpath realises he's not chasing a lone killer. He's fighting an entire machinery of death. And the next name on the list is his. A gripping crime thriller from the bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Neil Lancaster and Stuart MacBride

• Unravelling Oliver - Liz Nugent

  WINNER - IBA Crime Fiction Book of the Year By the author of the Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club pick, Lying in Wait 'Truly excellent... strongly recommended' Sophie Hannah __________ 'I expected more of a reaction the first time I hit her.' Oliver Ryan is a handsome and charismatic success story. He lives in the suburbs with his wife, Alice, who illustrates his award-winning children's books and gives him her unstinting devotion. Their life together is one of enviable privilege and ease - enviable until, one evening after supper, Oliver attacks Alice, leaving her fighting for her life. Everyone around Oliver quickly realises that they didn't know him at all. Only he knows the lengths to which he has gone to get the life he so desired. But even he is in for a shock when the past catches up with him. A gripping page-turner, Unravelling Oliver is perfect for fans of Erin Kinsley's Found and Shari Lapena's The Couple Next Door . __________ 'Incredibly brilliant' Marian Keyes 'Compelling, clever and dark... you'll gobble it up in one go' Heat Magazine 'An ambitiously structured and compelling "whydunnit"' Daily Mail 'The compulsion to continue reading never wanes... A persistently satisfying read' Sunday Times

• Undercover Honeymoon - Jo Watson

  A hilarious second-chance, enemies-to-lovers action rom-com from the author of The Ex Effect , perfect for fans of The Fall Guy and Mr and Mrs Smith. 💖 Fake Dating 💖 Rivals-to-lovers 💖 Action rom-com 💖 Forced proximity 💖 Second-chance romance 💖 Gorgeous holiday read When Private Investigator Lizzy Brown is hired to follow a cheating spouse, the last person she expects to run into is Cameron Anderson : the man she dated for a grand total of 6 hours, and the real reason she left the Police Academy all those years ago. Something Lizzy definitely isn't still bitter about. Cam, tasked with a money-laundering case, never thought he'd find himself once again squaring off with Lizzy - and most certainly not in a romantic and glamorous Seychelles resort. But when their separate cover stories are put at risk, the pair are soon forced to masquerade as a honeymooning couple to cover their tracks. Faking a marriage with your ex is bad enough, but when Lizzy and Cam find themselves tangled in a criminal conspiracy bigger than their bitterness, they realise that their relationship lie might be the only thing keeping them alive. But as old feelings resurface, are they really just playing the part? _______________ Reader's can't get enough of Jo's books! 'If this doesn't speak romcom perfection I don't know what does!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Wow! This book would make THE most amazing romantic movie' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'OMG!!! I absolutely love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous book!!! I must say it has got to be one of the best romances I have ever read!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A laugh-out-loud novel with unique and realistic characters' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Why haven't I heard of Jo Watson before?!! Such a brilliant read and one that totally and utterly broke my star rating system!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

• Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros

  DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE BREATHTAKING FOLLOW-UP TO FOURTH WING AND IRON FLAME The third book in the record-breaking Empyrean series from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. 'Incredible storytelling on every page' THE SUN ' Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' INDEPENDENT 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' DAILY MIRROR - A STORM IS COMING . . . AND NOT EVERYONE CAN SURVIVE ITS WRATH. After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons and no more time for uncertainty - the battle has truly begun. With enemies closing in from all corners, they need an army. They need power. And they need to unravel the dark truth about what's really happening on the continent before it's too late. Violet must embark on her most dangerous mission yet and travel beyond the failing wards to seek allies who will stand with Navarre. The trip will push her to the very edge of her power, and the odds of dying are far greater than the hope of success. But Violet will risk everything to save her dragons, her family, and him . . . even if it means keeping a secret so big it could destroy them all. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? -- PRAISE FOR THE EMPYREAN SERIES 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown '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 '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 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM

• Our Beautiful Mess - Adele Parks

  'Adele Parks consistently writes banger after banger, and Our Beautiful Mess might just be her best yet. Addictive and brilliant’ Lisa Jewell 'The tension, the atmosphere, the relentless twists … a fantastic domestic thriller, the kind that you devour in greedy gulps, unable to stop flipping the pages' Five Star Reader Review ***** Connie is determined to bring her family together, but explosive revelations and long-held secrets are set to destroy everything important in her world … Connie can’t wait to have her daughters back home for the holidays. Fran is bringing a new boyfriend to stay, and the empty nest will once again be full of friends, family and young love. Yet from the moment she sees Zac, Connie knows trouble is coming. Zac reminds her of the worst mistake she has ever made: a man whose charm and good looks nearly destroyed her marriage. She doesn’t want him in Fran’s world, but then Fran announces she’s pregnant. Connie is terrified that her past is going to threaten her family’s future, but there’s a greater menace looming. She’s not the only one who has something to hide. Someone in the house has another devastating secret. A deception which will put everyone Connie loves in shocking danger, and one of them will pay the ultimate price. Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with an explosive and deeply emotional family drama which explores the lengths a parent will go to protect a child; for there’s nothing stronger than a woman whose family is under threat. ***** 'Had me gripped from beginning to end. Masterfully written with gut-punching twists and brimming with tension this is Adele Parks’ best book yet. Absolutely outstanding’ Claire Douglas ‘Adele Parks has done it again. Grabbed me from page one and kept me there on the edge of my seat. Superb writing as ever. She simply gets better and better and better. You have to read this book!’ Ruth Jones An Observer Thriller of the Month ‘A great read’ 'A barnstorming novel' The Times ‘My favourite Adele Parks novel yet! So brilliant, so compelling, so tense! The suspense builds and builds until the breathless conclusion. Utterly thrilling from start to finish’ Lucy Clarke ‘Our Beautiful Mess leaps straight to the top of my Adele Parks rankings – wise, intelligent, compassionate, with a masterful pulse of menace throughout. Utterly immersive’ Louise Candlish ‘Breathe while you can. Adele Parks is back with a heart-in-mouth thriller that will have you frantically turning the pages’ C L Taylor ‘An addictive tale of family dynamics with layers of tension that grip relentlessly. A superbly crafted, thrilling ride’ K L Slater ‘No-one does ‘family noir’ quite like Adele Parks and Our Beautiful Mess is an absolute masterclass – as one terrible mistake leaves a woman’s perfect life hanging by a thread’ T. M. Logan 'Our Beautiful Mess grabs you from page one and keeps you glued to the edge of your seat until the final sentence. Deliciously dark and addictive' Crime Monthly 'This well-plotted explosive family drama, with superb characterisation, is layered with tension and its pulse-raising dilemmas will have you on the edge of your seat' Sunday Times

• Memory Man - David Baldacci

  Amos Decker is a former professional football player whose career was ended by a terrible hit. Now a police detective, Amos is still haunted by a side effect from the accident he can never forget. One night Decker comes home from a stakeout to find his wife, young daughter and brother-in-law horrifically murdered. Obviously scarred and nearly broken, Decker has to use his skills as a detective and his unusual brain capacity to try and catch the monster who killed his family.

• The Chase - Elle Kennedy

  Step into a world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines and steamy romance in this addictive spin-off from the bestselling Off-Campus! Read The Chase for the perfect brother's best friend romance! She's the one girl he shouldn't want . . . Everyone says opposites attract. And they must be right, because there's no logical reason why I'm so drawn to Colin Fitzgerald. I don't usually go for tattoo-covered, video-gaming, hockey-playing nerd-jocks who think I'm flighty and superficial. His narrow view of me is the first strike against him. It doesn't help that he's buddy-buddy with my brother. And that his best friend has a crush on me. And that I just moved in with them. Oh, did I not mention we're roommates? I suppose it doesn't matter. Fitzy has made it clear he's not interested in me, even though the sparks between us are liable to burn our house down. I'm not the kind of girl who chases after a man, though, and I'm not about to start. I've got my hands full dealing with a new school, a sleazy professor, and an uncertain future. So if my sexy brooding roomie wises up and realizes what he's missing? He knows where to find me. *** 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

• Evil in High Places - Rory Clements

  The action-packed new WW2 thriller from the award-winning author of Munich Wolf and A Cold Wind from Moscow , perfect for fans of Robert Harris, C.J. Sansom and Philip Kerr. 'Master of the wartime thriller' Financial Times 'A cracking historical thriller' Irish Independent 'Electrifying and atmospheric' Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of the Nero trilogy HOW DO YOU CATCH A KILLER WHO BELIEVES THEY'RE ABOVE JUSITCE? Munich, 1936. All eyes are on the Bavarian capital for the upcoming Olympic Games. As athletes fight for gold and the Nazis fight for power, Detective Sebastian Wolff faces a battle of his own. A famous actress has disappeared and Wolff has been ordered to find her, fast. But Elena Lang is no ordinary film-star: she is the mistress of Joseph Goebbels - Hitler's right-hand-man in the party that Wolff despises. But this is a country on the brink of war, and corruption runs deep. In a search that will take him from high society to the city's darkest corners, Wolff will soon learn just how fine the line is between justice and jeopardy... Praise for Rory Clements: 'Atmospheric and gripping' The Times 'A dramatic, twisty thriller' Daily Mail 'A masterpiece of spies, intrigue and political shenanigans' Sunday Express 'Fast-paced, tense detective WW2 novel . . . keeps you on the edge of your seat' 5-star reader review '5 stars isn't a high enough rating . . . one of the best novels I've read' 5-star reader review 'An unputdownable historical fiction thriller!' 5-star reader review 'One of the best writers around' 5-star reader review

• The One - John Marrs

  This updated edition of The One comes complete with an exclusive letter from the author, and five never-seen-before bonus chapters catching up with all the key characters ten years later. ___ "A mind blowing journey with nonstop thrills until the very last page."—Freida McFadden ___ HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO FIND THE ONE? A simple DNA test is all it takes. Just a quick mouth swab and soon you’ll be matched with your perfect partner – the one you’re genetically made for. That’s the promise made by Match Your DNA. A decade ago, the company announced that they had found the gene that pairs each of us with our soul mate. Since then, millions of people around the world have been Matched. But the discovery has its downsides: test results have led to the breakup of countless previously secure relationships, and shattered traditional ideas of dating, romance and love. Now five very different people have received the notification that they’ve been Matched. They’re each about to meet their one true love. But ‘happily ever after’ isn’t guaranteed for everyone. Because even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking than others… ___ With over 3000 5* reviews, this is what real readers are saying about this addictive, page-turning high concept thriller: 'I just couldn't stop reading' 'Brilliant twists that I didn't see coming' 'One of the most gripping stories I've read for a long while' 'I was hooked and didn't want it to end' (Note: Previously published as A Thousand Small Explosions)

• Still Life - Val McDermid

  Don't miss the series that inspired the major ITV drama, Karen Pirie , starring Lauren Lyle - Still Life is the sixth Karen Pirie thriller Read Val McDermid's masterful new novel, 1989 , now and pre-order the eagerly awaited New Karen Pirie Thriller , publishing October 2023 'No one can tell a story like she can' Daily Express 'The queen of psychological thrillers' Irish Independent ____________ 'The bodies never stay buried forever . . .' On a freezing winter morning, fishermen pull a body from the sea. It is quickly discovered that the dead man was the prime suspect in a decade-old investigation, when a prominent civil servant disappeared without trace. DCI Karen Pirie was the last detective to review the file and is drawn into a sinister world of betrayal and dark secrets. But Karen is already grappling with another case, one with even more questions and fewer answers. A skeleton has been discovered in an abandoned campervan and all clues point to a killer who never faced justice - a killer who is still out there. In her search for the truth, Karen uncovers a network of lies that has gone unchallenged for years. But lies and secrets can turn deadly when someone is determined to keep them hidden for good . . . ____________ Praise for Val McDermid: ' Brilliant . . . Sensational . . . Unforgettable ' Guardian ' Compulsively readable ' Irish Times ' As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get ' Sunday Express ' It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go ' Daily Mail ' One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review

• The Drowning Place - Sarah Hilary

  'A master of her craft... she makes the words sing' ANN CLEEVES ‘An astonishingly gifted writer’ MARIAN KEYES Every place has its ghosts. Edenscar, a town in the Peak District, has more than most. 17 years ago, its inhabitants were hit by tragedy when a school bus veered off the road and everyone on board drowned. Everyone, that is, except Joseph Ashe. His miraculous survival has haunted him and the town ever since. Now a Detective Sergeant in the local police, Joe is called to the scene of a brutal and apparently inexplicable crime. The whole town is spooked, but Joe’s new boss, DI Laurie Bower, more used to inner-city police work, has no time for superstition. She just wants to find the very real killer who has left no trace and apparently had no motive. Joining forces, Joe and Laurie work to uncover the secrets of Edenscar, both past and present. But when you dig up the dead, expect to get your hands dirty…

• I Did a Bad Thing - Louise Jensen

  Dark, pulse-pounding and full of twists, don’t miss Louise Jensen’s most addictive thriller yet! Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan, Cara Hunter and true crime! ‘I absolutely love Louise Jensen's books and this is no exception. Just when you think you know what’s going on another twist is thrown into the story’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great characters and a plot that is absolutely page-turning, I absolutely loved this book and would definitely recommend’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘To say this was an addictive read is an understatement! I really enjoyed the way this was written, which keeps you reading and makes it impossible to put down!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * * Oh, God. There’s so much blood. Panic skitters around every cell in my body. I can’t breathe. I need to hide the evidence. From everyone. What have I done? When Mia Finch begins documenting her daughter’s battle with a rare blood disorder, she never expected to become a popular social media influencer. And she never expected that fame to turn into a nightmare … One year later, a true crime documentary airs looking into the case of the Finch family tragedy. As the documentary uncovers more about what really happened to the Finches, public interest in the case reaches fever pitch. In a world where everyone is watching, how can you keep your darkest secrets hidden? I Did a Bad Thing is a one-more-chapter psychological thriller exploring how even the most well-intentioned lies can spiral into catastrophe – and murder … ********* Praise for Louise Jensen: ‘The term page-turner was made for books like this. Intricate plotting, incredible pace, and a wonderful weaving of past and present.’ Andrea Mara ‘There is a reliable no-nonsense style about Jensen’s writing that immediately draws you into her stories … superb’ Daily Mail ‘Gripping thriller’ Woman & Home ‘Thrilling’ Crime Monthly About the author Louise Jensen has sold approaching 2 million copies of her International No. 1 psychological thrillers. Her novels have also been translated into twenty-five languages and are for sale in over thirty territories. Louise's books have been featured on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestseller’s List and have been optioned for TV and film. Louise’s books have been nominated for various awards including, the Goodreads Debut Award, The Guardian’s ‘Not the Booker’ prize, best Polish thriller of 2018. She has also been listed for two CWA (Crime Writing Association) Dagger Awards. When Louise isn’t writing thrillers, she turns her hand to penning love stories under the name Amelia Henley, along with writing short stories for magazines. Follow Louise on Instagram @fabricating_fiction Instagram and Facebook @fabricatingfiction

• The Risk - Elle Kennedy

  Step into a world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines and steamy romance in this addictive spin-off from the bestselling Off-Campus! Read The Risk now for the perfect fake-dating romance! Everyone says I'm a bad girl. They're only partly right - I don't let fear rule me, and I certainly don't care what people think. But I draw the line at sleeping with the enemy. As the daughter of Briar's head hockey coach, I'd be vilified if I hooked up with a player from a rival team. And that's who Jake Connelly is. Harvard's star forward is arrogant, annoying and too attractive for his own good. But fate is cruel - I require his help to secure a much-coveted internship, and the sexy jerk isn't making it easy for me. I need Connelly to be my fake boyfriend. For every fake date . . . he wants a real one. Which means this bad girl is in big trouble. Nothing good can come from sneaking around with Jake Connelly. My father would kill me, my friends will revolt, and my post-college career is on the line. But while it's getting harder and harder to resist Jake's oozing sex appeal and cocky grin, I refuse to fall for him. That's the one risk I'm not willing to take. *** 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

• Traitor’s Legacy - S. J. Parris

  THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER INTRODUCING AN INCREDIBLE NEW SERIES FROM THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING MASTER OF HISTORICAL CRIME, S. J. PARRIS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 'Sophia is a dazzling heroine, and the world of late Elizabethan England brimful of plot and conspiracy, is vividly and thrillingly brought to life' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON 'Right from the intriguing opening pages everything Parris layers into this Elizabethan crime drama screams bestselling series' OBSERVER 'A new historical crime from S. J. Parris is always cause for celebration but she really has excelled herself with Traitor's Legacy' ANDREW TAYLOR 'A writer who repeatedly proves that she is one of the most stylish of historical crime practitioners' FINANCIAL TIMES ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– England, 1598. Queen Elizabeth’s successor remains unnamed. The country teeters on a knife edge. When a young heiress is found murdered at the theatre, the Queen’s spymaster Robert Cecil calls upon former agent Sophia de Wolfe to investigate. A cryptic note found on the dead girl’s body connects to Sophia’s previous life as a spy, and her quest soon takes her into dangerous waters. Powerful enemies emerge, among them the Earl of Essex: the Queen’s favourite courtier and a man of ruthless ambition. This is a murder that reaches directly into the heart of the court. And Sophia is concealing a deep-buried secret of her own. She must uncover the truth before her past threatens to destroy her. Traitor's Legacy was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 12-05-2025 READERS LOVE TRAITOR’S LEGACY… ‘Top class historical crime’ 5 STARS ‘Another fantastic historical thriller from master of the Elizabethan mystery’ 5 STARS ‘A straight 5* for me! A very compelling novel I highly recommend’ 5 STARS ‘The only bad thing I have to say about this book is that it kept me reading way past midnight’ 5 STARS ‘Sophia De Wolfe is a truly epic character’ 5 STARS ‘I had very high expectations for this novel. It is excellent. And the even better news it is that this is the first of a new series’ 5 STARS ‘The richly detailed Elizabethan setting and clever twists kept me hooked from start to finish’ 5 STARS ‘The murder mystery is layered with political intrigue, keeping you second-guessing every revelation’ 5 STARS ‘Excellently researched, great plot, beautiful execution. I love the combination of historical menace and a thriller’ 5 STARS ‘S. J. Parris does it again’ 5 STARS ‘I didn't know who to trust or who to believe the whole way along’ 5 STARS ‘Another glorious dive into the murky world of Elizabethan spies and lies’ 5 STARS ‘Loved every minute of this book. More please featuring Sophia!’ 5 STARS ‘I'm already looking forward to book two’ 5 STARS ‘Tense, well-paced, twists that feel real and it’s easy to become immersed in a different world’ 5 STARS

• Riders - Jilly Cooper OBE

  Get your hands on the steamy prequel to Rivals, a must-read before Season 2 comes out on Disney+! Welcome to the 80s, the decade of decadence. . . where everyone wants to get on top 'Fun, sexy and unputdownable - a classic' Marian Keyes ‘Flawlessly entertaining’ Helen Fielding ‘Joyful and mischievous’ Jojo Moyes Fall in love with Jilly Cooper and escape to the glorious Cotswolds countryside, where Riders offers an intoxicating blend of swooning romance, adventure and hilarious high jinks. Brooding hero Jake Lovell, under whose magic hands even the most difficult horse or woman is charmed, is driven by his loathing of the dashing darling of the show ring, Rupert Campbell-Black. Having pinched each other’s horses and drunk their way around the capitals of Europe, the feud between the two men finally erupts with devastating consequences at the Los Angeles Olympics . . . A classic bestseller, Riders takes the lid off international show jumping, a sport where the brave horses are almost human, but the humans behave like animals. ‘Sex and horses: who could ask for more?’ Sunday Telegraph READERS CAN'T RESIST RIDERS ‘Wildly entertaining’ ‘Pure racy escapism’ ‘Rupert really is as fabulous as people say!’ Jilly Cooper, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024

• Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir

  THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL A BARACK OBAMA READING PICK NOW 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

• Rivals - Jilly Cooper OBE

  Now a major series streaming on Disney+, read the whole story here! Everyone wants to get on top . . . ‘ Fun, sexy and unputdownable – a classic’ - Marian Keyes 'Pure, unadulterated joy ' - Sophie Kinsella 'Hilarious, witty, wise, astute [and] flawlessly entertaining ' - Helen Fielding ________________________ Welcome to the 80s, the decade of decadence… The glamorous, cutthroat world of 1980s British television is all about power, a time when the affluent elite exist in a bubble of immense wealth and influence, and will use any means to get what they want. Lord Baddingham is desperate to retain his Corinium TV franchise, and to do so he’s hired Declan O’Hara, an Irish talk show mega-star. Baddingham has also enticed on board Cameron Cook, a gorgeous and brash executive, to produce Declan’s program. But Declan and Cameron detest each other, soon provoking a storm of controversy. Enter into the fray everyone’s favourite hate-to-love-him bad-boy, Rupert Campbell-Black. As a rival group emerges to pitch for the franchise, reputations ripen and decline, true love blossoms and burns, marriages are made and shattered, and everyone is competing—in bed and in the boardroom—to come out on top. _______________________ PRAISE FOR DAME JILLY COOPER ‘ Joyful and mischievous . I know of no woman my age who won't admit that Rupert Campbell-Black nearly ruined them for other men for life . . .’ - Jojo Moyes ‘Jilly Cooper is the funniest and the sharpest writer there is’ - Jenny Colgan 'A combination of drama, sex, and good social comedy... unputdownable ' The Sunday Times 'Jilly Cooper is the very best... elegant, glamourous, wonderful fun ' Daily Mail Jilly Cooper, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024

• Dire Bound - Sable Sorensen

  🐺 ⚔️ The romantasy phenomenon that readers are obsessed with - perfect for fans of Fourth Wing , Quicksilver and A Court of Thorns and Roses ⚔️ 🐺 Only the worthy survive the Bonding Trials. She’ll risk her life - and her heart - to be one of them. Meryn Cooper has always hated the Bonded, elite warriors who form mental links with the massive, vicious direwolves they ride. While they live in luxury, Meryn struggles to keep her family out of poverty. When her little sister, Saela, is kidnapped - stolen across the border by the immortal monsters her country has spent centuries fighting - Meryn’s world falls apart. Desperate to cross the front and save her sister, Meryn enlists in the army and is thrown into the deadly Bonding Trials, where any mistake will cost her life. Now Meryn must survive four months of training at the castle. She is bound to a feral direwolf who refuses to communicate. The other trainees would love to spill her common blood. And her cold and beautiful instructor, Stark Therion, is eager to punish any weakness. Everything is a competition, and everyone is out to get her - everyone except the dangerously handsome crown prince, whose attention adds another target to her back. In the castle, every smile hides a knife … and the halls hide dark secrets. It’s bond or bleed. Duel or die. Failure is ruin. ------------------------------------------------ ' A God Tier Fantasy book!!! I just finished and still trying to mentally and emotionally recover to what just happened to me. You need to read it IMMEDIATELY.' 'If you’re into dark romantasy with high stakes, fierce characters, and just the right amount of emotional wreckage, Dire Bound is your next obsession. ' ' OMG THIS BOOK YOU GUYS!!! I'm OBSESSED and I need to know what happens next like ASAP.' 'What an incredible read!! … I am blown away … The romance, the anguish, the BANTER! I love a book with good banter and this was FULL OF IT!' 'I. Am. OBSESSED. … Left me spiraling in the best way possible. The morally grey anti-hero? Perfection. The slow-burn tension? Electric … I was completely immersed.' 'This book is soo FREAKING GOOD! It had me on the edge of my seat . This plot has so many twists and turns … I loved every second of that' TROPES: Slow burn romanceFound familyMorally grey charactersOne bedTouch her and dieWho did this to youSecret royalsEnemies to loversForced proximityHidden powersFated matesVampires vs. wolves

• Well, This Is Awkward - Esther Walker

  ' I adored this lovely debut about an off-grid child and her sophisticated urban aunt' Wendy Holden, Daily Mail 'Warm and funny, what a joy!' Jessica Stanley, author of Consider Yourself Kissed 'Sharp and funny and full of quirk and heart' Francesca Segal 'Superb. Brilliant. I adored it... Esther Walker is smart and so funny' Georgia Toffolo 'It's a page-turner' The Spectator Mairéad is single, child-free and head of a successful influencer talent agency. The young people at work may be mean to her, she hasn't seen her only sister for nine years and she's one bad date away from giving up on men completely – but other than that, she's got life sorted. Until Sunshine shows up. When her militant, off-grid sister has a mysterious accident, Mairéad's inscrutable niece comes to stay, turning life upside down. It's just for a couple of weeks – surely Mairéad can manage that? But Sunshine makes her look at every single aspect of her life with different eyes. And Mairéad's afraid nothing will be the same again. 'Walker offers smart, peppy humour and good comic characters who power her tale along with brio ' The Times

• Exit Strategy - Lee Child & Andrew Child

  'If there is a more iconic character in modern fiction than Jack Reacher, I'd like to meet them.' DAILY MIRROR THE NEW JACK REACHER THRILLER Jack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for. The 'gripping must-read' ( Express ) new Jack Reacher thriller featuring 'the best villain yet' (USA Today)! First – a Baltimore coffee shop. A seat in the corner, facing the door. Black coffee, two refills, no messing about. A minor interruption from two of the customers, but nothing he can’t deal with swiftly. As he leaves, a young guy brushes against him in the doorway. Instinctively Reacher checks the pocket holding his cash and passport. There's no problem. Nothing is missing. Second – a store to buy a coat. Nothing fancy. Something he can ditch when he heads to warmer climes. Large enough to fit a man the size of a bank vault. As he pulls out his cash, he finds something new in his pocket. A handwritten note. A desperate plea for help. Third – wherever this bend in the road takes him. Impressed by the guy's technique and intrigued by the message, Reacher makes it his mission to find out more . . . We all need Jack Reacher – a righteous avenger for our troubled times. 'There's only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.' MICK HERRON 'It's no wonder Jack Reacher is everyone's favourite rebel hero.' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'These books are absolutely addictive. When you pick them up you can't put them down.' GEORGE R. R. MARTIN Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, EXIT STRATEGY is the 30th book in the internationally bestselling series. And don’t miss the hit Amazon Prime streaming series Reacher !

• Ceremony In Death - J. D. Robb

  Meet me tomorrow, midnight. Aquarian Club. TELL NO ONE.' When New York cop Frank Wojinski is found murdered, death gets very personal for homicide detective, Eve Dallas - and she'll stop at nothing to find Frank's killer. But then another victim is claimed: Frank's own granddaughter. As Eve delves deeper into the case, more mutilated corpses are discovered. Then a dead body is placed outside Eve's home. Drawn into the sinister world of a sexual satanic cult, Eve must put her life on the line to uncover a sadistic killer, before she becomes his latest victim.

• It’s Always the Husband - C.L. Taylor

  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.

• Love Song - Elle Kennedy

  *The limited deluxe edition includes inside printing artwork* Featuring the love story of the next generation of the beloved and iconic Off-Campus couples from The Deal and The Mistake - coming to TV on Amazon Prime in May... New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns with her signature heat and humor for a Briar universe standalone romance - where one unforgettable summer changes everything. Join us at the Logan family lake house in Tahoe... After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family's lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Her plan is simple: no men, no drama. Until Wyatt Graham shows up. Four years older and far too good at getting under her skin, Wyatt is the living embodiment of a "bad idea," and the guy who shattered her pride when she confessed her crush at sixteen. With his music career stalled, Wyatt has come to Tahoe for inspiration. The last thing he expects is to find it with Blake. He's spent years keeping his distance, convinced he's all wrong for her, but she's no longer the innocent girl he once knew. She's confident, captivating, and impossible to ignore. And the slow-burning tension between them? It's catching fire fast. They both know this can't last, but one reckless kiss turns into another, and soon they're tangled in something that feels dangerously like more. Just as they finally give in to the pull, tragedy tears them apart, leaving their hearts in pieces. But forgetting that one, nearly perfect summer? Not a chance. And when fate brings them together again, Blake and Wyatt must decide if this is a second chance...or the final verse.

• London Falling - Patrick Radden Keefe

  THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES No.1 BESTSELLER 'A defining book of our time' - The Times 'The master of the non-fiction narrative' - The Sunday Times 'A masterpiece' - The Observer 'Compulsive' - The Guardian 'Breathtaking' - Jon Ronson 'Completely engrossing' - Louis Theroux 'Phenomenal' - Emily Maitlis 'More addictive than any box set' - Sathnam Sanghera From the Baillie Gifford Prize-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing comes a riveting story of wealth, violence and deceit at the heart of a glittering city. In 2019, a London teenager, Zac Brettler, fell to his death from a luxury apartment building on the banks of the Thames. On a desperate quest to understand how their son had died, his grieving parents made a terrible discovery: Zac had been leading a fantasy life, posing as the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. Patrick Radden Keefe follows Zac’s parents on a dark journey to find out what brought him to the balcony that night – and how a teenager’s life of make-believe drew him into the city’s terrifying underworld.

• Endling - Maria Reva

  * LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025 * * WINNER OF THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2026 * * SHORTLISTED FOR THE CLIMATE FICTION PRIZE * * WINNER OF THE ATWOOD GIBSON WRITERS' TRUST FICTION PRIZE * * A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: GUARDIAN , OBSERVER , IRISH TIMES , BBC, WASHINGTON POST , THE NEW YORKER , NPR, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING , PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY * An unforgettable debut novel about the journey of three women and one extremely endangered snail through contemporary Ukraine 'A fierce and funny road-trip novel' GUARDIAN , the 50 hottest books to read right now 'Inventive and playful' SUNDAY TIMES 'A stunning debut' OBSERVER 'I was gripped . . . Brilliant' DAILY MAIL 'A thrilling ride' FINANCIAL TIMES 'A bold, brilliant, original, funny and devastating novel' KATE MCLOUGHLIN, TLS 'Brilliant and heart-stopping' LOS ANGELES TIMES ' Startling and ambitious ' NEW YORK TIMES ' Animated by dark humor and cool fury' NEW YORKER 'Dexterous and formally inventive' MARCEL THEROUX, GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY Ukraine, 2022. Yeva is a maverick scientist who scours the country's forests and valleys, trying and failing to breed rare snails while her relatives urge her to settle down and start a family of her own. What they don't know: Yeva already dates plenty of men-not for love, but to fund her work-entertaining Westerners who come to Ukraine on guided romance tours believing they'll find docile brides untainted by feminism. Nastia and her sister, Solomiya, are also entangled in the booming marriage industry, posing as a hopeful bride and her translator while secretly searching for their missing mother, who vanished after years of fierce activism against the romance tours. So begins a journey of a lifetime across a country on the brink of war: three angry women, a truckful of kidnapped bachelors, and Lefty, a last-of-his-kind snail with one final shot at perpetuating his species. * LONGLISTED FOR THE ASPEN WORDS LITERARY PRIZE * * FINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARDS * ' Fantastic . . . I love works that are smarter than I am and this is one ' PERCIVAL EVERETT, author of Booker-shortlisted JAMES ' Funny and smart, full of science, longing and adventure . . . This is essential reading ' ANN PATCHETT, bestselling author of TOM LAKE ' Heartbreaking, hilarious, profound, and vital ' LARA PRESCOTT, bestselling author of THE SECRETS WE KEEP

• A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas

  Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. 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 Escapism in its purest form – Independent ****** 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'

• Caller Unknown - Gillian McAllister

  They Took Her Daughter. Now She’ll Break Every Rule to Get Her Back. From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Famous Last Words and Wrong Place Wrong Time comes an unmissable new thriller! A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK 'Unputdownable' FREIDA MCFADDEN 'The best of the best' LISA JEWELL 'Masterful' ANDREA MARA 'Tense, twisty, and an emotional gut punch' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Absolutely superb' CLAIRE DOUGLAS -- A road trip across America with her teenage daughter was meant to be much-needed bonding time for Simone before Lucy leaves home for university. But on the first night of their stay, in a cabin deep in the Texan desert, Simone wakes to find Lucy missing and a mobile phone in her place. The phone rings and the voice on the other end issues instructions: Don’t tell the police. Come to this location. Be prepared to do a deal… There is nothing Simone wouldn’t do to save her daughter. Hide the truth. Commit a terrible crime. Become a wanted woman. But this is no ordinary kidnap and ransom. Getting Lucy back is just the beginning. 'As moving as it is gripping' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Utterly original' SHARI LAPENA 'Astoundingly brilliant' LUCY CLARKE 'You’ll gasp, you’ll cry, you’ll never forget this story' HOLLY SEDDON -- READERS LOVE CALLER UNKNOWN 'An electrifying, heart pounding read.' 5* READER REVIEW 'I loved the twists and turns in the story especially the stonking great one at the end.' 5* READER REVIEW 'Gillian’s books just get better and better.' 5* READER REVIEW 'A superb thriller. One of the best books I can remember reading in recent years. HIGHLY recommended!' 5* READER REVIEW

• Unravel Me - Becka Mack

  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. ‘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 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.

• The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances - Glenn Dixon

  'Extraordinary . . . It will touch your heart and mind in ways you will not see coming' JANICE HALLETT 'And that's why I want to be called Scout' 'It's most unusual, said Clock. 'She's the one who listens and learns,' Scout said. 'She's like me.' She paused and set her voice to pensive. 'You already have names. I'd like one too.' In a self-running smart house, a young sentient hoover listens as her owner, Harold, reads aloud to his dying wife, Edie. Mesmerized by To Kill a Mockingbird and craving human connection, the little vacuum renames herself Scout and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. But when Edie passes away, Scout and her fellow appliances discover that the omnipresent Grid, which monitors every household in the City, wants to displace Harold from the home he's lived in for fifty years. With the help of a neighbourhood boy, and Harold and Edie's daughter, the humans and the appliances must come together to outwit the Grid before they lose everything they hold dear. . .

• The Dixon Rule - Elle Kennedy

  Welcome back to Briar U! Discover the next generation in this icy-hot spin-off series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Dixon Rule now for the perfect enemies-to-lovers romance! 'I told them I had a girlfriend.' I start to laugh. 'This is the greatest day of my life.' 'Oh, it gets better, Dixon. I told them it was you.' Diana Dixon has a lot going on this summer. She's rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition, juggling two jobs, and dealing with an ex-boyfriend who can't take the hint it's over. Yet despite all that, she still has plenty of time and energy to tell Shane Lindley to screw off. Shane just moved into her apartment building and seems dedicated to sleeping his way through her entire cheerleading squad. Sure, he's a tall, gorgeous hockey player, but he's messing with her turf. This calls for some ground rules: no parties in her apartment, leave her teammates alone, and - most importantly - leave her alone. What Diana doesn't realize is that Shane's sick of hook-ups and tired of being on the rebound after his long-term girlfriend called it quits. He wants a relationship. And when his ex comes back into the picture, he pretends he has one to make her jealous . . . and who better to play the girlfriend role than his sassy new neighbour? Despite Diana's reluctance to break her rule, a fake relationship is the perfect solution for her own ex issues, and soon she can't deny something is sizzling between her and Shane. Something hot and completely unexpected. And it might just be getting a little too real. *** 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

• Ironwood - Michael Connelly

  PRE-ORDER THE NEW THRILLER FROM MILLION COPY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER MICHAEL CONNELLY **** Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully separated-by twenty-two miles of ocean-from the troubles of Los Angeles County. But now a threat is coming to his safe haven. Acting on a tip from a confidential informant, Stilwell and his deputies watch a plane land in the middle of the night at the Airport in the Sky, a remote airstrip in the mountains. A duffel bag of drugs is dropped and the deputies move in, but things quickly go sideways. While Stilwell chases the fleeing pickup man into the mountainside brush, shots are fired on the runway and the plane flies off. An internal inquiry follows, putting Stilwell on the bench until he is cleared of responsibility for the disastrous operation. But he is determined to find out who brought deadly violence to his island, and begins his own secret investigation into the drug deal gone wrong. While under orders to remain in the sheriff's substation, he finds in the lost and found a valuable backpack that was never claimed. He traces it to a woman who disappeared while hiking on the island four years ago. But then why was the pack only turned in two months back? Now thoroughly intrigued, he follows the mystery all the way to the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit and Detective Renée Ballard. Stilwell and Ballard work the case from both sides of the channel, and soon realize they are on the trail of a criminal who revels in taunting the authorities. Meanwhile, frustrated at being shut out of an investigation on his own island, Stilwell risks his already shaky standing in the department to pursue a case whose reach is wider than he ever imagine. 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

• The Graham Effect - Elle Kennedy

  Welcome back to Briar U! Discover the next generation in this icy-hot spin-off series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Graham Effect now for the perfect grumpy x sunshine romance! Hockey's golden girl just made a deal with the bad boy . . . Gigi Graham has exactly three goals: qualify for the women's national hockey team, win Olympic gold, and step out of her famous father's shadow. So far, so good, except for two little things. Fine - a little thing and a big, grumpy thing. She needs to improve her game behind the net, and she needs help from Luke Ryder. Ryder is six-foot five, built, opinionated, rude . . . and sexy as hell. But he's still the enemy. Briar's new hockey co-captain has his reasons, though. The men's team just merged with a rival program, leaving Ryder with an angry roster where everyone hates one another's guts. To make matters worse, the summer coaching spot he's angling for with the legendary Garrett Graham is out of reach after he makes the worst possible first impression on his hero. So, really, this compromise with Gigi is win-win. He helps her make the national team, she puts in a good word with her dad. The only potential snag? This bone-deep, body-numbing, mind-spinning chemistry they're trying to ignore. It's a dangerous game they're playing, but the risks just might be worth it. *** 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

• The Irish Goodbye - Heather Aimee O'Neill

  *The Buzzy US Bestseller* *A Read With Jenna Book Club Pick* *A Spotify Book of the Year* ‘An extraordinary book about the power of family and sisterhood’ – Jenna Bush Hager ‘A sparkling debut’ – Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street ‘The family saga we all need’ – Jessica Soffer, New York Times bestselling author of This Is a Love Story Three adult sisters reunited at their childhood home must confront a shared tragedy in The Irish Goodbye – the devastatingly beautiful debut novel from Heather Aimee O'Neill. It’s been years since the three Ryan sisters were all home together at their family’s beloved house on Long Island. Two decades ago, their lives were upended by a tragic accident on their brother Topher’s boat that drove him to suicide. Now, the Ryan women are back for Thanksgiving, but each carries a heavy secret. The eldest, Cait, is still holding guilt for the role no one knows she played in the boat accident, when she rekindles a flame with her high school crush, Topher’s best friend. Middle sister, Alice, has been thrown a curveball threatening her career and, potentially, her marriage. And the youngest, Maggie, is finally taking the risk to bring the woman she loves home to her devoutly Catholic mother. When Cait invites a guest to Thanksgiving dinner, old tensions boil over and new truths surface. Far more than a family holiday will be ruined unless the sisters can find a way to forgive themselves – and each other. ‘Absorbing, sharply funny and thoroughly satisfying’ – Daily Mail

• The Midnight Library - Matt Haig

  *THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN , Matt Haig's new novel from the world of The Midnight Library , is out now* THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON READERS' MOST LOVED BOOK OF 2021 WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION 'BEAUTIFUL' Jodi Picoult, 'UPLIFTING' i , 'BRILLIANT' Daily Mail, 'AMAZING' Joanna Cannon, 'ABSORBING' New York Times, 'THOUGHT-PROVOKING' Independent Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?

• Fever Dream - Elsie Silver

  Rivals-to-lovers. Forbidden romance. Small-town magic. The Queen of Cowboy Romance is back . . . Welcome to Emerald Lake. Professional bull rider Emmett Bush is not looking for love - he's looking for a paycheck to save his family's farm from bankruptcy. So, when he agrees to be the leading man on a hot new reality dating show, Romance Ranch, he's already decided it's all one big performance. Until Julia Silva walks onto his property. Smart, snarky, beautiful, and off-limits in more ways than one. As the location consultant on set and the little sister of his most bitter professional rival, Theo, she's the last woman who should pique his interest. Julia has been warned about Emmett. She knows better than to fall for his cocky swagger, broad shoulders, and smoldering good looks. But when mutual distaste grows into an unexpected connection and then . . . something more, they find themselves searching for excuses to spend time together out of the cameras' reach. Knowing glances. Stolen kisses. Secret rendezvous. Emmett signed up to play the role of an eligible bachelor searching for the one. His family's land and legacy depend on him completing the show. The problem is, he's fallen in love. Just not with a contestant. From the no.1 Sunday Times bestselling author, Elsie Silver, comes a brand-new romance series set in the same beloved universe as Chestnut Springs and Rose Hill. Readers can't get enough of Emmett and Julia ' Elsie never lets me down, possibly my favorite book of hers yet' READER REVIEW 'I've added another book boyfriend to the list' READER REVIEW ' Fever Dream is so achingly tenderhearted in ways I was never expecting. I cannot WAIT to spend more time in Emerald Lake.' READER REVIEW 'Seeing my favourite characters again continues to make me feral' READER REVIEW 'I was invested from the first chapter!' READER REVIEW 'I'm already frothing at the mouth for the next one.' READER REVIEW 'Wow this one was something special. It felt like going back to Chestnut Springs but something new and fresh at the same time' READER REVIEW

• Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros

  DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown '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 TWO 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? 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun ' Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' Independent 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' Daily Mirror 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail '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 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan 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.

• 26 Beauties - James Patterson

  FROM THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING THRILLER WRITER Discover the brand new gripping novel in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series and Sunday Times bestseller. ' A sophisticated, pulse-driven thriller ' - 5-star reader review ' Each book gets better and better! ' - 5-star reader review 'Entertaining, engaging, suspenseful - excellent!' - 5-star reader review 'You won't want to put it down' - 5-star reader review ______________________________________________________ Beautiful young women are disappearing by the dozen. A celebration is cut short when a concerned father crashes Detective Inspector Lindsay Boxer’s party. His daughter is missing – and she’s not the only one. DI Lindsay Boxer has been tracking a chilling pattern: a Jane Doe washed ashore, a body in Golden Gate Park, a string of missing women across San Francisco. Someone is hunting the city’s most vulnerable, and the count keeps rising. When Lindsay reaches out to Interpol, their warning is stark: these cases are nearly impossible to solve, and the women are almost never found alive. But 'impossible' has never stopped the Women’s Murder Club before. ______________________________________________________ MORE PRAISE FOR THE WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB 'Packed with action... a compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' SUN 'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough. Great plot, fantastic storytelling and characters that spring off the page - all the right ingredients for a thriller!' HEIDI PERKS 'Fast-moving, intricately plotted... Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart.' MIRROR 'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy... every scene is a film, every character real, and every plot point leaves us breathless.' JO SPAIN

• The Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel

  The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller. Over 10 million copies sold around the world. The original book from Morgan Housel, the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of Same As Ever and The Art of Spending Money. As featured on the Dr Chatterjee podcast Feel Better, Live More and the Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett. Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money – investing, personal finance, and business decisions – is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don't make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together. In The Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life's most important topics.

• Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros

  The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' GUARDIAN 'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-around 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 INCLUDES A BRAND-NEW BONUS CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW! - MILLIONS OF READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THE EMPYREAN SERIES FIVE STARS. 'This book contains an addictive, drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun ' Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' Independent 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' Daily Mirror 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail '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 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM

• The Invitation - Veronica Henry

  Be swept away by the enchanting and devastatingly romantic new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry - available now! 'A rich, compelling story of love, family and forgiveness. I loved it' SARAH MORGAN 'A wonderful escape' AJ PEARCE 'Romance, heartbreak and secrets, I loved it!' FERN BRITTON 'Warm, wise, and wonderful' ADELE PARKS 'A novel to cherish and delight in' RACHEL HORE 'Pure joy!' LIBBY PAGE 'Beautifully romantic, it sizzles with secrets and anticpation!' JO THOMAS 'Utterly captivating, I adored every word' CATHY BRAMLEY 'A beautifully written, powerful story, filled with women. An absolute triumph' MILLY JOHNSON 'Pure escapist joy - grab it with both hands and whatever you do, don't let go!' JILL MANSELL A secret love story. A chance to stay forever... London, 1953 Clementine falls for handsome Alfie Arbutus over cocktails at the Savoy and knows that life will never be the same again. Especially when he invites her to visit the family home he will inherit one day, Foxwood Manor... Stella lost a part of her heart forever when Edwin Arbutus died. Their wartime love affair changed everything - but now she has her young son, Ted, to fight for. Elizabeth hopes that throwing the glamorous Snow Ball at Foxwood will bring light back into its darkened walls, and into the eyes of her heartbroken husband, Michael, for the first time since they lost their eldest son. Yet as the gilded invitations are sent, the lives of all three women collide with unimaginable consequences - will the secrets of the past break the family apart, or bring them back together? The sweeping new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry, set between post-war London and the enchanting Foxwood Manor in the rolling Somerset countryside. Filled with secret love affairs, heartbreak and friendship, expect surprises on every page. Readers have fallen in love with THE INVITATION ! 'Pure joy in a book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A cracking story. I couldn't put it down! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Completely won me over from the first page. Superb' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I really, really loved this' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Poignant and hopeful, an absolute joy to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I inhaled it in two days. Absolutely loved it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Strangers - Belle Burden

  A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 IN VOGUE, BBC, NEW YORK TIMES, W MAGAZINE, TOWN & COUNTRY 'A beautifully written eulogy for the loss of a relationship' Joyce Carol Oates 'Beautiful... devastating... Strangers reads with all the momentum and colour of water-tight literary fiction' British Vogue How do we go on when a loved one betrays us? On a chilly day in March of 2020, in the early days of the pandemic, Belle Burden’s husband of twenty years announced, with no prior warning, that he was leaving her. His decision shocked Belle to her core: she believed he was a happy man, a committed partner, and a devoted father to their three children. She thought he was a man who had settled into the life he had always wanted: a successful career, summers spent at their beloved home on Martha’s Vineyard, lots of tennis. Overnight, he transformed from her steady companion into a stranger. As she pieces her life together in the wake of a loss she had never imagined coming, she finds she is much stronger than she ever expected. Exploring the transformation of a shy, quiet girl, nicknamed ‘Belle the Good’ to a powerful, brave, determined woman who has learned to use her voice to expose the patriarchal structures that have forced women to be discreet and compliant for far too long, Strangers is a must-read memoir of self-discovery. 'Burden is an elegant writer … As Strangers and myriad tv shows attest, even the most intimate and long marriages can yield nasty surprises. In the end, how well do you really know the person who lies next to you in bed every night?' Economist ‘A compelling tale of marriage and deception… Strangers raises some serious questions about the nature of intimacy and what makes a “perfect” marriage … She weaves the narrative together deftly: I devoured Strangers in about two days, greedily absorbing every twist and painful turn … I loved it.’ Lucy Denyer, Telegraph ‘Examines how we view intimacy, how the people closest to us can change without us knowing, and how to move forward in the wake of devastation.’ W Magazine ‘Burden’s sharp, personal writing brings readers deep into her unthinkable circumstances and offers a promise to anyone suffering: you can make it to the other side.’ Town & Country

• Crown of Midnight - Sarah J. Maas

  Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. 'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME From the #1 bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Crown of Midnight is the second book in the epic, bestselling fantasy series that returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all. Never trust an assassin. Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realises she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion - not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie... and what she is willing to fight for.

• How to Write a Love Story - Catherine Walsh

  One writer, one editor, one hot summer... A romance for the books? Ciara Sheridan 's father has left her with three things: a sprawling and distinctly ramshackle estate on the Irish coast, the outline for the finale to his bestselling epic fantasy series that he wanted her to finish - and writer's block. Enter Sam Avery : Frank-Sheridan-fanboy and hotshot editor, sent from the New York publishing house direct to her doorstep - against Ciara's wishes and red pen at the ready. With the deadline looming, Ciara and Sam have just a few weeks to stop bickering, write this novel and secure Frank's legacy. But as the summer heats up, so too does the tension between them. Will their own love story be the plot twist neither of them sees coming? Book Lovers meets Leap Year in this dual-POV, forced-proximity, bookish romantic comedy with a VERY HOT twist - the brand-new book from bestselling Kindle chart sensation and Irish author, Catherine Walsh. 💗Real readers have fallen head over heels for How to Write a Love Story 💗 'A laugh-out-loud, heartfelt romance that will charm readers ' Hannah Bonam-Young, author of People Watching 'A gorgeous, funny, transporting novel' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project ' Perfectly bookish , wonderfully romantic , and laugh-out-loud hilarious ' Amy Lea, author of Exes and O's ' Gorgeous, witty and warm-hearted , this is a dream of a book' Laura Wood, author of Under Your Spell ' Hilarious, heartfelt and effortlessly sexy...Sam and Ciara stole my heart ' Sarah Adler, author of Findsers Keepers ' What a fun read! I inhaled it, and you will too!' Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Three Holidays and a Wedding 'A must read for any book lovers ' Falon Ballard, author of Change of Heart ' Heartwarming , atmospheric and full of swoon and wit...cozy romcom perfection' Katie Naymon, author of You Between the Lines ' No one does banter like Catherine Walsh...A delight' Erin Connor, author of Unromance 'I laughed , I swooned , I couldn't turn the pages fast enough ' Colleen Oakley, author of Jane and Dan at the End of the World 'This is such a lovely summer romance read that I'll be recommending to absolutely anyone who will listen' NetGalley Reader ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 'This is a book that will mean something , a book that will make you feel better just by being able to read it, a book that will make you feel lighter in the world we are currently witnessing' NetGalley Reader ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 'This was heartfelt, at times emotional , and had the beautiful setting of a hot Irish summer in a crumbling old house full of books, and the tension between a writer and her new editor. Highly recommend!' NetGalley Reviewer ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

• Our Perfect Storm - Carley Fortune

  **THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** 'A dream of a love story ’ ROSIE WALSH ' Charged with chemistry and rippling with atmosphere’ HOLLY MILLER 'Full of laughter and yearning' HOLLY GRAMAZIO Two best friends. Seven days in paradise. One last chance to fall in love, or fall apart... Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight. They’ve always clashed and come back together—it’s what they do. Until now. On the eve of her wedding, Frankie doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man. As she loses hope, in walks George. For one glorious evening, Frankie’s life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note behind. Crushed and confused, Frankie only wants to wallow. But George has a different idea. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino. Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good. PRAISE FOR CARLEY FORTUNE: ' Funny and sexy , this promises to be the escapist novel of the summer' HEAT 'A dreamy read full of romance ' VIP Magazine 'With summery weather, stunning sunsets and boat trips, it's impossible not to feel the holiday spirit while reading this book' Mirror ' Swoon-worthy , sun-drenched. . . Beautifully described scenery and a heart-fluttering friends-to-lovers story make this one of 2025’s best romances .' Culturefly

• Yours Truly - Abby Jimenez

  'No one does funny, emotional, life-affirming love stories quite like Abby Jimenez. She just keeps outdoing herself' EMILY HENRY '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 'The sort of emotionally resonant love story I adore - I was captivated from the very first page' PAIGE TOON......................... Dr Briana Ortiz's life is seriously flatlining. Her divorce is just about finalised, her brother's running out of time to find a kidney donor, and that promotion she wants . . . ? Oh, that's probably going to the new man-doctor who's already registering eighty-friggin'-seven on Briana's 'pain in my ass' scale. But just when all systems are set to hate, Dr Jacob Maddox completely flips the game . . . by sending Briana a letter. It's a really good letter. Like the kind that proves that Jacob isn't actually Satan. Worse, he might be this fantastically funny and subversively likeable guy who's terrible at first impressions. Because suddenly he and Bri are exchanging letters, sharing lunch dates in her 'sob closet' and discussing the merits of freakishly tiny horses. When Jacob turns out to be the perfect donor for her brother, Bri starts to realise that this quietly sexy new doctor might just be her perfect match, too. .......................... 🌟 DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE ABBY JIMENEZ . . . 🌟 '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

• The Things We Never Say - Elizabeth Strout

  THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE PULITZER-WINNING, BOOKER-SHORTLISTED ELIZABETH STROUT COMES A STUNNING STANDALONE NOVEL OF LOVE, LONELINESS AND NEW BEGINNINGS 'Emotionally stunning, devastatingly wise . . . her best novel yet' RACHEL JOYCE ‘A moving, tender and wise novel about a committed teacher who is utterly confounded by the emotional complexities of daily life. This might be Elizabeth Strout’s best yet’ CLARE CHAMBERS Artie Dam is a man with a secret. He spends his days teaching history to high schoolers, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbours, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad—at himself and the people around him—and turns a question over and over in his mind: how is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us? And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear—and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence. With exquisite prose and profound insight, Elizabeth Strout captures the way grief reverberates through decades, the comfort found in deep friendships and the freedom that comes when we break free of our secrets. The Things We Never Say is a stunning new novel from one of our most acclaimed observers of the human heart. *** PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH STROUT: 'A terrific writer' ZADIE SMITH 'A superbly gifted storyteller' HILARY MANTEL 'Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favourite writers' ANN PATCHETT 'Strout's ability to reveal wonder in unrecorded lives continues to astonish' TELEGRAPH 'She gets better with each book' MAGGIE O'FARRELL 'A beautiful read' OPRAH WINFREY 'Strout is, as ever, wonderfully attentive life's escapable cruelties and woes' SUNDAY TIMES

• Her Dying Wish - Carla Kovach

  Kerstin is wide awake. While her family sleeps around her, the devastating secret her husband just told her is spinning through her mind. Does she really know the man she married? And are her children still safe in this small town?   She jumps as she hears a sound from outside. Peering into the inky darkness, her eyes focus on movement at the bottom of the garden. Someone is out there.   She watches as the figure strikes a single match. Kerstin gasps at the sight of the face staring back at her, smiling, as if enjoying her fear.   A car door slams and the figure makes a dash for the trees, leaving something behind – a small memorial candle. As it flickers in the darkness, Kerstin knows exactly what it means. Someone is coming for her, and her family is in terrible danger…   Fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh will love this utterly gripping crime novel. Her Dying Wish will keep you up all night!   What readers are saying about Her Dying Wish : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Gripping from the first chapter . This book drew me in immediately !’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real edge-of-your-seat thriller … I was up until the early hours finishing this book, there was no way I was putting it down .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved it!! … Gripping, tense, enthralling, fantastic.’ The Fiction Cafe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I read this so quickly, I couldn’t put it down .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow … This is a must-read .’ Sue Loves to Read   What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! … Absolutely amazing! … An incredibly clever and gripping story. I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… A fabulous book … Brilliantly addictive. I loved every page. ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ My head was spinning … Finger licking good .’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! What a great read!! This was full of so many twists and turns… This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic. Five stars from me .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me on the edge of my seat , my heart in my mouth and the sweat pouring out of me from nerves and apprehension. ’ @Chloesreadingroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ What an amazing thriller! Absolutely loved the storyline …The writer spins a beautiful tale and draws you in slowly but surely.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ One hell of a series .’ Nigel Adams Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I was gobsmacked! … A fast-paced, captivating read.’ @My_reading_Narnia

• Confessions On The 7:45 - Lisa Unger

  ‘WHAT A READ!… Completely engrossing, undeniably enthralling… The biggest five stars.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘A masterclass in storytelling… Unforgettable.’ Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife Everyone has a secret. Who would you trust with yours? On Selena Murphy’s train home from work, a mysterious woman named Martha strikes up a conversation and shares a confession: she’s having an affair with her boss. In turn, Selena shares her own secret: she suspects her husband is sleeping with the nanny. At Selena’s station the two women part, and Selena never expects to see her again. Until she receives a message. I’d love to continue our conversation. Can we get together? It’s Martha, by the way. From the train. But Selena never gave Martha her number. She brushes the message off – until days later her nanny goes missing, and Selena begins to wonder if it’s all connected. Who is Martha, really? And what does she want with Selena? Confessions on the 7:45 will have you gripped from the first page until the last. Perfect for fans of Harriet Tyce’s Blood Orange and A.J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window. ‘Unger takes you deep into the minds of psychopaths, and while you wouldn’t want to live there, what wild, creepy places they are to visit. Unger is at the top of her game here.’ Linwood Barclay, New York Times bestselling author of Elevator Pitch ‘I was hooked from the first to last page… A MUST READ.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wowsers what a read… Absolutely loved it from beginning to end… The best book I’ve read in a long time.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow!… Once I started reading I was unable to put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘A “can’t miss” 5-star thriller!… I stayed up until 2 a.m. to finish it!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘So addictive that I have been unable to put this down.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘I can’t even begin to describe how much I loved this book.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Oh my goodness, I loved this book… I couldn't read it fast enough.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Full of twists and turns and it kept me guessing until the very end… By far the best book I have read this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘EXCITING AND EXHILARATING… An excellent novel.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Psychological thrillers don't get any better than this.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars About the author Lisa Unger is the NYT bestselling author of 18 novels. Her books are published in 26 languages, with millions of readers worldwide. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations, an honor held by only a few writers including Agatha Christie. Her work has been voted "Best of the Year" or top picks by Today, People, GMA, EW, Amazon, IndieBound and many others. She has written for the NYT, WSJ, NPR, and Travel+Leisure. She lives in Florida with her family.

• Mile High - Liz Tomforde

  "You don't have to love your body every single day. That's unrealistic to expect, but I'll be here loving it for the days you can't." 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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ZANDERS Chicago hockey isn't complete without me - everyone's favourite player to hate. I know my role, and I play it well. In fact, I thoroughly enjoy spending the majority of my game time in the penalty box before leaving the arena with a new girl on my arm each night. What I don't like is the new flight attendant on our team's private plane. She works for me, not the other way around. But I'll be sure to remind her of that, and I can guarantee, by the end of the season, she'll be begging to quit her job. But every road trip blurs the lines, and I can't quite figure out if I keep pushing that flight attendant call button in order to push her buttons, or if it's more than that. STEVIE I've been a flight attendant for years. I thought I'd seen it all, but when my new job lands me onboard working for the most egotistical and self-righteous diva in the NHL, I start to second guess everything. Including the promise I made to myself of never hooking up with an athlete again . . . no matter how annoyingly tempting he may be. Evan Zanders is unfiltered, unapologetic, and too attractive for his own good. He loves his image, but I hate everything about it. Everything but him. Mile High is the first 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, there's still time to fall in love . . . TROPES: 🌶️ Enemies to lovers 🌶️ Sports romance 🌶️ Curvy FMC 🌶️ Hockey playboy 🌶️ Found family 🌶️ Flight attendant and player 🌶️ Family trauma 🌶️ Forced proximity 🌶️ Dual POV

• Dolly All the Time - Annabel Monaghan

  'Beautiful, sexy, and escapist, DOLLY ALL THE TIME is my new favourite Annabel Monaghan book. I adored it!' - Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of The Flatshare 'A luminous story of love, duty and the tension between the two, Dolly All the Time is so beautifully rendered... I never wanted to leave' - Carley Fortune, bestselling author of Every Summer After A hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the New York Times bestselling author of It's a Love Story If they begin by pretending, can they end with something real? Dolly Brick is a woman you can rely on. She's never met a problem she couldn't solve. Not when her mom left when she was ten, and not at thirty-nine when she returns to her hometown of Whitfield, Rhode Island to help her dad and brother from losing the family home. So when she sees Stewart Whitfield – annoyingly handsome scion of the Whitfield family – with a flat tire and at the wrong end of a very public, very humiliating breakup, it's in her nature to help. But what Stewart asks of Dolly ends up being more than either of them bargained for. As public dinners and high society benefits turn into sunset boat rides and kisses that give her butterflies, Dolly starts to feel something more than helpful. She's never relied on anyone besides herself, can she really start now? PRAISE FOR DOLLY ALL THE TIME: 'Packed full of chemistry, and Monaghan's signature humour and charm, this is going to be the must read rom com of the summer' SOPHIE COUSENS 'Annabel has such a tender way of crafting her characters... The perfect book to soak up the summer sun with' BK BORISON "Quick, witty, and an absolute triumph, Dolly All the Time is escapism at its very best!' PAIGE TOON 'Everything I want in a love story! Dolly and Stewart's chemistry is off the charts, and their summer romance grips you from the very first page and sparkles like the sun' ELLE KENNEDY ''This book is like a spicy margarita or a magic ice cream cone, the way it's sweet and a little salty and tart and hot... I have fallen in love with Dolly' CATHERINE NEWMAN 'This book isn't just brilliant, it's exceptional... It might be my favourite love story of all time' ROSIE WALSH

• Suddenly a Daddy - Mindy Neff

  You’re going to be a daddy! Wealthy entrepreneur Dylan Montgomery is the kind of man who can take anything on the chin and give as good as he gets in business and in life. But when he finds a note in his tux pocket that says he’s going to be a father, he’s stunned, remembering one impulsive night with the only woman who made him want to give up his bachelor status—his best friend, Whitney Emerson. Fashion designer Whitney knew immediately she’d made a huge mistake sleeping with Dylan, the one man she will not allow herself to have. His friendship is too important to her to jeopardize. After she insists on putting that fateful night behind them, Whitney learns she is carrying his baby. But the timing couldn’t be worse—she can’t bring herself to tell him now that he’s obligated to an upcoming, prearranged marriage that will cement a business merger he’s dreamed about for years. How long can she keep her secret from showing? “Strong, stubborn, lovable, wonderful characters that make for a terrific not-to-be-put-down read.” –Rendezvous “A charmer…absolutely delightful!”  –Romantic Times Magazine

• Inferno - Conn Iggulden

  *** THE FINAL EPIC IN THE NERO TRIOLOGY *** The throne is never safe... especially in Rome AD 60. Rome stands at the height of its power – glittering with wealth, drowning in intrigue. On Palatine Hill, Nero Claudius Caesar rules as Emperor, a young man adored for his beauty and brilliance, feared for his temper, intoxicated by his own power. His empire stretches from the wilds of Britain to the deserts of Parthia, yet his enemies are never far: generals who command legions, senators who whisper in corridors, a people who cheer him in the circus but curse him on the streets. Nero has learned that power is never shared, only seized. He has seen off enemies before, not least his mother, Agrippina. Yet now Boudicca, queen of the Iceni, leads a revolt in the North. Closer to home, Gaius Julius Vindex, Roman by office but Gallic by blood, denounces Nero’s corruption and declares open rebellion against the Emperor from Gaul. Rome is a city that devours its rulers. As the first sparks of revolt alight beyond its walls, an empire built on fire begins to burn from within . . .

• If I Had My Time Again - Linda Green

  The magical, heartbreaking and life-affirming new novel from Richard & Judy BESTSELLER Linda Green. Perfect for fans of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library, Mike Gayle and Ruth Jones! 🤍✨ 'A rare and emotional read with wonderful nuggets of humour.' Milly Johnson 'Wonderfully executed, unique, clever and hilarious... Linda Green is absolutely at the top of her game.' Mike Gayle How would you live your life differently, if you had a second chance? Emily, Carl and Jules have all ‘gone before their time’. After dying on the same day in Halifax, West Yorkshire, they each wake up in a room in a hotel on the outskirts of town. They’re instructed to meet in the basement headquarters of film production company ‘End Credits’, where no-nonsense producer Suzi tells them their lives have been secretly filmed and they must edit their own biopic before they are able to move on. There are only three rules: they can’t prevent their own deaths or anyone else’s, they can't kill anyone but they can make a director's cut - one change which will alter everything that comes after. With the chance to undo their regrets and explore life’s infinite possibilities, what will they choose? Praise for Linda Green: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If I Had My Time Again is an afterlife novel unlike anything I've read before. Full of charming humour, genuinely heart-wrenching scenes and brilliantly drawn characters, it's a real celebration of living your life to the full and following your heart.' Laura Pearson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Linda's books always deliver on warmth, wit and wisdom with an emotional heart. If I Had My Time Again is no different. A big, fat five stars from me!' Kate Galley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A moving, poignant, humorous take on the afterlife – loved it!' Samantha Tonge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I tore through this heartwarming, emotional and thought-provoking book in two sittings. It has Linda Green’s signature humour and adorably quirky characters, and a pitch-perfect poignancy that will stay with me for a long time to come.’ Lisa Timoney ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'BRILLIANT… Linda writes with warmth and compassion, but I also love her humour' Clare Swatman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Linda Green is bloody brilliant!' Amanda Prowse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The story was beautiful - and [Linda's] warmth and wit remind me of the brilliant Victoria Wood.' Clare Swatman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I don’t think I could have loved this book more! Linda Green’s characters have such personality and warmth that they soon feel like friends.' Kate Storey ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heart-warming and inspiring: a great read' Katie Fforde ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I felt so invested in the characters' lives' Lucy Diamond ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Warm, wise and very moving' Araminta Hall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A rollercoaster adventure full of inspiration, hope and sometimes tears.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Best book I've read in years! It may be because I'm from Yorkshire or because I'm a mum that I felt such an affinity to the characters in this book but I dare you not to enjoy it. It has everything.' Reader Review

• In Dark Water - Lynne McEwan

  Beneath the surface lie deadly secrets... DI Shona Oliver agreed to move to Dumfries with her ex-banker husband when their teenage daughter got in with a bad crowd in London. As a Glasgow native, she's back on home turf. Living on the shores of the Solway Firth allows Shona to continue as an RNLI volunteer, and a call out to recover a woman's body indicates foul play. Police in Cumbria take the case but links back to Scotland keep Shona's team involved. As they investigate, reports of people trafficking and a spate of thefts from local shops compete for attention with a large scale drug bust. But Shona's work may all be in vain when those close to her threaten to tear the case apart and ruin Shona in the process. An unforgettable debut novel by a Scottish crime writer to watch, for fans of Val McDermid, Marion Todd and Lin Anderson. Praise for In Dark Water ' A stunning and beautifully observed novel . Shona Oliver is a well drawn figure, engaging a lot of empathy from the reader in this absolutely fantastic debut.' Caro Ramsay, author of Absolution 'A thrilling new voice in Scottish crime fiction.' Marion Todd, author of See Them Run 'A fast-paced debut detective novel set on the shores of the Solway Firth' The Herald 'Being an avid reader, particularly in Scottish Crime fiction, this book, not to mention the author, is up there with the best and in Shona Oliver, we have a character in whom I hope there is considerable mileage.' NetGalley review ' What a ride! Lynne McEwan pulled me in and wouldn't let me go!' NetGalley review 'In Dark Water is a very well written suspense novel. There are enough twists and turns to keep you interested until the very end... The descriptions were so vivid it made me feel as if I was right there in Scotland. The characters were well-crafted and the ending was a surprise.' NetGalley review

• The Full Moon Coffee Shop - Mai Mochizuki

  A TALE OF CATS, CAKES AND ASTROLOGY FOR READERS OF BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD Humans are stars in their own right, Mizuki. Every one of them. THE #1 INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING HEALING SERIES FROM JAPAN Under a glittering full moon, a Kyoto coffee shop appears only where and when it's needed. It's run by talking cats serving delicious desserts and age-old astrological wisdom. This coffee shop attracts customers who have lost their way in life, from a failed video game developer to a romantically challenged TV director. In the middle of the night, the feline guides will set everyone on their destined paths... Heartwarming and magical, THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP will remind you that it's never too late to discover your purpose. 'Lose yourself in a world of talking cats with this cult bestseller' GLAMOUR ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Feel-good fiction for those needing a redirection' BOOKLIST ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' I don't think I'll ever forget it' READER ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A slice of magic I hope to one day discover is true' READER ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP has sold over half a million copies across 20 languages, including Italian, French and German.

• The Long Game - Rachel Reid

  THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid brings you exactly what you want—more Shane and Ilya! To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything. Ten years. That’s how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they’ve been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family…from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything? Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship…Ilya wants it all. It’s time for them to decide what’s most important—hockey or love. It’s time to make a call. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take

• Mindset - Dr Carol Dweck

  World-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea-the power of our mindset. Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success-but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn't foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success. With the right mindset, we can motivate our kids and help them to raise their grades, as well as reach our own goals-personal and professional. Dweck reveals what all great parents, teachers, CEOs, and athletes already know: how a simple idea about the brain can create a love of learning and a resilience that is the basis of great accomplishment in every area.

• The Daisy Chain Flower Shop - Laurie Gilmore

  The brand new summer romance set in Dream Harbor from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café and The Strawberry Patch Pancake House! “Another gentle small-town romance with Hallmark movie vibes… Dream Harbor remains a cozy spot to linger” Publisher’s Weekly "A delightful escape filled with Gilmore’s signature whimsy and coziness” Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author *** The greatest love is the one you never expected to find Daisy is fed up with being unlucky in love. And since Mayor Kelly declared her beloved flower shop cursed in one of his infamous visions, business has been slow. Dream Harbor newcomer Elliot has been adjusting to small-town life following his own relationship turmoil. And until now he’s avoided the flower shop at all costs. If the mayor is correct, he doesn’t need any more bad luck in his life. When he finds himself walking through the door of the Daisy Chain Flower Shop, he doesn’t expect it to be a life-changing moment. But as the petals blossom in the sunlight, might the unluckiest woman in Dream Harbor finally find that love comes when you’re least expecting it? The Daisy Chain Flower Shop is a cozy romantic mystery with a fake relationship dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed. Tropes: Fake relationshipFound familySmall townHe falls firstReturning favorite characters Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone. “A setting that rivals the Gilmore Girls’ Stars Hollow for cozy charm… wonderfully warm and whimsically witty” Booklist “Cosy… quirky… a swoon-worthy love story” My Weekly About the author Laurie Gilmore is a #1 New York Times, Sunday Times and Globe & Mail bestselling author who writes small-town romance. Her first novel, The Pumpkin Spice Café, 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.

• She Didn't See It Coming - Shari Lapena

  She didn’t see it coming . . . And neither will you. The gripping new psychological thriller and INSTANT BESTSELLER from the No.1 Sunday Times & New York Times bestselling author. ‘ Lapena’s books are addictive! ’ FREIDA McFADDEN, No.1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid . 'Fiendishly plotted with whiplash twists and turns ' LUCY FOLEY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Guest List . ---- Bryden and Sam have it all - thriving careers, a smart apartment in a luxury condo, supportive friends and a cherished daughter. The perfect life for the perfect couple. Then Sam receives a call at his office. Bryden – working from home that day - has failed to collect their daughter from daycare. Arriving home with their little girl, he finds his wife’s car in the underground garage. Upstairs in their apartment her laptop is open on the table, her phone nearby, her keys in their usual place in the hall. Except Bryden is nowhere to be seen. It’s as if she just walked out. How can she have disappeared from her own home? And did she even leave the building at all? With every minute that passes – and as questions swirl around their community – Bryden and Sam’s past seems a little less perfect, their luxury condo less safe, their friends, neighbours and relatives no longer quite so reliable . . . ---- ‘I absolutely raced through it . . . a pacy and hugely satisfying thriller . Highly recommended’ KARIN SLAUGHTER 'The queen of page-turners ' ANDREA MARA, bestselling author of No One Saw a Thing 'I loved this book... Shari's characters are so brilliantly drawn that I did not guess whodunnit!' LIZ NUGENT, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond Shari Lapena, No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024

• Heart the Lover - Lily King

  SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026 AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Touching, thoughtful, a deeply affecting love story about time and regret' DAVID NICHOLLS 'Steeped in yearning, melancholy and the reckoning with mortality that must come to us all . . . King’s writing still pierces you’ The Times 'Exploring how first love shapes a lifetime, here is a novel of piercing clarity' Independent 'Beautifully written . . . I was hooked from the first page' Daily Mail Our narrator understands good love stories – their secrets, their highs and free falls. But her greatest love story, the one she lived, never followed the rules. She was in her senior year of college when star students Sam and Yash swept her into an intoxicating world of academic fervour, rapid-fire banter and raucous card games. Their lives became quickly intertwined – with friendship but also with unpredictable passions and the intimations of first love. Decades later, she is a successful writer, living a comfortable life with her husband and children, when a surprise visit brings the past crashing into the present, forcing her to confront the decisions and deceptions of her youth.

• It Starts with Us - Colleen Hoover

  Before  It Ends with Us , it started with Atlas. Multi-million copy bestselling author Colleen Hoover tells fan favourite Atlas’s side of the story and shares what comes next in this long-anticipated sequel to the #1 Sunday  Times  bestseller  It Ends with Us Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil co-parenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date. But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life—and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life. Switching between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas,  It Starts with Us  picks up right where the epilogue for the bestselling phenomenon  It Ends with Us  left off.  Experience the romantic and satisfying conclusion to Colleen Hoover's powerful global bestselling novel,  It Ends with Us.  

• Three Daughters of Eve - Elif Shafak

  Peri, a wealthy Turkish housewife, is on her way to a dinner party at a seaside mansion in Istanbul when a beggar snatches her handbag. As she wrestles to get it back, a photograph falls to the ground - an old Polaroid of three young women and their university professor. A relic from a past - and a love - Peri had tried desperately to forget. The photograph takes Peri back to Oxford, where she was sent at eighteen, abroad for the first time: to her dazzling, rebellious professor and his life-changing course on God, to her home with her two best friends, Shirin and Mona, and their arguments about Islam and femininity and, finally, to the scandal that tore them all apart. Over one desperate night she tries to make sense of a past she has tried to forget – but can we ever escape who we once were?

• Taiwan Travelogue - Yang Shuang-Zi

  Winner of the International Booker Prize 2026 Disguised as a translation of a rediscovered text by a Japanese writer, Taiwan Travelogue is a bittersweet story of love between two women, nested in an artful exploration of language, history and power. Set in May 1938, the young novelist Aoyama Chizuko sails from Japan to Taiwan where her interpreter helps her experience real island life and taste as much of its authentic cuisine as her famously monstrous appetite can bear.

• The Woman Who Lied - Claire Douglas

  THE SUSPENSE-FILLED TALE OF A CRIME NOVELIST WHOSE BOOKS ARE COMING TRUE FROM THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER CLAIRE DOUGLAS She finally has her dream life. But someone knows the truth . . . 'Her best yet. It's gripping, atmospheric, and so original' GILLIAN MCALLISTER ' Thrilling, twisty and impossible to put down. Claire Douglas at her very best' TIM WEAVER 'A gripping read, so cleverly plotted and brimming with tension' GILLY MACMILLAN 'A tightly plotted, dazzling thriller, filled with Claire Douglas's trademark suspense. An up-all-night read' LUCY CLARKE ' A whirlwind of a thriller with twists that made me gasp' CL TAYLOR 'Ingenious and compelling . . . absolutely loved it' MARK EDWARDS ' So many ingenious twists, so many gasp moments. I absolutely loved it' B P WALTER __________ Emilia Ward lives quietly in suburban London with her husband and two children. Just an ordinary wife and mother. But also a bestselling crime writer. When she starts writing her tenth Detective Miranda Moody novel, however, life takes a frightening turn: an incident straight out of one of her novels occurs in real life. Just an unsettling coincidence, she thinks. Until it happens again. Then someone she knows dies exactly like a victim in the book she's still writing . . . Why is someone doing this? How do they know what she is writing? And how long before Emilia and her family are next? __________ READERS ARE GRIPPED BY THE WOMAN WHO LIED . . . 'A fantastic thriller. Fresh and original, genuinely kept me guessing and a total page turner' 5* READER REVIEW 'I did not want this book to end. I read it in bed. On the sofa. In the bus. You get the picture. Did not put it down till it was done. Then felt disappointed with myself as I had gobbled it up and not spread the treat out. Best book by the author' 5* READER REVIEW 'Wow, what a book. I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend' 5* READER REVIEW 'Claire Douglas never disappoints, she keeps you hooked until the final page, each story she produces is better than the last with twists galore' 5* READER REVIEW 'Truly tremendous, cleverly plotted with a deftly drawn cast and an enthralling one-sit read' 5* READER REVIEW 'Tremendous' 5* READER REVIEW PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS: 'I loved this twisty novel' RICHARD OSMAN 'Clever. Gripping. Terrifically compelling. Kept me glued to the page' SARAH PEARSE 'Eerie, spine-tingling. Douglas is a master storyteller. The perfect immersive read' JANICE HALLETT 'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist' GILLIAN MCALLISTER 'Spine-chilling' THE SUNDAY TIMES 'A deliciously dark, captivating and twisty mystery from the Queen of Gripping Pageturners' CL TAYLOR T he Woman Who Lied, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023 Claire Douglas, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, September 2022

• Good Girl, Bad Blood - Holly Jackson

  The New York Times and Sunday Times best-selling, brilliantly crafted crime-thriller sequel to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES. “Nail-biting, taut and pacy. Jackson [is] a homegrown thriller writer to watch." – Guardian Booktok Author of the Year 2023 🎧 Pip Fitz-Amobi is not a detective anymore. With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her. But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared but the police won’t do anything about it. And if they won’t look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town’s dark secrets along the way& and this time EVERYONE is listening. But will she find him before it’s too late? 🎧 Praise for A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series: 'A taut, compulsively readable, elegantly plotted thriller' – Guardian 'Prepare to be murdered by this book. Dark, dangerous and intricately plotted – my heart literally pounded. I haven't been this addicted to anything since Serial.' – Laura Stevens, author of Our Infinite Fates 'Twisty and compelling' – Fiona Noble, Bookseller 'A fiendishly-plotted mystery that kept me guessing until the very end.' – Laura Purcell, bestselling author of The Silent Companions ‘Great energy' – Peter James, no.1 bestselling crime thriller author of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series Good Girl, Bad Blood was a YA Sunday Times list on 5th May 2020 About the author Holly Jackson is the international bestselling, award-winning author of the YA crime series: A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER, which has sold over ten million copies worldwide and is now a major TV series. Don’t miss her bestselling standalone novels FIVE SURVIVE and THE REAPPEARANCE OF RACHEL PRICE Follow Holly on TikTok @hojax92 and Instagram @HoJay92

• The Bat - Jo Nesbø

  HARRY IS OUT OF HIS DEPTH. Detective Harry Hole is meant to keep out of trouble. A young Norwegian girl taking a gap year in Sydney has been murdered, and Harry has been sent to Australia to assist in any way he can. HE'S NOT SUPPOSED TO GET TOO INVOLVED. When the team unearths a string of unsolved murders and disappearances, nothing will stop Harry from finding out the truth. The hunt for a serial killer is on, but the murderer will talk only to Harry. HE MIGHT JUST BE THE NEXT VICTIM. Appearing in English for the first time, The Bat is the legendary first novel from the worldwide phenomenon Jo Nesbo.

• The Wedding Forecast - Nina Kenwood

  'An absolutely perfect love story... I wish I could read it again for the first time' - Annabel Monaghan *** One best friend's wedding. One predicted love match. And no way of guessing how the story will end... Anna was never going to have an easy time at her best friend's wedding. She's the bridesmaid; her ex, Joel, is a groomsman. But she's determined to get through the weekend with a smile. Despite the fact that Joel is bringing his new girlfriend. Despite the fact that they are all staying in the same house. And despite the fact that at thirty, Anna's life is, objectively, not going to plan. Luckily she has her feelings completely under control – right up until the moment Joel drops a bombshell that changes everything. Anna needs a distraction, and Patrick, the wedding photographer, might be the ideal solution. After all, a psychic literally predicted she would fall in love with a man named Patrick. Everyone has decided he is perfect for her. He is perfect for her. Except the arrival of Mac, a not-quite-famous actor who has flown in from New York, complicates Anna's plotting. And she must accept that when it comes to love, destiny doesn't always follow the rules . . . The feel-good, joyful rom-com of the summer, perfect for readers of Emily Henry, Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O'Leary. *** Praise for The Wedding Forecast 'THE WEDDING FORECAST is the definition of feel-good fiction. A romantic delight from cover to cover' - Rachael Johns 'A fresh voice and a charming story' - Kylie Scott 'Lusciously romantic, big-hearted and life-affirming' - Clare Fletcher 'The best rom-com I've read this year' - Karina May

• Twilight - Stephenie Meyer

  When 17 year old Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town. But in spite of her awkward manner and low expectations, she finds that her new classmates are drawn to this pale, dark-haired new girl in town. But not, it seems, the Cullen family. These five adopted brothers and sisters obviously prefer their own company and will make no exception for Bella. Bella is convinced that Edward Cullen in particular hates her, but she feels a strange attraction to him, although his hostility makes her feel almost physically ill. He seems determined to push her away - until, that is, he saves her life from an out of control car. Bella will soon discover that there is a very good reason for Edward's coldness. He, and his family, are vampires - and he knows how dangerous it is for others to get too close.

• Run For Your Life - Jackie Kabler

  Every step might be your last… From the No.1 bestselling author of The Perfect Couple and The Vanishing of Class 3B comes an addictive thriller for 2026! Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden! *** What if the most dangerous thing you did this weekend was go for a run? On a bright spring Saturday, hundreds gather in a park as usual for their weekly community 5k run. An hour later, one of the runners is dead. The next week a runner training for a 10k event dies. And then another, a half marathon runner… The police are baffled. The pattern is the same, the deaths can’t be coincidental. Is there a murderer picking off victims one race at a time? Ten million adults are regular or occasional runners. Ten million potential victims. With the next event just announced, as you reach the start line you might just have to run for your life… Readers have been gripped by Run For Your Life: 'I have not stopped going on about this book to people since I read it! Jackie does that magical and rare thing: she takes a never-done-before genius premise, but is equally genius in her delivery and reveal… this book will stay with me for a long time’ Caroline Corcoran ‘Pacy and thrilling… I genuinely struggled to put [this] down. I absolutely devoured it’ G D Wright 'Riveting, propulsive and masterfully executed, this book is utterly moreish. The pace and twists are so on point for a story about running. It certainly left me breathless! Naomi Williams, author of The Woman in Ward 9 ‘A chilling whodunit with a nightmare scenario… another twisty, rattling good thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page’ Jane Bailey, author of Stay ‘Had me on the edge of my seat… fantastic… If you haven’t read this, what are you doing??!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My son runs marathons and I’m aways there to cheer him on… awesome read… I highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real who done it, why and who would be next… had me up late into the night’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An explosive thriller… the characters are so well described… a mystery you won’t be able to put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! An exciting and tense read… I really couldn’t put it down… loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Pacy and suspenseful… a convincing plot and short, snappy chapters… compelling one sit read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Be prepared to binge read as the twists and turns keep you on a roller coaster of a read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my gosh I LOVED this book! It’s been a few days since I finished this one and I still can’t stop thinking about it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grabs you instantly… incredibly easy to binge’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The kind [of book] you finish in a single day because you need to know what happens next’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast-paced, suspenseful and kept me guessing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Comeback - Lexy Timms

  They broke the rules once… Now they have everything to lose. Mila Carter knew falling for her father's star player was dangerous. She just didn't know how impossible it would be to stop. What started as something they shouldn't have becomes something she can't live without. Jackson Grant isn't just a secret anymore—he's her escape, her risk… her future. There's just one problem: No one can ever find out. Not her overprotective brother. Not her high-profile coach father. Not with the team's championship run on the line. But secrets don't stay buried forever. As pressure builds on and off the field, cracks start to form—loyalties are tested, tempers flare, and the cost of being together keeps rising. And when one life-altering surprise turns their hidden relationship into something far more permanent… Walking away is no longer an option. Now Jackson has to choose between the future he's worked his whole life for… and the girl he refuses to lose. Because this time, it's not just about love. It's about proving he'll fight for it—no matter the consequences. AGAINST THE RULES SERIES •Book 1 - Player •Book 2 - Comeback •Book 3 -  Clutch  A three-book sports romance series where love, rivalry, and secrets collide—and not every answer comes until the final play.

• Empire of Storms - Sarah J. Maas

  Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. 'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Kingdoms collide in the fifth book in the epic, bestselling fantasy series from the author of A Court of Thorns and Roses. 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.