The Sequel to HEART OF DUTYRookie detective, Ellie James, always wanted to be a cop. Being promoted to a special crimes unit under her mentor, Quinn Wesley, is a dream come true. But when a job brings her face to face with past trauma, Ellie realizes that she has a lot to prove. Following the brutal rape and murder of two local women, and recognizing a kindred spirit in Ellie, Quinn offers her a chance to do it by putting her in charge of the investigation.Janet Fox, gifted neurosurgeon and equally skilled lover in her time, is done with meaningless affairs. And when an injured Ellie shows up in the ER one day, sparks fly that she cannot ignore. Janet is older, beautiful, and a lethal distraction Ellie doesn’t need. As their attraction grows, so does danger.A killer is on the loose, and coming for them. Read more

Rebecca Lawson is off-limits.Jess knows this, but Rebecca has captured her heart for as long as she can remember. She’s sporty, tall and confident—all the things Jess is not—but most of all…she’s her best friend Lily’s sister. Nothing can ever happen between them.Especially after that slip-up at prom night.But when Lily announces her engagement, and Jess and Rebecca are forced to spend time together as the maids of honour, the forbidden feelings intensify and sparks begin to fly.Amidst the chaos of raging bridezillas and other wedding disasters, can Jess resist temptation for the sake of her friendship?Or will pursuing Rebecca Lawson finally send her life up in smoke?That Secret Something is a steamy, best friend’s sister romance filled with secrets, lust, and a love that can’t be denied. Available in paperback, eBook, and on Kindle Unlimited. Read more

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND TIK TOK SENSATIONA cosy, heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy about found families and fresh starts. 'This is a warm hug of a book' – T. Kingfisher, bestselling author of Nettle & BoneHigh fantasy, low stakes – with a double-shot of coffee.After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream – for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is.If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can’t go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune’s shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more.But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined . . .‘The most fun I've ever had in a coffee shop’ – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London'This sapphic triumph is an absolute must' - Rebecca Thorne, bestselling author of Can't Spell Treason Without TeaReturn to the world of Legends & Lattes with Bookshops & Bonedust, the hilarious and heartwarming prequel. Read more

WINNER OFHugo Award for Best NovellaNebula Award for Best NovellaReddit Stabby Award for Best NovellaBritish Science Fiction Association Award for Best NovellaSHORTLISTED FOR2020 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial AwardThe Ray Bradbury PrizeKitschies Red Tentacle AwardKitschies Inky TentacleBrave New Words AwardCo-written by two award-winning writers, This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epic love story spanning time and space.Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading.Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, grows into something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.Except the discovery of their bond would mean death for each of them. There's still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win that war. That's how war works. Right?'A fireworks display from two very talented storytellers' Madeline Miller, author of Circe'An intimate and lyrical tour of time, myth and history' John Scalzi, bestselling author of Old Man's War'Lyrical and vivid and bittersweet' Ann Leckie, Hugo Award-winning author of Ancillary Justice'Rich and strange, a romantic tour through all of time and the multiverse' Martha Wells, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of The Murderbot Diaries Read more

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONA BBC 2 'BETWEEN THE COVERS' BOOK CLUB PICK'Wonderful' RICHARD OSMAN'Perfect' INDIA KNIGHT'Beautiful' JESSIE BURTON'Witty and sharp' DAVID NICHOLLS1957, the suburbs of south east London. Jean Swinney is a journalist on a local paper, trapped in a life of duty and disappointment from which there is no likelihood of escape. When a young woman, Gretchen Tilbury, contacts the paper to claim that her daughter is the result of a virgin birth, it is down to Jean to discover whether she is a miracle or a fraud. As the investigation turns her quiet life inside out, Jean is suddenly given an unexpected chance at friendship, love and - possibly - happiness.'Gorgeous . . . I could not recommend it more' PANDORA SYKES'Remarkable . . . Small Pleasures is no small pleasure' THE TIMES'Irresistible . . . wry, perceptive and quietly devastating' MAIL ON SUNDAY Read more

Do you believe in soulmates?Tori Frazee is unapologetic when it comes to falling in love before she’s thirty. When her marriage ended amicably, she knew she had to get back into the game to find her soulmate and have the family she wanted. Running face first into a cold but frazzled funeral director and a rebellious toddler at the grocery store isn’t how she expected to find love, and Miranda certainly isn’t her soulmate. Or is she?Miranda Hart doesn’t believe in love. When she’s saddled with her flakey sister’s kid, she has a choice to make—step up to break the cycle and keep her niece from being another victim or continue to live through her work. When she meets the cute, down to earth Tori, she can’t help but wonder if maybe she does want more than her career.When opposites attract, steam rises, especially with an ice queen in the mix. Will these two single parents break down their preconceived notions enough to find a family they can rely on?If you love sensual, steamy age gap, ice queen, sapphic/lesbian romances, then this is the book for you. Read more

Today is the day. After checking her salty attitude and grinding for years, bartender Remi James is getting the promotion she deserves. Finally, finally, she’ll be approved for a home loan—her only dream since her unstable upbringing. Remi is floating on air.Until she walks into work to discover that the promotion has become a one-time cash bonus, and she’s got competition. Willowy, blonde, ridiculously gorgeous competition…Maya Marek is supposed to be in Minnesota completing her Nursing Masters. Not back in Seattle, living with her family and getting a job at a local bar. But tuition costs money that Maya doesn’t have. Yet. So, if Remi thinks heated glares will intimidate Maya into giving up, she's dead wrong. The money is Maya's, and no amount of snarky comments, pouty lips, and to-die-for curves will get in her way.Remi and Maya are rivals. That’s why they’re so aware of each other in the tight space behind the bar, and in the walk-in refrigerator… right? But, somewhere between fighting over recipe developments and sharing embarrassing karaoke songs, something shifts. Can Remi and Maya dare to sacrifice their dreams to reach for something new?A spicy, queer, enemies-to-lovers romance. Fans of Ashley Herring Blake, Casey McQuiston, and Alexis Hall will fall hard for this feel-good romance!Readers love Dana Hawkins…“Starting off the year with this book was incredible. I’m sat in awe of the book I just read… The emotional depth was so good, the communication between the characters was incredible. I don’t even know how to put into words how much I absolutely LOVE this book. Obsesseddddddd.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“My god this book… my heart is so warm… I could have read thousands of pages of these characters… One I already can’t wait to re-read and… I cannot recommend it enough!!” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“AHHHHHH I launched out of bed to write this review. Such an amazing book, it made my heart feel like putty. The emotional moments were so strong. I felt every single thing the characters felt. I was stressed, I was relieved, I was sad, and I was blushing along with them… It definitely cemented its spot for top reads of the year.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“I fell into their story and grumbled each time “real life” made me set it aside… The stakes felt real, and high, and had me worried the entire time… This story had me contemplating how they’d make it work and biting my fingernails, waiting for the “eep!” moment… A must-read!” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“A resounding 5-stars!!… This book was gentle, caring, joyful and gave me ALL THE FEELS!!!… I CANNOT WAIT to read more… BTW just the right amount of heat!! Gah! I could devour this book over and over, with a Dirty Chia Tea Latte and a Blackberry scone please xo.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This story has everything— great side characters… great character development… and just a real natural flow to their relationship where you believe every second of it. All I want to do now is travel to my closest queer coffee shop and find a good scone and fall in love. Also, props for a queer story about the joys and not the anxiety behind being in the LGBTQIA+ community.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“Easy 5/5⭐️ Read this book with a smile on my face almost 100% of the time! … It was so wholesome seeing two young women navigate life with so many ups and downs while also discovering what love truly is… Their connection from the beginning had me hooked!… Such an awesome book!… 100% recommend it to everyone.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read more

They think they know me, but they have no idea.As a professional Domme, I see men and women come and go. But no one ever sticks around, and I like it that way. I have a secret to protect—at all costs.So when the cocky, handsome, and submissive Clay Bradley weasels his way into my heart, I do the one thing I’ve always excelled at. I push him away—forever.And like a good boy, he listens.But a few months later, during a chance encounter,he shows up again, but this time he isn’t alone. He has the stunning Jade on his arm. And she has a request of her own. She wants me to teach her. I should say no. Training a woman who makes my knees weak is bad enough. But this particular woman is dating the man who still has my heart. It’s a recipe for disaster.Made worse by one simple thing: they know my secret.And they won’t let go. But how can I protect what’s mine if I’m holding onto them too?Jade and Clay are the only ones who truly see me and the only ones who know…I’m so much more than Madame. Read more

From Rachel Lacey, award-winning author of Read Between the Lines, comes a sexy slow-burn romance about two dynamic divas who collide on the world’s biggest stage.Eden Sands has been a star for twenty years, but it’s lonely at the top. Her mediocre marriage just ended, and her inner circle is smaller than ever. The stage is the only place she’s ever felt like she truly belonged, and yet, her last album flopped, and her upcoming tour hasn’t sold out. Eden’s desperate for her star to shine bright again, but when her team suggests a collaboration with an up-and-coming young star to give her a boost, she balks.Anna Moss is pop music’s rising star. She’s idolized Eden Sands for most of her life—so it’s a dream come true when she’s invited to perform with her at the Grammys. Anna’s tired of being defined by her bubbly persona. She wants to be taken seriously as an artist, and a duet with Eden could be just what she needs.As Anna and Eden rehearse, they soon realize they have more in common than their musical talents. Now they just have to decide if what is between them is a one-hit wonder or the making of a romance worthy of one of the greatest love songs of all time. Read more

She boarded as Ally Brenner, her dreams neatly folded in her carry-on. She landed with her heart in beautiful chaos, forever altered by a chance encounter.Ally Brenner, a driven project manager from Vancouver, boards a flight to Amsterdam, focused solely on landing a career-changing contract. Little does she know that her carefully planned world is about to be turned upside down by Candice Blackwater, a charismatic and successful investor. Candice, intrigued by Ally's infectious laughter and beauty, orchestrates a chance encounter that sets in motion a series of events neither of them could have predicted. As Candice's charm chips away at Ally's defenses, the two navigate a turbulent journey of desire and self-discovery. Read more

The Top 100 bestseller, an unforgettable story about being brave enough to be yourself, from author Clare SwatmanStarting over can be hard to do…So when mum of two Beth moves out of her beloved marital home and into an unloved and unkempt cottage, she can’t help but feel demoralised. Faced with months of DIY and dust, her children Jacob and Olivia aren’t impressed either. But when Beth finds a box of letters while she’s clearing out the children’s room, things start to look up.The correspondence is decades old, between agony aunt Evelyn and those in need of solace. Intrigued as to why the letters have been kept safe all these years, Beth can’t resist reading them, and as the wisdom and kindness of Evelyn falls off the pages, so Beth starts to feel she has a friend and champion in this woman she has never met.Good advice doesn’t age, and as life starts to look brighter, Beth begins to wonder if she could track down Evelyn and thank her for her help. But as Beth uncovers more about Evelyn’s story, it becomes clear that everything is not as it seems. And now Beth is determined to bring peace to Evelyn as she has to her.A spell-binding, heart-warming story of friendship, love and being brave enough to be yourself. Perfect for all fans of Jojo Moyes, Beth Moran and Ruth Jones.Praise for Clare Swatman:'Utterly believable, charming and immersive, full of acute emotional insights and truths, this is a novel every woman will identify with. Highly recommended' F.L. Everett'It was so easy to get absorbed into the world Clare Swatman has created for Beth. I felt her losses and disappointments acutely, which only made the ending more satisfying. It really kept me guessing, too' Laura Pearson'Warm, immersive and hugely relatable, The Lost Letters of Evelyn Wright really tugged at my heartstrings. I galloped through this story of friendship, motherhood and love in all its forms in two days, and I’ll miss Beth and the characters she gathers around her as she navigates her new life after heartbreak' Lisa Timoney'Swatman does it again! I loved how the advice column pages wove into the story. An engaging read about heartbreak, navigating new normals and finding your feet in a new life you never expected to have. One to curl up with on a rainy day' Rachel Dove'A sensitive, touching story with emotional depth and page-turning quality' Helen Rolfe'Irresistible... A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day' Sunday MirrorReaders love Clare Swatman:‘I’ve enjoyed all of Clare’s books, but this one I just couldn’t put down. I was hooked from the first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Another amazing read from Clare. Another must read from her!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I really enjoyed this book, a real page turner. Great characters in a brilliant mystery story. Worthy of a book club, I wish I had someone to discuss it with!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Clare Swatman weaves a beautiful tale that grips you from the first page, leaves you wanting to travel on this journey and ultimately tells a beautiful story. I heartily recommend this book, I loved her style of writing and will be reading more from this author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘This is another great, page-turner from Clare Swatman. A really enjoyable read, as are all her books. The characters are believable and you are rooting for Laura right from the off. The book does not disappoint, give it a go. A great summer holiday read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Read more

Oxford – celebrated city of dreaming spires and class warfare – is an ambition come true for lesbian, geeky, upper-middle-class Charlotte and straight, charismatic, working-class Millie.Against the odds, theirs is an instant, best friendship. Forever.Exuberant Millie is a breath of fresh air for polite Charlotte and a force of nature within the university's hallowed walls. And they are going to be the best lawyers of their year and change the world.But their world changes instead when things go queerly sideways, and they haven’t seen each other since.Ten years on and Charlotte returns to where it all began. She has a new job at a prestigious law firm and Oxford is as beautiful as ever. She’s a safe distance from her overbearing barrister mother Nicola and three office floors from her snappy college mentor, Olivia.Then Millie bounds around the corner wanting to be friends again and it's as if the last decade never happened. Will it be different the second time around? Can they be friends again? Or will love and attraction change things?Meeting Millie is a sapphic romance about the nature of friendship, how two people change over the years, and how they see themselves and each other. Read more

Euphoria, is the latest standalone contemporary romance novel by Best-Selling author of women loving women fiction, Claire Highton-Stevenson. When Alexandra Montgomery took on the persona of Sasha, she had no idea where her life would lead.Wanting to rebel against her feisty mother, she joined a pop band, Solar Flare, and found a foothold on the ladder to fame and fortune. That was until tragedy struck and the band was involved in a horrific crash.Despite being ‘the lucky one,’ who survived uninjured; she still lives with the guilt of surviving and the ensuing panic attacks that have never gone away.Now, into her forties, Sasha is a well-known and celebrated classical pianist about to embark on a tour of UK cathedrals, however, those panic attacks are worse than ever, leading to a visit to the local hospital where Alex meets Dr Morgan Kelly.A very attractive, much younger, calming influence,who jumps at the chance to go on tour with the gorgeous musician.Morgan is exhausted and already on the verge of burnout, a few weeks lounging in fancy hotels is just what the doctor ordered...until Alex’s P.A. Francine orchestrates a fake Girlfriend scenario to keep the anxiety issues out of the papers.Forced to share a hotel suite for the entire tour would be fine, if neither of them was attracted to the other, and Alex didn’t come off stage filled with an adrenaline-led Euphoria that only wants one thing: to be released! Read more

Rachel Lacey, author of Stars Collide, serves up a steamy tale of Hollywood fame and subterfuge about a glamorous actress and the sexy bodyguard posing as her girlfriend.Natalie Keane is one of Hollywood’s top leading ladies, but she’s paid a steep price for her fame. After she was stalked eight years ago, the ensuing media frenzy almost broke her. So when a new threat arises, Natalie agrees to extra security, but she wants to keep it under wraps. The last thing she needs is another tabloid spectacle, especially during awards season.Taylor Vaughn has made a career as a bodyguard to the stars, but an injury has kept her sidelined for the past three months, jeopardizing her future in the job she loves. When an opportunity arises to work for Natalie Keane, Taylor jumps at the chance—even before knowing the details of the assignment.From the moment they meet, Natalie knows this could work: Taylor, the bodyguard, masquerading as her girlfriend. The perfect cover story. But as circumstances push the two women closer, the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur. Read more

WINNER OFHugo Award for Best NovellaNebula Award for Best NovellaReddit Stabby Award for Best NovellaBritish Science Fiction Association Award for Best NovellaSHORTLISTED FOR2020 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial AwardThe Ray Bradbury PrizeKitschies Red Tentacle AwardKitschies Inky TentacleBrave New Words AwardCo-written by two award-winning writers, This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epic love story spanning time and space.Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading.Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, grows into something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.Except the discovery of their bond would mean death for each of them. There's still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win that war. That's how war works. Right?'A fireworks display from two very talented storytellers' Madeline Miller, author of Circe'An intimate and lyrical tour of time, myth and history' John Scalzi, bestselling author of Old Man's War'Lyrical and vivid and bittersweet' Ann Leckie, Hugo Award-winning author of Ancillary Justice'Rich and strange, a romantic tour through all of time and the multiverse' Martha Wells, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of The Murderbot Diaries Read more

Olivia Sachdeva’s life is flawless. With a first from Oxford and as the youngest partner at Bentley lawyers, she expects high standards from everyone. Her only indulgences are eating iced desserts and repeat watching romcoms, especially those featuring Kate Laurence – pure escapism and cinematic perfection.But, when the actor walks into Olivia’s office with a bag full of divorce and a messy personal life, that perfect bubble bursts. Kate seems nothing like the screen goddesses she plays, and Olivia must put aside her comfort viewing and handle the case like the true professional she is.It requires secrecy, especially with indiscreet friends. Will best-friend Charlotte ever read the room? And will Millie, who instantly reads the room, ever stop commenting loudly?And Kate? She doesn’t know what to think about this frosty lawyer. But she needs a quick divorce from a mistake of a marriage, which was over before it started, and Olivia Sachdeva is the best.But little by little, Olivia and Kate glimpse behind the mask, to find someone they weren’t looking for, who may not even be perfect, but might be the right person for them.Read as a stand-alone romance or book two of the Oxford Romance series. Read more

'A brilliant contemporary novel' Colm Tóibín 'I am fully in awe of Dolan's talent' Douglas Stuart'I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed it' Marian Keyes'Dazzling. Not a word is out of place' Katherine HeinyMeet Celine and Luke. To all intents and purposes, the happy couple.But Celine's more interested in playing the piano, and Luke's a serial cheater.And as their big day approaches, the complicated lives of the wedding party begin to unravel. A fed-up bridesmaid, a lovesick best man, guests and family members all find themselves searching for their own happily ever afters.From the author of Exciting Times, this is a sparkling ensemble novel about love and marriage, fidelity and betrayal. Read more

Winner of the Polari Prize 2023Shortlisted for the Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize‘A gothic fairy tale, sublime in its creepiness’ – Florence WelchOur Wives Under The Sea is the haunting novel from Julia Armfiled, the critically acclaimed author of Salt Slow. It’s a story of falling in love, loss, grief, and what life there is in the deep, deep sea.Miri thinks she has got her wife back, when Leah finally returns after a deep sea mission that ended in catastrophe. But It soon becomes clear that Leah may have come back wrong. Whatever happened in that vessel, whatever it was they were supposed to be studying before they were stranded on the ocean floor, Leah has carried part of it with her, onto dry land and into their home.Memories of what they had before – the jokes they shared, the films they watched, all the small things that made Leah hers – only remind Miri of what she stands to lose. Living in the same space but suddenly separate, Miri comes to realize that the life that they had might be gone.'A wonderful novel, deeply romantic and fabulously strange' – Sarah Waters'Part bruisingly tender love story, part nerve-clanging submarine thriller' – The Times Read more