MEET BOOKTOK'S LATEST OBSESSION . . . DARK, FUNNY AND SUPER SPICY, CAN YOU HANDLE THE RIDE?I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it.Trauma nurse Aly escapes her hard-working days by thirsting after masked men online. To her, nothing could top the fantasy of her favorite tattooed and masked man hunting her down. But she never could have guessed that one drunken text would turn those dreams into reality . . .I want things most people don't, craving darkness and depravity instead of light and love.Josh has spent his life avoiding the limelight, but his online persona is another story. At night, he posts masked thirst traps for his millions of fans, until one follower catches his eye: Aly.Together, Aly and Josh live out their darkest fantasies, unaware that Aly has captured the attention of someone with far more sinister intentions. As Josh turns from predator to protector, he must ask himself how far he'll go for the woman he can't live without.Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book.18+ mature content. Not suitable for younger readers.Readers LOVE the New York Times bestselling Lights Out!'Hilarious, and wickedly sexy. Yes Josh is a bit of a stalker, but he's a golden retriever one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely adored this book . . . perfect in every single way!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Josh and Aly are both magnificent and the spice is next level' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Really fun, made me laugh so many times I lost count' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Quite literally perfect. I wanted something spicy but fun and it more than delivered!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Proving that a dark romance can still have humour . . . dark of course!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'PERFECTION!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love Lights Out? Pre-order Caught Up, the second book in the Into Darkness trilogy, now!Lights Out, New York Times bestseller, November 2024. Read more

PRE-ORDER LET THE BELLS RING OUT, THE HEARTWARMING AND UPLIFITNG NEW MILLY JOHNSON NOVEL, COMING THIS CHRISTMAS! 'Milly is the most wonderful, life-affirming writer about women's lives, love and friendship; her books are a joy.' JENNY COLGAN ‘Real women, real life, real feeling, Milly brings it all.’ CATHY BRAMLEY 'Milly writes with a huge heart about the challenges women face, particularly in later life. Her wisdom shines through, as does her humour: no-one can bring you from tears to smiles more quickly. Her books are warm, funny and real, and her stories celebrate triumph over adversity, the power of love, and the importance of friendship. Her heroines are down to earth yet reach for the sky and are truly inspirational, like Milly herself. She makes the world a better place.' VERONICA HENRY 'Romantic fiction at it's very best, I adored it. Warm, welcoming, funny, and wise, just like Milly!' JO THOMASWelcome to Spring Hill, home to a square of independent shops and cafes, a thriving local community and nearby the newest venture, Ray’s Diner. Here a group of women meet once a week over a cup of something warming.  Amanda is primary carer to her elderly mother and one of the only women in a male-dominated company. Used to being second-best all her life, is this her time to finally break ranks and shine?  Sky works at the repair shop, patching up old teddy bears, and their owners’ hearts. But her heart beats for the one man who is strictly off-limits.  Mel has been a loyal and loving wife to Steve for thirty years. Then when he goes to his old school reunion, life as she knows it will never be the same again.  Erin is trying to get over a traumatic loss where her guilt weighs more than her grief. Can she find the first step to healing lies in sharing an hour with strangers once a week?   Astrid is feeling in need of a change and a challenge. But when a fantastic opportunity presents itself, who is around to convince her she is worthy enough to take the risk?  Can these women find the answers to their worries, acceptance, courage, support here? Join them at the same time next week to find out…   Read more

Edward Cavendish is the embodiment of British elite—composed, controlled, and permanently unimpressed.Born into old money and even older expectations, he carries the weight of generations of stiff-upper-lip tradition and emotional repression.A world-renowned surgeon.A ruthless perfectionist.A man who does not tolerate chaos.Which is unfortunate.Because I am chaos.He grew up in a sprawling 120-room manor with chandeliers in every hallway and bidets in every bathroom.I grew up in the staff quarters, peeking through the hedges at his world.He has every reason to frown disapprovingly at me. And trust me—he does. A lot.I’m his little sister’s best friend—the bad influence.I had a disastrous fling with his younger brother.His ice-queen mother loathes me.My mum scrubs her floors.I sell gardening tools on a late-night shopping channel… in a pleated miniskirt, no less.We’re opposites in every way that matters.He’s Savile Row; I’m thrift-store chic.He’s vintage champagne; I’m corner-shop wine in a can. And honestly? I’m not even mad about it.And now, thanks to an unfortunate turn of events, the most intimidating man in Britain has caught me in his bed.Uninvited. In a situation that’s… let’s call it compromising.This isn’t just a disaster.This is the disaster. Read more

Discover the serial killer romance thriller everyone is talking about!'Hilarious, heart-warming, sexy . . . and gory. The perfect cocktail that will have you swooning and laughing. The funnest read of the year!' H. D. Carlton, international and USA Today bestselling author of Haunting Adeline'So fresh and different. It's like a funny, irreverent version of Dexter - only there's two of them and sexual tension' Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly ----This viral TikTok friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and sizzling chemistry is unlike anything you've read before . . . perfect for fans of The Mind F*ck series.Even serial killers deserve a meet-cute.When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, the two find something elusive - the friendship of two like-minded, pitch-black souls who just happen to enjoy killing other serial killers. Stalking across the country, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country. But as their friendship develops into something deeper, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their new-found romance.Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves? Or have they finally met their match?'Brynne is a master weaver of words in this dark, decadent and delicious story of serial killers, sexy spice, and sensational fun!' RuNyx, USA Today bestselling author of the Dark Verse series***What do Readers think of Butcher &Blackbird?'The chemistry is explosive. The romance will make your heart squeeze painfully. The banter will have you giggling and kicking your feet. The one-liners and screwball scenarios are laugh-out-loud hysterical' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Butcher and Blackbird is indulgent and decadent; reading it feels like eating chocolate cake' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If I could rate this book infinity stars, trust me, I would in a heartbeat' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'One of the most creative dark romances I've EVER read . . . perfection from start to finish' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I was so engaged I couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The banter was chef kiss' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'There is nothing more I can say except . . . I think I am in love with a serial killer' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Writing a romantic comedy about vigilante serial killers who kill other serial killers for fun, and somehow making it cute is no small feat' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Read more

THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘Classic Keyes: very funny’ The Times‘Made me punch the air’ Independent‘Funny, heart-breaking and wise’ Daily Mail---After 20 years, high-flying PR Anna Walsh no longer loves New York.Returning to Ireland will be a fresh start, she tells her family.They say: are you having a mid-life crisis?Because back home, Anna can’t escape her past – the best friend she walked out on, the old flame she tried to put out.Everywhere she turns, her mistakes are waiting. But might they just save her?---‘Keyes is a powerhouse. Not just a fizzy romantic comedy, but also a piece of social commentary’ Sunday Times‘A stellar storyteller. A beguiling blend of hijinks, heartbreak and happiness’ Mail on Sunday‘Fabulous’ The Times‘Wonderful’ Daily Mail‘Sharp and funny’ Guardian‘A literary titan’ IndependentReaders are loving My Favourite Mistake‘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 ReviewMarian 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] Read more

The funny and uplifting No.1 Sunday Times bestselling romantic comedy from the global multi-million-copy bestselling author.'Hilarious, sparky and joyful - just the book you need if you're desperate for a break' BETH O'LEARY'Funny, sad, relatable, and so brilliantly done. Sophie Kinsella is the queen of romantic comedy' JOJO MOYES'Funny, feelgood, touching and full of the bittersweet, incisive wit that puts every Sophie Kinsella novel in a league of its own. I could not have loved it more.' LISA JEWELL***********Discover the joy that awaits when you set yourself free...Sasha is well and truly over it all: work (all-consuming), friendships (on the back burner), sex-life (non-existent).Armed with good intentions to drink kale smoothies, try yoga and find solitude, she heads to the Devon resort she loved as a child. But it's off-season, the hotel is falling apart and she has to share the beach with a grumpy, stressed-out guy called Finn.How can she commune with nature when he's sitting on a rock, watching her suspiciously? Especially when they don't agree on burnout cures. (Sasha: manifesting, wild swimming, secret Mars bars; Finn: drinking whisky.)But when curious messages start appearing on the beach, Sasha and Finn are forced to begin talking – about everything. What's the mystery? Why are they both burned out? And what exactly is 'manifesting', anyway?They might discover that they have more in common than they think. . .**********Praise for The Burnout'Such a hilarious, joyous, life-affirming book; I never wanted it to end' JENNY COLGAN, bestselling author of The Christmas Bookshop'An absolute joy. . . wickedly funny and blissfully romantic' Sunday Express'A gorgeous, feelgood gem. 5 stars' The Sun'Uplifting and full of laugh-out-loud moments! Loved it!' HEIDI SWAIN, bestselling author of The Festive Feeling'[A] gorgeous, escapist read' Good Housekeeping'Exactly what I need when the world seems upside down' - 5-STAR Reader Review'This book is perfect.' - 5-STAR Reader Review'I'm still in a cloud of deliciousness.' - 5-STAR Reader Review‘A great, feel-good Sophie Kinsella knock-out.' - 5-STAR Reader ReviewWHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE? THE UNFORGETTABLE NOVELLA FROM SOPHIE KINSELLA IS OUT NOW.The Burnout, Instant Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024The Burnout, No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, July 2024[cover may vary] Read more

A BRAND NEW romantic comedy from TOP TEN BESTSELLER Phoebe MacLeodRuby may be young, free and single… but she’s absolutely not ready to mingle.Ruby is happily sworn off men. There’s nothing she needs that can’t get from her friends, cat or, frankly, the wonders of modern technology. So when her flatmate tricks her into going on a singles cruise, she’s furious.Thankfully, Ruby isn’t the only one onboard under false pretences. Cameron also had no idea what he was letting himself in for. So after Ruby and Cameron strike up conversation, they agree to platonically pair off, to protect each other from the flirtatious advances of the other guests – not to mention the matchmaking efforts of Barry, the enthusiastic host.There’s just one problem. Cameron isn’t just in the same boat as Ruby – he’s also good looking, kind and fun. As they explore the picturesque towns of the Mediterranean, Ruby finds herself enjoying his company much more than she’d intended.Can Ruby keep her heart safe, or will she be in too deep by the time the boat docks at its final destination?Readers LOVE Phoebe MacLeod's books:‘The perfect book.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘This book fundamentally changed me and now I need to read every romcom I can get my claws on! I giggled, I almost threw my book, I kicked my little feet, and I finished it basically in one sitting … what more could you ask for?’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘MacLeod weaves a tale of unexpected love, second chances, and the magic of warm summer days.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Phoebe Macleod writes easy to ready, sweet but not shallow books. She has a lovely writing style and she’s the sort of author that I feel safe with, that I know I’m probably going to love pretty much anything she writes - one of the finish-a-book-and-buy-one-straight-after-on-kindle kinda vibes!‘ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I love when a book can make me LOL in real life the whole time. This was such a fun rom-com and a safe one for people who like books without all the spice.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘This is a delightfully sweet and charming romantic comedy with a grumpy/sunshine trope (one of my favorites!)’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘It's a very light, feelgood read and certainly put a smile on my face.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘A cute rom-com that focuses on friendship and different types of relationships, not just romance. I loved it, the characters are messy and complex as in real life.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read more

Readers love WAY BACK'Absolutely loved this book, really didn't want it to end.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It's both funny sad and romantic. What's not to like?' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The storytelling is just beautiful, and you feel as though you are right there with the characters. It leaves you feeling that change can come to anyone if they really want it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Warm, funny and perceptive' ELIZABETH DAY'A thumping good read' JO BRAND'Gorgeous! Warm and funny and brimming with tenderness and heart' GRAHAM NORTON Josie's life is fine. Absolutely, completely fine. Her gorgeous house in London is fine. Her husband is fine. It's the life she wanted - isn't it?So why this feeling, nibbling away at the edges of Josie's thoughts? Why can't she stop thinking about the life she used to have, back on the farm where she grew up? Why does she feel like something is missing? When her childhood home comes up for sale, Josie realises that there is the chance of a different life altogether. The question is, does she want to take it? And is she willing to risk her heart all over again? After all, everything's fine as it is . . .To find the right future, sometimes you have to go back - way back. 'Full of Sara Cox's natural warmth and wit' PRIMA 'A gorgeously written story of starting over, secrets, friendship... and going wild in the country' LUCY DIAMOND Read more

'Your world is about to be rocked.' Elena Armas, author of The Spanish Love Deception'Hopelessly, brilliantly, wonderfully romantic. I loved it even more than The Love Hypothesis,and I didn't think that was possible' Cressida McLaughlinFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new STEMinist rom-com in which a scientist is forced to work on a project with her nemesis - with explosive results. Bee Königswasser lives by a simple code: What would Marie Curie do? If NASA offered her the lead on a neuroengineering project - a literal dream come true - Marie would accept without hesitation. Duh. But the mother of modern physics never had to co-lead with Levi Ward. Sure, Levi is attractive in a tall, dark, and piercing-eyes kind of way. But Levi made his feelings toward Bee very clear in grad school - archenemies work best employed in their own galaxies far, far away. But when her equipment starts to go missing and the staff ignore her, Bee could swear she sees Levi softening into an ally, backing her plays, seconding her ideas... devouring her with those eyes. The possibilities have all her neurons firing.But when it comes time to actually make a move and put her heart on the line, there's only one question that matters: What will Bee Königswasser do?'Ali Hazelwood proves that science is sexy as hell, and that love can 'STEM' from the most unlikely places. She's my newest must-buy author.' Jodi Picoult 'I cannot get enough of her brand of brainy romance! Writing with an emotionally brilliant and witty pen, Hazelwood is an absolute romance powerhouse.' Christina Lauren, author of The Unhoneymooners 'Gloriously nerdy and sexy, with on-point commentary about women in STEM.' Helen Hoang, author of The Heart Principle'Proves that STEM can be sexy!' RedWhat the five star reviews are saying about The Love Hypothesis:'Did I read this in 24 hours? Yes.''Funny. Snarky. Intelligent. Real.''If you're even slightly thinking about getting this book to read, just go a head and do it''Adam is just *swoon*''Ali Hazelwood has made herself an auto-buy author''It was just... perfect.''A heroine you will instantly fall in love with' Read more

The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud, fake dating rom-com from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh! Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Abby Jimenez and Emily Henry 📚✨ Tropes & themes ✨ ✧ Sun-drenched romance ☀️ ✧ Fake dating 💗 ✧ Meet cute 😍 ✧ Second chances 💕Don’t get mad, get Ethan!Lana has had enough. Her ‘perfect’ sister is getting married. In Australia. On Lana’s 30th birthday and no one seems to have noticed. To make matters worse, she’s been given a list of rules she must follow so she doesn’t upstage the bride. Well, rules are meant to be bent right?She’s found a killer dress, now she just needs the most inappropriate wedding date she can find. But where to start? All her attempts at online dating are simply disasters, and not in the right way! Too boring/married/easily intimidated! But then her drop dead gorgeous ex Ethan suddenly reappears in her life. With the power to make her dizzy with excitement she reminds herself why they broke up. Together they literally attracted chaos until their relationship imploded. They couldn’t make it work. But could Lana make this work in her favour… just for the wedding?However, when they arrive in Australia Ethan seems to have forgotten he’s only there to help cause bedlam. Instead he’s off the charts charming, nothing like she remembers and not playing by her rules. She’s here for revenge, not a rekindled holiday romance… but Ethan has other ideas!A laugh-out-loud fake dating romantic comedy from million-copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh.Praise for Portia MacIntosh:'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low'I laughed, I cried - I loved it.’ Holly Martin'The queen of rom com!' Rebecca Raisin‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.' Mandy Baggot'A fun, fabulous 5 star rom com!' Sandy Barker'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read' Rachel Dove'Fun and witty. Pure escapism!' Laura Carter'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.' Jessica Redland Read more

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING TIK TOK SENSATION AND START OF THE JACKSONVILLE RAYS SERIES!I can't fall for a player, let alone three...My name is Rachel Price, and two months ago, I walked away from the perfect man. We shared one magical night. No names. No strings. I never thought I'd see him again. I was wrong.It turns out my perfect man is actually the playboy grinder for the Jacksonville Rays, the NHL's hottest new hockey team...and I'm his new physical therapist.This fellowship is going to be the longest ten months of my life. Mr. Perfect will do anything to get back on my good side. Meanwhile, his best friend, the surly new equipment manager, is always riding my case. Worst of all, I've got an uncooperative goalie who thinks I can't tell he's hiding an injury!These man are ready to test my limits, but this is my chance to prove myself, and I'm not risking it for anything. I can't fall for a player, let alone three. But if love is a game, these guys are playing to win.PUCKING AROUND is a spicy 'why choose' hockey romance. PRAISE FOR PUCKING AROUND: 'On my list for best book of the year!' Amazon Reviewer'This was such a fun read with plenty of spice' Amazon Reviewer'The spice was absolutely next level' Amazon Reviewer'This is unlike anything I have read before. Highly recommend!' Amazon Reviewer 'This was SO MUCH FUN' Amazon Reviewer Read more

LOVE IS STRANGER THAN FICTION …📚📚📚'Ashley Poston has done it again … enchanting' B.K. BORISON'If I ever need to get lost in a cosy romance, A Novel Love Story will be the go-to' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This one just hit different … beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐📚Have you ever found yourself lost in a good book … literally?📚Eileen Merriweather loves a good love story. The fictional kind, anyway. After all, imaginary men don’t break your heart.That’s why she’s so excited for her annual book club retreat – instead, when her car breaks down en route, Eileen finds herself in Eloraton. A town where every meet is cute, the rain always comes in the afternoon, and the bookshop is always curated with impeccable taste.It feels too good to be true … because Eloraton is the setting of her favourite romance series. And Eileen is sure she must be here to bring the town its storybook ending.But there’s one character she can’t place. The grumpy bookshop owner with mint-green eyes, and an irritatingly sexy mouth. He does not want Eileen to finish this story, but how else can she find her happily-ever-after?***✨Sounds Like Love, the BRAND NEW magical rom-com from Ashley Poston is available to pre-order now!✨***Readers have been spellbound by Ashley Poston:'That. Was. Outstanding.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LOVED this book. A beautiful, poignant story … breathtaking, hopeful, and dreamy' ALI HAZELWOOD'I am SPEECHLESS' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute and unexpected delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN'My favorite Ashley Poston book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A gorgeous love story from one of the finest romance writers out there' CARLEY FORTUNE'A love letter to romance readers' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Perfect for fans of:🌤️Grumpy x sunshine💞Actual book boyfriend🏠Small-town romance🖤Enemies-to-lovers📖Books about books✨A touch of magic Read more

Liam McLaren: London's most ruthless financial hotshot and the big boss at Ashbury Thornton Equity Group. Just whisper his name and even the city’s toughest traders break out in a cold sweat.And lucky me, Gemma Jones, as the head of HR at his company, I’ve got a front-row seat to the McLaren Show. Brooding intensity, perfectionist demands, and a glare that could stop your heart mid-beat. Every. Damn. Day.I’ve spent years perfecting my professional mask. It’s the only way to survive in this cutthroat corporate shark tank. Never let them see you sweat. Or cry. Or show any human emotion, really.But now, I've gone and committed the ultimate HR no-no: I've accidentally shared my diary with him. Yes, him. And when I say shared, I mean all of it. Every scathing thought about him and the company. Including some, ahem, personal musings that were never meant for public consumption. And certainly not for Liam’s piercing dark eyes.And the look on his face?Oh, I’ve seen Liam angry—I’ve watched him verbally eviscerate boardrooms and turn grown men into blubbering wrecks.But this? This is pure, unfiltered fury that would make the devil himself cower.God help me.Love to Loathe Him is a standalone office romance with a grumpy, arrogant, billionaire boss. Read more

By #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe 📚‘Unputdownable, I devoured [it] within days… Dream Harbor is not short of a vibrant and hilarious cast of characters to help breathe life into the already charming town’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐📚📚📚📚Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues… she just needs someone to help her out.Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he's been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help!Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells…The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is a Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling cozy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed! Tropes:opposites attractsmall townforced proximityhe falls firstReaders have fallen for Laurie Gilmore‘I absolutely loved this small town, cosy romantic and very steamy novel just as much as The Pumpkin Spice Cafe’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book makes my heart happy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The perfect kind of romance for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Perfect for reading in the evening with a little fire going’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I enjoyed this so much! Completely heartwarming and unputdownable, the steamy scenes were a bonus’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘[This] gave me everything I needed from an easy read and was the perfect addition to the Dream Harbor series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t bear to put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Just the perfect amount of sugar and spice… a literal dream to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Laurie Gilmore's book 'The Pumpkin Spice Café' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-09-23. Read more

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION 2024*Every relationship has one beginning. This one has two endings.---‘Funny – of course it’s funny – but also smart, insightful and sincere about heartbreak' David Nicholls, author of One Day'A novel to be devoured, adored, underlined ... if only more books made you laugh as much as this' The i---Andy loves Jen. Jen loved Andy.And he can't work out why she stopped.Now he is. . .1. Without a home2. Waiting for his stand-up career to take off3. Wondering why everyone else around him seems to have grown up while he wasn't lookingSet adrift on the sea of heartbreak at a time when everything he thought he knew about women, and flat-sharing, and his friendships has transformed beyond recognition, Andy clings to the idea of solving the puzzle of their broken relationship. Because if he can find the answer to that, then maybe Jen can find her way back to him.Andy still has a lot to learn, not least his ex-girlfriend's side of the story.From the bestselling author of Ghosts and Everything I Know About Love: a sharply funny, beautifully observed and exquisitely relatable story of heartbreak and friendship, and how to survive both.---‘Made me laugh while punching me in the gut. Loved this book’ AISLING BEA'This is the greatest. You'll cry and laugh. I read it though the night. And I never, ever avoid sleep' CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN‘I award it 13/10 on my QWJ scale (stands for Queasy With Jealousy that I didn't write it)’ MARIAN KEYES'The author of Everything I Know About Love nails the zeitgeist with a witty, relatable and acutely insightful page-turner about the trials and tribulations of the lovelorn' Daily ExpressGood Material, Instant Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023 Read more

Fall in love with Laurie Gilmore's #1 New York Times bestselling romance set in Dream Harbor, perfect for spring! 🍓'Never want this series to end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🍓🍓🍓🍓Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.As a world-renowned chef, single dad Archer never planned on moving to a small town, let alone running a pancake restaurant. But Dream Harbor needs a new chef, and Archer needs a community to help raise his daughter, Olive.Iris has never managed to hold down a job for more than a few months. So when it’s suggested that Archer is looking for a live-in nanny, she almost runs in the opposite direction.Now, Iris finds herself in a whole new world. One where her gorgeous new boss lives right across the hall and likes to cook topless… Keeping everything strictly professional should be easy, right?The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is a cozy romantic mystery with a single dad and found family dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! TropesSingle DadForced ProximitySlow BurnFound FamilyReaders LOVE Laurie Gilmore…‘Gives off the same level of endorphins as taking a sip of an actual pumpkin spice latte… all the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice’ People‘With a name this cute and a cover this autumnal, how could I not cozy up with my blanket and relax with this adoring book?’ New York Post'Laurie Gilmore has done it again; another solid 5 star read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'As a devoted lover of the single dad trope, I hereby crown Laurie Gilmore as the undisputed queen!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Literally amazing. I can’t say enough good things about Laurie Gilmore. I’ve fallen in love with every single one of her books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐–Laurie Gilmore's book 'The Strawberry Patch Pancake House' was a No.1 New York Times bestseller w/c 2025-03-24.Laurie Gilmore's book 'The Pumpkin Spice Café' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-09-23. Read more

The BRAND NEW feel-good read from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh‘We’re celebrating life,’ Rose said. ‘Life, every single minute of it. Tell me, girls - is there ever anything better to celebrate than that?’Five years after seventy-something Tess jetted off to Paris with her best friends, Jen, Rose, Della and Pam - the Five French Hens - for Jen’s hen do, a lot has changed. Prospective groom Eddie has been given the heave-ho, Tess’s husband has been sent packing and the Hens are making the most of their golden years.But Tess is stuck in a rut. Rather than embrace her independence, she watches on as Rose wows Paris, Jen explores Iceland and Pam heads to Greece. But when tragedy strikes Della, Tess is shaken into action. They both need a change of scenery and longing to see the Northern Lights, they head to the Highlands of Scotland and the magical Isle of Skye.There Tess and Della get more than they bargained for. Along with stunning scenery and breathtaking history, they find new friends, grand adventures and even romance. And when they’re joined by the other Hens, together they start plotting a fabulous new future for them all.Travel with Judy Leigh to the magical Highlands in this uplifting, joyous and funny tale of friendships and new beginnings. This is the perfect feel-good story for all fans of Maddie Please, Dawn French and Caroline James.Readers love Judy Leigh:‘Judy Leigh’s great strength is her wonderful, full-of-life characters. I especially love how so many of her starring roles in her novels go to strong women, and particularly older women… Highly recommended.’‘You can only love the beautiful writing style of Judy Leigh. It's light, fresh and breezy, She gives aging a sparkle, that doesn't make it seem scary but something to embrace and enjoy to the maximum.’‘Judy Leigh has become one of my favourite authors. Her writing is amazing. I have read most of her novels and look forward to the next one.’‘I hope you too pick up this heart warming, fun filled frolicking story of friendship and love. It is well worth a read.’‘As usual, Judy Leigh excelled at imagining her characters, and it was a treat to follow their adventures. Of course, I don’t include spoilers, but I can certainly promise a story filled with the very best kind of people, love, and a reminder that age is just a state of mind.’Praise for Judy Leigh:'I loved this book. It's funny, emotional and a book that fills you with determination not to let life pass you by as you get older.' Jennifer Bohnet‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson'Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins bestselling author of The Kicking the Bucket List'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson Read more

From Wall Street Journal, BookTok, and #1 Amazon bestselling author T L Swan comes the sizzling story of Gabriel Ferrara and Grace Porter.Grace Porter has the perfect job, great pay, a beautiful office, everything she ever dreamed of, if not for one small detail.She's utterly and hopelessly in love with her boss.Gabriel Ferrara is tall and handsome, and most days she wants to stab her eyes out with a pencil, anything to stop her seeing his perfection.How any female could work in these conditions and not be completely besotted with him is beyond her.Then he opens his mouth and she remembers why.He's bossy and sarcastic, with a wit so sharp it could cut glass.Every weekend is the same . . . while he's off living his dream life, she's counting down the days until Monday when she sees him again.But enough is enough.Grace is tired of organising his glamorous and exciting life, instead of living her own.Determined to find true happiness, she hands in her resignation.Furious, he won't accept it, and rages like never before.Desperate to keep her, he offers her a Bonus . . . one she never saw coming.Finally . . .It's Grace's turn to be the boss.Authors note. . . . Includes exclusive ebook Bonus scenes from Gabriel Ferrara. Read more

THE ALL NEW NOVEL FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR**WITH EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER ANNOTATED BY LUCY AND GORGEOUS INSIDE COVER PRINTING!**A GILMORE GIRLS MEETS SCHITT'S CREEK REDEMPTION ROMCOMHazel Hart was a successful romance novelist until a breakup drives her straight into writer's block. Having failed (and failed some more) to deliver her new manuscript, she's hiding from the world behind a wall of old takeout containers until her publisher lays down the law. If she misses her next deadline it's The End.Desperate for inspiration, Hazel impulse-buys a historic home online and flees Manhattan to tiny Story Lake, PA. Upon her dramatic arrival - involving an incident with a bald eagle - she discovers the charm of her new home may have been slightly exaggerated.The house is a wreck and the town is struggling after their biggest employer shut down. Also, since her raccoon-infested home came with a seat on the town council our introverted heroine is stuck with a front row seat to all the small-town shenanigans.But Hazel isn't worried. Not since all six-feet-three inches of grouchy contractor Campbell Bishop slapped a bandage on her forehead and unintentionally inspired the heck out of her. There's only one thing to do: Hire Cam and his equally gorgeous brothers to renovate her new spider museum ... er ... house.Okay, two things. A fake date for 'research purposes' will really put her work-in-progress on track. Before Hazel knows it, she's writing a romance novel and living one. At least until the drywall dust settles, the town she's falling in love with faces bankruptcy and growly Cam remembers why he can't live happily ever after.Author's note: This series is my love letter to every reader who said they wanted to move to a fictional town...ENEMIES TO LOVERS - TICK! FAKE DATING - TICK!SMALL TOWN ROMANCE - TICK! LOTS OF SPICE - TICK! Read more

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR & GLOBAL TIK TOK SENSATION, EMILY HENRY'One of my favourite authors' COLLEEN HOOVER, It Ends With Us‘Emily knows how to craft a love story like the all-time greats’ TAYLOR JENKINS REID, Daisy Jones and The Six-----Daphne always loved the way Peter told their story. That is until it became the prologue to his actual love story with his childhood bestie, Petra.Which is how Daphne ends up rooming with her total opposite and the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra's ex, Miles.As expected, it’s not a match made in heaven – that is until one night, while tossing back tequilas, they form a plan.And if it involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their adventures together, well, who could blame them?But it’s all just for show, of course.Because there’s no way Daphne would start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex . . . right?A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Emily Henry-----PRAISE FOR EMILY HENRY'The master of witty repartee' Daily Mail'I've loved every single one of her books more than the previous' Ali Hazelwood, The Love Hypothesis'The book that you just know all the girls are going to be reading by the side of the pool this summer... ' The Mirror'My newest automatic-buy author' Jodi Picoult, Wish You Were Here'This book is an utter delight' Prima'Emily Henry has become one of my favourite authors' Beth O'Leary, The Flatshare'Emily Henry's books are a gift, the perfect balance between steamy and sweet' V. E Schwab, Gallant'A joyful and cathartic romcom that is truly the funniest of stories' The Skinny'Nobody does it quite like Emily Henry' Casey McQuiston, Red, White and Royal Blue'The queen of rom-coms is back' Refinery29'Our generation's answer to Nora Ephron' Sophie Cousens, This Time Next Year'As a storyteller, Henry is in a class of her own' Elle Kennedy, The DealEmily Henry, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023 & No. 1 New York Times bestseller, June 2023 Read more