⭐ The sensational Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and shortlisted for a Hugo Award ⭐'The hit of the year'GuardianA civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering 'expats' from across history to test whether time-travel is feasible. Her role is to work as a 'bridge': living with, supporting and monitoring expat '1847' - Commander Graham Gore, a former Victorian polar explorer. Gore, an adventurer by trade, soon adjusts to this bizarre new world of washing machines, feminism and Spotify; and during a long, sultry summer the pair move from awkwardness to friendship to something more.But as the true shape of the project that brought them together begins to emerge, Gore and the bridge are forced to confront their past choices and imagined futures. Can love triumph over the histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy that history when it is living in your house?'Addictive'Independent'Crack this book open and you'll see how time can disappear'Financial Times'Readers, I envy you: there's a smart, witty novel in your future'Washington Post⭐ A Barack Obama reading pick⭐ Shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize⭐ Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction⭐ Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award⭐ Shortlisted for the Climate Fiction Prize⭐ Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction⭐ Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize⭐ Longlisted for a British Book Award⭐ One of the 18 best novels of the year for the Sunday Times⭐ A book of the year for: New York Times, Guardian, Independent, Evening Standard, Spectator, Red, NPR, Vanity Fair, People, Slate, Advocate, Sydney Morning Herald, Globe and Mail, Den of Geek, Good Housekeeping, Goodreads, NetGalley and Smithsonian Magazine*** This book has been printed with four different colour cover designs, available for limited time only. Colours will be assigned at random when your order is despatched. *** Read more

The sweeping love story of the year that everyone is talking about! Perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Dani Atkins and Jojo Moyes.Liv is given the chance to live one life-changing week over, but can she change her future...? And does she want to?When Liv’s boyfriend Kit disappeared on a hike, seven years earlier, she thought her life was over. But with the help of their family and friends, she’s pushed her way through the grief, and now, miraculously, she's found a way to love again.Until the morning of her wedding, when Liv steps through a doorway, and finds herself, somehow, back at the flat she shared with Kit: seven years earlier, six days before he left. Now, Liv has a chance to live those six days over, and change everything. If she gets this right, she can find out why Kit leaves and stop him.But can she save him? And if she does, how will she choose, between the man she loved then, and the one she loves now?'My favourite read of the year, all the stars!' Josie SilverReaders are falling in love with The One Before The One:‘This book read like a Taylor Jenkins Reed book in the best possible way! It was unique and surprising and I could not put it down! I loved every minute of this book.’ – Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'THIS BOOK. WOW. It's been a while since I've read something this good, and I mean it. This story felt completely new and refreshing, with its own unique twist on love, loss, and second chances.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘I was hooked from the start and if I could give this one 10 stars I would. I loved the multiple POVs, the mystery aspect and how it touched my heart. It's a tearjerker! It is amazing.’ – Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘This book is by far my new favorite books of all time!’ – Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A genius premise with a bit of time travel thrown in for good measure and the writing is to die for. All the stars.' Laura Pearson, bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont''A wonderfully original love story that oozes intrigue and suspense - Emma Cooper just went straight to my "must read” list.’ Shari Low'A masterpiece of pace and emotion. This story grips your heart and doesn’t let go until the last page.' Sam Tonge'I absolutely adored this beautiful book. A clever premise, wonderful characters and a story that had me hooked from the very first page!' Clare Swatman'I completely lost myself in this poignant, witty and wise novel. A beautiful take on the idea of first and lost loves.' Holly Seddon'THIS BOOK. WOW. It's been a while since I've read something this good, and I mean it. This story felt completely new and refreshing, with its own unique twist on love, loss, and second chances.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘This was one of my favorite reads of 2024! I absolutely enjoyed every second.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘A true masterpiece in split-time storytelling. It’s unique, heart-wrenching, and filled with suspense, making it an unforgettable read. Highly recommended for fans of emotional, character-driven stories that keep you on the edge of your seat!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘I absolutely loved this book, sat up reading it until dawn as I was so enraptured with the story and the characters, I couldn’t bear to put it down.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Wow what can I say another brilliant read from this fabulous author who has the capability to tear your heart into about a million pieces and put it back together again.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Read more

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND THE FIRST BOOK IN A SENSATIONAL NEW SERIES!'Remarkable and compelling' JULIAN FELLOWES'Fantastic, moving and beautifully written' TRACY REES'Enjoyable and engaging, I loved it!' BARBARA ERSKINE'A love story to break your heart!' LIZ FENWICK'Beautifully written, haunting and enchanting' FIONA VALPY'Irresistible! Full of passion, love and loyalty' CAROL KIRKWOOD'A sweeping, romantic mystery I couldn't put down!' ANTON DU BEKE'Original, suspenseful and intriguing, the perfect holiday read' RACHEL HOREA FORBIDDEN LOVE.AN IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE...When Pixie Tate is summoned to the wild Cornish coast to investigate a mystery at St Sidwell Manor she senses that something malevolent is hiding in its shadows.Over one hundred years ago, in the deepest night, a little boy vanished from his bed - and Pixie must find out what happened to him.But Pixie is no ordinary detective. She has a unique gift: she can travel through time. As she slips back to 1895, secrets are revealed, love affairs exposed and, ultimately, Pixie will be forced to make a devastating choice that will change her life forever...Shadows in the Moonlight is a sweeping and devastatingly romantic time-travel mystery, and the first book in Santa Montefiore's sensational new series.***Readers love Santa Montefiore...'Hurry up Santa and write another!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just WOW...' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Santa Montefiore's books are amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Lots of twists and turns, I couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brought tears to my eyes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A treasure you will want to read over and over' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

She needed an escape…After a devastating divorce, Valerie Crane escapes to the picturesque English coast, hoping to soothe her damaged heart. On the hill behind her inn, the elegant ruins of Yealm Castle draw her repeatedly, but instead of peace, Valerie is swept up in an astonishing mystery when she is transported to the year 1605.Alone and afraid, Valerie only starts to grasp what has happened when she meets the handsome but taciturn Alec Whitfield, master of the castle, which is now impossibly restored and beautiful. Alec doesn’t believe Valerie’s story, but just as her last hope fades, his charming, roguish brother, Finlay, persuades Alec to let her stay.As Valerie grows closer to both brothers, passion flares into a love triangle that could consume them all. And the danger and violence around them escalates when Finlay becomes entangled in a treasonous plot. With lives on the line, if Valerie can find a way back to her own time, should she take the chance to run? Or will she risk everything for a chance to save the man she loves?A stunning, romantic and unforgettable story of a woman caught between two irresistible men and two vastly different worlds, struggling to find her place and follow her heart. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley.Readers love the Hands of Time series:“Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can’t describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn’t wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn’t put it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don’t know how I’m gonna find another series to replace this one.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I’ve ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“The whole series was amazing! I couldn’t put it down. I read all six books in under two weeks. I would definitely tell Everyone to read this series. I hope it goes on TV. It would be so awesome.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent. This was a wonderful book and series. I can’t say enough. The writing was excellent. The storylines were exceptional. The characters awesome. I highly recommend it.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

⭐ The sensational Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction ⭐'The hit of the year'GuardianA civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering 'expats' from across history to test whether time-travel is feasible. Her role is to work as a 'bridge': living with, supporting and monitoring expat '1847' - Commander Graham Gore, a former Victorian polar explorer. Gore, an adventurer by trade, soon adjusts to this bizarre new world of washing machines, feminism and Spotify; and during a long, sultry summer the pair move from awkwardness to friendship to something more.But as the true shape of the project that brought them together begins to emerge, Gore and the bridge are forced to confront their past choices and imagined futures. Can love triumph over the histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy that history when it is living in your house?'Addictive'Independent'Crack this book open and you'll see how time can disappear'Financial Times'Readers, I envy you: there's a smart, witty novel in your future'Washington Post⭐ A Barack Obama reading pick⭐ Shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize⭐ Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction⭐ Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award⭐ Shortlisted for the Climate Fiction Prize⭐ Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction⭐ Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize⭐ Longlisted for a British Book Award⭐ One of the 18 best novels of the year for the Sunday Times⭐ A book of the year for: New York Times, Guardian, Independent, Evening Standard, Spectator, Red, NPR, Vanity Fair, People, Slate, Advocate, Sydney Morning Herald, Globe and Mail, Den of Geek, Good Housekeeping, Goodreads, NetGalley and Smithsonian Magazine*** This book has been printed with four different colour cover designs, available for limited time only. Colours will be assigned at random when your order is despatched. *** Read more

“A beautiful story about epic love, loss, and hope with a gorgeous, speculative twist. Meet Me On The Bridge gave me all the feels.” —Becky Hunter.“All the romance of About Time with an added dollop of delicious mystery…I loved it.” —Isabelle Broom, author of The Beach Holiday.Can true love ever survive across time?Everyone says falling in love is supposed to be easy. But what happens when you meet the perfect man…in your dreams?Especially when you find out he was real and died one year ago – on the bridge you had agreed to meet on for your first date. Wouldn’t you try to go back in time and change the course of destiny to create your very own happy-ever-after?But the path to true love is never without complications, and meddling with the past can have unexpected consequences…The must-read time travel romance for fans of Maybe in Another Life, Sliding Doors, and About Time. Read more

‘So many things to love about this book – stunning setting, fabulous characters, a murder mystery to solve, and all under a spellbinding timeslip twist. Absolutely devoured it.’ Jessica Redland, million-copy bestselling author ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐It’s an invitation that will change everything…It’s 1923 when Pearl Glenham and her father are invited to a mysterious country house party on the Dorset coast, by a total stranger.Her father claims not to have any prior association with Highcliffe House, but upon arrival, it is apparent that he has a secret shared history with several of the guests. Belatedly discovering that her father was blackmailed into attending, Pearl’s worries are compounded when their elusive host fails to even appear…Intimidated by everyone at the party, she escapes to the nearby cove and stumbles upon a mysterious mercury clock hidden in a cave. This strange encounter sets in motion a series of events that culminates in an horrific house fire, claiming the lives of all the guests, including Pearl herself.But then… Pearl wakes up back in the cave, seemingly destined never to live past midnight. She can repeat the day. But can she change its outcome?A completely addictive and unforgettable 1920s mystery – with a timeslip twist – perfect for fans of Daphne du Maurier, Agatha Christie, and Lucinda Riley. Readers are loving At the Stroke of Midnight:‘A fantastic read!… The puzzle, once solved, is staggering… Reminded me of Poirot… I’d recommend this to anyone who loves historical fiction with a mystery and a dash of the unexplainable thrown in. Brilliant imagination!!!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘And Then There Were None meets Groundhog Day… The author does a great job of making you feel as if you’re in the 1920s; it’s a clever Christie-like whodunnit (and I didn’t guess!) but it’s more than that. It’s a coming-of-age story… a lovely romance; and magical realism with the timeloop… Thoroughly good.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘So many twists and surprises, it was a thrilling experience trying to work out what was going on and who was responsible for the murders. Definitely a little Agatha Christie like, with a sprinkling of Rebecca for good measure.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A sumptuous, suspenseful and very satisfying read… Skilfully weaves drama, glamour, comedy, romance and coming of age in a time-twisty tale of suspense… Atmospheric… rich in period detail… perfectly paced.’ Nancy Peach, bestselling author ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘To sum this book up in one word... Absobloodymazing!!!… I am in love with the way [the author] writes historical fiction, timeslips, mysteries and romance all in one book. She really is clever, the way she hides her clues throughout the book and gives her readers so many ‘aha’ moments throughout. The sheer amount of twists leaves you feeling seasick in the best possible way.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a creative fascinating story!… A unique intriguing mystery set in 1923 with a fascinating time loop… Reminded me of an Agatha Christie… Kept me intrigued from start to finish… I loved it.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Kept me reading late into the night… Extraordinary “whodunnit” set in a different era… Reminded me of the film Groundhog Day… I loved this book.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Does the past hold the key to her future?Returning to work after a terrible personal tragedy, location scout Neve Ashley visits historic Everly Manor. Touring the elegant Tudor mansion, she’s delighted by the vivid tapestries and intricately carved features, and is intrigued by the local legend of Lord Hugo Everly, who vanished without a trace over three hundred years ago. Neve thinks nothing more of the story until, exploring the ancient church crypt, she discovers a mysterious passageway. Stone steps climb up to a heavy wooden door. Hesitantly, she pushes it open…Suddenly, Neve is in 1685 and directly in the path of Hugo’s galloping horse. But unable to explain how she has arrived here, Neve is seized as a spy by an angry and terrifying Hugo. She is taken away from the passage, and her only hope of returning home…Trapped, and separated from all she knows, Neve needs to figure out an escape. It’s clear Hugo doesn’t trust her, but as they travel together across the English countryside, Neve starts to understand the plot he’s caught up in, and a powerful bond grows between them. When Hugo’s enemies strike, Neve makes a desperate choice to save Hugo’s life, but revealing her secret might risk more than her heart is willing to give…Be transported to a world of danger and passion in this unforgettable, gripping and addictive timeslip novel. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Paula Brackston and Susanna Kearsley.Readers love The Passage:“One of the best novels I’ve ever read. I entered into a world of wonderful characters… Joy!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I just finished the first book in this new series, and I love it. I’m actually on the 2nd book… I had a hard time putting the book down… Sensational. I’m addicted.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“One of the very best books I have read since the Outlander series!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I just loved this book… It was hard to put this book down and it kept my interest and what a page turner.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Finished this book in less than 6 hours. The writing is just what I was looking for… The storyline was brilliant and the characters well fleshed out… I’m onto book 2!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I absolutely loved this story. I love time travel series and fell in love with this plot and the characters. Can’t wait to see what is in store for everyone. Highly recommended.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Fancy a trip back in time to 1981? Then join Nick Taylor as he gets the opportunity of a lifetime – to relive a whole year of his life. 1981 wasn’t a year Nick remembered fondly. His mother was killed in a plane crash, his father ran off with the babysitter, and he was sent to the most horrible school in the world. Forty years later, the babysitter, now his stepmother, disinherits him.Then Nick is given a bracelet with the power to send him back in time. Arriving in 1981, before the events that shaped his annus horribilis, he realises he now has the power to change the timeline. There’s just one problem – no one takes any notice of you when you’re only ten. Join Nick, as he relives the experience of growing up in the 1980s, in this humorous and thought-provoking time travel story.1981 is part of the anthology series, A Year in the Life. Each book revisits a different aspect of life in the 1980s, and each story can be enjoyed standalone. Read more

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND THE FIRST BOOK IN A SENSATIONAL NEW SERIES!'Remarkable and compelling' JULIAN FELLOWES'Fantastic, moving and beautifully written' TRACY REES'Enjoyable and engaging, I loved it!' BARBARA ERSKINE'A love story to break your heart!' LIZ FENWICK'Beautifully written, haunting and enchanting' FIONA VALPY'Irresistible! Full of passion, love and loyalty' CAROL KIRKWOOD'A sweeping, romantic mystery I couldn't put down!' ANTON DU BEKE'Original, suspenseful and intriguing, the perfect holiday read' RACHEL HOREA FORBIDDEN LOVE.AN IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE...When Pixie Tate is summoned to the wild Cornish coast to investigate a mystery at St Sidwell Manor she senses that something malevolent is hiding in its shadows.Over one hundred years ago, in the deepest night, a little boy vanished from his bed - and Pixie must find out what happened to him.But Pixie is no ordinary detective. She has a unique gift: she can travel through time. As she slips back to 1895, secrets are revealed, love affairs exposed and, ultimately, Pixie will be forced to make a devastating choice that will change her life forever...Shadows in the Moonlight is a sweeping and devastatingly romantic time-travel mystery, and the first book in Santa Montefiore's sensational new series.***Readers love Santa Montefiore...'Hurry up Santa and write another!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just WOW...' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Santa Montefiore's books are amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Lots of twists and turns, I couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brought tears to my eyes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A treasure you will want to read over and over' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Relive the 1980s in this rip-roaring time travel adventure from bestselling author, Jason Ayres.As the 2020s dawn, Keith Diamond, the self-styled ‘Diamond Geezer’, works as a shock jock presenter at controversial radio station, ChatFM. When the station comes under new management, Keith finds himself surplus to requirements. His employment prospects look bleak until a stranger gives him a bracelet that catapults him forty years back in time. Soaking up the culture, Keith immerses himself in the music scene, going to see legendary bands like The Clash, Blondie, and The Specials, but soon there are more important tasks at hand.Working in Fleet Street, Keith finds himself thrust into the news stories of the day. These range from the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper to the death of John Lennon, plus the world’s obsession with “Who Shot JR?” From a personal perspective, 1980 is a pivotal year on which both his and many of his friends’ destinies depend. Can he rectify past mistakes, avert disasters, and reshape both his future and that of others?Join Keith, as he revisits the culture and events of 1980, in this humorous and thought-provoking time travel story.1980 is part of the anthology series, A Year in the Life. Each book revisits a different aspect of life in the 1980s, and each story can be enjoyed standalone. Read more

No Easy Deeds is neither a time travel novel nor a rom-com, but it cleverly blends elements of both genres. Genuinely funny, nostalgic, and occasionally touching, it’s another gem of a story from the bestselling British author, Keith A Pearson.Not that he's counting but, 409 days ago, life was rosy for Danny Monk. Today, the 3rd of September 1990, Danny's future seems almost as bleak as the British economy in the new decade - the glamour and glitz of the '80s replaced by a deep recession, crippling interest rates, and mass riots over the poll tax.Then, by pure chance, Danny stumbles upon a new job opportunity. The prospect of becoming an estate agent holds little appeal but, as one of the two million unemployed, any job is better than no job. Danny accepts the role of trainee negotiator with Gibley Smith.Little does he know it, but Danny's new job will result in the strangest of encounters, and an offer that seems almost too good to be true - complete a somewhat unorthodox challenge in exchange for the deeds of a detached house.What Danny doesn't realise is that there's far more to both his challenge and reward than he could possibly imagine. For better or for worse, 1990 is destined to be the year that irrevocably changes Danny Monk's future. Read more

A love that spans three hundred years, threatened in an instant…Neve shivers with apprehension. She has been to London countless times in her life, but never like this, a 21st century woman in 1685, walking the busy streets by the side of Lord Hugo Everly, plotting to save a doomed man from the gallows…The timeslip Neve discovered at Everly Manor can be a curse as well as a blessing. Through it, she met passionate, honourable Hugo and began a life she never dreamed could be possible, but it has also allowed his traitorous relative Max into their world. And when Hugo learns that Max has been arrested and sentenced to death, he is determined to save him, no matter the bad blood between them.But focused on their plan, Neve and Hugo are unaware that a shocking betrayal is coming, until walking down a grimy street, Neve is suddenly seized, accused of witchcraft.Alone, imprisoned and terrified in a world not her own, Neve is in terrible danger. And Hugo is in a desperate race against time to find her. Can he save the woman he loves before it is too late…?A completely gripping, emotional and captivating timeslip novel. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Paula Brackston and Susanna Kearsley.Readers love Wonderland:“An awesome, emotional ride that keeps you completely entertained. 😍😍” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Absolutely love this series. This second book is even better than the first. You cannot put it down until you’ve read the entire book.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Oh my! All the intrigues and romance kept me on my toes. You can hardly stand to put the book down for even a minute.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Once you start reading you don’t want to stop!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Great series the best I’ve read of these time travel books. The action never stops. You cannot figure it out too many twists and turns.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This book had it all!! Love, suspense, mystery, danger, salvation. Irina Shapiro does an amazing job of pulling you in and leaving you wanting more!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Real page turner, once started you can’t put it down till the very last page.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

“Took my breath away… It broke my heart, then it fixed it again.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Louisa Arnold used to love playing in the grounds of derelict Hill House as a little girl. Now, a devastating loss sends her running to the overgrown gardens, seeking sanctuary in the manor’s ruined halls.There, to her astonishment, Hill House begins to transform around her – in place of rotting floors and sagging ceilings, are vast silk rugs of embroidered roses and majestic crystal chandeliers. Maids and footmen flit busily past – is Lou dreaming, or could she actually be standing in this place as it was a hundred years ago?Lou is mystified by the warm welcome she receives as a guest of the illustrious Mandeville family. Over tea parties and shoots, banquets and dancing, she’s suddenly living the life she always dreamed of. And, though she tries to fight it, she’s increasingly drawn to the Mandeville heir, Thomas, whose heart-breaking fate she knows well from the pages of history.As Lou falls more in love with this world, the truth about Hill House and the destiny of its family begins to unravel. Will the past run its stubborn course, swallowing Lou in its wake – or can she save this beautiful place and the people she’s come to treasure from certain ruin?A heart-breaking, beautiful, emotional and unputdownable read for fans of The Time Traveller’s Wife, Fiona Valpy and Lucinda Riley.Readers have been swept away by A Time to Change:“I really didn’t want this story to end… An emotional rollercoaster of a read… the author captivated me heart and soul and I loved everything about it.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow – this book has blown me away. Wonderful… As a history lover who would love to step back into the past, this story is a dream.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Loved this book. Didn’t want it to end. Cried at the end.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A really powerful and heart-wrenching novel about love and self-sacrifice. It is beautifully written… I got lost in its pages … Now it is ended and I feel bereft… a most beautiful and fabulous novel.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Incredible and wonderful at the same time. I could hardly put the book down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This has to be the best book I have read in a long time. I just couldn’t put it down. Have recommended it to friends and they have said the same. A definite must-read.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Meet Wendy Wood. The pop star that never was…In 1982, Wendy Wood was poised on the brink of stardom. Lead singer with talented local band, Velvet Temptation, she was a rising star of the Oxford music scene. Tipped for fame by the music press, success seemed inevitable.But conflict within the band, a series of betrayals and infidelities, and an unwelcome run of bad luck all played a part in shattering her dreams.Forty years later, her health failing, Wendy’s only comfort is in karaoke nights, where every song is a poignant reminder of what might have been.Then, out of the blue, she’s handed the means to return to the past. Determined to rewrite her destiny, Wendy is steadfast in her pursuit of the fame that once slipped through her fingers.Join Wendy as she immerses herself in the vibrant music scene of 1982, navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and second chances in this thought-provoking time travel story.1982 is part of the anthology series, A Year in the Life. Each book revisits a different aspect of life in the 1980s, and each story can be enjoyed standalone. Read more

Can a fresh new start protect them from an old enemy?Freshly settled in France to protect their growing family, Neve and Hugo yearn for a life free from the dangers they faced in London. However, fate has other plans in store…When Hugo receives a mysterious summons, he is thrust into the world of espionage and court politics, where treachery and betrayal lurk around every corner. He tries to keep his family away from this dangerous life, but worrying rumours still leak out, and at times it seems a struggle for Neve to continually trust in her husband’s love for her. But when Hugo is shot and desperately wounded, Neve's quick thinking is their lifeline.But just when they think they've overcome the worst, a sinister figure from their past resurfaces, bent on revenge. Has Neve saved Hugo’s life only to lose him now? Kidnapped and taken deep into the catacombs below Paris, can their love endure the ultimate test of trust and resilience? Will they emerge from this harrowing ordeal with their family and love intact?A tense, emotional and unputdownable page-turner set in seventeenth-century France. The perfect read for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Paula Brackston and Susanna Kearsley.Readers love Sins of Omission:“I can’t believe how enthralled I became, it was as if I was there.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow! Irina’s stories just keep getting better all the time. I can hardly put the book down and it finally ends so I am on to the next book.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Got me so involved with the characters that I go to bed thinking of them.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Couldn’t put this book down, my partner wasn’t impressed when I didn’t want to talk to him.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“All I can say is WOW....sure didn’t disappoint.....didn’t want it to end.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Had me on edge at times… One of my favorite series. I love the characters and how they evolve and grow.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“LOVE Irina Shapiro’s time travel books!!!!! GREAT series!!!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Tessa Bailey—#1 New York Times bestselling author, TikTok favorite, and "the Michelangelo of dirty talk" (Entertainment Weekly)—comes a spicy small town rom-com about a grumpy professor and the bubbly neighbor he clashes with at every turn...Hallie Welch fell hard for Julian Vos at fourteen, after they almost kissed in the dark vineyards of his family’s winery. Now the prodigal hottie has returned to Napa Valley, and when Hallie is hired to revamp the gardens on the Vos estate, she wonders if she'll finally get that smooch. But the starchy professor isn’t the teenager she remembers and their polar opposite personalities clash spectacularly.One wine-fueled girls’ night later, Hallie can’t shake the sense that she did something reckless—and then she remembers the drunken secret admirer letter she left for Julian. Oh shit.On sabbatical from his ivy league job, Julian plans to write a novel. But having Hallie gardening right outside his window is the ultimate distraction. She’s eccentric, chronically late, often literally covered in dirt—and so unbelievably beautiful, he can’t focus on anything else. Until he finds an anonymous letter sent by a woman from his past.Even as Julian wonders about this admirer, he’s sucked further into Hallie’s orbit. Like the flowers she plants all over town, Hallie is a burst of color in Julian’s grayscale life. For a man who irons his socks and runs on tight schedules, her sunny chaotic energy makes zero sense. But there’s something so familiar about her... and her very presence is turning his world upside down."Tessa Bailey is the queen of rom-coms. Long may she reign!" — Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Merry Little Meet Cute Read more

'Brilliant' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series.'Masterful' – Harlan Coben, author of Run Away.Jason Dessen has been abducted. His life has been stolen. To get it back, he will go on a journey more wondrous and horrifying than anything he could have possibly imagined. Dark Matter is a relentlessly surprising alternate-universe sci-fi thriller from Blake Crouch.Now a major Apple TV+ series starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly.'Are you happy in your life?'Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the masked abductor knocks him unconscious.Before he awakes to find himself strapped to a gurney, surrounded by strangers in hazmat suits.Before the man he's never met smiles down at him and says, 'Welcome back.'In this world he's woken up to, Jason's life is not the one he knows. His wife is not his wife. His son was never born. And Jason is not an ordinary college physics professor, but a celebrated genius who has achieved something remarkable. Something impossible.In this other life, Jason has created a box. Transport into infinite alternate universes – every possible outcome of his life, one behind each door. In this other life, Jason chose a door. And he stole the life he wanted.If Jason Dessen wants his life back, he will have to find it among infinite possibilities. And he will have to battle a terrifying, seemingly unbeatable foe: himself.From the author of the bestselling Wayward Pines trilogy, Dark Matter is sweeping and intimate, mind-bendingly strange and profoundly human. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Ready Player One. Read more

Can she hold on to hope?Louisa Jamison is drowning in grief after the loss of her parents when she makes a staggering discovery: her long-lost sister Valerie is alive in the distant past. Louisa knows she will go anywhere to find the only family she has left.Leaving all she knows behind, Louisa follows the clues and embarks on a perilous journey into the seventeenth century. It’s an unfamiliar era, fraught with danger, and she grapples with both the strange customs and the unexpected connection she feels towards noble sea captain Kit, who becomes her anchor in the storm.But as their passion grows, it forces Louisa to make an agonizing choice. Should she stay with Kit and abandon her mission? Or leave him behind to complete her desperate quest and find her sister before she loses her forever?Two sisters, two timelines, and an incredible story of courage, sacrifice and romance. A Leap of Faith will transport readers who love Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley into a world of history and intrigue.Readers love the Hands of Time series:“Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can’t describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn’t wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn’t put it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don’t know how I’m gonna find another series to replace this one.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I’ve ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“The whole series was amazing! I couldn’t put it down. I read all six books in under two weeks. I would definitely tell Everyone to read this series. I hope it goes on TV. It would be so awesome.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent. This was a wonderful book and series. I can’t say enough. The writing was excellent. The storylines were exceptional. The characters awesome. I highly recommend it.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Keith A Pearson's time-travel adventure, 'In Lieu of You', centres on a relationship question many have pondered: where would I be today if I hadn't met that one person? Hypothetically, we might want to know the answer. In reality, though?Gary and Clare Kirk are set to celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary … except they’re not. Childless, and with so little in common, the couple finally accept there’s no good reason to remain married.However, Gary’s idea of an amicable divorce settlement differs significantly from Clare’s, and tensions between the couple soon mount. Money, as is often the case, is at the root of their disagreement.As Gary explores every avenue to evade his wife’s financial demands, he inadvertently finds himself sitting opposite a relationship resolution advisor by the name of Edith Stimp. The mysterious Mrs Stimp then suggests a solution as unorthodox as it is unbelievable — a brief journey back in time to the day Gary first met Clare.If he accepts the unlikely trip back to 1996, all Gary has to do is prevent his teenage self from meeting his future wife. If they never meet, they never marry, and there won’t be a financially-crippling divorce — what could be simpler?For better or for worse, Gary Kirk is about to find out. Read more