THE BESTSELLING RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKA TAKE A BREAK BOOK CLUB SELECTION A GOODHOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS READER FAVOURITE'ONE OF THE FINEST MYSTERIES I HAVE EVER READ'Rob Rinder, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Trial'A TANTALISING MYSTERY FOR WORD SLEUTHS AND CRIME FANS ALIKE'Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The AppealA coded letter. A missing woman. A truth waiting to be found. When an anonymous letter is delivered to the Clarendon English Dictionary office, it becomes rapidly clear that this is not the usual word-related enquiry. Instead, the letter hints at sinister events linked to a particular year.For editor Martha Thornhill, the date can mean only one thing: the summer her brilliant older sister Charlie went missing. Ten years on, Martha and her family are no closer to unravelling the mystery of Charlie's disappearance - until now.As more letters arrive, Martha and her team follow the linguistic clues to a troubling truth. It seems Charlie was keeping a powerful secret, and that someone is desperate to keep it well and truly buried.Guilty by Definition is a love letter not only to language but to the city of Oxford, wrapped within an intriguing mystery of a missing woman and considering the emotional aftershocks of her disappearance on those left behind.SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARD 2025: BOOK OF THE YEAR - CRIME & THRILLERGuilty by Definition was a Sunday Times bestseller August 2024 Read more

One of the most talked about books of the decade, an inspiring true story of hope and the healing powers of the natural world.OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDETHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERINCLUDED IN THE SUNDAY TIMES 2024 LIST OF THE TOP 100 BOOKS OF THE PAST FIFTY YEARSWINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LITERATURE CHRISTOPHER BLAND PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD_________Just days after Raynor learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, their home is taken away and they lose their livelihood. With nothing left and little time, they make the brave and impulsive decision to walk the 630 miles of the sea-swept South West Coast Path, from Somerset to Dorset, via Devon and Cornwall.Carrying only the essentials for survival on their backs, they live wild in the ancient, weathered landscape of cliffs, sea and sky. Yet through every step, every encounter and every test along the way, their walk becomes a remarkable journey.The Salt Path is an honest and life-affirming true story of coming to terms with grief and the healing power of the natural world. Ultimately, it is a portrayal of home, and how it can be lost, rebuilt and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways._________'A beautiful, thoughtful, lyrical story of homelessness, human strength and endurance' Guardian'A tale of triumph: of hope over despair; of love over everything' Sunday Times'Mesmerising. It is one of the most uplifting, inspiring books that I've ever read' i'The most inspirational book of this year' The Times'Luminescent. A literary phenomenon' Mail on Sunday'This is what you need right now to muster hope and resilience . . . a beautiful story and a reminder that humans can endure adversity' Stylist'A beautiful book, it really lives up to the hype . . . an enjoyable, gentle yet moving read' Pandora Sykes on The High Low_________Sunday Times bestseller, September 2023Winner, Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize, 2018Raynor Winn's books have sold over two million copies across all formats and languages, March 2025 Read more

Meet Annie, Rosamund, Helen and Figgy. Four very different women united by a love of swimming in Lyme Regis's beautiful bay.Their friends and families would never place the four of them together (and they definitely have their share of spats), but when the women are taking a bracing dip in the sea, they're happy.But then after a morning swim, two members of the club discover a dead body in another member's car. A body that later vanishes into thin air.Did they imagine it? Or did their friend kill a man? And if there was a body, where has it gone?The police, represented by Annie's daughter DC Tina Abbott, aren't convinced. Without a body, there can't have been a crime. Can't there?But the swimming club are certain they weren't imagining things, and that there's a murder to solve. The question is, will solving it put their friend in prison?The Lyme Regis Women's Swimming Club is a British mystery at turns hilarious and gripping, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, set on Dorset's iconic Jurassic coast and featuring characters from the bestselling Dorset Crime series. Read more

From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer BohnetIt has been a long and lonely year for neighbours Vivienne, Mary and Gwen. All ladies of a ‘certain age’, their lockdown experience has left them feeling isolated and alone. They are in desperate need of a change.Things start to look up however, when Gwen comes up with a plan to get them out of London by borrowing a motor home. In no time at all the ladies are on the road – away from the city, away from their own four walls, and away from their worries.The British countryside has never looked more beautiful. As they travel from Stonehenge to Dartmoor, from the Devon and Cornish coasts to the Yorkshire moors, gradually the years fall back, and the three friends start to imagine new futures with no limitations.And as their journey continues and their friendships deepen, and while the seaside views turn into glorious mountains and moors, Mary, Vivienne and Gwen learn to smile again, to laugh again, and maybe even to love again. Now they can believe that the best is still to come…Funny, joyful and with a spring in its step that reminds you to live every day like it’s your last. Judy Leigh has once again written the perfect feel-good novel for all fans of Dawn French and Cathy Hopkins.Readers love Judy Leigh:‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson'Lovely... a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson‘Loved this from cover to cover, pity I can only give this 5 stars as it deserves far more’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘The story’s simply wonderful, the theme of second chances will resonate whatever your age, there’s something for everyone among the characters, and I do defy anyone not to have a tear in their eye at the perfect ending’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘A lovely read of how life doesn't just end because you're getting old’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘A great feel-good and fun story that made me laugh and root for the characters’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Read more

What if the castle has the key to mend their broken hearts?After a miserable few years, fun-loving Iona McKenzie tossed her corporate job to the wind, swore off long-term relationships, and escaped to the Hebridean island of Barra to teach water sports.Recently dumped by an ex who labelled him 'boring', Monty MacNeil is having a tough time. When he's tasked with carrying out his late father’s last request to scatter his ashes at Kisimul Castle – the famous castle in the bay – he doesn't expect his trip to Barra to begin by running smack bang into a feisty and gorgeous woman, knocking her off her bike, and almost dropping his father’s urn into the sea.Iona turns out to be the person he needs to take him over to the castle, but Monty soon sees another way she can help him. A few paddleboarding lessons would make him look more adventurous and give him a way back to his ex when his holiday’s done. But an unexpected attraction begins, despite both Monty and Iona fighting it, and the lessons soon develop from boarding and snorkelling to ‘love lessons’. Suddenly it’s harder to separate real from pretend.True love may be closer than they think, but if they want it, both must take a chance – and soon – before Monty returns to his life on the mainland.♥ This is the first book in a brand new series♥ Set on the Hebridean island of Barra in Scotland with fun, romance, drama, and a guaranteed happy ending, The Castle in the Bay has a bit of steam and lots of heart. Read more

THE NO. 1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF POLITICS ON THE EDGERory Stewart explores his love for the UK in this account of history, memory and landscape as he traverses the the borderlands between England and Scotland.‘This beautifully written book is a haunting reflection of identity and our relationships with the people and places we love’ Daily MailHis father Brian taught Rory Stewart how to walk, and walked with him on journeys from Iran to Malaysia. Now they have chosen to do their final walk together along ‘the Marches’ - the frontier that divides their two countries, Scotland and England.On their six-hundred-mile, thirty-day journey - with Rory on foot, and his father ‘ambushing’ him by car – the pair relive Scottish dances, reflect on Burmese honey-bears, and on the loss of human presence in the British landscape.Travelling across mountain ridges and through housing estates they uncover a forgotten country crushed between England and Scotland: the Middleland. They discover unsettling modern lives, lodged in an ancient place, as their odyssey develops into a history of the British nationhood, a chronicle of contemporary Britain and an exuberant encounter between a father and a son.And as the journey deepens, and the end approaches, Brian and Rory fight to match, step by step, modern voices, nationalisms and contemporary settlements to the natural beauty of the Marches, and a fierce absorption in tradition in their own unconventional lives.‘Suggests an open-mindedness in Stewart, a tolerance and flexibility that could make him an exceptional politician while it also continues to define him as a writer’ New York Review of Books‘Travel writing at its best’ GuardianPlease note: The book cover received may differ from the cover displayed here. Read more

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SALT PATH AND THE WILD SILENCEJoin Raynor and Moth on their remarkable 1000-mile walk from Scotland to the South West Coast Path in this powerful account of our country's land, and the people that make it'An inspirational story of love and endurance' TELEGRAPH'Another heartwarming odyssey, this time on one of the wildest walks in Britain' GUARDIAN'Raynor Winn has done it again. An inspiration' ISABELLA TREE'A tale of remarkable resilience and nature writing at its best' iSome people live to walk. Raynor and Moth walk to live . . ._____________Raynor knows that her husband Moth's health is declining, getting worse by the day. She knows of only one cure: the healing power of walking.Embarking on a journey across the Cape Wrath Trail, over 200 miles of gruelling terrain through Scotland's remotest mountains and lochs, Raynor and Moth look to an uncertain future. Fearing that miracles don't often repeat themselves.But for all the physical struggle, there is healing. And so when their journey ends, they do what they know best: they keep walking . . .Their journey began in fear. But can it end in hope?From the glens of Scotland to the familiar shores of the South West Coast Path, this is the inspiring story of a thousand-mile journey and love letter to our land._____________'As well as a portrait of a telepathic marriage of true minds, and a snapshot of a fretful island, this is a soaring lament and a tub-thumping tirade - for all that is being lost, for all that may yet be saved' TELEGRAPH'An inspiring and beautifully written story of hope and healing . . . We, her readers, are privileged to walk alongside her' COUNTRYFILE'Fans of The Salt Path will love this moving continuation of Raynor and her husband Moth's journey . . . Alongside beautiful nature writing, there are thought-provoking observations on our countryside and the threat it is under' GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGPRAISE FOR RAYNOR WINN:'A beautiful, thoughtful, lyrical story of homelessness, human strength and endurance' GUARDIAN'An astonishing narrative' INDEPENDENT'A tale of triumph: of hope over despair; of love over everything' SUNDAY TIMES'The most inspirational book of this year' THE TIMES'A beautiful, luminous and magical piece of writing' RACHEL JOYCE'You feel the world is a better place because Raynor and Moth are in it' THE TIMES'An uplifting, illuminating read' DAILY MIRROR'Brilliant, powerful and touching' STEPHEN MOSS Read more

A missed path. A lost love. And a second chance to get it right.James Charlton may be second-in-command at his father’s lucrative business, but, according to his parents, he’s just not ‘posh’ enough for the kind of woman they expect him to marry. When they decide he would be perfect for the horse-mad daughter of a local earl, James needs to up his game. First step, learn to ride… But James has never even sat on a horse before.Dagmar Ingenfeld’s life revolves around horses. She barely has room to breathe, running the stables on a country estate while desperately trying to help her mother save her café from foreclosure. When a rich and handsome man from her past arrives back in her life, she wants him straight back out again. James Charlton is nothing but bad news. Until he offers her a chance to save the café.Only one catch. Dagmar must teach him how to ride – and fast.As the lessons begin, Dagmar sees a different side to James, and an old flame is rekindled. But how can their budding romance go anywhere when she’s a stable girl, and he’s expected to ride into the sunset with the earl’s daughter?James must decide whether to follow the money or take a chance on Dagmar, and perhaps, against all odds, discover the true path to happiness.♥♥♥♥ A Fresh Start on the Bridle Path is the twelfth book in The Glenbriar Series, but can be read on its own as a standalone.♥ Set in the highlands of Scotland in a small town with fun, romance, drama, and a guaranteed happy ending, A Fresh Start on the Bridle Path has a bit of steam and lots of heart.♥The Glenbriar Series is loosely linked with the Scottish Island Escapes series which is set before this one, but you don't have to have read it to enjoy your time in Glenbriar! Read more

She wanted an adventure. What she found was so much more…Adira Summers has spontaneously quit her high-flying career as a barrister in London. She needs to escape from the rat race and, encouraged by her bohemian gran, has bought a campervan to do so. Taking off for a tour around Britain, disaster strikes early on when her van breaks down outside the quaint village of Lilacwell. But things look up after she meets handsome Jasper, who is visiting to check on his ailing uncle and his crumbling estate, The Laurels. As Adira falls for Lilacwell, she is torn between forgoing her travel plans to stay, or continuing with her adventure. Jasper must also choose between returning to his job in Dubai or moving back for his uncle – and Adira.A gorgeous and summery romance for fans of Mandy Baggot, Holly Martin and Sue Moorcroft.Praise for Escape to Lilacwell‘What a beautiful summer read, I enjoyed this book from the first to the last page. The characters are so well written. A good book to take on holiday.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘This book fixed my reading slump! I enjoyed it so much that I kept turning the pages. Adira's a very relatable heroine and the romance develops slowly, in a very believable way.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘A perfect summer read, with a grumpy-sunshine romance, a wonderful community spirit, and a wannabe girlfriend who is determined to put a spoke in the wheel of true love.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘A lovely read… The setting was nice and the story flowed well.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘A beautiful, poignant escapist read and once I had started I couldn’t put it down – I read it in almost one sitting. It was full to the brim of charming characters and gorgeous scenery with a delightful story of romance, friendship and finding happiness.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘What a delight to read! There were some beautiful relationships between characters and the overall story was a lovely summer read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Read more

Sophie Keech has it all. A new life in Greece with a handsome man enables Sophie to leave her mundane job and her estranged mum. But four years on, a domineering mother-in-law to be and the reality of living in Greece not being what Sophie imagined, strains her relationship with Alekos. When her mum is involved in an accident, Sophie jumps at the chance to escape. Time to reassess her life and make amends is sorely needed. Yet an attraction to a good looking and newly divorced man, and a shock discovery, complicates things.Can Sophie and Alekos' love survive the distance?.....Set in sunny Greece and on the wild beauty of the north Norfolk coast, The Butterfly Storm is a story about family, forgiveness, expectations, moving on, and love. Download it today to be swept up in Sophie's life! Sophie's story continues in The Birdsong Promise, while The Honeysuckle Dream can be read as either a standalone novel or a continuation of The Butterfly Storm series, following the ups and downs of Leila's life as she navigates love, lust, motherhood and friendships. PRAISE FOR THE BUTTERFLY STORM: "If you are looking for a thoroughly detailed story of relationship trials, family trials, and decisions of the heart, then The Butterfly Storm would be the perfect book." Rhonda, Chick Lit Plus."As a first book you never know what to expect. There is nothing to compare it to. I do not believe I have ever read a book like this and do not believe I will again for a long time. I most certainly will recommend this to all my friends." Charlotte Lynn, A Novel Review. Read more

One hotel. One week. And a secret that could change everything.Ever-optimistic Briony Dalgleish has watched her dreams evaporate. Now, the only way to save her beautiful hotel in the Scottish Highlands is to sell up. In desperation, she agrees to a deal with an American businessman, but when his representative arrives, Briony recognises him as someone she’d rather forget.American sci-fi geek Zach Somerton is on a last-ditch mission to redeem himself after an epic business fail. If he messes up this time, his career is over. But Scotland’s like another planet, and Zach’s facing crazy locals, bizarre legends, and a woman who’s out of this world. When his boss forbids him to reveal to Briony the real reason he’s at the Loch View Hotel, Zach’s loyalty is tested to the limit.Forced to work together, Briony and Zach investigate the hotel's murky past and face up to their own. But getting too close could end their careers. Can Briony and Zach find a way to let in love? Or will secrets and lies crush their chance of happiness?♥ ♥ ♥♥ Stolen Kisses at the Loch View Hotel is the first book in The Glenbriar Series, but can be read on its own as a standalone.♥ Set in the highlands of Scotland in a small town with fun, romance, drama, and a guaranteed happy ending. Stolen Kisses at the Loch View Hotel has a bit of steam and lots of heart.♥The Glenbriar Series is loosely linked with the Scottish Island Escapes series which is set before this one, but you don't have to have read it to enjoy your time in Glenbriar! Read more

Sophie’s life is perfect. Three years after moving to Cephalonia with her baby daughter, she’s in love with a handsome man and her creative business is thriving. But returning to the UK for her mum’s hen party introduces unwanted feelings, memories and people. When Sophie hosts the wedding in Cephalonia, her villa is filled with family and friends. Yet Sophie’s contentment is short-lived, as her life is turned upside down again by a glamorous singer, and some shocking news. When the past threatens to destroy happiness, will love be enough? ... The Birdsong Promise is the long-awaited sequel to the bestselling novel, The Butterfly Storm. Set on the Greek island of Cephalonia and on the wild and beautiful north Norfolk coast, it's a story about family, friends, relationships, motherhood and love. Download now! Read more

She was the one that got away… Now she’s back.Career-driven Robyn Sherratt returns to her childhood home on the Scottish Isle of Mull, hoping to build bridges with her estranged family. She discovers her mother struggling to run the family hotel. When an old flame turns up, memories come back to bite, nibbling into Robyn’s fragile heart.Carl Hansen, known as The Fixer, abandoned city life for peace and tranquillity. Swapping his office for a log cabin, he mends people’s broken treasures. He can fix anything, except himself. When forced to work on hotel renovations with Robyn, the girl he lost twelve years ago, his quiet life is sent spinning.Carl would like nothing more than to piece together the shattered shards of Robyn’s heart. But can she trust him? What can a broken man like him offer a successful woman like her?♥♥♥♥ A Winter Haven is the first book in the Scottish Island Escapes series, but all the books in the seriescan be enjoyed either as standalones or in order – whichever you prefer!.♥ It isn't a Christmas story! It's set in a cold, blustery January and February ❄♥ Set on the gorgeous Scottish Isle of Mull, A Winter Haven is a second chance romance with drama, a guaranteed happy ending, a wee bit of steam and lots of heart. Read more

Dazzling, passionate nature writing – a celebration of Britain’s woods and forests and a rousing call to fight for them A Guardian Best Nature Book of the Year 'I loved it.' Tom Holland, co-host of The Rest is History The magic and mystery of the woods are embedded in culture, from ancient folklore to modern literature. They offer us refuge: a place to play, a place to think. They are the generous providers of timber and energy. They let us dream of other ways of living. Yet we now face a future where taking a walk in the woods is consigned to the tales we tell our children. Immersing himself in the beauty of woodland Britain, Peter Fiennes explores our long relationship with the woods and the sad and violent story of how so many have been lost. Just as we need them, our woods need us too. But who, if anyone, is looking out for them? *** ‘A passionate ramble through Britain’s complicated relationship with its woodland.’Daily Mail ‘Extraordinary… Fiennes’s book winningly combines autobiography, literary history and nature writing. It feels set to become a classic of the genre.’Observer ‘Steeped in poetry, science, folklore, history and magic, Fiennes is an eloquent, elegiac chronicler of copses, coppicing and the wildwood.’ Sunday Express Read more

One romantic getaway. Two friends. Seven days just pretending…When Nina Copeland’s mates try to match her with the guy next door, she needs a plan. Because Matthew’s just a friend, and Nina has a secret she doesn’t want him to discover – not until she’s tidied her messy life.After his divorce, physics teacher Matthew Gilchrist has kept his heart locked safely away. So why do people keep pushing him to date his chirpy neighbour? He and Nina are fine just as friends. Aren’t they?Nina hatches a solution to get everyone off their backs: fake a relationship at a family reunion, then stage a break-up so life can go back to normal. What could go wrong?Stuck together at a romantic highland lodge, new feelings lure them out of the friend zone. But if love is to find a way in, Nina must confront her past, and Matthew put his heart on the line.Can their friendship last the distance? Will splitting up be as easy as falling in love?♥ ♥ ♥♥ Just Friends at Thistle Lodge is the second book in The Glenbriar Series, but can be read on its own as a standalone.♥ Set in the highlands of Scotland in a small town with fun, romance, drama, and a guaranteed happy ending.♥The Glenbriar Series is is loosely linked with the Scottish Island Escapes series which is set before this one, but you don't have to have read it to enjoy your time in Glenbriar! You might remember Nina as Troy's little sister in book #8 of the Scottish Island Escapes series - A Striking Result. Read more

From the bestselling author of The Village Shop For Lonely HeartsAfter escaping her parents’ unhappy marriage to sleepy Cranbridge a long time ago, Belle Clarke dreams of staying at The Black Swan Inn forever.But with the rundown Inn threatened with closure, Belle may be forced to leave, unless a buyer can be found … quickly.So, when her oldest friend Pete Kennedy returns from working abroad with a plan to save the Inn, Belle should be overjoyed. The trouble is, Pete has some rather radical ideas for the renovation which Belle disagrees with.But when a snow storm hits, Belle and Pete are forced to put aside their differences and work together to help the village.Can Belle realise her dreams to stay in Cranbridge and can Pete ever stop running from his past?As they try to save The Black Swan Inn, secrets are revealed and just maybe they’ll finally find out how they really feel about each other.A cosy, heartwarming read perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Holly MartinPraise for Alison Sherlock:'Glorious escapism. Uplifting, heartwarming and joyful, Alison Sherlock writes with a warmth and lightness of touch' Kerry Fisher'A lovely story of finding yourself and discovering what home means. I couldn’t stop turning the pages. Loved it' Jessica Redland'It almost feels like home, and I found this story to be warm and an easy, comfortable read' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Excellent read for all who like a bit of a good feel book. Had me smiling, and I couldn’t put the book down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I loved this book, it was based on everyday life but with a warmth which wrapped itself around you. A lovely read with the expected happy ending' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Read more

Welcome to Pepper Bay, where you’ll find love, drama, and a happily ever after.Snuggle down with this cosy, feel-good, comfort read that whisks you away to a beautiful bay on the Isle of Wight – Perfect for fans of Christie Barlow, Alison Sherlock, Rachael Lucas, and Holly Martin.The Pepper Bay books are standalone stories that intertwine with recurring characters. Best enjoyed when read in order.Castle on the Mead: Harrison Connell leads a quiet life, but Ashley Hadley is determined to get him to come out of his shell. When she gets the chance to move into his castle, she sets about putting the old building back on the map. Harrison doesn’t want his home to become a tourist attraction, but that’s the least of his worries, as someone seems determined to destroy him, or maybe it’s Ashley they want to hurt. Read more

One man's remarkable journey on foot across Britain.Reaching a major crossroads in 2021, Patrick Davies did the only thing he could think of – he set off alone with a pair of walking boots and a tent to walk the length of the UK in the hope of finding escape and answers.To many, Patrick appeared to have it all – a loving family, an enviable career that took him around the world, a rewarding future clearly mapped out. Then everything abruptly changed. He found himself returning to Britain without a job or a home to discover a family reeling from his father’s dementia diagnosis and a country tearing itself apart.In sharing his 1400-mile journey from the southernmost point of England to the northern tip of Scotland, Patrick explores issues of identity and belonging, anticipatory grief and the meaning of home against the backdrop of a world turned upside down.Where Skylarks Sing is an uplifting story of resilience and hope, told through the beautiful landscapes of Britain. Read more

‘A dazzlingly inventive work of literature’ Robert Macfarlane, author of The Old Ways'A wonderful, epic braiding of history, geography and personal memoir' James Rebanks, author of English Pastoral'Stunning...weaving an intricate tapestry of tarmac, humanity and time, as rich as the dark earth on which his many threads lie. It will stay with me.’ Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path _____________________________________________________________________At the heart of this book is a highway. The A1; The Great North Road. A 400-mile multiplicity of ancient trackway, Roman road, pilgrim path, coach route and motorway that has run like a backbone through Britain for the last 2,000 years.In this genre-defying and profoundly personal book, Cowen follows this ghost road from beginning to end on a journey through history, place, people and time. Weaving his own histories and memories with the layered landscapes he moves through, this is the story of an age, of coming to terms with time past and time passing, and the roads that lead us to where we find ourselves.Written in kaleidoscopic prose, The North Road is an unforgettable exploration of Britain’s great highway.__________________________________________________________________________'Stunning and utterly unique. The North Road sits in a genre of one' Benjamin Myers, author of The Gallows Pole 'A dazzling, dogged, layered account of one road’s passage through place, time and an ordinary family’s history, The North Road truly is a trip' Melissa Harrison, author of All Among The Barley'Thought-provoking and beautiful' Matt Gaw, author of Under The Stars'A beautifully woven and mesmerising book' Tom Bullough, author of Sarn Helen'Sweeping, sensitive and enduring' Tristan Gooley, author of How To Read A Tree‘Rob has given the A1 an entirely new sense of life’ Luke Turner, author of Out Of The Woods'A great and important new work' Nick Drake Read more

One night, one second chance, and a love story waiting to happenVivacious forestry worker Cha Gilchrist doesn’t usually have flings with buttoned-up guys who dress like her old geography teacher, no matter how secretly attractive she finds them. But she makes one exception; after all, she’ll never see the guy again...Reserved Nick Harkness is used to people thinking he’s dull – better that than having them discover his secrets. But his carefully constructed life is cracked open when the blue-haired goddess he chanced an uncharacteristic fling with appears in his office and gives the perfect interview for a woodland management job. Nick has no option but to hire her.Working together on the Glenbriar Forest Light Show, Nick and Cha uncover corruption at the heart of the organising committee, but under their professional façade, a burning attraction simmers. As they attempt to expose the truth, they can’t ignore the intensity of their feelings.Pursuing her boss is a risky step, even for daring Cha, but if Nick’s secrets come to light, then his position in the company might be the least of their problems.♥ ♥ ♥♥ Two's Company at the Forest Light Show is the fourth book in The Glenbriar Series, but can be read on its own as a standalone.♥ Set in the highlands of Scotland in a small town with fun, romance, drama, and a guaranteed happy ending. Two's Company at the Forest Light Show has a bit of steam and lots of heart.♥The Glenbriar Series is loosely linked with the Scottish Island Escapes series which is set before this one, but you don't have to have read it to enjoy your time in Glenbriar! In this story, there's a trip back to the island with Cha who appears as a side character in the first series. Read more