OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEA sweeping coming-of-age tale, an epic love story and a searing thriller, all unfolding on a vast canvas.There is a moment when childhood ends.For Joseph 'Patch' Macauley and Saint Brown, it comes late one summer as Patch is abducted from their hometown. Devastated, Saint devotes her days to finding her best friend.Held in total darkness, Patch is hopeless and alone - until he feels a hand in his. Though he never sees the girl, they fall in love. When he escapes, he's left with only her voice and name - and promises to spend the rest of his life searching for her.As Saint's heart breaks for the boy she lost - and the man he becomes - she will shadow his journey, to uncover the truth behind who took him.Over a lifetime driven by obsession, Patch and Saint must sacrifice everything for redemption, justice, and, ultimately, love - even if that means losing each other forever ...****** PRAISE FOR ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK: 'Impeccably crafted, deeply emotional, entirely shattering. I was captivated from page one.' BONNIE GARMUS, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY 'Chris Whitaker's latest novel is a book to lose yourself in... this sprawling crime novel transcends its genre to become something epic in scope, haunting and ultimately deeply moving. A huge achievement.' ALEX MICHAELIDES, author of THE SILENT PATIENT 'ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK is epic in every sense of the word: time, scope, skill, and love. It's a crime novel with a huge beating heart and some of the best characters I've ever passed my time with.' ABIGAIL DEAN, author of GIRL A 'Taut, beguiling , and suspenseful, ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK reveals the depth of a town's loss when a young boy goes missing' NITA PROSE, author of THE MAID 'Engrossing, heart-breaking and uplifting in equal measure - I've never read anything quite like it. This book will stay with you for a very long time.' LUCY FOLEY, author of THE PARIS APARTMENT 'This book hits like a sledgehammer. Equal parts harrowing and triumphant, Chris Whitaker's novel is a haunting story of America, alternating between its twin strands of violence and love. I couldn't put it down, and will always remember that 13 year old pirate, Patch, and that brilliant little beekeeper, Saint. An absolutely must-read novel.' GILLIAN FLYNN, author of GONE GIRL Read more

Discover the BRAND-NEW page-turner from the #1, multi-million copy bestseller Shari Low ✨As dawn breaks, four people are planning journeys that could change their lives forever… ✈️Kara McIntyre is supposed to be jetting off to her destination wedding in Hawaii. However, a last-minute hitch appears to have left her without a job, home and, more importantly, a fiancé.TV sensation Ollie Chiles and Kara always have each other’s backs. But when his wife goes viral in a compromising clinch with another man, Ollie must choose between supporting his best friend in her hour of need or going home to save his marriage.Alice Brookes is flying away to a new life after surviving a horrendous marriage and a very public scandal... until a stranger brings a letter from the past that could change everything.After saying goodbye to someone he loves, Zac Conlan should be heading back to Dublin. Now a shocking discovery is threatening to change his plans and his future.When weather delays their flights, Kara, Ollie, Alice and Zac discover that storms are brewing… and the turbulence is about to shake their worlds.Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Jojo Moyes and Lauren Weisberger!PRAISE FOR ONE DAY AND FOREVER‘Beautiful. I loved it!' - Amanda Prowse'Another winner from Shari Low. Warning: Do not start a Shari Low book until you have time to read it without stopping.' - Reader Review'Shari Low does it again - a fun and fizzing tale of friendship, lost love, trust and hope - an easy five stars from me' - Zoe Folbigg' Shari Low has completely done it again. Finished it with a smile on my lips.' - Reader Review'I was hooked from the first line. FIVE stars!’ – Debbie Viggiano'AMAZING. Once again Shari did not disappoint. This is a brilliant read which was devoured in less than 24 hours. Great new story with much loved characters from previous books intertwined.' - Reader Review'‘Feel-good and fabulous, another smasher from Shari Low, I didn’t want the story to end’ - Samantha Tonge'Another awesome tale. I couldn't stop reading this story and zoomed through to the awesome ending. I love these one whole day stories and the complexity that Shari welds into them all' - Reader ReviewCleverly plotted with wonderfully warm characters & plenty of surprises!' - Helen Rolfe Read more

The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Sometimes I Lie‘Not just fiendish but positively Feeneyish – dark, ingenious and very clever’ Cara Hunter, author of Close to HomeTen years of marriage.Ten years of secrets.An anniversary they’ll never forget.Adam and Amelia are spending the weekend in the Scottish Highlands. The remote location is perfect for what they have planned.But when their romantic trip takes a dark turn, they both start to wonder – can they trust the one they’re with?Because every couple tells little white lies. Only for Adam and Amelia, the truth is far more dangerous.‘A cleverly crafted novel with a grand twist’ Stella magazine‘I loved it!’ Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes‘Creepy, gripping and oh-so readable, we loved this! Fabulous magazine‘Chilling and clever, with a twist so sharp you’ll get whiplash’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End‘A riveting thriller that explodes with a jaw-dropping climax’ Woman’s Weekly‘A clever, cunning read and one where you expect a twist, but when it comes, it’s so perfect and wonderful that you want to tell everyone’ Belfast Telegraph‘A staggering novel filled with tension, suspense, and an ending that will leave you flabbergasted’ Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife'The reader never quite know who's telling the truth about who they really are' CosmopolitanWhat readers are saying about ROCK PAPER SCISSORS‘I was HOOKED! Brilliantly written . . . A gripping twisty page turner’‘Multi-faceted characters hiding lots of secrets, brilliant plot and clever twists kept me at the edge of my seat to the very end!’‘I flew through the pages as it was impossible to put down! Brilliant!’‘Alice Feeney wins for the greatest plot twists!’‘This was an addictive read. I. Could. Not. Put. It. Down. The twist was spectacular’ Read more

The greatest adventure is coming back home. Lila Metcalfe is a trainee journalist in Derby and she's very used to being given the stories that no one else wants. So, when her editor tells her that the city's Cossington Park development is being held up by a solitary resident on Hope Street who is refusing to leave, she knows she is going to be the one sent to find out more. And that's how she meets Connor.Twenty-something Connor is the sole resident of Hope Street and he is not at all what Lila is expecting. And he has a very clear reason not to move: he is waiting for his mum to come home. The uplifting and heartfelt new novel from the author of Half a World Away. Read more

'I couldn’t put it down!' Sarah MorganThe uplifting new story of fresh starts and second chances from the Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James🏡After a long and seemingly happy marriage, Louisa is stunned when her husband Kip suddenly asks for a divorce. He’d never seemed unhappy – and they’ve raised three children together.For months, Kip has been secretly seeing a younger woman – and if that wasn’t bad enough, it’s the woman who broke their youngest son’s heart.Now Kip is moving out and embarking on a new life with Zoe, and Louisa is left to pick up the pieces. Their beloved family home, Charity Cottage, is up for sale, and tensions are running high.Yet, despite the betrayal and anger, when Louisa lays eyes on what might be a unique and welcoming new home, she feels a first glimmer of hope that life might be taking a turn for the better.And while Louisa is making exciting plans, Kip finds himself facing challenges of his own and begins to learn that living the dream may not be as simple as he thought…🏡Readers love An Ideal Husband:'Pure reading joy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another brilliant novel by Erica James. One of those books that I was really sad to finish…' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I love Erica James and her new book does not disappoint. She brings a real warmth to her characters and also a poignancy to her story telling. Highly recommend.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Erica James does it again… I loved this book and could not put it down.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This novel is truly beautiful…Thought provoking, yet at the same time a most uplifting and positive read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🏡‘Wonderful on characterisation and family dynamics, and done very deftly, with that wry humour of hers. I was very entertained by her clever, tongue-in-cheek plotting’ Marian KeyesErica James's book 'A Secret Garden Affair' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-03-27. Read more

The groundbreaking debut novel from the bestselling author of HAMNET and THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT, featuring a review by Ali Smith'This devastatingly skilful love story will break your heart!' Alice Winn'Gripping. Superbly moving' Ali SmithA distraught young woman boards a train at King's Cross to return to her family in Scotland. Six hours later, she catches sight of something so terrible in a mirror at Waverley Station that she gets on the next train back to London.AFTER YOU'D GONE follows Alice's mental journey through her own past, after a traffic accident has left her in a coma. A love story that is also a story of absence, and of how our choices can reverberate through the generations, it slowly draws us closer to a dark secret at a family's heart.'Remarkable. Luminous' Observer'Deeply moving' The Times'An amazing study of love and grief as it poses the wrenching question: What do you do with all the love you have for someone when they're gone?' Glamour Read more

Nestled at the end of a tiny, cobbled backstreet, is a charming, careworn bakery, its doorstep scrubbed clean and pale green linen blinds neatly drawn. Every night, long after customers have gone and the last crumbs wiped from the shelves, a key turns in the lock. This is a haven, a place where a candle burns through the night for anyone feeling lost or lonely.Frankie, kneading dough through the night and shaping croissants to bake for morning, hopes the bakery will keep her safe from the heartbreak of her past. But what she hasn’t expected is to meet others who need to heal as much as she does.William appears one moonlit night. Forging his own new path following years of heartache, he begins to check in on Frankie nightly, his gentle smile letting her know he’s keeping an eye.Tam, lost and alone, stumbles upon the bakery and it becomes the one place where he can be himself.Beth, who nurses patients by night and her husband by day, is drawn in by the scent of freshly baked bread and warm sugar, with Frankie’s custard tarts the one bright spark in her long, lonely nights.Each of them finds comfort, companionship, and hope, as they begin to reveal secrets they’ve kept hidden for so long.But one night, Frankie finds a letter neatly folded on the countertop. As she unfolds the perfect creases, her heart plummets when she sees the scrawled writing: will everything she’s been working towards be undone in an instant?Can the four new friends fight for the place they love? Or will they lose the midnight bakery just when they need it most?Fans of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont, Sally Page and Amanda Prowse will adore this totally uplifting and page-turning novel of finding friendship and belonging in the most unexpected of places.What readers are saying about The Midnight Bakery:‘OMG!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS BOOK, AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, STUNNING, EMOTIVE AND PAGE TURNING MUST READ!! BE STILL MY BEATING HEART!!!!... Absolutely addictive… Stunning!! This beautiful book has definitely just hit my favourite book this year!!!!... Just OMG!!! Absolutely brilliant!!! I mean seriously I cannot describe just how AMAZING this book is!!! I absolutely LOVED this addictive and emotive page turner!!! I honestly loved absolutely everything about it from the start to the end. An absolutely gorgeous read!! This book is just truly amazing in every single way… This book is definitely going to live rent free in my mind for a very, very long time! It captured my attention from the very first page and kept me glued to the pages until the very last word and definitely left me wanting more this is one gorgeous and unputdownable stunner ❤️!!!’bookwormwhitlock86, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Stole my heart at that very first page! This story is a treasure chest full of amazing characters. This phenomenal story had my attention from cover to cover. I couldn’t put it down…nor did I want to. I highly recommend this fantastic and unforgettable story. I LOVED this book!!!!’PageTurners, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘An absolute joy to read. Everything about this book was so good… I could almost smell the baking coming out of my kindle. This is the perfect read curled up in a chair with a cuppa and a slice of cake.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘In love with it… Held me in a cosy embrace… I couldn’t put this book down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Amazing… I was totally hooked right from the beginning. Loved every minute of it’susannescott, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Loved this book! Read in one sitting. Couldn’t put it down’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read more

'Had me in a chokehold from beginning to end… A true five star read' Lisa Jewell‘Devious and dizzying, with twist after twist after twist – I loved it’ Louise Candlish'Wonderfully dark and sinister' The Sun‘Skilfully written and gripping’ Lynda La Plante HIS FIRST WIFE DIED. NOW THERE'S A VACANCY…When Emma meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems to be just what she needs.Yet as their relationship moves fast, Emma’s friends worry Emma might be exploited. She’s a rich woman after all.Emma doesn’t care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt.If Matthew’s wife hadn’t died, he wouldn’t be with her. And Emma wonders if she’s second best. Can she ever fill the dead woman’s shoes?As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn.Suddenly Emma doesn’t know who she can trust. Her friends? Her husband? Or even herself…?This sensational new thriller from the Number One bestseller Adele Parks will have you gripped until the very last page.Readers love First Wife's Shadow:'The second half of the book was so gripping it was hard to stop reading. Twist after twist! I loved the ending. A must read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Tense, creepy, twisty… this brilliant new psychological thriller from Adele Parks gets right under your skin from the start' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was a rollercoaster of a thriller, thinking you kind of know the direction it was going before a swerve to another direction you haven’t even considered!… A fantastic book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Adele Parks's book 'Just Between Us' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-04-01. Read more

A truly uplifting, and unforgettable read from NUMBER ONE bestselling author Beth Moran. A total joy of a book!Perfect for all fans of Shari Low, Jill Mansell and Lucy DiamondOne photo and a handful of letters can change everything.Emmie Brown has always known she was adopted. Nellie Brown sacrificed everything to make their life together comfortable and, while not the most demonstrative or warm woman, Emmie never doubted her devotion. But, when Emmie finds a stash of letters and a hidden photo after her mother’s death, everything she has believed changes in an instant. And she won’t be able to rest until she finds the mysterious ‘G’ who sent the letters.Emmie’s quest takes her to the breathtakingly beautiful Isle of Siskin and into the home of the gregarious, fiercely loyal Hawkins family. After an isolated and introverted life, the burst of colour and noise is overwhelming. But soon Emmie feels her heart begin to open, her mind begin to dream. And as her friendship with kind and gorgeous islander Pip Hawkins gets closer, endless possible futures draw into focus.But the discovery of ‘G’s true identity will mean Emmie has to choose. One of her choices would mean revealing secrets hidden for decades, one could lead to happiness, but both will need Emmie to be braver than she’s ever been…An unputdownable read guaranteed to make you smile.Readers love Beth Moran:‘This was such an engaging read – emotional at times, sometimes painful, but ultimately so wonderfully uplifting and filled with hope. One I’d very much recommend to others – and the author’s writing just continues to get better and better with every book.’‘Beth Moran has done it again, she has written a another book that had me running through all my emotions, she always somehow manages to pull me through the wringer when I come out the other side I feel warm and uplifted.’‘An absolutely compelling, addictive heart lifting and heart breaking emotional read that kept me turning the pages until late at night. I absolutely devoured it in one sitting and then was gutted I had finished it so quickly but there was no way I could put it down!!’‘I realized one day a while back that I’ve read nearly everything Beth Moran has had published. And why? Because she’s a great writer of imperfect people learning to navigate this imperfect world.’‘I highly recommend this author as someone who writes beguiling fiction so well, that you really wish it was real life & that the characters had a chance of becoming your best friends. My only regret was that I wished it had been a longer read, as I didn’t want it to end.’Praise for Beth Moran:'Beth Moran's heartwarming books never fail to leave me feeling uplifted' Jessica Redland'Let it Snow is so uplifting. It's cleverly written, witty and smart. A winner!' USA Today Bestseller, Judy Leigh‘Life-affirming, joyful and tender.’ Zoe Folbigg 'Every day is a perfect day to read this.’ Shari Low 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

‘Captured my heart from the very first page.’ Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling authorEach morning as bookseller Florrie Appleton cycles along the promenade of her seaside hometown, watching the surfers far out in the bay, breathing in the fresh salty air, she counts herself lucky. She has a small but picture-perfect cottage overlooking the sea, a group of friends she can always rely on, and the job of her dreams at her favourite bookshop. But when tragedy strikes, her little slice of heaven is in danger of being lost forever.To save the bookshop from closure, Florrie finds herself thrown together with the elderly owner’s handsome grandson, Ed Hartes, who has a habit of making butterflies dance in her stomach. But the only romance Florrie has time for lies within the pages of her favourite novels, and her instincts are telling her to be wary. There’s something Ed’s keeping from her, and she can’t face another heartbreak.When Florrie stumbles upon a mysterious stash of yellowed letters in the storeroom, it seems Ed isn’t the only one with secrets. The old bookshop is full of stories waiting to be told and they aren’t only within the pages of the books....An uplifting, emotional feel-good read, perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley.Readers adore The Little Bookshop by the Sea:‘This is such a fabulous read!’ Kim the Bookworm‘A lovely story that just keeps you guessing right to the very end. Just wanted it to go on forever.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A book to make you feel warm inside.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Lovely characters. Beautiful story. The tissues had to come out!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Like a warm cup of coffee on a cold cloudy morning.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A proper warm, feel-good read... some brilliant laugh-out-loud moments too.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend it.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I couldn't put it down, such a lovely story.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The plot, characters and setting were all enchanting.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

In this steamy age-gap, forbidden-love cowboy romance for fans of Lyla Sage, Bailey Hannah, and Elsie Silver, a free spirit finds herself working for a former pro bull rider... who has secrets behind those ocean-deep eyes.Being hired by a ranch for the summer sounds picture-perfect, right? Except your new boss looks a whole lot like every fantasy and daydream you’ve ever had come to life—oh, and he’s already accidentally seen your favorite ‘toy’. I’ve always been the hyper-independent free spirit. Sage Maloney, the wild child.The eldest daughter, with my heart locked away safely out of sight. I had a summer of fun ahead of me.Only, I didn’t count on a former pro bull rider to stride into my life. Beau Heartford. The much older cowboy with a mustache to go weak at the knees for.He’s a whole package of temptation. Someone who lures me in with glimpses of what it might be like to let my guard down… to be taken care of.My married boss. Summer days rapidly turn scorching in this sleepy little town among the mountains. As the temperature continues to climb, we’re both stuck fighting a mutual attraction we can’t ignore.Sparks fly, and we really should be putting more distance between the two of us.In this scenario, more is at stake than just crossing a line between boss and employee.There’s a wedding band on this cowboy’s finger.Taming The Heart is an interconnected stand-alone, book 3 in the Crimson Ridge series, and can be read separately. Intended for ages 18 and over. 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

LouieMy mother taught me one valuable lesson that I’ve used to get to where I am today. Andwhere am I? Las Vegas.Who am I? Well, that depends on who you are. To some, I’m the king. The judge, juror, andexecutioner. To others, I’m just another rich asshole who owns a few casinos.But I own more than that. I own the strip and the streets surrounding it. I own this city, andit’ll have to be wretched from my cold, dead hands before I hand it over to anyone else.When I spot her, I don’t sense the desperation that wafts off the usual crowd. No, she has aloneliness that rivals my own, a sadness that I want to soak in, and a body made to sin with.What was that lesson my mother taught me? Trust no one. The thing is, Charlotte is taking awrecking ball to that lesson because every fiber of my being wants to trust this woman.CharlotteWhen you don’t want to be seen, find a crowded place and blend in.That’s exactly why I came to Vegas. To not be seen. I figured with all the flashing lights,alcohol, drugs, people… no one would notice me.But he did. And I don’t know how to get him to unsee me. Or if I even want him to.This city was supposed to be my sanctuary, a place to forget who I am. Or should I say who Iwas? A place to let go of the past. A place no one would ever think to look for me.It was supposed to be just one weekend. But now I think it might be so much more… Read more

A swoony small-town romance that will set your heart racing.Trust doesn’t come easily when you’ve been running for as long as I have, which is why moving in with a man I barely know is such a bad idea.Shepard Colson is all golden-boy charm and devastating good looks. But I know the dangers of easy smiles and promises—I have the scars to prove it.Only the handsome contractor won’t stop coming by the bakery and prying little truths from my lips—those amber eyes of his seeing far too much. And when secrets from my past come crashing down, it’s Shep who’s determined to keep me safe. Even if it means moving into my rundown cabin and working his way into my heart.But a ghost from my old life has unfinished business. And when he finds me, he’ll do anything to tear my life apart.Including ending it for good. . . Read more

'Absolutely amazing read, had me guessing the whole way through... Then the ending. Love it!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What an emotional gut punch. Utterly engrossing and deeply thought provoking. I can't wait to discuss this one with the book club!... THAT ENDING' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The number one Sunday Times bestseller that will stay with your forever in your heart from master storyteller Jodi Picoult. Emma Hunt has spent fifteen years raising Theo and Jacob on her own, and has created what she sees to be a stable and happy life for them, despite the challenges of Jacob's Asperger's syndrome.Jacob's behaviour has sometimes frustrated Emma, but she has never doubted her son's good heart. Yet, when his tutor is found dead, suspicion begins to surround Jacob and the Hunt family, who have never quite fitted into the community.Now, as more and more evident links Jacob to the crime, Emma is determined to prove her son's innocence.Can she believe in it?Everyone is hooked by House Rules:'One of the most moving stories that I have ever read... A masterpiece. Everyone should read this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just wow... This book made me laugh, cry, and want to hug the characters. So well researched, which made it completely believable' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything I look for in good fiction... made me laugh, made me cry, and kept me intrigued until the very end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Captivated me from the very beginning. Existing Picoult fans will find everything they love in this novel' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A joy to read, great characters, interesting situations and gripping plot' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me gripped from beginning to end. The characters are believable and likeable... I loved the ending, too. Great read, I couldn't put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Utterly gripping' Stylist'A real page-turner' Sunday Express Read more

Escape to the beautiful Cotswolds with this gorgeous new romance, perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Rachael Lucas and Phillipa Ashley ☀️💕Laura wants to shake things up. She’s thirty-eight, and has been living in her parents’ house since her divorce last year. Her siblings seem to have got their lives together: successful careers, happy marriages, beautiful children.Laura’s determined to prove herself. And buying the beautiful Pennycress Inn in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Meadowfield could be just the way to do it.But getting the inn ready for its first guests proves easier said than done! With crumbling walls, dangerous woodwork and loose roof tiles, not to mention unfriendly locals and even errant sheep, Laura soon fears she’s made the wrong choice.Luckily a friendly face is on hand in the form of gorgeous chef, Jackson. But is he too good to be true? And just why are the villagers so against her?Can Laura turn her life around and get the fresh start she longs for at Pennycress Inn?Praise for Sarah Hope:'A gorgeous story and one I would definitely recommend. It is light-hearted but with some serious things as well.' ★★★★★ Reader Review'A nice easy read that had me hooked. Loved all the characters.' ★★★★★ Reader Review'A perfect feel good read that left a smile on my face.' ★★★★★ Reader Review'All Sarah's characters are well constructed and three dimensional, the kind you'd want as your own friends.' ★★★★★ Reader Review'Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous page turner!! An absolute must read!!!' ★★★★★ Reader Review Read more

July 1910: The grisly remains of Cora Crippen, music hall singer and wife of Dr Hawley Crippen, are discovered in the cellar of 39 Hilldrop Crescent, Camden. But the Doctor and his mistress, Ethel Le Neve, have vanished, much to the frustration of Scotland Yard and the outrage of a horrified London.Across the Channel in Antwerp, the SS Montrose sets sail on its two week voyage to Canada. Amongst its passengers are the overbearing Antonia Drake and her daughter Victoria, who is hell-bent on romance, the enigmatic Mathieu Zela and the modest Martha Hayes. Also on board are the unassuming Mr John Robinson and his seventeen-year-old son Edmund. But all is not as it seems... Read more

'COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely brilliant book, couldn't put it down... You will not believe the end!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Heartbreaking... From the moment I picked it up I couldn't put it down. Every time I thought I had the answer I was completely wrong... Will stay in your heart forever... I was an emotional wreck throughout this whole story' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The international bestseller that will stay with you long after you have turned the final page from master storyteller Jodi Picoult.After years of cruel bullying from his classmates, Peter Houghton snaps one morning, and in nineteen minutes, ten residents of the town of Sterling are dead. When the case goes to trial, the reeling town is determined to seek justice for the innocents Peter killed.But as the trial unfolds, Peter's testimony casts light on the terrible role the residents of Sterling have played in turning a sweet, loving boy into a killer. It isn't long before Sterling's illusions of innocence find themselves shattered forever... Readers are gripped by Nineteen Minutes:'I sat up til after 1am reading the final chapters of this brilliant book. I just could not put it down. I had to know how it would end. Right up to the last few pages you still didn't know who was telling the truth' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow. By the end, I felt so connected to these characters I didn't want it to be over... So emotional and one that will make me think for a long, long time' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I knew from the first chapter that this book was going to blow my mind. And I was right... This was my first Jodi Picoult and DEFINITELY not my last' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wonderful... Emotional and thoughtful... You really get into the minds of the character... Another one that made me cry. Picoult never disappoints!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Incredible book! I was so engrossed in it and the ending... Oh my!... Fantastic story that touches the reader' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing story from one of my favourite authors... It's smart, intelligent and emotional story telling at its absolute best' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once started, it was extremely difficult to put down... Breaks your heart and makes you think' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I haven't been brought to tears in the final pages of a novel in a long time' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fantastic read. A book that you won't forget you read and one you will think of after reading' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous book!... you feel part of the story and unable to set it down!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Incredibly thought-provoking' The Sun Read more

'A fantasy, impossible but delicious ... an exuberance of life and wit' The Times Literary SupplementFirst masculine, then feminine, Orlando begins life as a young sixteenth-century nobleman, then gallops through the centuries to end up as a woman writer in Virginia Woolf's own time. Written for the charismatic, bisexual writer Vita Sackville-West, this playful mock biography of a chameleon-like historical figure is both a wry commentary on gender and, in Woolf's own words, a 'writer's holiday' which delights in its ambiguity and capriciousness.Edited by Brenda Lyons with an Introduction and Notes by Sandra M. Gilbert Read more