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

The gripping and emotional novel from the million-copy bestselling author of PS, I Love YouShe knows your secrets. Now discover hers…You’ve never met anyone like Alice. She sees the best in people. And the worst. She always seems to know exactly what everyone around her is feeling: a thousand different emotions. Every. Single. Day.In amongst all that noise, she’s lost herself.But there’s one person she can’t read. And that’s the person who could change her life.Is she ready to let him in?–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-Everyone loves In a Thousand Different Ways…‘Ahern makes Alice’s plight touchingly convincing … [her] pain is raw on the page’ The Times‘An extraordinary and truly original story – a must read this month’ Prima‘Stunning’ Irish Independent‘Beautiful, moving and unexpected, In a Thousand Different ways is an unforgettable story. This is Cecelia Ahern at her very best’ Louise O’Neill‘Utterly wonderful … Cecelia Ahern is a master storyteller at the absolute peak of her powers. Her heroine, Alice Kelly, is completely unique – beguiling, complicated, extraordinary – and she’ll change the way you see the world’ Clare Pooley‘A novel that’s so wise and profound, there’s gold on every page’ Donal Ryan‘A thoughtful, engrossing novel that’s a joy to read’ Sunday Express‘So moving’ Heat‘Ahern’s original talent for sensitive storytelling shines through in this novel’ Woman’s WeeklyCecelia Ahern's book In a Thousand Different Ways was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 17-04-2023Cecelia Ahern's book 'In a Thousand Different Ways' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-04-10. Read more

When all seems lost, can she find herself again?For years, Wendy has put others first. A loving wife, mother and nurse, she has never taken time for herself. But now with her children flying the nest, she decides, alone, to rent a little house in a forgotten corner of the French Alps where she can try and answer the question: what next? But when she arrives, Wendy starts to regret her decision. This retreat suddenly looks so very different from the dream. As she walks the hill paths alone, thoughts of her family leave her with a pang in her chest.With no one else to care for, Wendy is suddenly forced to confront something she’s tried her best to hide: the real reason her family is falling apart. Is she strong enough to face it alone?Then, just when she thinks she’s hit rock bottom, she discovers that help can come from the most unlikely places: a newfound friendship giving her the strength to start again. Wendy always thought she knew how her story would end but she’s learning that this is only the beginning.An absolutely heartbreaking and uplifting story about love, loss, unlikely friendships and finding strength you never knew you had. Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle, Amanda Prowse and Matt Haig.What readers are saying about Where Do We Go From Here?:‘Wow!!!! Just flipping wow!!!! What an absolutely epic page-turner!!!… Absolutely smashed it!!!!!!!… Incredible… A rollercoaster ride of emotions. I was utterly glued to the pages and I could not bring myself to put it down. I was carrying my kindle around and reading it every chance that I got… I just absolutely loved… An absolutely gorgeous, emotional rollercoaster filled with everything you could ask for in a page-turner!!!’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘WOW!!!! What can I say?!?!… An absolutely beautiful book that I fell in love with from the first chapter!!!… An absolute rollercoaster ride of emotions that will have you smiling one chapter and crying the next so make sure you have the tissues at the ready as well as a free day, as you will not be able to put it down… I had tears streaming down my face… An absolutely gorgeous book… Fantastic page-turner!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautiful… Really touched my heart… Incredible.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Pulled me in from the beginning… Broke my heart… Beautiful.’ Goodreads reviewer‘I loved this book, every page of it… I just wanted to carry on reading and not reach the end.’ A Good Book ‘N a Brew ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautiful… I couldn’t put it down. I can’t rate it highly enough.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wonderful… I loved this book.’ Lor Bingham, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Heartbreaking, uplifting, and hopeful all at once. It took me on an emotional rollercoaster… Amazing.’ bookedandunwind‘Wonderful… didn't want to put it down… gutted when I'd finished… loved it.’ Tiny Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Excellent!… knocks you out of your shoes!… FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An emotional rollercoaster.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

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

'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

'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

'This book is amazing!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripping, heart wrenching. I couldn't put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Will make you laugh, cry, and keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hard to read but hard to put down. A masterpiece. Thought provoking and insightful. One of my all-time favourite books' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Sunday Times bestseller that will break your heart and put it back together, from the master of emotional dilemma fiction Jodi Picoult. Andrew Hopkins lovingly raised his daughter Delia by himself, allowing her to believe they lost Delia's mother in a car accident twenty-seven years ago.But as Delia is preparing herself for the next chapter in her life, a policeman knocks on the door and reveals a terrible secret: that Andrew kidnapped his four-year-old daughter and led Delia's mother to believe she was dead.Andrew is behind bars, and there is no doubt in anyone's mind that he is guilty. But does that mean that what he did wasn't right?Everyone is gripped by Vanishing Acts: 'Another masterpiece by Jodi Picoult!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't say enough about this book. Amazing from the beginning to the end. This book had me questioning everything about life and what we do for the love of our children. If you haven't read this book please do' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A very gripping and emotional story. This would make a great film. Excellent characters and plot and a real page turner' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow. Just wow. First, if you've ever read anything by Jodi Picoult you know that you can absolutely count on beautiful writing... A great story with amazing characters and very poignant themes and plenty of surprises along the way' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this book! It kept me engaged from beginning to end, and the characters became real to me. The story has just enough suspense to keep the reader guessing' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Classic Picoult, a story with more to it than meets the eye, moral (and legal) dilemmas, endearing main characters and some fascinating back and side stories that will keep you engaged and wondering, even to the final pages' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Picoult takes a red-hot topic and turns it into a gripping and thought-provoking novel' Sunday Express'She is the master of her craft . . . and humanity is what Picoult does best' Sunday Telegraph Read more

From the bestselling author of Fractured comes a moving, heart-mending and uplifting novel of love, hope and second chances.Then…On the eve of her wedding to Adam, Lily’s best friend Josh unexpectedly walked out of her life, and she hasn’t seen him since.Lily and Adam are blissfully happy, until he falls ill. As she cares for him in his final hours, Adam asks her to make a mysterious promise: to find Josh—and forgive them both.This winter…Tracking Josh down isn’t easy, but fate seems determined to bring them together. Cut off in his remote Scottish cabin by a fierce snowstorm, Lily and Josh explore their tangled feelings for each other, stretching back over the decades. But when she discovers the shocking reason behind Adam’s unexpected last wish, she’ll need to trust her heart completely…Can Lily and Josh choose love—and find forgiveness and lasting happiness together?Perfect for fans of Paige Toon’s Seven Summers and Taylor Jenkins Reid’s One True Loves, Always You and Me asks: Do you choose love? Or does love choose you? Read more

'One of my favourite reads of 2023... you just have to read it. Absolutely brilliant.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When a ramshackle cliffside farmhouse comes on the market on the island of Anglesey, Nan Green is determined to make it the family home of her dreams. After convincing her reluctant husband Robin to make the move, Nan sets out to restore the tumbledown house to its former glory, just like she remembers it from childhood holidays on the island.As she settles into coastal life, Nan learns that her new home comes with a secret past that’s somehow connected to her mother, who won’t even step across the threshold and refuses to explain why. At the same time, Robin grows ever more distant, working away for weeks at a time, leaving her to care for their twin girls alone.Devoting all her energy to transforming the old house, Nan’s wounds gradually start to heal, new friendships grow, and family secrets are set free. Soon Nan learns that her dream was about more than a perfect home by the sea. It was about finding out how to finally be happy…Fans of Susanne O’Leary, Amanda Prowse, Liz Eeles and Sheila O’Flanagan will adore The Forgotten Farmhouse by the Sea.What readers are saying about The Forgotten Farmhouse by the Sea:'One of my most favourite reads of 2023... you just have to read it. Absolutely brilliant.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Outstanding... be prepared to shelve any other plans whilst you are reading this book.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Captured my heart... you won't want to put this one down!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sweeps the reader away... you will cheer for our main character and love the description of her life in Anglesey... I read it in one sitting.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I literally binged it overnight… hits you right in the feels... gets a hearty recommendation from me!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Found myself reading late into the night... beautiful, compassionate.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Read it in one day… I just could not stop reading.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly marvellous... kept me pinned to the pages until the wee hours.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Love love love... draws you in immediately and gets you so invested in each character's story... could not recommend it enough!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing... a lovely, cosy read for those autumn nights.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully written, captivating... grasps your attention to the very last page.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

**DISCOVER THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM THE WORLDWIDE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR**'Liane Moriarty is a genuine GENIUS. Here One Moment is off the scale brilliant' Marian Keyes----On a plane bound for Sydney the unassuming woman from seat 4D walks down the aisle making unsettling predictions about the passengers. And six strangers find their lives unexpectedly crossing. Each tries to put the experience behind them. But, just weeks later, they can't any longer. Because not believing a prediction is easy, Until it comes true . . . ---'A master story teller . . . brilliant and satisfying' Bella Mackie'An absolute masterclass. I treasure every word Liane writes, because she has such a rare and deep understanding of people and human behaviour' Joanna Cannon'A compulsive plotline, intriguing characters, great writing, surprises, humour and tragedy. It'll stay with me' John Boyne'You will devour this doorstop of a book' The Times, Book of the Month'Easily my favourite Liane Moriarty book so far . . . it is just perfection!' ***** Reader Review'Funny, frightening, heartbreaking and life-affirming . . . I adored it' Chris Whitaker'A genre-defying gem' Woman & Home'A real page-turner. . . Gripping, well-executed, with fascinating characters' Grazia'Keeps you guessing right to its satisfying conclusion' Heat'A gem of a book, unique and compelling' ***** Reader Review'Brilliant, thought-provoking' Fabulous'A tense read that asks many questions about what we want to know about the ends of our lives' Prima 'We drop everything for a Liane Moriarty read!' Bella'A riveting story so wild you don’t know how she’ll land it, and then she does, on a dime' Anne Lamott'An absolute masterclass in storytelling. I treasure every word Liane writes, because she has such a rare and deep understanding of people and human behaviour' Joanna CannonPRAISE FOR LIANE MORIARTY'One of the few writers I'll drop anything for' Jojo Moyes'An engrossing mashup of family drama and psychological suspense that offers a mystery. Complex and satisfying. Perfect holiday reading' Guardian'Keeps you guessing until the very end' Reese Witherspoon'Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly' Sunday Express'Had me utterly hooked' Daily Mail Read more

My heart drops as I take in Jemma’s tear-streaked face. Has my worst nightmare come true? My daughter is my whole world, but I’ve been keeping a secret from her. And from the hurt in her eyes, I think she’s found out…When I see my gorgeous Jemma’s car parked in the drive, my eyes mist over. She knows I hate returning from holiday to an empty house, so my thoughtful girl must be here to welcome me home. I swallow down the tiny kernel of guilt at the thought – she is so caring, exactly how I raised her to be. Everyone says she’s just like me, but she’s so much better. And I know I have let her down…But as I open the front door and call out, I realise there is no smell of freshly brewed coffee in the air. My heart drops, and I move quickly down the tiled hallway, looking for my daughter. I breathe a sigh of relief when I see her, and as she turns to face me, I reach for her.‘Don’t,’ she says, holding up her hand with the flat of her palm facing me. ‘I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to forgive you.’She knows. And now my family is about to be torn apart…An utterly gripping and emotional read about the sacrifices we make for those we love. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Amanda Prowse and Susan Lewis.What readers are saying about Just Like Her Mother:‘I just loved this… I was engrossed from the start, shed a few tears along the way, to the perfect ending. I couldn’t stop reading and didn’t want it to finish. Unputdownable, a real page-turning tear-jerker… Captivating… Perfect.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘OMG!… A real tear-jerker and so emotional you can’t put it down, sooooo get ready for a rollercoaster of feelings… Absolutely glued to the pages.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Outstanding. I’ll be sorry to not have it to read tonight but couldn’t put the book down! I was fully immersed in this from the start.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely brilliant… I couldn’t stop reading.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Perfect… I was taken in.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I had the hardest time putting it down to get anything done today. So so good.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Has it all… I just loved this story.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Had me bawling like a baby.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A beautiful story… Loved.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Unputdownable… Page-turning tear-jerker.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

In this haunting tale from the bestselling author of The Storyteller of Casablanca, Beatrice kept a wartime secret to protect the innocent. Now, could telling it set her free?Tuscany, 1943. Stranded in war-ravaged Italy, Beatrice’s dream of an escapist year teaching English is shattered. Granted shelter at the Villa delle Colombe, she seeks refuge in Francesca and Edoardo’s beautiful walled garden, hidden from the outside world, with an elaborate cypress maze at its heart.But Beatrice is not the only one seeking an escape here. Francesca has brought children to the safety of the house, as well as other adults, all of them seeking sanctuary on the estate with its mysterious maze. As the war closes in, the residents are forced to witness—and do—unthinkable things…2015. Tess arrives at the villa raw from the agonising loss of her husband. Beatrice, now custodian, guides her to the solace of its gardens, where Tess begins to heal. But all hope of peace is shattered by the arrival of Marco, the estate’s absent owner, who wants nothing more than to hand it over to developers.Distraught, Beatrice realises she must finally reveal the villa’s painful past if she wants to save it. As the extraordinary story unfolds, Tess realises that Villa delle Colombe is not just a refuge, but a beacon of hope in the darkest of times. Can she convince Marco to give it a new lease of life—and find a way back to happiness herself? Read more

The bestselling Reese Witherspoon Book Club PickSoon to be a major motion picture, The Nightingale is a multi-million copy bestseller across the world. It is a heart-breakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the endurance of women.This story is about what it was like to be a woman during World War II when women's stories were all too often forgotten or overlooked . . . Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac are two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals and passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path towards survival, love and freedom in war-torn France.Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime.'A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival' - Kate Morton'Movingly written and plotted with the heartless skill of a Greek tragedy, you'll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob' - Daily Mail'I loved The Nightingale . . . great characters, great plots, great emotions, who could ask for more in a novel?' - Isabel Allende, bestselling author of The House of the Spirits'A gripping tale of family, love, grief and forgiveness' - Sunday Express Read more

The Lake House by Kate Morton is a mysterious and enchanting novel from the number one bestselling author of The House at Riverton and Homecoming.June 1933, and the Edevane family’s country house, Loeanneth, is polished and gleaming, ready for the much-anticipated Midsummer Eve party. Alice Edevane, sixteen years old and a budding writer, is especially excited. Not only has she worked out the perfect twist for her novel, she’s also fallen helplessly in love with someone she shouldn’t. But by the time midnight strikes and fireworks light up the night skies, the Edevane family will have suffered a loss so great that they leave Loeanneth forever.Seventy years later, after a particularly troubling case, DC Sadie Sparrow is sent on an enforced break from her job with the Metropolitan Police. She retreats to her beloved grandfather’s cottage in Cornwall, but soon finds herself at a loose end. Until one day, Sadie stumbles upon an abandoned house surrounded by overgrown gardens and dense woods, and learns the story of a baby boy who disappeared without a trace.Meanwhile, in the attic writing room of her elegant Hampstead home, the formidable Alice Edevane, now an old lady, leads a life as neatly plotted as the bestselling detective novels she writes. That is, until a young police detective starts asking questions about her family’s past, seeking to resurrect the complex tangle of secrets Alice has spent her life trying to escape . . . Read more

‘Heartbreakingly sexy. The last chapter had me sobbing! Enormously funny, sad and very spicy. An absolutely fantastic read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A heart-wrenching and life-affirming story of love and loss from number one bestselling author Nicola MayGracie Davies is at an all-time low. After a devastating loss, the last thing she needs is a colleague hinting over coffee that it’s time to lose her baby weight. Then her boyfriend betrays her, and her world totally falls apart.Rebuilding her life from scratch – with the support of her free-spirited sister, an unorthodox therapist, and a feisty new friend – Gracie finally begins to get her mojo back. Add in a passionate fling with handsome landscaper Ed, a fairytale encounter with a Hollywood film star and the persistence of her adulterous ex, and life is anything but predictable…Soon she finds that community, purpose, and perhaps even new love might be the perfect prescription for a broken heart.But can a heart that’s been so utterly shattered ever trust again?Warm, witty, wildly sexy and deeply moving, Nicola May's unforgettable novel is perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Marian Keyes, and Amanda Prowse.How to Fix a Broken Heart was previously published as The Women of Wimbledon Common and The SW19 Club.Readers love How to Fix a Broken Heart:‘Pure escapism… warm, funny, just a perfect read!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What an amazing book. I was lost in this book for a few days and I’m still thinking of it… an incredible, touching story.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was in tears, this is an emotional rollercoaster ride of book, you had better strap in!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautiful, emotional… I highly recommend that you read this, but have a box of tissues at hand! You may cry!!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Nicola May triumphs… A moving, mature, gutsy story… Superb! Women (and those who love them) will devour this book.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A heartfelt, enjoyable read, I loved it!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautiful… full of tears, romance and heartbreaking sadness! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a feel-good chick lit with a deeper meaning.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Written from the heart…a rollercoaster ride of emotions. It is packed full of heartbreak but is also an exceptionally uplifting read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely brilliant read. I read it in a day. So many twists and turns…’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I just could not put this book down… so enjoyable and heartwarming.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fantastic! Tearjerker! A wonderful tale, it will make you cry and it will make you laugh.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A brutally honest and touching account of coming to terms with loss... But this book is also so much more… it’s a comedy, it explores relationships, both romantic and platonic… it’s escapism… and romance (with naughty bits).’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

She thought she knew her best friend…She was wrong.The weatherworn cottage Clachan has always been Jo Wilding’s sanctuary, a blissful escape from her tumultuous home life. From the first summer Rachel invited her to join the Willoughby family in the wilds of Scotland, she fell in love with the sea air, sandy beach and Tristan, Rachel’s older brother…All these years later, Clachan is where their most important occasions and conversations take place, so when Rachel organises a weekend there, Jo never suspects that this weekend will change everything. Because it turns out Rachel has been keeping a secret, a betrayal that plunges Jo into a past she’s spent years trying to forget.Left to untangle the pieces of their past alone, Jo has to decide if there is such a thing as forgiveness when there is no one left to forgive? Read more

DISCOVER THE DU MAURIER DARK ROMANCE COLLECTION'A brilliantly executed thriller' VOGUE'Daphne du Maurier has no equal' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'The master of slow-burning menace' STACEY HALLS'Her influence on fiction is incalculable, her imagination unsurpassable' ANDREW MICHAEL HURLEYShe was a woman, and for no reason in heaven or earth she loved him. He had kissed her, and she was bound to him for ever.On a bitter November evening, Mary Yellan crosses the windswept Cornish moors to seek revenge with her Aunt Patience at Jamaica Inn. But the crumbling inn is no safe haven, and Patience is a changed woman, cowering before her domineering husband Joss. In fear of her life, and disturbed by her powerful attraction to Joss's younger brother, Mary is soon plunged into a brutal world of smuggling and murder in which she can trust no one - not even herself. 'The author's stunning evocation of her beloved Cornwall is the real star of this book' RUTH WARE Read more

‘Joyous… A modern-day Jane Austen meets The Durrells’ ELIZABETH DAY'One to hoard like a squirrel’s nut for the cold, dark days of winter' IRISH TIMESREADERS ADORE WELCOME TO GLORIOUS TUGA‘A glorious escape from reality’‘You can feel the sand and taste the coconut water’‘Full of romance, intrigue and friendships’‘Blue sea; small island; paradise. Sign me up!’‘Deserves to be in everyone’s suitcase this summer’Zoologist Charlotte Walker has crossed the world to research rare tortoises on the remote island of Tuga.Officially, she’s there for conservation. But the reality is more complicated, for Charlotte has long believed she has a connection to this isolated paradise. While coming to understand an endangered species, she’d hoped she might finally understand the truth about herself.She’ll have little time for self-discovery, however. The close-knit community has never had a vet before, and the islanders are determined to tempt her from her tortoises and onto their farms.Can she salvage her career (and the catastrophe of her personal life) before her year on the island is up?’A much-needed escape, I warmly recommend this beauty’ NIGELLA LAWSON‘A magical novel, so uplifting, heartwarming, funny’ MARIAN KEYES‘Brilliantly and thoroughly imagined. I didn't want to go home’ NICK HORNBY‘Sparkling and sophisticated’ JESSIE BURTON Read more

Recently widowed and caring for his young son, Andy Boyd thinks his life is over, until he meets the beautiful, enigmatic Anna. And that was his first mistake … A startling, emotive and stark psychological thriller from one of Scotland's bestselling crime writers…'A stark, gripping storyline' Scots'Strong female characters, honest, pithy dialogue and ever-present empathy for the victims make this a deeply satisfying read' Sunday Times'Vivid, visceral and compulsive' Ian Rankin_________________Some secrets should never be kept…Andy Boyd thinks he is the luckiest man alive. Widowed with a young child, after his wife dies in childbirth, he is certain that he will never again experience true love. Then he meets Anna. Feisty, fun and beautiful, she's his perfect match … and she loves his son like he is her own.When Andy ends up in the hospital on his wedding night, he receives his first clue that Anna is not all that she seems. Desperate for that happy-ever-after, he ignores it. A dangerous mistake that could cost him everything.A brave, deeply moving, page-turning psychological thriller, A Suitable Lie marks a stunning departure for one of Scotland's finest crime writers, exploring the lengths people will go to hide their deepest secrets, even if it kills them…_________________'Malone tackles the taboo subject of female violence against men with insight and compassion (for Anna is no one-dimensional witch), while creating all the hallmarks of a fine, page-turning psychological thriller' Daily Mail'A mystery involving some disturbing account anomalies at Andy's bank is appropriately overshadowed by Malone's painful depiction of a man in turmoil' Publishers Weekly'It's a tough high-wire act, balancing believability with surprise, but the author pulls it off with aplomb. Excellent stuff' Doug Johnstone, The Big Issue'Disturbing but compulsive … I loved it' Martina Cole'Bristling with unease, this is domestic noir at its very darkest, twisting the marriage thriller into a new and troubling shape' Eva Dolan'A deeply personal thriller that will keep the reader turning those pages, with twists and turns designed to keep the heart pumping' Russel D. McLean'A tightly wound page-turner with real emotional punch' Rod Reynolds'A dark and unnerving psychological thriller that draws you deep into the lives of the characters and refuse to let go' Caroline Mitchell'A chilling tale of the unexpected that journeys right into the dark heart of domesticity' Marnie Riches'Emotionally intelligent and engaging' Caro Ramsay'A story that I won't forget in a hurry. Malone is a massive talent' Luca Veste'A disturbing and realistic portrayal of domestic noir with a twist … a shocking yet compelling read' Mel Sherratt'Malone perfectly balances storytelling with a brutal commentary on a dysfunctional relationship' Sarah Ward Read more

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATIONSOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM'Riveting, heart-wrenching and full of Old Hollywood glamour' BuzzFeed'This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama' PopSugarFrom the author of Daisy Jones & The Six in which a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.Summoned to Evelyn's luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the '80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn's story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique's own in tragic and irreversible ways.The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a mesmerizing journey through the splendour of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means and what it costs to face the truth. Read more