Like many girls, Emma Woodhouse thinks she knows best. Her heart is in the right place - but her head isn't. Beautiful, clever and rich, she only wants to help others arrange things as she thinks they should be done. Emma has no interest in true love for herself: convinced she's just not destined to find it, she believes she must instead devote herself to playing Cupid for others. Ignoring the warnings of good family friend Mr Knightley, Emma sets out to find a husband for her favourite new companion, the lovely, shy Harriet Smith. But absolutely nothing goes to plan - and in the process, Emma has a lot of learning to do: about others, but most of all about herself.
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WINNER OF THE HUGO, LOCUS AND BRAM STOKER AWARDS
'To give him his full title: Neil Gaiman, Architect of Worlds, Svengali of Plot, Shaman of Character, Exploder of Cliché, Master Craftsman of Style, Dreamer Laureate of the Republic of Letters' DAVID MITCHELL
'Original, engrossing, and endlessly inventive' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN
'Brilliant and unique' GUARDIAN
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'This is about the soul of America, the idea that everyone came here from somewhere' NEIL GAIMAN
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After three years in prison, Shadow Moon is free to go home. But hours before his release, his beloved wife is killed in a freak accident. Numbly, he boards a plane where he meets an enigmatic stranger who seems to know Shadow and claims to be an ancient god - and king of America.
Together they embark on a profoundly strange road trip across the USA, encountering a kaleidoscopic cast of characters along the way. But all around them a storm of unnatural proportions is gathering.
War is coming, an epic struggle for the very soul of America. And Shadow is standing squarely in its path.
NEIL GAIMAN.
WITH STORIES COME POSSIBILITIES.
Catherine Morland should know better. She's the very ideal of a nice, normal girl. But Catherine is cursed with an overactive imagination. She is also obsessed with lurid Gothic novels, where terrible things happen to the heroine. Which gets her into all sorts of trouble... When Catherine visits Bath and meets funny, sharp Henry Tilney, she's instantly taken with him. But when she is invited to the Tilneys' home, the sinister Northanger Abbey, fantasy starts to get in the way of reality. Will she learn to separate out the two?
THE MOST AUDACIOUS LAUNCH OF 2023.
'A big fat diamond of a book, sharp and shiny, joyful and generous' ERIN KELLY
'A glamourous, fast-paced historical heist novel that kept me hooked 'til the last page... it's so much fun' JENNIFER SAINT
IT'S YOUR HOUSE. BUT IT'S THEIR RULES.
Mrs King is no ordinary housekeeper. Born into a world of con artists and thieves, she's made herself respectable, running the grandest house in Mayfair.
The house glitters with treasures beyond anyone's wildest dreams. But dark secrets lurk in the shadows.
When Mrs King is suddenly dismissed, she recruits an eclectic group of women from the fringes of society, each with their own score to settle, to launch the most audacious robbery London has ever seen.
Their outlandish plan? On the night of the Park Lane ball, they will strip the house of its every possession - right under the noses of the distinguished guests and their elusive heiress host, Miss de Vries.
Because when a job needs doing right, Mrs King knows exactly how to clean up.
A sensational historical blockbuster for readers of The Maid, The Christie Affair and The Ladies Guide to Fortune Hunting.
'She brings Greek history to compelling life' The Sunday Times
'Hislop has done her research and handles the great sweep of complex Greek history with skill and confidence' Daily Mail
Athens, 1941. Nazi forces occupy Greece ... and a nation falls apart. Victoria Hislop's NEW Sunday Times Number One bestseller takes you into the darker days of Greek history and, through the eyes of its extraordinary heroine, illuminates the courage it takes to live in peace.
After decades of political uncertainty, Greece is polarised between Right- and Left-wing views when the Germans invade.
Fifteen-year-old Themis comes from a family divided by these political differences. The Nazi occupation deepens the fault-lines between those she loves just as it reduces Greece to destitution. She watches friends die in the ensuing famine and is moved to commit acts of resistance.
In the civil war that follows the end of the occupation, Themis joins the Communist army, where she experiences the extremes of love and hatred and the paradoxes presented by a war in which Greek fights Greek.
Eventually imprisoned on the infamous islands of exile, Makronisos and then Trikeri, Themis encounters another prisoner whose life will entwine with her own in ways neither can foresee. And finds she must weigh her principles against her desire to escape and live.
As she looks back on her life, Themis realises how tightly the personal and political can become entangled. While some wounds heal, others deepen.
This gripping new novel from bestselling author Victoria Hislop sheds light on the complexity and trauma of Greece's past and weaves it into the epic tale of an ordinary woman compelled to live an extraordinary life.
Victoria Hislop. Discover for yourself why 10 million readers worldwide love her books...
Here's what the critics said about Those Who Are Loved:
'A searing and powerful story full of passion, showing how one woman's ideals and beliefs shape everything that she becomes. It's both a beautifully woven love story and a spellbinding, heart-breaking depiction of a country torn apart by hatred' Daily Express
'A glorious Greek setting and rich historical detail form the backdrop of this captivating and poignant story' Woman & Home
'An eye-opening and moving read' Mirror
'Anyone who reads Victoria Hislop's novels falls in love with Greece ... A moving read that sweeps you through time' S Magazine
'A wonderfully researched and beautifully written piece of historical fiction' CultureFly
Those Who Are Loved was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller in paperback for four weeks in August and September 2020.
INSPIRED BY THE WOMAN WHO FOUNDED SHAKESPEARE AND COMPANY
'A vivid evocation of the famous female-owned Parisian bookshop... Kerri Maher writes a love letter to books, bookstores and booklovers everywhere' Kate Quinn, author of The Alice Network
'I was completely enthralled' Natasha Lester, author of The Paris Secret
The captivating story of a trailblazing young woman who fought against incredible odds to bring one of the most important books of the twentieth century to the world. For readers of The Paris Library and The Paris Wife.
PARIS, 1919.
Young, bookish Sylvia Beach knows there is no greater city in the world than Paris. But when she opens an English-language bookshop on the bohemian Left Bank, Sylvia can't yet know she is making history.
Many leading writers of the day, from Ernest Hemingway to Gertrude Stein, consider Shakespeare and Company a second home. Here some of the most profound literary friendships blossom - and none more so than between James Joyce and Sylvia herself.
When Joyce's controversial novel Ulysses is banned, Sylvia determines to publish it through Shakespeare and Company. But the success and notoriety of publishing the most infamous book of the century comes at deep personal cost as Sylvia risks ruin, reputation and her heart in the name of the life-changing power of books...
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'An intriguing story, beguilingly told' Mail on Sunday
'Absorbing and beautifully written... The Paris Bookseller transports you to 1920s Paris - and keeps you utterly captivated with its vivid cast of characters and their bohemian lifestyles' Heat
'A compelling coming-of-age tale, in addition to an impressive piece of historical fiction' Culturefly
'A book for the bookshop lovers . . . an absorbing novel about the life changing nature of our favourite reads' Belfast Telegraph
'A compelling and fascinating look at the world-changing mavericks who bonded, bickered and triumphed in the realm of literature' Nuala O'Connor
'A compelling portrait of a remarkable woman, who steps from the pages in all her charm, courage and vulnerability' Gill Paul
'Intelligent, fierce and filled with reverence for a fascinating epoch in literary history... a delight for readers and writers' Whitney Scharer, author of The Age of Light
'Lulls you into an interwar Parisian dream where love - be it romantic, friendly or even for a book - can be found on a quirky little street in the 6th' Kaia Alderson, author of Sisters in Arms
⭐ A REESE'S BOOK CLUB AND TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK ⭐
'Hilarious, hot and heartfelt' MEG CABOT
'Gorgeously written and heart-meltingly romantic' BETH O'LEARY
'Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important' MARIAN KEYES
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Sisters, beware the 'Wasteman of Whitewell' . . .
As host of radio show Brown Sugar, Kiki Banjo's mission is to protect her listeners from heartbreak. Which puts Whitewell College's newest student, handsome 'player' Malakai Korede, at the top of her hitlist.
But when Kiki's dream summer internship in New York depends on finding a fresh angle for her radio show, she must make an unlikely bargain with Malakai himself - to put their simmering clashes aside to form a fake relationship, something sweet and spicy enough to win over the whole campus.
However, close proximity to the notorious heartbreaker brings everything Kiki thought she knew about her own heart into question. Why does throwing out her stringent romantic rulebook suddenly so tempting?
Will she find it in her to resist?
*Kiki and Malakai return in Sweet Heat, the brand new novel by Bolu Babalola coming this July, available to order now*
'Romance will never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it' JESSIE BURTON
'Everything you could ever want from a romance and more - the vibes are simply immaculate' ZOELLA
'Charming and funny' OBSERVER
'The book many have been waiting for' LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN
'Kiki compares her feelings for Malakai as like swallowing a star. That's a bit how I felt after reading this messy but joyful book' THE TIMES
'Breathes new life into the genre with its vibrant characters and sexy, authentic voice' RED
'Smart, sexy and energetic' EMMA GANNON
'This book is so addictive' ANNIE LORD
WHY READERS LOVE HONEY & SPICE
'Sweet and spicy' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'How modern chick flicks should, and probably will, look like' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Warm, funny and sweet. I see a lot of myself & experiences in the main character Kiki - and we love that kind of representation' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Funny, hot, thought-provoking' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Honey & Spice was the winner of the TikTok Book Awards Book of the Year in August 2023.
'Comfort food and undeniable chemistry... a charming novel' Booklist
A sizzling small-town romance, perfect for fans of The Pumpkin Spice Café and Gilmore Girls.
When Ellen is tasked with fulfilling her grandmother's last wish - to find the hometown boy she once loved and give him her last letter - she swaps her high-powered life in New York for the small town of Beacon, Maine.
Home to blueberry fields and eccentric locals, Beacon is the last place Ellen wants to be so close to her upcoming wedding. But an unexpected tumble into the ocean introduces her to the handsome Roy Cummings, Roy turns out to be just the person who can help Ellen complete her quest.
But as Ellen learns what Beacon has to offer and what her grandmother left behind, she finds herself asking, can a 24 hour visit ever be enough?
Tropes:
- Cosy small-town setting
- Opposites attract
- Enemies to lovers
* Now a Hallmark movie called THE IRRESISTIBLE BLUBERRY FARM *
Readers can't get enough of The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop and Café
'One word keeps popping up when I think of this book...CHARMING!! A lovely read with just the right amount of romance' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A real feel-good book which will stay with me a long time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A cosy well-written read...intriguing and heartfelt' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a few hours' escapism' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A beautiful storyline' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Intelligent and immersive... a poignant, compelling family saga' The Sunday Times
The No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller from the million-copy best-selling author of The Island, The Thread, and The Return.
In the summer of 1972, Famagusta in Cyprus is the most desirable resort in the Mediterranean, a city bathed in the glow of good fortune. An ambitious couple are about to open the island's most spectacular hotel, where Greek and Turkish Cypriots work in harmony. Two neighbouring families, the Georgious and the Özkans, are among many who moved to Famagusta to escape the years of unrest and ethnic violence elsewhere on the island. But beneath the city's façade of glamour and success, tension is building.
When a Greek coup plunges the island into chaos, Cyprus faces a disastrous conflict. Turkey invades to protect the Turkish Cypriot minority, and Famagusta is shelled. Forty thousand people seize their most precious possessions and flee from the advancing soldiers. In the deserted city, just two families remain.
This is their story.
Praise for The Sunrise. . .
'Fascinating and moving'
The Times
'An imaginative tour de force, and a great read'
Daily Mail
'An absorbing tale about family, friendship, loyalty and betrayal'
Good Housekeeping
'Heartbreaking'
Essentials
'Vibrant... Hislop brings history to life in this compelling tale'
Tatler
'Fascinating'
Sunday Mirror
'I loved The Midnight House. Wonderful storytelling' RACHEL HORE
'I really, really loved it. A wonderful mystery, and then another mystery thrown in' LORNA COOK
'Secrets that kept me glued to the pages and wonderful characters' JENNY ASHCROFT
'I was pulled in from page one. It's beautiful and I love it' LIZ FENWICK
'Intriguing, evocative and beautifully written' TRACY REES
'Brimming with lush historical detail' HAZEL GAYNOR
This summer step into The Midnight House and escape with a rich, spellbinding story that begins with the discovery of a secret letter. Sweeping from the wilds of beautiful Ireland to wartime London and back again, A MUST-READ for fans of Eve Chase, Santa Montefiore and Kate Morton.
A big, beautiful house. A heartwrenching secret to be unlocked...
1940: In south-west Ireland, the young and beautiful Lady Charlotte Rathmore is pronounced dead after she mysteriously disappears by the lake of Blackwater Hall.
In London, on the brink of the Blitz, Nancy Rathmore is grieving Charlotte's death when a letter arrives containing a secret that she is sworn to keep - one that will change her life for ever.
2019: Disgraced young journalist Ellie Fitzgerald flees Dublin for the safety of rural Kerry. When she discovers a faded letter, tucked inside the pages of an old book from Blackwater Hall, she finds herself drawn in by the mystery of Lady Charlotte's disappearance, and uncovers a long-buried secret...
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Why readers adore The Midnight House:
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Love love love this book! Fabulous female characters. I was totally invested in the story. I couldn't wait to get back to it'
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐I was absolutely captivated. Wonderful and rich. I couldn't put it down'
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A wonderful read and a spellbinding mystery with wonderful characters that leap off the page. This was beautifully written with the story spanning generations'
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I have been completely immersed and unwilling to put this one down. This is an absolute gem and a must. A beautiful story'
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I've been reading a lot of dual time books, and this one has to be up there with the best . . . a brilliant read'
Your favourite authors love this book:
'Intriguing, moving and I loved the way the stories moved back and forth in time' SINÉAD MORIARTY
'I loved it. . . An intriguing story with wonderful characters' RACHAEL ENGLISH
'Wonderful storytelling. I loved The Midnight House' RACHEL HORE
'A wonderful tale of family secrets. Compelling, intriguing and brimming with lush historical detail' HAZEL GAYNOR
'Totally atmospheric and just wonderfully escapist' LORNA COOK
'An intriguing multi-layered mystery spanning generations, evocative and beautifully written' TRACY REES
'A gorgeous setting, wonderful characters and secrets that kept me glued to the pages' JENNY ASHCROFT
'I was pulled in from page one. It's beautiful and I love it' LIZ FENWICK
'Truly one of the most beautiful stories you'll ever read' JOANNA CANNON
'I laughed, I cried, I sat quietly and thought about what I'd read... a future classic' CLARE MACKINTOSH
This is the story of Isaac and the Egg, a grieving young man and his unforgettable new friend, who meet at exactly the right time.
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Isaac stands alone on a bridge and screams.
Something screams back.
And that, like everything which follows, is unforgettable.
This is a book about a lot of things - grief, hope, friendship, love. It's also about what you'd do if you stumbled into the woods at dawn, found something extraordinary there, and decided to take it home.
It's a tale that might seem familiar. But how it speaks to you will depend on how you've lived until now.
Sometimes, to get out of the woods, you have to go into them. Isaac and the Egg is one of the most hopeful, honest and wildly imaginative novels you will ever read.
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EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT THAT EGG BOOK:
'I read it in one breath... true and tragic and funny and hopeful and big - big enough somehow to contain all of our stories and all of our lives inside it' JOANNA GLEN
'This book is just magic' KATE SAWYER
'A mad, sad, funny debut' PATRICK GALE
'Fresh, original and beautifully written' RUTH HOGAN
'Will stay with me for a long time' MARK WATSON
'Sublime' BRYONY GORDON
'A mesmerising debut, capturing everything that's funny and sad about real life' DAVID WHITEHOUSE
'A bold, beautiful undertaking' POORNA BELL
'Funny, sad, surreal, life-affirming... I too would like an egg' KASIM ALI
'Bizarre, beautiful and like nothing else I've ever read' ANNIE LORD
'Moving and clever... Although it starts with a death and darkness, it's a story of hope and embracing newness' JUSTIN MYERS, THE GUYLINER
'Joyful, splendidly odd and ultimately profound' LIZZIE POOK
'An extraordinary story . . . brimming with magic and - perhaps most importantly - hope' GLAMOUR
'Aims to open the eyes and tug the heartstrings' Independent
An atmospheric, vibrant and moving tale of pain and passion at the heart of war-torn Spain from Victoria Hislop, the million-copy bestselling author of The Island.
Beneath the majestic towers of the Alhambra, Granada's cobbled streets resonate with music and secrets. Sonia Cameron knows nothing of the city's shocking past; she is here to dance. But in a quiet café, a chance conversation and an intriguing collection of old photographs draw her into the extraordinary tale of Spain's devastating civil war.
Seventy years earlier, the café is home to the close-knit Ramírez family. In 1936, an army coup led by Franco shatters the country's fragile peace, and in the heart of Granada the family witnesses the worst atrocities of conflict. Divided by politics and tragedy, everyone must take a side, fighting a personal battle as Spain rips itself apart.
Praise for The Return. . .
'Hislop deserves a medal for opening a breach into the holiday beach bag'
Independent
'Captivating and deeply moving'
Look
'Hislop marries an epic family saga with meticulous historical research, and it's a captivating partnership'
Easy Living
'Executed with verve and sensitivity'
Sunday Telegraph
One house. Four Women. And the secret that binds them all.
Spellbinding' Independent
'Comfort reading of the highest order' INDIA KNIGHT
'Her best yet' i newspaper
'Gripping' Irish Times
'Gorgeous' VERONICA HENRY
'A poignant story of love and loss' Daily Mail MUST READS
'I can't remember the last time I was so enthralled' Red
'Epic, absorbing . . . full of intrigue and emotion' Fabulous
'My top book of 2019' DINAH JEFFRIES
'A sweeping novel you won't put down' Katie Fforde
Who would choose to destroy what they love the most?
Nightingale House, 1919.
Liddy Horner discovers her husband, the world-famous artist Sir Edward Horner, burning his best-known painting The Garden of Lost and Found days before his sudden death.
Nightingale House was the Horner family's beloved home - a gem of design created to inspire happiness - and it was here Ned painted The Garden of Lost and Found, capturing his children on a perfect day, playing in the rambling Eden he and Liddy made for them.
One magical moment. Before it all came tumbling down...
When Ned and Liddy's great-granddaughter Juliet is sent the key to Nightingale House, she opens the door onto a forgotten world. The house holds its mysteries close but she is in search of answers.
Something shattered this corner of paradise. But what?
Lose yourself in this unputdownable tale of the enduring power of family love, told by three generations of extraordinary women. . .
Readers love The Garden of Lost and Found
'This sweeping tale is by turns painfully sad and heart-lifting, with characters that stay with you' Good Housekeeping
'Evans' storytelling feels both authentic and satisfying. An immersive mystery' Woman & Home
'Evans tells a poignant tale of the Horner family and their magical, mysterious country home' Woman
'Engrossing and clever and funny and beautifully observed . . . I recommend it wholeheartedly' Clothes in Books blog
And the latest novel from Harriet Evans is out now: THE BELOVED GIRLS - your next unputdownable novel of family secrets, betrayal and one golden summer . . .
'Sweeping, magnificently detailed and ambitious' The Sunday Times
The enthralling novel from Victoria Hislop, the million-copy bestselling author of The Island and The Return.
Thessaloniki, 1917. As Dimitri Komninos is born, a devastating fire sweeps through the thriving Greek city where Christians, Jews and Muslims live side by side. Five years later, Katerina Sarafoglou's home in Asia Minor is destroyed by the Turkish army. Losing her mother in the chaos, she flees across the sea to an unknown destination in Greece. Soon her life will become entwined with Dimitri's, and with the story of the city itself, as war, fear and persecution begin to divide its people.
Thessaloniki, 2007. A young Anglo-Greek hears his grandparents' life story for the first time and realises he has a decision to make. For many decades, they have looked after the memories and treasures of the people who were forced to leave.
Should he become their next custodian and make this city his home?
Praise for The Thread. . .
'A history lesson that doesn't feel like one'
Daily Mail
'This is storytelling at its best'
Sunday Express
'A rare treat'
Guardian
'The Thread will entertain and enlighten legions of readers'
Independent
'Pleasingly complex'
Spectator
THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Cartes Postales from Greece is an extraordinary new book from Victoria Hislop, the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of The Island, The Return, The Thread, and The Sunrise. A beautifully depicted love affair with Greece, and a spellbinding tale of love and loss. It is fiction with a distinctive photographic framework - magical and unique.
'Hislop's passionate love of the country breathes from every page' Daily Mail
'When it comes to tales about Greece, Hislop is an undisputed queen - and this is easily her best novel yet' Heat
Week after week, the postcards arrive, addressed to someone Ellie does not know, each signed with an initial: A.
These alluring cartes postales of Greece brighten her life and cast a spell on her. She decides she must see this country for herself.
On the morning Ellie leaves for Athens, a notebook arrives. Its pages tell the story of a man's odyssey through Greece. Moving, surprising and sometimes dark, A's tale unfolds with the discovery not only of a culture, but also of a desire to live life to the full once more.
Praise for Cartes Postales. . .
'When it comes to tales about Greecem Hislop is an undisputed queen'
Heat magazine
'A lavish love letter to Greece'
Sunday Mirror
'A beautiful tale of love, struggle and redemption'
Prima
'This wonderful, illuminating novel is a perfect escape'
Woman & Home
'This beautiful novel is illustrated with gorgeous photos to really bring the country to life'
Sun on Sunday
Secrets shape the ebb and flow of our lives...
Two sisters face battles in life and love amongst the ever-present threat of war in Judith Lennox's unforgettable historical novel, Catching the Tide. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore and Kate Morton.
1933. Tessa and Frederica Nicolson enjoy one last idyllic summer at the beautiful Villa Millefiore, overlooking Florence. Four years later, Italy is a distant memory and Tessa is revelling in the glamour and excitement of modelling in London, until a passionate affair with married author Milo Rycroft leads to tragic consequences. Tessa returns to Florence, and, missing her sister desperately, Freddie, too, travels to Italy, where she is swept up in adventure, danger and romance, and makes a chance encounter that will change her life. With the outbreak of World War Two, Tessa and Freddie must fight for their own survival and happiness, while they wonder whether they will ever see each other again...
What readers are saying about Catching the Tide:
'Ideal escapism'
'This beautifully written book has an overarching theme of love and loss, and expertly captures the hedonistic atmosphere of pre-war WW2 London and Europe'
'Wonderful story, I couldn't put the book down!
The best journey takes you home... Lose your heart with this gorgeous winter read and escape to beautiful Bath then on a romantic journey around Europe and then home again with bestselling author Emily Stone.
Lexie is always on the move, but there is one constant in her life - her 'wish jar'; the childhood tradition from home that she couldn't leave behind.
When Lexie's estranged dad dies, she is shocked to learn that she has inherited half of his travel company in Bath. Her dad's will stipulates that she must work with Theo, her handsome but bad tempered business partner, for a year.
Once the year is over, Lexie intends to leave. But a work trip to sizzling Spain reveals a chemistry between Lexie and Theo that is impossible to deny.
Will Lexie find a reason to stay in one place? Will she discover the secret her father kept from her, and finally learn the meaning of home?
*Home Again for Christmas is published under the title The Winter Wish in the US*
Your favourite authors all love Emily Stone's books:
'A gorgeous, festive, romantic read. Highly recommend!' SOPHIE COUSENS
'A life-affirming story that will wrap around you like a hug in any season' JOSIE SILVER
'Tender and gorgeously romantic. I LOVED it!' CATHY BRAMLEY
'Romantic and full of warmth' SARAH MORGAN
Secrets can bind a family - or tear them apart...
Judith Lennox's A Step in the Dark is a powerful family drama set in India and Scotland that spans from 1915 to the 1960s. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton.
'The unforgettable story of the secrets that can bind a family or ultimately destroy one' - Reading Evening Post
It's 1915 when young Bess Ravenhart, recently widowed, leaves her baby son Frazer with her mother-in-law, Cora, while she sails from India to Britain to set up a home. But Cora has no intention of returning Frazer to his mother's care. Though Bess makes a new life in Edinburgh and knows the joy - and pain - of motherhood with further children, her heart always aches for the little boy she left behind. When Frazer travels to Scotland twenty years later, it seems Bess's dreams of a reconciliation will come true. But Frazer trails danger in his wake, and it's possible that not only he but also Bess and her whole family will live to rue the day of his return...
What readers are saying about A Step in the Dark:
'Convincing and page turning, moving from romance to a detective tale and, satisfyingly, the ends are all tied together, almost too late as the book draws to a close'
'She is a fantastic storyteller, and this book's rich historical tapestry places it above most romantic fiction. You really care about the characters and as such are gripped to the last page'
'One of the best books I have ever read
She thought it would be just one lie...
A twisty, gripping novel of friendship and lies, from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck.
Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the Sunday Times bestseller Both of You, out now!
'GRIPPING...FULL OF SUSPENSE' CLOSER
'GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU HOOKED' SHE
How far would YOU go to save your best friend?
'I need you to say that I was with you.'
For thirty years, best friends Steph and Pip have been through thick and thin. There's nothing they would not do for one another. Until these simple words change everything.
Steph, eternally solid and dependable, is begging her friend to lie to the police as she's desperately trying to conceal not one but two devastating secrets to protect her family.
Pip, self-consigned to the role of scatty hot-head, is overwhelmed; she's normally the one asking for help in a crisis. It's a big ask. So what would you do?
What readers are saying about About Last Night:
'Adele doesn't disappoint with this tale of friendship put to the ultimate test!'
'Kept me gripped to the last page'
'Fantastic book which is full of twists and turns'
'I loved reading it and didn't really want to finish it! Looking for my next one of Adele's now'
'It touches on situations between close friends and relationships in a way that I've never read before. The pace of the story is spot on, the words flow beautifully'
'A true test of friendship - I found myself questioning my own relationships. The plot had me gripped from beginning until the end. I would recommend this to all of my friends
Sheila O'Flanagan's bestseller BAD BEHAVIOUR is an irresistible tale of friendship, love and sweet revenge, not to be missed by readers of Lisa Jewell and Marian Keyes. Reviewers love Sheila's books: 'An exciting love story with a deliciously romantic denouement' Sunday Express
Darcey and Nieve were best friends for life. Until Nieve stole the heart of Aidan, the boy Darcey had fallen in love with while Nieve was travelling. Aidan was going to propose the very night Nieve caught his eye, and Darcey had seen the ring. For the next ten years she's been haunted by the memory of her humiliation. No career success, no comfort her eccentric but loving family can offer, not even (short-lived) marriage to Neil, can console her. And then the invitation comes: to the wedding of Aidan and Nieve, neither of whom she's seen since they left Ireland for life in the USA. They're coming home to have the wedding of a lifetime at Ireland's most expensive hotel.
Will Darcey be there? Will there be fireworks? And can the past be put to rest at last?
What readers are saying about Bad Behaviour:
'Read it from cover to cover in two days and loved every minute. Excellent' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
'Thoroughly enjoyable - a cut above the ditzy chic-lit. A good bit of substance to the story, excellent characterisation and a damn good read. Keep 'em coming!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'Wonderful and totally absorbing. This book is a MUST for the romantics' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'Another lovely book by Sheila O'Flanagan! I love the gentle flow of the book and the characters she creates' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
