ADAM HAMDY is a bestselling author and screenwriter. His most recent novel, The Other Side of Night, was an NPR best book of 2022 and a New York Times best thriller of the year, and has been described as ingenious and deeply moving. He is the author of the Scott Pearce series of modern spy thrillers, Black 13, Red Wolves and White Fire, and the Pendulum trilogy. Keep up to date with his latest books and news at www.adamhamdy.com.

Adam Hamdy

Adam Hart-Davis

Adam Haslett is the author of the story collection You Are Not a Stranger Here and the novels Imagine Me Gone and Union Atlantic. He has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and his books have been translated into over thirty languages. His journalism on culture and politics has appeared in The Financial Times, Esquire, The New Yorker, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The Nation, and The Atlantic, among others. He lives in New York City.

Adam Haslett

Adam Henson is perhaps the best-known farmer in the UK, presenting on BBC's Countryfile to millions of viewers each Sunday evening. He's also appeared on Lambing Live, Secret Britain, Coast and Inside Out. Adam also runs the award-winning Cotswold Farm Park in Gloucestershire, which welcomes family visitors all year round and is home to many rare breeds. He has a monthly column in Countryfile magazine, as well as the Cotswold Life magazine. He has written several books including the Sunday Times bestseller Like Farmer, Like Son. This is his first children's book and it is the perfect introduction to the farm.

Adam Henson

Adam Henson presents Countryfile, often from his 650-hectare farm in the Cotswolds. Having studied Agriculture at college, Adam took over Bemborough Farm from his father, Joe. The farm now grows wheat, spring barley and oilseed rape, runs a flock of 400 commercial ewes and has the UK's leading collection of rare breeds, many of which are in demand for film sets and advertisements. Cotswold Farm Park (www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk) offers a total countryside experience for all the family, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors each year. 
 
Adam presented Lambing Live with Kate Humble, writes for Countryfile magazine and has appeared on Radio 4's On Your Farm and Farming Today. He is the author of three previous books, Adam’s Farm: My Life on the Land, the Sunday Times bestseller, Like Farmer, Like Son and A Farmer and His Dog.

Adam Higginbotham has written for magazines including The New Yorker, the New York Times Magazine, Wired and Smithsonian. He is also the author of Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space, which was awarded the Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction. He lives in New York City.

Adam Higginbotham

Adam Hills is an internationally recognised comedian and host of award-winning Channel 4 show The Last Leg. His collection of stories from a life in comedy, Best Foot Forward, was a Times bestseller.

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Adam Howling

Adam J. Kurtz

Adam Jacot de Boinod

ADAM JOHNSON won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2013 for his second novel, the New York Times bestseller The Orphan Master’s Son (‘Excavates the very meaning of life’ New York Times). His short story 'Nirvana' won the prestigious Sunday Times/EFG Short Story Award. He is the author of acclaimed story collections, Fortune Smiles and Emporium and the novel Parasites Like Us. He teaches creative writing at Stanford University and lives with his family in San Francisco.

Adam Johnson

Adam Kay is a former doctor who has written five million books and sold seven copies. No, hang on – he’s written seven books and sold five million copies. His debut book, This is Going to Hurt, is a literary sensation: a Sunday Times number one bestseller for over a year, winning a record-breaking four National Book Awards and selling over 3 million copies. Kay adapted This is Going to Hurt as a BAFTA-winning comedy-drama series for the BBC. Adam Kay’s children’s books have been translated into 32 languages and sold over 1 million copies, making him one of the UK’s bestselling children’s authors. Kay’s Anatomy became the fastest-selling children’s general non-fiction hardback of the decade. His first picture book, Amy Gets Eaten, was published in 2023, and his first children’s novel, Dexter Procter the Ten-Year-Old Doctor, was published in September 2024.

Adam Kay

Adam studied illustration and animation, and received a BA followed by an MA from the Edinburgh College of Art. As a student he won a competition to create a short film for MOMI and Channel 4, and once his career producing animated commercials was under way, he became an illustrator as well. He has regular columns in the UK and the US.

Adam Larkum

Adam Lashinsky

Adam Macqueen

Adam Mars-Jones

Adam O'Riordan was born in Manchester in 1982, where he currently lives. In 2008 he became the youngest Poet-in-Residence at The Wordsworth Trust, the Centre for British Romanticism. His first collection In the Flesh (2010) win a Somerset Maugham Award. He is the Academic Director of the Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Adam O'Riordan

Adam Phillips, formerly Principal Child Psychotherapist at Charing Cross Hospital, London, is a practising psychoanalyst and a visiting professor in the English department at the University of York. He is the author of numerous works of psychoanalysis and literary criticism, including most recently On Giving Up, On Wanting to Change, Attention Seeking, In Writing, Unforbidden Pleasures and Missing Out. He is General Editor of the Penguin Modern Classics Freud translations, and a Fellow of The Royal Society of Literature.

Adam Phillips

Adam Rackley

Adam Richardson is the UK's top trending health and fitness coach with a rapidly growing audience across both TikTok and Instagram. Adam is passionate about removing barriers to exercise and movement, a philosophy that is key to his work as a Personal Trainer in which he strives to help his clients feel more confident, as well as more fit and healthy.

Adam Richardson

Adam Roberts is acknowledged as the senior scholar of international relations in the UK. He was Montague Burton Professor of International Relations at Oxford University 1986-2007, and President of the British Academy 2009-13 - the head of humanities in Britain. He was on the Council of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, London (2002-08), a member of the UK Defence Academy Advisory Board (2003-15) and is now on the Board of Advisers of the Lieber Institute for Law and Land Warfare at the United States Military Academy, West Point.

Adam Roberts

Adam Roberts is the author of The Amateur Gourmet and Secrets of the Best Chefs, and coauthor of Give My Swiss Chards to Broadway. He started his food blog, The Amateur Gourmet, in 2004 and currently writes The Amateur Gourmet Newsletter on Substack. Roberts has also written for The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times, and for film and television. He lives in Brooklyn with his husband and their dog, Winston. Food Person is his first novel.

Adam Robinson is based in the Middle East and is a regular contributor to newspapers in the Arab world and also to the British media. He is the author of numerous books on the region, including Bin Laden: Behind the Mask of the Terrorist.

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Adam Ross

Adam Rutherford

Adam Rutherford is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and geneticist at University College London. His books include A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived, The Book of Humans, and the Sunday Times bestseller How to Argue with a Racist. He has written and presented numerous documentaries for BBC radio and television, including Inside Science and The Cell. Adam has also worked as a science advisor on many films, including the Oscar-winning Ex Machina (2015) and Annihilation (2018).

Adam Smith

Adam Smyth runs the 39 Step Press, an experiment in printing, from a cold barn in Oxfordshire. He is also Professor of English Literature and the History of the Book at Balliol College, University of Oxford.

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Stella Gemmell

Perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, Joe Abercrombie and Robin Hobb, this is the thrilling and captivating sequel to The City from bestselling author Stella Gemmell. 
 
"A novelist of real power...Packed with shock twists, revelations and action...you'll be left breathless" -- SFX 
"A brutal visual world...vivid, motivated characters each with a heart-breaking history...thrilling and devastating...a true epic." -- scifi now 
"Demands your complete and total attention...a very powerful voice in the world of fantasy. Highly recommended." -- Parmenion books 
"Loved the book!...It was all brought together marvellously. Definitely well worth reading- enjoy!" -- ***** Reader review 
"A lively follow up to the City, right up there in the David Gemmell tradition. Stella has created a whole new fictional land which the imagination can picture through the descriptive text." -- ***** Reader review 
 
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THE EMPEROR IS DEAD...LONG LIVE THE EMPEROR! 
 
The fervent hope of the victorious rebels and the survivors of the uprising that liberated the City from tyranny is that the accession of Archange to the imperial throne will usher in a new era of freedom, peace and stability. If only that were so... 
 
As the City struggles to return to something resembling normal life after the devastation brought on by the rebellion, word arises of a massive army gathering to the north. Its origins are a mystery, but it soon becomes apparent that its sole purpose is to destroy the City and all who live within its walls. 
 
And while warriors go forth to fight and die on the battlefield in defence of their homeland, bitter family feuds, ancient rivalries, political and personal betrayals, and mindless murder surface within the palaces and corridors of power: it seems the City is under siege - from both without and within... 
 
Have you read The City, Stella Gemmell's awe-inspiring prequel to The Immortal Throne?

The Immortal Throne

An enthralling and astonishing epic fantasy page-turner that will keep you gripped

Danielle Steel

They come together by chance in the heart of New York City, four young women at turning points in their lives. Claire finds the spacious loft apartment. But the aspiring shoe designer needs at least one roommate to manage the rent. She meets Abby, a writer trying to make it on her own, far from her successful family in L.A. Then Morgan joins them. She’s ambitious, with a serious finance job on Wall Street. Finally Sasha, a medical student. And so the sprawling space, with its exposed brick and rich natural light, becomes a home to friends about to embark on new exhilarating adventures. 
 
Their shared life in the apartment turns them into a family of beloved friends. But as unexpected opportunities and challenges alter the course of each of their lives, they face the bittersweet reality that in time, they will inevitably move away from the place where their dreams began . . . 
 
Danielle Steel is famous for her inspirational stories about family, love and life. Her novels will be enjoyed by readers of Penny Vincenzi, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain.

The Apartment

Cathy Bramley

What happens when what you wish for is only half the story...? 
 
Three strangers and a funeral, that’s all it takes for these women’s lives and wishes to intersect. Death has a funny way of showing you what you really want out of life… or so they say, anyway. 
 
Jo is flirty and a little after thirty, but what she really wants is to get her business back on track and conquer her fear of heights. That’s what she’ll say when asked, anyway. She has things to prove and finding love can always wait… 
 
Sarah has the best of both worlds, baby in one hand and job in the other. All she wants is to get that promotion, then all those missed bath times will be worth it. So she says, anyway. She can’t stop to think about it too long or she might drop something… 
 
All Carrie wants is to shift the excess pounds and look good for summer. Wearing a bikini is all she has ever desired. So she has always said, anyway. But it’s not the only weight she’s carrying, dark secrets from her past are threatening to surface… 
 
So the three unlikely new friends set themselves a deadline to get their lives in order; juggling blokes, babies and bikini bottoms along the way. There’s nothing to stop them from achieving their dreams – except those little white lies we all tell… 
 
A feel-good romantic comedy that's guaranteed to make you smile - perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading bestselling Cathy Bramley: 
‘Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Trisha Ashley 
‘Engaging characters and a sweeping romance. This is delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy’ Miranda Dickinson 
‘The perfect romantic tale, to warm your heart and make you smile.’ Ali McNamara

White Lies and Wishes

A funny and heartwarming rom-com from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Summer that Changed Us

An abandoned safe deposit box in a New York City bank is opened to reveal a bundle of old letters, photographs and priceless jewellery. 
 
 Court clerk Jane Willoughby is charged with discovering more about the mystery of the box's owner, the late Marguerite Wallace Pearson di San Pignelli. Why did Marguerite never claim these most precious possessions? Who are her heirs? Are they still alive? 
 
 After arranging for the jewellery to be valued, Jane and Christie’s auctioneer Phillip Lawton are thrown together in a quest to find out more about Marguerite’s story. But neither of them could imagine where the contents of the box could lead them . . . or how it will change their lives forever. 
 
An extraordinary, sweeping story from master storyteller Danielle Steel.

Property of a Noblewoman

Johanna Lindsey

Scathing dialogue and heated romance combine in this fiery romantic novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey, for fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly. 
 
'Simply riveting.... Excellent.' - CHARLESTON GAZETTE 
'You cannot beat a writer like Johanna Lindsay.' -- ***** Reader review 
'A romance novel apart.' -- ***** Reader review 
'If you enjoy historical romance, I highly recommend giving this book a try.' -- ***** Reader review 
'A delightful book, very romantic! I really enjoyed reading it.' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent as usual from Johanna Lindsey.' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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A BEAUTIFUL AND RUTHLESS GOSSIP MEETS HER MATCH IN A DASHING RAKE... 
 
Ophelia Reid is an incomparable beauty with an incorrigible nature. Having purposefully wrecked her carefully arranged marriage to an utterly suitable marquis, she flees to London, determined to choose her own wealthy husband. On the journey there, she meets Raphael Locke, the most desired young lord in England. 
 
Raphael is determined to prove to his friends that Ophelia is more than just a vacuous beauty and whisks her off to his country estate. But as the days pass, and Ophelia's true nature emerges, Raphael finds himself growing more and more attracted to her. 
 
When the marriage proposals begin to flood in, from all sorts of eligible suitors, Raphael is forced to face the fact that he may well have fallen in love with Ophelia himself...

The Devil Who Tamed Her

indulge in this passionate and fiery romance from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey

Happiness can be found in the most unexpected places . . . 
 
Ginny Carter was once a rising star in TV news, married with a young son – until her whole world dissolved on a freeway in a single instant. In the aftermath, she somehow pieces her life back together, but struggles to truly find meaning in her life. 
 
Then, on the anniversary of the fateful accident, she meets thirteen-year-old Blue Williams, who has been living on the streets, utterly alone. Ginny reaches out to him and slowly their friendship grows, each becoming the family the other lost. 
 
But just as Blue is truly beginning to trust her, she learns he has been hiding a shocking secret. Ginny wonders if she can help Blue to feel whole again, and at the same time heal herself. 
 
Blue is an emotionally gripping story of dark secrets revealed, second chances, and the power of love and courage to overcome life’s greatest challenges.

Blue

Andy McNab

Tough, resourceful, ruthless - as an SAS trooper Nick Stone was one of the best. Now he's back on the streets, working for British Intelligence as a deniable operator. It's the dirtiest job in a very, very dirty world. 
 
Andy McNab's blistering Nick Stone thrillers are bestsellers whose landscape is so compellingly close to the truth that they had to be vetted by the Ministry of Defence, and could only be published as fiction. . .

Betrayed and left for dead high in the Alps, Nick Stone is in trouble. The blood on his hands tells of a head wound he can’t see and his foggy memory confirms it. He knows only one thing for certain – someone, somewhere wants to kill him. And they think they’ve succeeded. 
 
Stone wants revenge, but the only person who can help him is a seven year old boy. Not much protection in the pursuit of a gang of faceless men who trade in human misery. But this run-of-the-mill close protection task is about to become Stone’s most personal mission yet. 
 
Payback is top of Stone’s agenda. The fuse has been ignited – but who really holds the detonator?

Detonator

(Nick Stone Thriller 17)

Fiona Barton

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 
 
'If you liked GONE GIRL and THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, you might want to pick up THE WIDOW by Fiona Barton. Engrossing. Suspenseful' Stephen King 
 
We've all seen him: the man - the monster - staring from the front page of every newspaper, accused of a terrible crime. 
 
But what about her: the woman who grips his arm on the courtroom stairs - the wife who stands by him? 
 
Jean Taylor's life was blissfully ordinary. Nice house, nice husband. Glen was all she'd ever wanted: her Prince Charming. 
 
Until he became that man accused, that monster on the front page. Jean was married to a man everyone thought capable of unimaginable evil. 
 
But now Glen is dead and she's alone for the first time, free to tell her story on her own terms. 
 
Jean Taylor is going to tell us what she knows. 
 
 
***** 'The book really got under my skin and had me turning pages at a rate of knots, unable to tear myself away.' 
***** 'An utterly addictive read that I couldn't put down.' 
***** 'Clever twists and turns . . . kept me on my toes until the end.' 
 
Read Fiona Barton's other tantalising thrillers: THE CHILD, THE SUSPECT and LOCAL GONE MISSING - out now.

The Widow

The gripping Richard and Judy Book Club bestseller

Rachel Gibson

The latest hot and funny love story from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gibson, author of RESCUE ME and NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. 
 
It's been years since Vivian last saw Henry. She was scrubbing houses for a living, he was the gorgeous son of rich parents, not fit for the likes of her. 
 
She had vowed to get out of Charleston, become a big Hollywood star and stick it to the snooty girls who made her cry. Vivian got what she wanted – and more – but why does her glamorous life seem so trivial? 
 
Henry got out too . . . making it all the way to Wall Street, until his life took an unexpected twist and he traded in his cufflinks for carpentry back in Charleston. 
 
But escaping his heritage is nearly impossible. And now he’s come face-to-face with the one who got away. He’s not looking for love. He’s not even looking for sex . . . so why is resisting her the hardest thing he’s ever done? 
 
The one that got away just came back . . .

Just Kiss Me

A father's love will change his family's destiny... 
 
As a devoted mother, Veronique Parker has dedicated herself to her three daughters, before and since her divorce. 
 
Her world is turned upside down, however, when her former husband dies suddenly, leaving her and their daughters astonishing inheritances: a painting of mysterious provenance, a château in the south of France, the freedom to pursue their dreams, and a shocking revelation from the past. 
 
The precious gifts he left will lead them on a journey certain to change Veronique and her daughters’ destinies in the most surprising of ways. 
 
Danielle Steel is famous for her inspirational stories about family, love and life. Her novels will be enjoyed by readers of Penny Vincenzi, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain.

Precious Gifts

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. 
 
Putting other people first doesn’t always mean you have to come second… 
 
Verity has lost everything she loved; her best friend and baking companion has died, taking with her their shared passion for cooking. To top it off, it looks like her career and love life might soon follow suit. 
 
Although she’s very much in need of some time for herself, Verity instead leaps at the opportunity to help a friend find her feet and help establish a cooking school. Just as long as she doesn’t have to cook anything! Even so, it’s all far from easy, even with the comfort of new friendship and a taste of fresh romance. 
 
So when tragedy strikes at the very heart of the cookery school Verity once again risks losing everything. Can Verity find the magic ingredient for Plumberry? 
 
Above all else, can she finally write her own recipe for happiness and finally put herself first? 
 
A heartwarming and romantic story certain to make you smile - perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading bestselling Cathy Bramley: 
‘Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Trisha Ashley 
‘Engaging characters and a sweeping romance. This is delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘Full of joy and fun' Milly Johnson

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food

Marcia Willett

Evie loved the house. The bright, sunny rooms looking across the river. The terraced gardens with fruit trees growing against the high stone walls. The scent of lavender at the end of a hot day. 
 
It was a family house. 
 
As summer beckons, Evie’s family gathers once more at the beautiful old riverside house they all adore. But when Evie discovers a secret that threatens their future, a shadow falls over them all: this summer by the river could be their last together . . . 
 
For Charlie, a visit home to see stepmother Evie is an escape from his unhappy marriage in London. Until a chance encounter changes everything: in the space of a moment, he meets a woman by the river, falls in love, and his two worlds collide. 
 
As Evie and Charlie struggle to keep their secrets safe, they long for the summer to never end . . . Can the happiness of one summer last for ever? 
 
Marcia Willett writes heartwarming and captivating novels set in the West Country - perfect for fans of Erica James, Santa Montefiore and Victoria Hislop

Summer On The River

A captivating feel-good read about family secrets set in the West Country

Marshall is an ex-undercover agent who has just survived the toughest assignment of his career. He settles into a temporary job in the Secret Service, guarding the President. Then a routine day goes wrong, and Marshall flees to Paris. 
 
Ariana knows that as the daughter of an American Ambassador, her safety is always at risk. When one close call puts her in more danger than ever before, Ariana relocates to Paris – but trouble is never far behind. Her safety in Paris will depend on one man: Marshall. 
 
Both plagued by secrets and fear, Marshall and Ariana must trust each other if they are to ever find freedom from their past . . . 
 
Danielle Steel is famous for her inspirational stories about family, love and life. Her novels will be enjoyed by readers of Penny Vincenzi, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain.

Undercover

Camille Perri

'Funny and clever, this is the next Devil Wears Prada' Paige Toon 
Behind every successful man is a busy assistant and Tina’s boss is very successful. 
But Tina is tired of being overworked and underpaid. 
She’s bored of her damp flat and her mounting debts. 
Then a blip in the expenses system sends Tina a cheque. 
She’s a good person. 
But she’s desperate. 
This isn’t stealing. 
It’s an administrative error. 
Right? 
What would you do if you thought you’d get away with it?

The Assistants

Laura Tait

Jimmy Rice

Rebecca is the only girl she knows who didn't cry at the end of Titanic. Ben is the only man he knows who did. Rebecca’s untidy but Ben doesn’t mind picking up her pieces. Ben is laid back by Rebecca keeps him on his toes. They're a perfect match. 
 
Nothing can come between them. Or so they think. 
 
When a throwaway comment reveals a secret from the past, their love story is rewritten. 
 
Can they recover from the night that changed everything? And how do you forgive when you can’t forget? 
 
The Night That Changed Everything is a funny, feel-good and bittersweet story, told in alternate chapters by Laura Tait and Jimmy Rice.

The Night That Changed Everything

Life can take you anywhere if you seize the day . . . 
 
Stephanie Adam's life has just changed in an instant. After years of an unhappy marriage, and three kids grown, her husband passes away suddenly. Despite her grief and regrets, she can begin to think about what might come next for her. 
 
Returning from a weekend away, Stephanie finds herself on the road to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and new adventures. A friendly stranger turns out to be country music megastar Chase Taylor, and he is only too happy to sweep Stephanie up on his travels. 
 
From Vegas to Nashbille, a brand new world opens up to her. Should she return to her empty house, or take a risk with someone new? 
 
Danielle Steel is famous for her inspirational stories about family, love and life. Her novels will be enjoyed by readers of Penny Vincenzi, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain.

Country

David Levien

Fans of Lee Child and Harlan Coben will love this fast and furious crime thriller from Hollywood screenwriter David Levien. 
 
"American thriller writing at its rocket-fuelled, roller-coaster best" - DAILY MAIL 
"Relentless suspense" - HARLAN COBEN 
"A writer who takes dead, calculated aim at our deepest fears" - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY 
"This is crime fiction at its best." -- ***** Reader review 
"Pacy and gripping tale and at times the suspense is heart-stoppingly good." -- ***** Reader review 
"After reading, I had to buy all his books!" -- ***** Reader review 
 
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HE'S GOING TO LEAVE HIS MARK ON YOU. 
 
A corpse discovered. A woman. Dismembered. Twisted. Grotesquely reassembled. 
 
 This is the work of a dangerous, psychopathic serial killer. Someone who goes about his daily business unseen, slipping under the radar. 
 
 And ex-cop Frank Behr has somehow got himself involved. 
 
 As Behr is drawn further and further in to the murky underworld, he finds that the line between good and evil is more blurry than he ever thought . . .

Signature Kill

a gritty, dark and chilling crime thriller that will get right under the skin

This is the call he is always ready for. They’ve had word of a planned attack. That’s why he’s back here, opposite some suit who’s trying to tell him what he needs to do. But he knows exactly what’s required. 
Four men. Plain clothes. Eyes peeled. 
Three targets. Two cases. One car. 
Gibraltar isn’t an ideal location. Too many people. Too many blind alleys. But then again, he’s not the terrorist. Who knows what goes through their minds? Well, he will soon. If everything goes to plan.

On The Rock

Quick Read

Twin brothers are reunited after twenty years of silence and blame when the prodigal son returns home . . . 
 
In a matter of days, Peter McDowell loses everything he has worked so hard for – including his marriage. Stripped of everything, he has only one place he can retreat to: the home he left twenty years ago. 
 
There, he comes face to face with his brother for the first time in years. At first, Peter dreads seeing Michael again – but to his surprise their reunion is tender and real. Only later, as Peter mulls over his late mother's journals, does he begin to question what lies beneath Michael's perfect surface. 
 
In a race for time, Peter throws caution to the wind to find the truth. What he discovers will change their lives, the lives of their children and an entire town for ever. 
 
A riveting novel of secrets, salvation, and redemption from master storyteller Danielle Steel.

Prodigal Son

Bestseller Wickham Hall was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. 
 
Seeking: Events Co-ordinator – highly organised, a good communicator with an ability to adapt to the unexpected … 
 
Holly has her life all planned out, she’s pretty sure everything can be confined to a clipboard or a to-do list. A perfect candidate to plan events at Wickham Hall – the beautiful country manor that rests at the heart of the village. Holly has always felt an unusual kinship with the old house. It might just be the place where Holly can uncover the secrets of the past and find out who she truly is. 
 
In the meantime, there’s lots to plan at Wickham Hall; family weddings, summer festivals and Christmas grottos litter the calendar. But life and love can still surprise you… Something Holly learns when sparks fly with her new boss Ben and it seems nothing can extinguish the flames of desire… 
 
Life just isn’t as easy to organise as an event at Wickham Hall (and even those don’t always run smoothly…). Can Holly learn to let go, live in the moment and enjoy the unexpected? 
 
After all, life is what happens when you’re making plans… 
 
A charming and romantic story certain to make you smile - perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy Bramley: 
‘Engaging characters, a stately home and a sweeping romance. This is delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Trisha Ashley 
'A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy' Miranda Dickinson

Wickham Hall

A heart-warming, feel-good romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author

'Stone is a deceptively complex action hero' Mail on Sunday 
'Like his creator, the ex-SAS soldier turned über agent is unstoppable' Mail on Sunday 
'McNab's first-hand army experience shines through this pulsating adventure' Daily Express 
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When SAS come under attack, there's only one man to call... 
 
When a young trooper is shot dead at the SAS's renowned Killing House, Nick Stone is uniquely qualified to investigate. 
 
Less than forty-eight hours later, he finds himself in the telescopic sights of an assassin bent on protecting a secret that could strike at the heart of the establishment - the establishment that Stone has, in his own maverick fashion, spent most of his life fighting to protect. 
 
Isolated and under perpetual threat, he is propelled across Europe in a desperate quest to uncover the truth behind a terrible chain of events that began with a young man haunted by the screams of his brutally murdered friend. 
 
DOWN TO THE WIRE, the latest Nick Stone thriller, is available now.

For Valour

(Nick Stone Thriller 16)

Danny has grown up on the streets of London as a pickpocket, remembering nothing of her past. One night, she is apprehended by the handsome young aristocrat she is attempting to rob. Jeremy Malory is strangely drawn towards this waif and persuades her to help him steal back some jewels his friend lost in a card game. Danny demands that Jeremy takes her in, and he hires her as his maidservant - although he wants her as his mistress. 
 
Danny blossoms into a lady under Jeremy's guidance, but she refuses his amorous attentions because she knows he will never marry her. But as the attraction between the two of them intensifies, they embark upon a passionate battle of wills, and in a Cinderella-like transformation, 
Danny becomes a charming beauty, appearing at a society ball where her appearance raises question about her true identity - questions which threaten not only her chances of capturing Jeremy's heart, but her very life...

A Loving Scoundrel

Ruth Hamilton

This captivating and moving saga full of twists and turns by the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton is perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox. 
 
"I believe that Ruth Hamilton is very much the successor to Catherine Cookson. Her books are plot driven, they just rip along; laughs, weeps, love, they've got the lot, and they're quality writing as well" -- SARAH BROADHURST, RADIO FOUR 
 
"Keeps you hooked to the last page" -- ***** Reader review 
"A wonderful story" -- ***** Reader review 
"Brilliant as always" -- ***** Reader review 
 
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THE PAST AND PRESENT ARE ABOUT TO MEET IN TRAGEDY 
 
The Chandlers had been making candles in Bolton for five hundred years, and had given their name to the village of Chandlers Green. The dynasty, now in decline and ruled by Richard Chandler, is reduced to an unhappy household and a few tenanted properties. 
 
But Richard continues to behave as though he were lord of the manor. Jean, his wife, is terrified of him; his grown-up children despise him, but fear for their mother if they were to leave home. 
 
And now Richard's arch-enemy, Alf Martindale, is planning to move into his village, and Richard knows that the past is catching up with him fast. A crisis forces him to leave his manor for a while, and he has no way of knowing that Jean is arming herself against his return. 
 
The past and the present are about to come together in a way that can only end in tragedy...

Chandlers Green

A powerful and breathtakingly emotional saga set in the North West by bestselling author Ruth Hamilton

Margaret Mayhew

From bestselling author Margaret Mayhew, a gripping wartime page-turner, full of the tension, emotion and adventure of World War II. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas and Rosie Clarke. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING BLUEBIRDS! 
 
"Beautifully written and...so well researched" - 5 STARS 
"Writes exceptionally well and, in particular,catches the mood of the time" - 5 STARS 
"If you like ww2 stories that are a good authentic read, her books are the best I've read and I've read quite a lot." - 5 STARS 
"From the very start this book grabbed me" - 5 STARS 
"Well written story, fabulous mix of characters, really could not put this book down" - 5 STARS 
 
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BRAVE AIRWOMEN UNITE IN THE FACE OF WORLD WAR II 
 
1939: Officer Felicity Newman and a ragtag group of young women arrive at RAF Colston. They are the first of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force: brave female pilots ready to do their bit. 
 
But Station Commander, David Palmer, doesn't want them. They're a nuisance, unable to do the work of men, and they would undoubtedly fall apart if the station was bombed. 
 
Felicity is determined to prove the worth of her 'Bluebirds'. There's Anne, who loves to dance but finds herself peeling vegetables in the station kitchens. Winnie, who longs to work on the aeroplanes themselves but meets rejection at every turn. And Virginia, who is desperate to build a new life for herself. 
 
As the war goes on, so the girls make their mark - behaving heroically under fire, supporting the pilots with their strength, loyalty, and often their love - a love sometimes tragic, sometimes passionate, but always courageous....

Bluebirds

An uplifting and heart-warming wartime saga, full of friendship, courage and determination

Some memories are best forgotten . . . Others won’t ever go away. 
 
For Kit, the quiet Devon village she visits every year is the perfect retreat. But this summer, she arrives with a heart in turmoil: years have passed since Kit last saw Jake, but now he has written asking to meet again. 
 
For Mungo, the village is simply home and the ideal getaway for friends, like Kit, even if he aches at the old memories they bring – and the secrets they stir in him. 
 
As the summer unfolds, hidden truths are uncovered that will shatter the sleepy community. But those involved soon realize that the only way to move forward might be to confront the past . . . 
 
Praise for Marcia Willett: 
‘A beautifully woven tale of families, secrets, love and loss’ Liz Fenwick 
'A genuine voice of our times' The Times 
'Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good' Daily Mail

Indian Summer

One life-changing war. A love story that would echo across the decades… 
 
On the cusp of the Second World War in Europe, Nicolas and Alex are two widowed men raising their children alone. They lead contented, peaceful lives, until a long-buried secret about Nicolas’s ancestry threatens his family’s safety… 
 
To survive, they must flee to America. The only treasures Nicolas and his sons can take are eight purebred horses, two of them dazzling Lipizzaners – gifts from Alex. These magnificent creatures are their ticket to a new life, securing Nicolas a job with the famous Ringling Brothers Circus. There, he and the white stallion, Pegasus, become the centrepiece of the show, and a graceful young high-wire walker soon steals his heart. 
 
But as the years of war take their toll, Nicolas struggles to adapt to their new life while Alex and his daughter face escalating danger in Europe. When tragedy strikes on both sides of the ocean, what will become of each family when their happiness rests in the hands of fate? 
 
A beautiful story of fate, love and loss, tied together by two families who were never meant to stay apart and the powerful bond that will link them forever, from the incomparable storyteller Danielle Steel

Pegasus

An icon in the world of television news, Blaise McCarthy seems to have it all: beauty, intelligence and courage. But privately there is a story she has protected for years . . . 
 
Blaise’s daughter Salima, blinded by juvenile diabetes, lives at a year-round boarding school. But when the school suddenly closes, she returns home to Blaise’s New York apartment with her new carer, Simon. As new challenges change the way they see one another, the bond between mother and daughter deepens as never before. 
 
Then Blaise’s personal and professional worlds collide, and the well-guarded secrets of her home life are exposed. Suddenly her life is no longer perfect, but real. Can mother and daughter together learn how to face a world they can’t control? 
 
An unforgettable novel about a mother and daughter trading perfect for real – from the incomparable storyteller Danielle Steel. 
 
Danielle Steel is famous for her inspirational stories about family, love and life. Her novels will be enjoyed by readers of Penny Vincenzi, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain.

A Perfect Life

Giles Kristian

It is 1642. England is at war with itself. King Charles and Parliament each gather soldiers to their banners. Across the land men prepare to fight for their religious and political ideals. Civil war has begun. A war that will change everything.

Fans of Bernard Cornwell will love this action-packed page-turner set during England's bloody and brutal Civil War, written by THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LANCELOT, Giles Kristian. 
 
"Fantastic, powerful, blood-stirring...it's done with such panache, such daring, such glory that you'll be aching for the next instalment." -- MANDA SCOTT 
"Enthralling, excellently researched and lyrically imagined..." -- ROBERT LOW 
"Could not put this down. Action packed throughout." -- ***** Reader review 
"Gripping" -- ***** Reader review 
 
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AS A NATION BURNS, A FAMILY FIGHTS TO SURVIVE... 
 
Rebel Cast out and rejected by his family, Tom Rivers returns to his regiment. But his commander believes the young hothead's recklessness and contempt for authority has no place in his troop. But to a spymaster like Captain Crafte, Tom's dark and fearless nature is in itself a weapon to be turned upon the hated Cavaliers. He has plans for the young rebel... 
 
Renegade Raw with grief at the death of his father, Edmund Rivers rejects the peace talks between Parliament and the King. He chooses instead to lead a hardened band of marauders across the moors, falling on unsuspecting rebel columns like wolves. But Prince Rupert - recognising in Mun a fellow child of war - has other plans for him. The only peace the enemy will get from Mun Rivers is that of the grave... 
 
Huntress Her heart broken following the deaths of her beloved Emmanuel and her father, Bess Rivers takes the hardest decision of her life: to leave her new-born son and depart Sheer House in search of the one person who might help her re-unite her broken family. She will do whatever it takes but can she douse the flames of her brothers' fury and see them reconciled?

Brothers' Fury

(Civil War: 2): a thrilling novel of tragic family turmoil and brutal civil war that will blow you away

Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly, a captivating historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey that you won't want to end! 
 
'With that special touch of Lindsey humour and sexual tension, she wins her fans' hearts.' - Romantic Times 
'She understands a woman's secret fantasies...Johanna Lindsey creates fairy tales that come true...' - Romantic Times. 
'A dreamspinner extraordinaire' -- ROMANTIC TIMES. 
 'I was absorbed in the book from the first page and read it within one day.' -- ***** Reader review. 
'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'A delight to read' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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 SECRETS, DESIRE AND A DANGEROUS PASSION ON THE HIGH SEAS... 
 
When Judith Malory sets sail from London to attend the debutante ball of her Malory cousin in Connecticut, she little thinks that, while on the high seas, she will encounter the handsome Nathan Tremayne, a sea captain and wanted smuggler. 
 
Nathan, on a secret mission to win his freedom, finds himself being blackmailed by the lovely Judith, but the tables are turned as he rescues her from danger. In the intense and sultry Caribbean heat, Nathan will fight with all his mettle to win the right to her heart....

Stormy Persuasion

an enthralling historical romance from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey

Cassia Leo

‘Be ready for a roller coaster of emotions’ Mean Girl Luvs Books 
‘Tristian and Senia’s story is unexpected and simply beautiful’ Natasha is a Book Junkie 
 
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Shattered Hearts series comes a new gritty spin-off, following mysterious, sexy Tristan as he attempts to abandon his demons in the name of love. 
 
A steady stream of meaningless sex is all Tristan has left when he discovers the grandmother who raised him is dying and his best friend is getting married. He is lost; and the dark secrets in his past keep coming back to remind him of this. 
 
Until Tristan has an idea that will change his life and fulfill his dying grandmother's wishes: abandon his playboy ways and settle down. And who better to do it with than Senia, the girl who makes him laugh and feel like a kid again. 
 
But when his world begins to crumble around him, the pain Tristan is hiding finds its way to the surface. Will he finally learn to trust again? Or will he abandon his chance at love? 
 
Author’s note: 
 
This book is a spin-off of the Shattered Hearts series. It has an HEA ending, no cliffhanger, and no love triangle. It can be read as a stand-alone or after BRING ME HOME. This book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

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This is her story.

Boudica

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