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A A Gill

Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

A D Swanston

A E Langsford

A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

A J Baime

A J Jacobs

A J P Taylor

Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

A J Pollard

A J Rochester

A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

A K Benjamin

A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

A L Berridge

Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A P Wavell

A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

A S Webb

A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

A. A. Dhand

A. A. Gill

A. A. Milne

A. Anatoli

A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

A. B. Poranek

A. Bradley

Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

A. C. Grayling

A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
admillerbooks.com

A. D. Miller

A. E. Ellis

A. E. W. Mason

A. Humphreys

A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

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Jilly Cooper

The classic romance from the bestselling author of Rivals, now a major series on Disney+ 
 
There was no doubt Bella Parkinson was a success: the most promising actress in London, bright, sexy - and hopelessly scatterbrained - she was taking the town by storm. 
 
Rupert Henriques, dashingly handsome and wealthy enough to buy her every theatre in London if she wanted it, couldn't wait to marry her . . . 
 
But Bella had a secret in her past - and the one man who knew it was about to come into her life again. Worse, Rupert's sinister cousin Lazlo, for some reason of his own, was trying to prevent her marriage. 
 
Before she knew where she was, Bella found herself in real danger . . . 
 
'There is no one else like Cooper' Guardian 
'The Jane Austen of our time' HARPERS & QUEEN 
'The funniest and sharpest writer there is' Jenny Colgan 
'Flawlessly entertaining' Helen Fielding

Bella

If Emily hadn't gone to Annie Richmond's party, she would never have met the impossibly irresistible Rory Balniel; would never have married him and been carried off to the wild Scottish island of Irasa to live in his ancestral home along with his eccentric mother, Coco, and the dog, Walter Scott. 
 
She'd never have met the wild and mysterious Marina, a wraith from Rory's past, nor her brother, the disagreeable Finn Maclean; never have spent a night in a haunted highland castle, or been caught stealing roses in a see-through nightie... 
 
Yes, it all started at Annie Richmond's party.

Emily

the light-hearted, hilarious and gorgeous novel from the inimitable multimillion-copy bestselling Jilly Cooper

The light-hearted, hilarious and gorgeous novel from the much-loved classic author. 
 
Shy, dreamy, and incurably romantic, Harriet Poole was shattered when her brief affair with Simon Villiers, Oxford's leading playboy undergraduate, ended abruptly, leaving her penniless, alone and pregnant. Still hopelessly in love with Simon, she took baby William and buried herself in deepest Yorkshire as nanny to the children of Cory Erskine, a somewhat eccentric scriptwriter. 
 
Local tongues were just beginning to wag when a whole host of visitors began to arrive to disrupt Harriet's peaceful routine: first Cory's estranged wife Noel, hellbent on winning Cory back, then Cory's glamorous brother Kit, whose old affair with Noel didn't stop him making passes at Harriet, and finally, of all people, Simon... 
 
'The Jane Austen of our time' Harpers 
'The funniest and sharpest writer there is' Jenny Colgan

Harriet

As a librarian, Imogen read a lot of books, but none of them covered what she was to experience on the Riviera. 
 
Her holiday with tennis ace, Nicky, and the whole glamorous coterie surrounding Nicky, was a revelation - and so, ultimately, was she. A wild Yorkshire rose among the thorny model girls, Cable and Yvonne, with a rare asset that they'd mislaid years ago... 
 
But the path of a jet-set virgin in that lovely, wicked world was a hard one. 
 
Imogen began to wonder if virtue really was its own reward...

Imogen

the deliciously funny and upbeat novel from the inimitable multimillion-copy bestselling Jilly Cooper

A charming collection of love stories from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rivals 
 
Lisa Aitken initially seemed impervious to Paul Buchanan's charm. Unwilling to resist such a challenge, handsome Paul set about trying to win Lisa over - even though she wasn't his usual type. But as Lisa grows more and more attracted to him, Paul finds her bewilderingly hard to resist. 
 
As well as Lisa, we meet Hester, Julia, Helen and Caroline, and a host of other devastating girls, falling in and out of love, finding, losing (and often finding again, sometimes in the most unexpected places) the men of their dreams.

Lisa and Co

As soon as Octavia catches a glimpse of Jeremy in the nightclub, she knows she just has to have him. It doesn't matter that he's just got engaged to an old school friend of hers: good-natured Gussie. His look suggested bed rather than breakfast, and made her weak at the knees... 
 
Rich and stunning, Octavia is used to men falling in love with her at a moment's notice and an invitation to join Gussie and Jeremy for a cozy weekend on a canal barge comes like a gift from the gods. How can she fail to hook Jeremy? 
 
But the other part of the foursome is whizz-kid business tycoon Gareth Llewellyn, a swarthy Welshman with all the tenderness of a scrum-half...definitely not Octavia's type! 
 
And one way and another, he certainly manages to thwart her plans...

Octavia

The trouble with the Mulholland family, Prudence decided, was that they were all in love with the wrong people. She'd been overjoyed when Pendle, her super-cool barrister boyfriend, invited her home for the weekend to meet his family. 
 
But home turned out to be a decaying mansion in the Lake District, and family were his glamorous, scatty mother who forgot the mounting bills by throwing wild parties, and brothers, Ace, dark and forbidding, and Jack, handsome, married and only too ready to take over with Pru if Pendle didn't get a move on. 
 
It was only when she noticed the way Pendle looked at Jack's wife Maggie that it began to dawn on Pru that there was more to this weekend than met the eye. 
 
It looked like a non-stop game of changing partners . . .

Prudence

Cathy Bramley

Sometimes the life you want isn’t the one you need… 
 
Freya has skirted through life, drifting from place to place and job to job. Always restless, it seems she’s finally found a place to settle down (with a sexy boyfriend to match) in a small and cosy town. But she still finds herself thinking of the rolling hills of her Cumbrian childhood home: Appleby Farm. They’re only dreams though… there’s a life right here ready to be lived. 
 
But a phone call rocks the new life she has built. Tragedy has threatened Appleby Farm and Freya makes the choice to return home, leaving her lovely boyfriend and safe job behind. But maybe the grass at Appleby Farm will be a shade greener this time… 
 
Now, ever-restless Freya must finally make a choice about what she’d like her life to be. With two lives, two men and two futures to choose from… who does she really want to be? 
 
Appleby Farm is a charming, funny and romantic story for anyone looking for a feel-good, light-hearted read, from the bestselling author. 
 
Praise for Cathy Bramley: 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 
'Rustic romance at its very best with a charming cast of characters - warm and endearing and engaging. As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga!' Veronica Henry 
'A lovely, sunny, gem of a book' Alexandra Brown

Appleby Farm

What surprises might life have in store for you? 
 
A takeaway, TV and tea with two sugars is about as exciting as it gets for thirty-something Sophie Stone. Sophie's life is safe and predictable, which is just the way she likes it, thank you very much. 
 
But when a mysterious benefactor leaves her an inheritance, Sophie has to accept that change is afoot. There is one big catch: in order to inherit, Sophie must agree to meet the father she has never seen. 
 
Saying 'yes' means the chance to build her own dream home, but she'll also have to face the past and hear some uncomfortable truths... 
 
With interference from an evil boss, warring parents, an unreliable boyfriend and an architect who puts his foot in it every time he opens his mouth, will Sophie be able to build a future on her own terms - and maybe even find love along the way? 
 
A totally charming, modern love story for fans of Katie Fforde, Carole Matthews and Trisha Ashley. 
 
Praise for Cathy Bramley: 
'Delightfully warm and with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 
'A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy . . . I highly recommend it!' Miranda Dickinson

Conditional Love

Jo Thomas

'So good I could almost taste it. Magnifique!' Milly Johnson 
'Fun, food, love and France, what more can anyone want?' Katie Fforde 
 
An enchanting French chateau and a handsome town mayor - the perfect recipe for romance... 
 
When their grandfather dies, Fliss and her sisters are astonished to inherit a French chateau! Travelling to Normandy to visit the beautiful if faded house, they excitedly make plans over delicious crepes and local cider in the town nearby. 
 
They soon discover the chateau needs major work and a huge tax bill is due . . . Unable to sell but strapped for cash, Fliss determines to spruce up the elegant old rooms and open a B&B. 
 
But Jacques, the handsome town mayor, is opposed to her plan. When it becomes clear that the only way to save the magnificent castle is to work together, Jacques and Fliss discover that they have more in common than they think... 
 
A romantic and uplifting read about turning your dreams into a reality from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse. 
 
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Readers are falling in love with Celebrations at the Chateau: 
 
The perfect story for curling up under a blanket, with a mug of hot chocolate 
A romantic and magical read . . . I couldn't put it down 
A wonderful hug of a book. Feel-good fiction at its very best!

Celebrations at the Chateau

Relax and unwind with the perfect holiday romance

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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER from the author of My Kind of Happy 
 
Rich espresso, delicious biscotti and juicy village gossip - will Rosie fall for this new way of life? 
 
When Rosie Featherstone finds herself unexpectedly jobless, the offer to help her beloved Italian grandmother out at the Lemon Tree Cafe - a little slice of Italy nestled in the rolling hills of Derbyshire - feels like the perfect way to keep busy. 
 
But Rosie is haunted by a terrible secret, one that even the appearance of a handsome new face can't quite help her move on from. 
 
Then disaster looms and the cafe's fortunes are threatened . . . and Rosie discovers that her nonna has been hiding a dark past of her own. With surprises, betrayal and more than one secret brewing, can she find a way to save the Lemon Tree Cafe and help both herself and Nonna achieve the happy endings they deserve?

The Lemon Tree Café

The Heart-warming Sunday Times Bestseller

Holly McCulloch

Paige might bake wedding cakes for a living but that doesn't mean she's dreaming about her own perfect day. Far from it. 
 
Trusting people is hard after she was badly let down by her family and boyfriend just when she needed them most. And to make things worse, her ex has just walked into her bakery with his new fiancée... 
 
Needing a little no-strings-attached fun, Paige goes to a party where her friend knows just the guy - the guy in the black top. 
 
There's just one problem. There are two men wearing black tops. 
 
Noah was meant to be her perfect distraction...instead, he wants more than just a bit of fun. But could the wrong guy turn out to be the right choice?

The Mix-Up

Fiona Collins

'Collins perfectly balances the light and shade of life, resulting in an uplifting and heart-warming book that proves to be the perfect summer read' CULTUREFLY, JULY READS 
 
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A beautiful and heart-wrenching story set over one hot summer in London, about a father and daughter who help one another to step out into the world again, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy Diamond. 
 
Prue is not someone you would notice willingly. She likes to keep herself to herself and fade into the background. If it weren't for the birthmark on her left cheek, she might actually succeed at becoming invisible. 
 
She spends all of her time with her blind father, Vince. Scarred by a difficult past, they sit together in silence and ignore the vibrant city just on their doorstep. That is, until something forces them both to go outside and see what they have been missing. For Vince, that means discovering how to see the world without his sight. For Prue, that means finding the courage to finally love and be loved in return. 
 
About family, second chances and finding the courage to face your fears, this is a moving story that will stay with you long after you have finished the last page. 
 
'Un utterly lovely book' DEBBIE JOHNSON, author of THE MOMENT I MET YOU 
 
'The perfect summer novel, we defy you not to be captivated and will be urging them on to live the lives they deserve' BELFAST TELEGRAPH 
 
'A story about family, friendship and facing your fears head on' COSMOPOLITAN, BEST BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER 
 
'A unique, compelling summer read, full of heart' SAMANTHA TONGE, author of SUMMER SECRETS AT STREAMSIDE COTTAGE 
 
'It's a feel-good book, but what really stands out is Prue's voice. She's known a lot of pain, and it all comes out in a tone which is precise, impatient and cold, but which evokes immediate sympathy for her and perhaps reveals more vulnerability than Prue realises' HERALD 
 
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**Readers are loving Summer in the City** 
 
'I'll be thinking about these characters for a very long time to come' 5 star review 
'An emotional tale about discovery, healing and living a life, once lost, to its very best' 5 star review 
'An uplifting, funny and inspiring read about getting back out into the world again' 5 star review 
'Captivates a wonderful relationship between a father and daughter' 5 star review 
'A gorgeous story about family, friendship and pushing yourself to face your greatest fears' 5 star review

Summer in the City

A beautiful and heart-warming story – the perfect holiday read

From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good story about making your dreams come true, set in sun-kissed southern Italy. 
 
'A tale full of wonderful characters, sunshine, food and romance. A winning recipe!' Katie Fforde 
 
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A summer escape she'll never forget . . . 
 
Lucia has worked hard as a lawyer in Wales, aiming for a big promotion she hopes will shortly come her way. Finally taking a well-earned break at her grandparents' house in southern Italy, the sunshine, lemon trees and her nonna's mouth-watering cooking make her instantly feel at home. 
 
But she's shocked to learn that her grandfather is retiring from the beloved family pizzeria and will need to sell. Lucia can't bear the thought of the place changing hands - especially when she discovers her not-quite-ex-husband Giacomo wants to take it over! 
 
Then bad news from home forces Lucia to re-evaluate what she wants from life. Is this her chance to carry on the family tradition and finally follow her dreams? 
 
Perfect escapism from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and The Honey Farm on the Hill. 
 
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Readers have fallen sure with Chasing the Italian Dream 
'The perfect escape' 
'This book is like summer on a page' 
'I loved getting whisked away to Italy' 
 
If you love Jo's books, her newest summer novel, Summer at the Ice Cream Cafe, is out now!

Chasing the Italian Dream

Louisa Leaman

Love can happen when you least expect it . . . 
 
After a spate of terrible boyfriends, Jess is sure she's found her perfect man in dependable - but occasionally dull - Tim. But when her grandmother, tasks her with retrieving a family heirloom from a local auction she finds herself face to face with a charming stranger, Guy. 
 
Guy has already bought her grandmother's precious necklace and whilst Jess desperately tries to buy it back from him, he somehow convinces her to go out on a date instead. 
 
Ridiculous. But Guy has the necklace and Jess's grandmother's health is declining rapidly. Jess has no choice but to indulge Guy and go on a date with - if only to get the necklace back. 
 
Will saving the necklace risk disrupting Jess's happily-ever-after? And will she care if it does? 
 
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Readers are loving Meant to Be: 
 
'Charming, romantic and written with a depth that made it a joy to read.' 
'I adored this. Was not able to put it down, read it in one sitting.' 
'I honestly didn't want it to end. Perfect reading for a cozy night in.' 
'I loved the descriptions of all the jewellery, you could almost see them as you were reading.'

Meant to Be

A heart-warming romance about finding love in unexpected places

'Hilarious, heart-warming and real. You will absolutely fall in love with Bea, a witty and wonderfully flawed protagonist. You have to read this book!' 
Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party and The Guest List. 
 
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It's easy to put someone in the friend zone. But what happens if you change your mind? 
 
Bea isn't happy. Desperate for a change, she looks to her friends for inspiration. Every single one of them is paired off, perhaps that's what she needs too. 
 
So, she starts dating again. But everywhere she goes - amid the hilarious and scarring dates - there's Peter. Good old, oddball Peter, her closest friend from university. He's always been firmly in the friend zone but something's happened lately - he seems taller, more handsome and suddenly making him smile is Bea's favourite thing. 
 
But how can Bea possibly risk their friendship? And how do you even go about taking someone out of the friend zone? What if Bea and Peter were only ever meant to be just friends... 
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Readers are falling in love with Just Friends: 
 
***** 'This book is funny, warm and cheeky - perfect' 
***** 'I fell completely in love with this book . . . so witty and keenly observed and FUN' 
***** 'I snorted and laughed all the way through - but the emotional pull was also brilliant, and I found myself rooting for Bea'

Just Friends

'It's Christmas in a book!' Katie Fforde 
'Sprinkled with Christmas magic!' Milly Johnson 
'A scrumptious seasonal treat!' Heidi Swain 
 
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Residential-home caterer Connie has had one online-dating disaster too many. Hurt in the past and with her son to consider, now she's feeling hesitant. Then one of Connie's residents sets her up on a date at a beautiful German Christmas market - with the promise she'll take a mini-bus full of pensioners along with her... 
 
Amongst the twinkling lights and smell of warm gingerbread in the old market square, Connie heads off on her date with a checklist of potential partner must-haves. Baker Henrich ticks all the boxes, but when Connie meets Henrich's rival William, she starts to wonder if ticking boxes is the answer. 
 
Will Connie's wish for love this Christmas come true, and if so - with who? 
 
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Readers are feeling enchanted by Finding Love at the Christmas Market: 
 
'This book was a hot chocolate on a cold day, warming and satisfying.' 
'I could smell the gingerbread and spices, a real hug of a book.' 
'A beautiful book about finding what matters most at Christmas . . . such a heart-warming story.'

Finding Love at the Christmas Market

'You smell the lavender, you feel the sun on your face, this book is pure joy!' Katie Fforde 
 
'Uplifting and full of warmth, this novel is the next best thing to jetting off to France on a relaxing break away.' My Weekly 
 
Can Del find her recipe for happiness? 
 
Del and her husband Ollie moved to a beautiful village in Provence for a fresh start after years of infertility struggles. But six weeks after they arrive, they&rsquo;re packing the removal van once more. As Del watches the van leave for England, she suddenly realises exactly what will make her happier&hellip;a new life in France &ndash; without Ollie. 
 
Now alone, all Del has is a crumbling farmhouse, a mortgage to pay and a few lavender plants. What on earth is she going to do? After discovering an old recipe book at the market run by the rather attractive Fabian, Del starts to bake. But can her new-found passion really help her let go of the past and lead to true happiness? 
 
A heart-warming tale about reclaiming your life, set amongst the lavender fields of Provence. Perfect escapism from the author of Late Summer in the Vineyard and The Honey Farm on the Hill. 
 
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Readers are falling in love with Escape to the French Farmhouse 
&lsquo;It&rsquo;s simply amazing . . . has you hooked and makes you feel are in the sunshine in France.&rsquo; 
&lsquo;A refreshing, feel-good story, just perfect for sitting and reading in the sun.&rsquo; 
&lsquo;A love story at its best. You can smell the lavender.&rsquo;

Escape to the French Farmhouse

Minnie Darke

A feel-good romance by the author of Star-crossed, perfect for anyone who loves David Nicholls, Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes. 
 
Arie and Diana were destined to be together. 
 
Arie falls for Diana in a heartbeat. Their love creates a life for them, a marriage and a home. Pianist Diana wants to capture this in a song for Arie. 
 
But that’s not where the story ends… 
 
After Diana debuts their song to a room full of strangers, tragedy strikes and Arie never gets to hear it. 
 
There’s still a verse to come. 
 
Diana’s melody lives beyond her and the lost love song begins to find its way back home. Can it help Arie to find new hope, and a new love? 
 
 Readers love Minnie Darke 
'Witty, mischievous and intelligent... if you enjoy Marian Keyes or Mhairi McFarlane, you'll enjoy this. 
'A clever and witty comedy' 
'Warm, funny, addictive, I couldn’t put it down.' 
'A smart and funny novel' 
'Beautifully written with warmth and wit... a truly delightful read.' 
'Uplifting, romantic and fabulous... I loved this charming book.'

The Lost Love Song

The beautiful and romantic new book from the author of Star-Crossed

'I thoroughly enjoyed this... it's an utterly charming and sigh-worthy romance.' Josie Silver, author of One Day in December and The Two Lives of Lydia Bird 
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Fran’s wedding dress shop is utterly unique. A treasure trove of vintage lace, silk and satin, every single one of Fran’s gowns is destined to be the perfect match for a different bride. But not as you might expect… 
 
Something bold for the shy and retiring. 
Something simple for the woman who is unafraid to stand out. 
And something dazzling for the bride who wouldn’t normally dare to be different. 
 
Your own perfect dress could be a complete surprise! But not to Fran … wisdom is whispered from bride to bride through their wedding dresses and Fran knows exactly who needs to hear each dress’s secrets! 
 
When Fran finds her very own perfect dress she can’t wait to unravel its history. But first, she has to get to know the mysterious son of the previous owner… 
 
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Readers love The Perfect Dress 
 
***** ‘A wonderful read that let me escape into a world of love and wedding dresses. What more could I want!’ 
***** ‘Loved this book . . . could not put it down, such a wonderful feel good story.’ 
***** ‘What an absolutely lovely book this is.’

The Perfect Dress

a feel-good romance that will sweep you off your feet

Marcia Willett

'Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good' Daily Mail 
 
Cara, Cosmo and Sam learn that for everything lost, there is something to be gained . . . 
 
After her husband dies, Cara no longer wishes to live in their London home. On impulse, she sells it and goes to stay with her brother in Salcombe, Devon, while she plans her next move. There, she begins to look back at her life and reflect on the choices that have led her to this moment. 
 
Cosmo has also escaped – temporarily – from his life in the city, finding the south-west a relaxing and appealing fit, especially when he meets local girl, Amy. But is he being entirely truthful about what he’s left behind? 
 
Just out of uni, Sam has passed the Admiralty Interview Board and is set to follow in his naval father’s footsteps. His future is secure – but he feels cast adrift. With doubts and loosening family connections worrying him, an impartial new friend could be just the thing he needs. Forging a bond across the generations, can he and Cara help each other find the way to a new, happy chapter? 
 
Praise for Marcia Willett: 
 
'A beautifully woven tale of families and their secrets...' Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of The Cornish House 
 
'Sweeping powers of description transport her readers to another time and place' Rosanna Ley

Reflections

A summer full of secrets spent in Devon

Rebecca Reid

‘Well written, with a plot and characters that haunt you long after you’ve finished.’ Jane Corry, author of My Husband’s Wife 
 
Which is more dangerous, a secret or a lie? 
 
Poppy has a secret. 
 
It was a whirlwind romance. And when Drew, caught up in the moment, suggests that he and Poppy don’t tell each other anything about their past lives, that they live only for the here and now, for the future they are building together, Poppy jumps at the chance for a fresh start. 
 
But it doesn’t take long for Poppy to see that this is a two-way deal. Drew is hiding something from her. And Poppy suddenly has no idea who the man she has married really is, what he is hiding from her or what he might be capable of. 
 
Drew says he has nothing to hide. Drew is lying. 
 
'Rebecca Reid is a master of building tension' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Girl Next Door 
 
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What readers are saying... 
‘Gripped me from the start and I couldn’t put it down’ 
‘Truly original’ 
‘Compulsive reading’ 
‘Captivating’ 
‘Amazing. Five stars’ 
‘I loved every single word’

Truth Hurts

A captivating, breathless read

A love story like no other! Perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Jojo Moyes and Richard Curtis films, You, Me and the Movies will leave you crying tears of joy and sadness. 
 
 
When Arden meets Mac she quickly falls for the handsome, charismatic film lecturer. Their love is the sort you see in movies: dramatic, exciting and all-consuming... and complicated. 
 
A love like theirs could never last. 
 
But years later, whilst visiting a friend in hospital, Arden sees the one face she could never forget. Badly injured, Mac can only make brief references to the classic films they once watched together. Which is all it takes for Arden to remember everything... 
 
Will Arden ever find a movie-worthy love again? 
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What everyone is saying about You, Me and the Movies: 
'Moving and emotional' Eva Woods, bestselling author of How to be Happy 
 
'I LOVED THIS BOOK!! You, Me and The Movies is beautifully crafted, funny, uplifting and guaranteed to leave you smiling!!! This is one of those BIG WONDERFUL books that pulls you in and doesn't let you go until the very last page.' Lauren North, author of The Perfect Betrayal 
 
'It made me laugh, cry and want to watch lots more old movies' ***** 
'Nostalgic and lovely and just leaves you with a warm feeling' ***** 
'Pulls you in and doesn't let you go until the very last page' ***** 
'I can't begin to say how much I LOVED this book. It had me laughing, falling in love and ultimately crying.' ***** 
'I'm an absolute mess. This is a beautiful novel. Completely unexpected... I was captured by the now and then aspect of the story... I'm off now to re-watch The Way We Were.' *****

You, Me and the Movies

A heart-warming, uplifting story about second chances

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'I loved this completely. A bright, brilliant, joyful love story... A total triumph.' 
Josie Silver, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of ONE DAY IN DECEMBER 
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Justine and Nick are meant to be. 
 He just doesn’t know it yet… 
 
When Justine Carmichael bumps into her teenage crush, Nick Jordan, she knows she can’t leave her future happiness to chance. This time, she’s going to give fate a helping hand. 
 
 An aspiring journalist on a local paper, she knows Nick always reads his horoscope. So she can’t see any harm in making a few alterations to Aquarius over the next few weeks… 
 
 After all, Justine doesn’t really believe in the stars, it’s only a bit of fun. 
 
 What could possibly go wrong? 
 
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A gloriously feel-good romantic comedy about good friends, true love and all the signs of the zodiac, perfect for anyone who loves David Nicholls, Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes.

Star-Crossed

The heartwarming and witty romcom you won’t want to miss

Charlene Allcott

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'One of the freshest, funniest, most exciting new voices I’ve read for a long time' JANE FALLON 
 
'Fresh and funny and REAL ... Martha really spoke to me. She will steal everyone's heart!' VERONICA HENRY 
 
'Beautifully written and emotionally intelligent. I rooted for Martha from the start.' Daily Mail 
 
Meet Martha Ross. She dreams of being a singer, but she’s been working in a call centre for far too long. She’s separating from her husband, the father of her son. And she’s moving back home to her parents’ as a single mum, toddler in tow. 
 
Life has thrown her a few lemons . . . but Martha intends to make a gin and tonic. It’s time to become the woman she’s always wanted to be. And at least her mum’s on hand to provide childcare – and ample motherly judgement, of course. 
 
Soon Martha realises that in order to find lasting love and fulfilment, she needs to find herself first . . . But her attempts at reinvention – from writing a definitive wish list of everything she wants in a new man, to half-marathons, business plans and meditation retreats – tend to go awry in the most surprising of ways . . . 
 
A warm, vibrant and painfully funny novel for fans of Why Mummy Drinks, Fiona Gibson and Lucy Vine. 
 
*Also published as The Reinvention of Martha Ross*

The Single Mum's Wish List

James Holland

'Brings history to life' Guardian 
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It can take a lifetime to heal the wounds of war. 
 
Edward Enderby has never spoken about being an RAF fighter pilot. But fifty years after the greatest conflict the world has ever seen, he must finally confront the memories he has tried so hard to forget. 
 
From the bright skies over England in 1941, through the dark days of the Siege of Malta, to a bitter partisan struggle in Italy, his takes a momentous journey that will change him forever. 
 
And despite the damage the war has wrought, Edward has one last chance to save himself from his past…

A Pair of Silver Wings

A sparkling summer story that's FULL of surprises! 
 
London has not been kind to Lottie Allbright. Realising it’s time to cut and run, she packs up and moves back home – but finds her family in disarray. In need of a new place to stay, Lottie takes up the offer of a live-in job managing a local vineyard. There’s a lot to learn – she didn’t even know grapes could grow so far north! 
 
Butterworth Wines in the rolling Derbyshire hills has always been run on love and passion but a tragic death has left everyone at a loss. Widowed Betsy is trying to keep the place afloat but is harbouring a debilitating secret. Meanwhile her handsome but interfering grandson, Jensen, is trying to convince her to sell up and move into a home. 
 
Lottie’s determined to save Butterworth Wines, but with all this and an unpredictable English summer to deal with, it’ll be a challenge. 
 
And that’s before she discovers something that will turn her summer – and her world – upside down . . . 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy's novels: 
 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘A page-turner of a story’ Milly Johnson 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley

A Vintage Summer

‘A hugely entertaining debut with a shocker of an ending’ Emma Curtis, bestselling author of One Little Mistake 
 
Three women walk in to the dinner, but only two will leave. 
 
Sixteen years ago, best friends Nancy, Georgia and Lila committed a terrible crime. 
 
They have never spoken about it. But now, in their thirties, one of them wants to talk. 
 
One word and everything could be ruined: their lives, their careers, their relationships. It's up to Georgia to call a crisis dinner. 
 
But the evening does not go as planned. Only two women survive the night. 
 
Murder isn’t so difficult the second time around… 
 
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Authors love Perfect Liars... 
 
‘Skilfully done – Rebecca Reid is a master of building tension and Perfect Liars had me gripped throughout. I’ll never approach dinner with friends in the same way again…’ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House 
 
'Despicable protagonists, despicable victim, I adored every second of it.' Sarah J Naughton, author of Tattle Tale 
 
'Disturbing and brilliant. A very refreshing psychological suspense novel and an outstanding debut.' Lauren North, author of The Perfect Betrayal 
 
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Rebecca Reid’s latest novel Truth Hurts is out now

Perfect Liars

Perfect for fans of Blood Orange

A Match Made in Devon is being published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. 
 
Sometimes you have to play a part to realise who you really are… 
 
Nina has always dreamed of being a star. Unfortunately her agent thinks she’s more girl-next-door than leading lady and her acting career isn't going quite as planned. Then, after a series of very public blunders and to escape a gathering storm of paparazzi, Nina is forced to flee from London. 
 
Her plan is to lay low with a friend in Devon, in beautiful Brightside Cove. But soon Nina learns that more drama can be found in a small village than on a hectic television set. 
 
And when a gorgeous man (and his adorable dog) catch her eye, it’s not long before London and showbiz start to lose their appeal. Will Nina choose to return to the bright lights or has she met her match in Brightside Cove? 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy's novels: 
 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘A page-turner of a story’ Milly Johnson 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley

A Match Made in Devon

A feel-good and heart-warming romance from the Sunday Times bestseller

'A page-turner of a story about love, courage, and following your dreams' Milly Johnson, bestselling author of My One True North 
 
Life isn't as simple as producing the perfect pie. 
 
Thirty-two-year-old Hetty Greengrass is the star around which the rest of her family orbits. Marriage, motherhood and helping Dan run Sunnybank Farm have certainly kept her hands full for the last twelve years. But when her daughter Poppy has to choose her inspiration for a school project and picks her aunt, not her mum, Hetty is left full of self-doubt. 
 
Hetty's always been generous with her time and until now, her biggest talent - baking deliciously moreish shortcrust pastry pies - has been limited to charity work and the village fete. But taking part in a competition run by Cumbria's Finest to find the very best produce from the region might be just the thing to make her daughter proud . . . and reclaim something for herself. 
 
Changing the status quo isn't easy - and with cracks appearing in her marriage and shocking secrets coming to light, Hetty must decide where her priorities really lie . . . 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading bestseller Cathy Bramley: 
 
'Delightful!' Katie Fforde 
'Full of surprises, just like one of Hetty's pies' Jo Thomas 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 
 
Readers are falling in love with Hetty's Farmhouse Bakery: 
***** 'Perfect feel-good reading' 
***** 'If only real life were as idyllic as it is in Hetty's world' 
***** 'I laughed and cried and really warmed to the amazing, strong female characters'

Hetty’s Farmhouse Bakery

The perfect feel-good read from the Sunday Times bestselling author

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Patchwork Family

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

1Q84

365 Days of Art

A BBC Christmas

A Black Book Thriller

A Box Full of Murders

A Cal Leandros Novel

A Christmas Mystery

The intelligent and capable police commissioner Guido Brunetti confronts crime in and around his home town of Venice.

A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

A Daisy Story

Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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