- Table View
- List View
The Honey Witch
by Sydney J. Shields'Reading The Honey Witch is like dreaming in a fragrant sunlit garden while bees sing around you. It's a gorgeous book, with a lovely cottagecore ambience and a heart-warming sapphic romance intertwined with unique magic that enchants the imagination' India Holton, internationally bestselling authorThe Honey Witch of Innisfree can never find true love. That is her curse to bear. But when a young woman who doesn't believe in magic arrives on her island, sparks fly in this deliciously sweet debut novel of magic, hope, and love overcoming all.Twenty-one-year-old Marigold Claude has always preferred the company of the spirits of the meadow to any of the suitors who've tried to woo her. So when her grandmother whisks her away to the family cottage on the tiny Isle of Innisfree with an offer to train her as the next Honey Witch, she accepts immediately. But her newfound magic and independence come with a price: No one can fall in love with the Honey Witch.When Lottie Burke, a notoriously grumpy skeptic who doesn't believe in magic, shows up on her doorstep, Marigold can't resist the challenge to prove to her that magic is real. But soon, Marigold begins to care for Lottie in ways she never expected. And when darker magic awakens and threatens to destroy her home, she must fight for much more than her new home-at the risk of losing her magic and her heart..A delicious debut that combines the swoon-worthy romance of Bridgerton and the whimsical sorcery of Practical Magic, with a dash of The Secret Life of Bees thrown in for good fun.Praise for The Honey Witch:'As effervescent as a bottle of sparkling mead, The Honey Witch charms with every sentence. Shields writes with a fierce, uncynical honesty that will have you believing in soulmates, uncovering magic everywhere, and embracing your own wildness' S.T. Gibson, author of An Education in Malice'The Honey Witch is a sweet feast, brimming with whimsy, magic, and tender longing. . . sugar-glazed and heart warming and thoroughly enjoyable' Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window'As sweet and warm as honeyed tea. Shields' debut deftly explores love, loss, and loneliness-and the joy of seeing magic in all things, however small. With charming characters and a lush setting, The Honey Witch will delight fans of cosy fantasy' Allison Saft, author of A Far Wilder Magic'Gorgeously lyrical and utterly addicting' Rebecca Thorne, author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea'Enchanting, whimsical, and firmly rooted in finding yourself after loss, this novel will break your heart and then soothe it with magic honey. Pour yourself a cup of tea, drizzle in some local honey, and let this decadent book transport you' Breanne Randall, author of The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic'The Honey Witch will charm you with its setting and its love for all things natural - especially bees! This tale of a young witch dealing with a curse and a battle between dark magic and light, with her romance in the balance, is one all fans of witches and folk magic will love' Louisa Morgan, author of The Secret History of Witches'Shields has written a cosy confection of a book-full of whimsy, spice, and heart. The Honey Witch is an ode to love, and just how sweet it can be' Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics'For anyone who has ever known what the mundane world wants them to be isn't possible or even desirable, The Honey Witch takes a luminous, divergent path' Willa Reece, author of Wildwood Magic
The Paradise Problem: A sparkling opposites-attract, fake-dating romance
by Christina LaurenThe next escapist romance from Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of TikTok favourite, The Unhoneymooners!'My favourite kind of book to devour: something that manages to be hot and intense, yet still the very best comfort food' JODI PICOULT...............Christina Lauren, the instant New York Times bestselling and 'reigning romance queens' (PopSugar), returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance.Anna Green thought she was marrying Liam 'West' Weston for access to subsidized family housing while at UCLA. She also thought she'd signed divorce papers when the graduation caps were tossed, and they both went on their merry ways.Three years later, Anna is a starving artist living paycheck to paycheck while West is a Stanford professor. He may be one of four heirs to the Weston Foods conglomerate, but he has little interest in working for the heartless corporation his family built from the ground up. He is interested, however, in his one-hundred-million-dollar inheritance. There's just one catch.Due to an antiquated clause in his grandfather's will, Liam won't see a penny until he's been happily married for five years. Just when Liam thinks he's in the home stretch, pressure mounts from his family to see this mysterious spouse, and he has no choice but to turn to the one person he's afraid to introduce to his one-percenter parents - his unpolished, not-so-ex-wife.But in the presence of his family, Liam's fears quickly shift from whether the feisty, foul-mouthed, paint-splattered Anna can play the part to whether the toxic world of wealth will corrupt someone as pure of heart as his surprisingly grounded and loyal wife. Liam will have to ask himself if the price tag on his flimsy cover story is worth losing true love that sprouted from a lie................'Sexy, swoony, heartfelt' Library Journal (starred review)'Funny, angst-y, and extremely sexy' Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Find out why readers LOVE Christina Lauren . . .'Pure, irresistible magic from start to finish' EMILY HENRY'Witty and downright hilarious . . . a perfect feel-good romantic comedy' HELEN HOANG'Pure joy' SALLY THORNE'Writing duo Christina Lauren are my go-to when I'm feeling sad' BETH O'LEARY'What a joyful, warm, touching book! This is the book to read if you want to smile so hard your face hurts' JASMINE GUILLORY
Emotionality: Heterosexual Love and Emotional Development in Popular Romance (Routledge Focus on Literature)
by Eirini ArvanitakiThis book focuses on the projections of romantic love and its progression in a selection of popular romance novels and identifies an innovation within the genre’s formula and structure. Taking into account Giddens’s notion of ‘confluent’ love, this book argues that two forms of love exist within these texts: romantic and confluent love. The analysis of these love variants suggests that a continuum emerges which signifies the complexity but also the formation and progressive nature of the protagonists’ love relationships. This continuum is divided into three stages: the pre-personal, semi-personal, and personal. The first phase connotes the introduction of the protagonists and describes the sexual attraction they experience for each other. The second phase refers to the initiation of the sexual interaction between the heroine and hero without any emotional involvement. The third and final phase begins when emotions such as jealousy, shame/guilt, anger, and self-sacrifice are awakened and acknowledged.
Emotionality: Heterosexual Love and Emotional Development in Popular Romance (Routledge Focus on Literature)
by Eirini ArvanitakiThis book focuses on the projections of romantic love and its progression in a selection of popular romance novels and identifies an innovation within the genre’s formula and structure. Taking into account Giddens’s notion of ‘confluent’ love, this book argues that two forms of love exist within these texts: romantic and confluent love. The analysis of these love variants suggests that a continuum emerges which signifies the complexity but also the formation and progressive nature of the protagonists’ love relationships. This continuum is divided into three stages: the pre-personal, semi-personal, and personal. The first phase connotes the introduction of the protagonists and describes the sexual attraction they experience for each other. The second phase refers to the initiation of the sexual interaction between the heroine and hero without any emotional involvement. The third and final phase begins when emotions such as jealousy, shame/guilt, anger, and self-sacrifice are awakened and acknowledged.
The Favoured Child: Wideacre, The Favoured Child, Meridon (The Wideacre Trilogy #2)
by null Philippa GregoryThe second novel in the bestselling Wideacre Trilogy, a compulsive drama set in the eighteenth century. By Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The Virgin’s Lover. The Wideacre estate is bankrupt, the villagers are living in poverty and Wideacre Hall is a smoke-blackened ruin. But in the Dower House two children are being raised in protected innocence. Equal claimants to the inheritance of Wideacre, rivals for the love of the village, they are tied by a secret childhood betrothal but forbidden to marry. Only one can be the favoured child. Only one can inherit the magical understanding between the land and the Lacey family that can make the Sussex village grow green again. Only one can be Beatrice Lacey’s true heir. Sweeping, passionate, unique: 'The Favoured Child' is the second novel in Philippa Gregory's bestselling trilogy which began with 'Wideacre' and concluded with 'Meridon'.
The District Nurses Make a Wish (The District Nurses #5)
by null Annie GrovesThe new heartwarming and nostalgic read in the bestselling wartime District Nurses series For the district nurses of Victory Walk, there's been little time to bask in the triumph of D-day as London is facing a new threat – the buzz bombs. Everyone is terrified, never knowing where the next one will strike. Into this tense atmosphere, new nurse, Iris, must make her mark. She’s had more experience of nursing than many, but since arriving in East London from the countryside, she has struggled to fit in with the other staff. Meanwhile Alice is facing an agonising wait to hear if her boyfriend Joe has survived D-day – she can barely sleep for wondering if he ever received her letter in which she promised to wait for him? Others too are in limbo, not knowing if their loved ones have made it through. With the end almost in sight, the district nurses must dig deep if they are to keep London going…
Geek Girl: Geek Girl, Model Misfit And Picture Perfect (Geek Girl #1)
by null Holly Smale“My name is Harriet Manners, and I am a geek.” The first book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series! Harriet Manners knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear, a “jiffy” lasts 1/100th of a second, and the average person laughs 15 times per day. She knows that bats always turn left when exiting a cave and that peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. But she doesn’t know why nobody at school seems to like her. So when Harriet is spotted by a top model agent, she grabs the chance to reinvent herself. Even if it means stealing her best friend's dream, incurring the wrath of her arch enemy Alexa, and repeatedly humiliating herself in front of impossibly handsome model Nick. Even if it means lying to the people she loves. Veering from one couture disaster to the next with the help of her overly enthusiastic father and her uber-geeky stalker, Toby, Harriet begins to realise that the world of fashion doesn't seem to like her any more than the real world did. As her old life starts to fall apart, will Harriet be able to transform herself before she ruins everything? The award-winning debut by bestselling author Holly Smale.
The Unexpected Joy of Being Single: Locating happily-single serenity (The Unexpected Joy Of #2)
by Catherine GrayFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author 'This refreshing, unusual book needs to exist. A culture shift which repositions a single person as someone who is relationship-free, complete, and not lacking is long overdue.' - The i'Absolutely f*cking brilliant' - Florence GivenHaving a secret single freak-out? Feeling the red, heart-shaped urgency intensify as the years roll on by? Oh hi! You're in the right place.Over half of Brits aged 25-44 are now single. It's become the norm to remain solo until much later in life, given the average marriage ages of 35 (women) and 38 (men). Many of us are choosing never to marry at all. But society, films, song lyrics and our parents are adamant that a happy ending has to be couple-shaped. That we're incomplete without an 'other half'*, like a bisected panto pony. Cue: single sorrow. Dating like it's a job. Spending half our lives waiting for somebody-we-fancy to text us back. Feeling haunted by the terms 'spinster' or 'confirmed bachelor.'Catherine Gray took a whole year off dating to find single satisfaction. She lifted the lid on the reasons behind the global single revolution, explored the bizarre ways cultures single-shame, detached from 'all the good ones are gone!' panic and debunked the myth that married people are much happier.Let's start the reverse brainwash, in order to locate - and luxuriate in - single happiness. Are you in?*Spoiler: you're already wholePRAISE FOR CATHERINE GRAY'S WRITING:"Fascinating." - Bryony Gordon"Not remotely preachy." - The Times"Jaunty, shrewd and convincing." - The Telegraph "Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying." - The Guardian"Truthful, modern and real." - Stylist"Brave, witty and brilliantly written." - Marie Claire"Haunting, admirable and enlightening." - The Pool
One in a Million
by null Lindsey KelkThe hilarious romcom from the Sunday Times bestselling author that everyone loves… ‘A corker… hilarious!’ GIOVANNA FLETCHER‘Full of heart and very, very funny’ PAIGE TOON Everyone wants that special someone… Annie Higgins has one goal this year: to get her tiny business off the ground. But – infuriated by the advertising agency across the hall making fun of her job – Annie is goaded into accepting their crazy challenge: to make a random stranger Instagram-famous in just thirty days. And even when they choose Dr Samuel Page PhD, historian and hater of social media, as her target, Annie’s determined to win the bet – whether Sam likes it or not. But getting to know Sam means getting to know more about herself. And before the thirty days are out, Annie has to make a decision about what’s really important… Funny, real and heart-meltingly romantic, Annie and Sam’s story is My Fair Lady for the social media age – and the perfect feel-good read. Love Lindsey's romance? Pre-order her brand new rom-com LOVE STORY now. Coming July 2024! Praise for Lindsey Kelk: ‘So funny … the sweetness, the glamour, the gorgeous love story … so uplifting and wildly romantic’ Marian Keyes, bestselling author of Grown Ups ‘I fell head over heels in love with this modern fairyrale. So funny, so romantic, so charming’ Beth O’Leary, bestselling author of The Flatshare ‘Sparkles on the page like champagne in the glass’ Milly Johnson, Sunday Times bestselling author of My One True North ‘The literary equivalent of opening a glass of wine with your best friend’ Mhairi McFarlane, bestselling author of Last Night ‘The kind of book you can’t put down but also want to last forever. Kelk’s signature wit and clever prose… are at their very best here’ Emily Henry, bestselling author of Beach Read
I Heart Vegas: I Heart New York, I Heart Hollywood, I Heart Paris, I Heart Vegas, I Heart London, I Heart Christmas, I Heart Forever, I Heart Hawaii (I Heart Series #4)
by null Lindsey KelkEscape to Vegas with this hilarious and feel good rom-com from the bestselling I Heart series. Angela Clark loves her life in New York. She a Brit who’s conquered the Big Apple. Unfortunately, she’s also a Brit who’s lost her job. And when, just a couple of weeks before Christmas, the immigration department gets wind of this, Angela needs to find a new job urgently. Or a husband. And she doesn’t think her boyfriend Alex will be keen. A girls’ weekend in Vegas with her best friend Jenny seems the perfect way to forget her troubles. From the minute they arrive Angela is swept up in a whirl of cocktails, outrageous outfits, late nights and brushes with the chapel of love. But rather than escaping trouble, Angela is up to her neck in it…. But what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – right? Love Lindsey's romance? Pre-order her brand new rom-com LOVE STORY now. Coming July 2024! Readers love Lindsey: ‘Fun, romantic and warm’ Closer ‘Witty, funny, warm and wise’ Marian Keyes ‘Lindsey is the queen of cracking one-liners … hilarious and energetic’ Alex Brown
I Heart London: I Heart New York, I Heart Hollywood, I Heart Paris, I Heart Vegas, I Heart London, I Heart Christmas, I Heart Forever, I Heart Hawaii (I Heart Series #5)
by null Lindsey KelkAngela’s back on home turf – and in her biggest romantic scrape yet… Angela Clark has fallen in love with America – and it’s starting to love her back. Throw one expired visa into the mix, and things quickly take a turn for the worse. She might love her life as a Brit in New York, but now she has no choice but to return to London. Not only does she leave behind her gorgeous boyfriend Alex – she must also face unfinished business back on home turf. There’s the ex-boyfriend – who she moved to New York to get away from. Then there’s her best friend, with her perfect new baby. And there’s her mum. Now, there’s another wedding in the offing – and everyone remembers how well the last one went … Love Lindsey's romance? Pre-order her brand new rom-com LOVE STORY now. Coming July 2024!
I Heart Forever: I Heart New York, I Heart Hollywood, I Heart Paris, I Heart Vegas, I Heart London, I Heart Christmas, I Heart Forever, I Heart Hawaii (I Heart Series #7)
by null Lindsey Kelk‘Brilliantly funny’ Paige Toon‘I loved it!’ Louise Pentland A wedding in Manhattan…and someone’s keeping a secret. The day her husband Alex picks up a backpack and goes travelling, Angela Clark swears she’ll stay out of trouble. But from trying to keep a secret from her best friend to accidentally flirting with her brand new boss at the fashion magazine where she works, nothing goes according to plan. Then suddenly there’s another big secret Angela’s got to keep – and the man she loves is still thousands of miles away. As her BFF’s wedding looms, Angela is going to need her friends by her side. Her old life is set to change forever. Love Lindsey's romance? Pre-order her brand new rom-com LOVE STORY now. Coming July 2024!
I Heart Hawaii: I Heart New York, I Heart Hollywood, I Heart Paris, I Heart Vegas, I Heart London, I Heart Christmas, I Heart Forever, I Heart Hawaii (I Heart Series #8)
by null Lindsey KelkEscape with best friends Angela and Jenny to the balmy beaches of Hawaii in this hilarious, heartwarming romantic comedy. When you’re running away from real life, there’s only one place to go… When Angela Clark’s best friend Jenny invites her to join a press trip to Hawaii, three days of sun, sea and sleep sounds like the perfect antidote to her crazed life. At work in New York, she’s supposed to be the face of Having It All. But the only thing Angela feels she excels at is hiding in the printer cupboard, eating Mini Cheddars and watching Netflix on her phone and if this is living the dream, she's more than ready to wake up. A few days away with Jenny sounds like exactly what she needs but Angela’s talent for getting into a scrape guarantees nothing goes to plan – and not even the most beautiful beaches, blue skies and daiquiris will get her off the hook… Love Lindsey's romance? Pre-order her brand new rom-com LOVE STORY now. Coming July 2024!
On a Night Like This
by null Lindsey KelkIt only takes one night to fall in love… ‘So uplifting and wildly romantic’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Funny, engaging and sparkly’ JANE FALLON ‘I fell head over heels in love’ BETH O’LEARY ‘Sparkles on the page like champagne in the glass’ MILLY JOHNSON ‘The literary equivalent of opening a glass of wine with your best friend’ MHAIRI MCFARLANE ‘The kind of book you can’t put down, but also want to last forever’ EMILY HENRY ____________________ Get ready for a night like no other … Within days of wishing she could change her life, Fran Cooper is working for a celebrity, on a yacht, and en route to a tiny Italian island and the glittering Crystal Ball. When she – quite literally – bumps into a handsome American called Evan the magic really begins. He makes her a promise: no last names, no life stories, just one unforgettable night. But Evan belongs at the ball and Fran is a gatecrasher. Their lives are a world apart – unless, on a night like this, everything can change forever… ____________________ Love Lindsey's romance? Pre-order her brand new rom-com LOVE STORY now. Coming July 2024!
Blood & Fury (Chaos and Flame #2)
by Tessa Gratton Justina IrelandThe thrilling conclusion to the Chaos & Flame YA fantasy duology by New York Times bestselling authors Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton – featuring ancient magic, a morally grey villain, and a smouldering enemies-to-lovers romance.Adapting to her new life as the legendary Phoenix, Darling Seabreak has a simple task ahead of her: control Chaos and gather her fellow empyreals, unite the warring great Houses and bring peace to Pyrlanum. As she struggles to navigate the thorny politics of the realm as its new leader, she must also embrace her new form and destiny as the heart of Chaos itself.Meanwhile, stung by Darling's apparent betrayal, Talon Goldhoard seeks to maintain House Dragon's position. He wants to bring his stubborn brother back to his rightful place as Regent and also make his traitorous aunt face justice. As he tracks the remaining empyreals, he must also keep his feelings for Darling in check, even if she is closer than ever.But as Darling and Talon work towards peace, dark and deadly forces threaten to twist friends into traitors, destroy Pyrlanum and usher in a new age of blood & fury.
The Girls of Summer: The addictive and thought-provoking book club debut
by Katie Bishop‘Dark, timely and thought-provoking’ THE SUN‘Set to be a big summer hit’ THE INDEPENDENT‘A gripping read that is visceral and raw. Buy it’ GLAMOURThe last time Rachel saw the girls, they were teenagers island-hopping in Greece: making friends, finding love. One golden summer.Now in her thirties, she’s never been able to forget the man she fell in love with back then. Even though he is almost twenty years older than her. Even though she hasn’t seen him since and she’s now married to someone else.And when she crosses paths with one of the girls, she’s confronted with a truth that’s much darker than she ever realized.What really happened to them all that summer? What if everything she remembers is a lie?**********For fans of GIRL A, MY DARK VANESSA and LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE, The Girls of Summer is a bold compulsive exploration of sex, power and consent, and what happens when we revisit the past with rose-tinted glasses.'Reminiscent of HBO's hit The White Lotus... The obvious read-alike is My Dark Vanessa' BOOKLIST'Packs an incredible punch' THE TIMES'Beautifully written, transportive, and thought-provoking' LUCY CLARKE, author of THE CASTAWAYS'A mesmerising, unsettling and gripping debut' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of RUN TIME***********Readers are talking about THE GIRLS OF SUMMER:* 'In the age of #MeToo, this book is one that will ring true with so many people'* 'Beautifully written with a tense, emotive plot that will be relatable to so many women'* 'An excellent debut. Raw, real, and gut-wrenchingly familiar'* 'Wow wow wow! I am still thinking about it, it's one of those stories that stays with you'
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Vol. 1
by MashiroGirl meets boy the old-fashioned way - in an online game. The first volume of the popular manga that inspired the anime series!College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together, but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings. There, she meets Yamada, an elite pro gamer so reclusive that Akane can’t decide if he’s awkward or alluring.When Akane encounters her ex at a gaming convention, she makes the snap decision to pretend Yamada is her boyfriend and soon the two of them are spending more time together in the game and in real life. The problem is, Yamada is only interested in the game. As Akane's feelings grow, will Yamada's focus stay on the game?Volume 1 includes Chapters 1-9.
Empower: Violet Eden Chapters: Book Five (Violet Eden Chapters)
by Jessica ShirvingtonWho will Violet choose?It has been two years since Violet Eden walked away from the city, her friends, her future and - most painfully - her soulmate, Lincoln. Part angel, part human, Violet is determined to stand by the promises she made to save the one she loves.Living with the perpetual coldness of a broken soul she survives day to day as a Rogue Grigori in London. But when an unexpected visitor shows up at her door, the news he bears about someone she swore to protect forces Violet to confront emotions she'd sought to bury.Even worse, she fears that this might all lead back to the night she tries hardest to forget. And to what was taken without her permission.Violet is returning to New York . . . and she knows exactly who is going to be there.With Phoenix in her dreams and Lincoln in her heart Violet knows it is only a matter of time before the final choice must be made.Empower is the final explosive book in The Violet Eden Chapters.The Violet Eden ChaptersBook One: EmbraceBook Two: EnticeBook Three: EmblazeBook Four: EndlessBook Five: Empower
All Change: Cazalet Chronicles Book 5 (Cazalet Chronicles #5)
by Elizabeth Jane HowardAs the old world begins to fade from view and a new dawn emerges, All Change marks the fifth and final volume in Elizabeth Jane Howard's bestselling Cazalet Chronicles.'Compelling, moving, unputdownable . . . Maybe my favourite books ever' - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite MistakeIt is the 1950s and as the Duchy, the Cazalets’ beloved matriarch, dies, she takes with her the last remnants of a disappearing world – houses with servants and cherished tradition – in which the Cazalets have thrived.Louise, now divorced, becomes entangled in a painful affair, while Polly and Clary must balance marriage and motherhood with their own ideas and ambitions. Hugh and Edward, now in their sixties, feel ill-equipped for this changing world, while Villy, long abandoned by her husband, must at last learn to live independently. But it is Rachel, who has always lived for others, who will face her greatest challenges yet. And nothing will ever be the same again.'She helps us to do the necessary thing – open our eyes and our hearts' – Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of The Mirror and the LightAll Change is the heartbreaking and heartwarming final instalment of Elizabeth Jane Howard's bestselling series.
Friday's Child: Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance (Regency Romances Ser. #6)
by Georgette HeyerIf you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris'Heart-stoppingly gorgeous' Harriet Evans'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times___________Hero Wantage is desperate to change her fate.When the dashing Lord Sherry proposes out of the blue, Hero is overjoyed - she'll escape a life as a governess and, once they wed, he can finally claim his inheritance.But as Hero attempts to social climb in glamorous London society, Sherry is concerned that her naivety will ruin them both and takes drastic action.The chaos that follows will push friendships - and hearts - to breaking point.___________Readers love Friday's Child ...***** 'This novel is all fun, cuteness, laughter, warmness, goodness and awesomeness. Definitely a top favourite!!'***** 'Recommended for.... anyone who loves to read and be entertained!'***** 'I could just not keep the book down once I started.'***** 'This is one of my top 3 Georgette Heyer books.'***** 'Absolutely delightful!'
Venetia: Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance (Regency Romances Ser. #18)
by Georgette HeyerIf you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' Adjoa Andoh, star of Bridgerton'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' Indepdendent'Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris_______________In all her twenty-five years, Venetia Lanyon has never been further than Harrogate.Nor has she enjoyed the attentions of any man aside from her two wearisomely persistent suitors.Then, in one extraordinary encounter, she meets a neighbour she only knew by reputation - the infamous Jasper Damerel.Before she realises it, Venetia is encouraging a man whose way of life has scandalised the North Riding for years._______________Readers can't get enough of Venetia . . .***** 'One of my favorite Heyer romances.'***** 'One of my all-time favourite books.***** 'I've read it so many times by now that I lost count.'***** 'Venetia is, without question, my favourite of all Georgette Heyer’s Regency Romances.'***** 'I LOVED this book.'***** 'Stands up well as a charming and quite powerful Regency romance.'_______________'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde'Utterly delightful' Guardian'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' Daily Mail'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' Harriet Evans'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' Sunday Telegraph
Three Wishes: From the bestselling author of Big Little Lies, now an award winning TV series
by Liane MoriartyLose yourself in this wickedly addictive exploration of family, relationships and modern love from the bestselling author of the HBO sensation BIG LITTLE LIES'I adored it. Fresh, intelligent and entertaining' MARIAN KEYESThey say trouble always comes in threes . . .For sisters Lyn, Cat and Gemma Kettle, the year they turn thirty-three is no exception.Sensible Lyn is struggling to balance being a mother, wife and businesswoman without losing her mind.Cat, whose perfect marriage is the envy of all her friends, never suspected that her husband had been hiding a secret that will tear her life apart.Directionless Gemma, who changes jobs and boyfriends every few months, has just met a new man who could be the one to unlock her hidden past.The bonds of these sisters are strong enough to withstand whatever life throws at them.That is until the night of their thirty-fourth birthday dinner, when home truths are revealed and things are said that can't be taken back . . .'Funny and dramatic, with vibrant characters, it's a delight' Sunday MirrorPRAISE FOR LIANE MORIARTY'Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly' Sunday Express'Mistress of the razor-sharp observation' Kate Morton'An extraordinary talent' Nicole Kidman'Keeps you guessing to the very end - perfect summer read' Reese Witherspoon'Gripping, acutely observed, thought-provoking and funny' Marie Claire
Bonds of Cupidity: The sizzling romance from the bestselling author of The Plated Prisoner series (Heart Hassle #2)
by Raven KennedyShe found love. Now, she needs to try and keep it. She spent years in the Veil as an invisible cupid. Unable to talk, touch or love anyone, which made her a little bitter.Now, Emelle has a life . . . and a bounty on her head. The fae prince wants her dead, and her three gorgeous genfins are arrested. The royal culling trials are about to begin, but Emelle isn't going to let everything be taken from her without a fight.There's rebellion in the air, a princess who's not all she appears to be and a lamassu fae who claims to be Emelle's mate.Love is getting complicated.But to a cupid, it always is.Bonds of Cupidity is Book Two in the fun, addictive and sexy Heart Hassle seriesGild, Glint and Gleam, Sunday Times bestsellers, April 2023
The Hypnotist's Love Story: From the bestselling author of Big Little Lies, now an award winning TV series
by Liane MoriartyFrom the multi-million copy bestselling author of BIG LITTLE LIES, NINE PERFECT STRANGERS and APPLES NEVER FALL, discover this irresistible story of love, lies and obsession . . . 'Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'One of the few writers I'll drop anything for' JOJO MOYES 'A fantastic storyteller' LORRAINE KELLY ________ Hypnotherapist Ellen O'Farrell has been single for a while, which is why she's so taken with her handsome new boyfriend, Patrick. But Patrick has a confession: he has a stalker, an ex-girlfriend who won't leave him alone. Ellen is a little disturbed - yet also curious. Who is this woman, and what would drive her to this obsessive behaviour? In fact, Ellen almost thinks she'd quite like to meet her. What she doesn't realise is that she already has . . . ________ AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLLER The world can't get enough of Liane Moriarty . . . 'A tour-de-force of a novel' DAILY MAIL 'Utterly and completely wonderful' MARIAN KEYES 'Staggeringly brilliant' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Mistress of the razor-sharp observation' KATE MORTON 'An extraordinary talent' NICOLE KIDMAN 'Keeps you guessing to the very end - perfect summer read' REESE WITHERSPOON 'Gripping, acutely observed, thought-provoking and funny' MARIE CLAIRE 'Captivating' CLOSER
The Husband's Secret: The hit novel that launched the author of BIG LITTLE LIES
by Liane MoriartyShe finds an envelope: 'To be opened in the event of my death'. It's her husband's handwriting. But he's still alive . . .THE ENTHRALLING STORY OF SECRETS, FAMILY AND THE DANGER OF THE TRUTH'STAGGERINGLY BRILLIANT' Sophie Hannah'ANOTHER MASTERCLASS' Grazia _________ Cecilia Fitzpatrick thought she knew her husband. That is until she finds an envelope with his writing on: 'to be opened in the event of my death'.She opens it, and learns a shocking truth he has never dared reveal. Now Cecilia faces a terrible choice.Because revealing her husband's secret will hurt those she loves the most . . . But could the consequences of staying silent be worse? _________ 'Finely wrought tension holds up until the final page' TELEGRAPH 'A tense, page-turning story which gradually draws everyone together in a devastating climax' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Dark and compelling . . . a must read' SUN