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Scribble Witch: Book 3
by Inky WillisA hilarious double-act like no other! Accidentally naughty nine-year-old Molly and Notes, the secret scribble witch who lives in her pen pot discover all things ancient Egypt, including a mysterious new friend. Molly often experiences some magic to brighten up her school day - thanks to Notes, the tiny paper witch who lives in her pen pot. Notes loves to help her friends ... though her helping often gets Molly into trouble with her grouchbag teacher! And when Notes decides to go with Molly on their school trip to the local ancient Egypt exhibition, Molly knows Notes is bound to get up to her usual tricks. Will Notes use her magic powers to help Molly sort out her best friends' problems? Who is Notes's secret paper friend? And what ancient treasure is the class going to uncover back at school?With a vibrant, unique voice, and amazing illustrations to match, Inky Willis conjures up magic for every reader!Have you read the first two books in the series, Notes in Class and Magical Muddles?
The Scrying Game
by Andrew HarmanLife as Clerk-in-Charge of Avocado Preservation in the Mountain City of Axototl was a real cushy number. Hurling a few bones about the place, peering into the future, foreseeing all the forthcoming problems screaming your way and making plans to dodge destiny's hurled brickbats. Piece of cake.Or at least it would have been if Quintzi Cohatl actually possessed anything even remotely resembling foresight. After forty years in the job his lies were getting a bit thin. So when a travelling salesman offered him a bargain crystal (with Scry Movie Channel option) how could he refuse?Certainly Merlot and the proto-mage Hogshead would have preferred it if he had. Then they wouldn't have a clump of murdered wizards dumped in the River Slove on their hands. And as for the folks of Axolotl - they wouldn't have had to discover the amazing explosive potential of a few hundred prize melons.
Sealed With A Kiss
by Rachael Lucas‘Wonderful escapism with a gloriously romantic setting.’ – Katie FfordeFeaturing brand new material, Sealed With a Kiss is the bestselling romantic novel from Rachael Lucas, the author of Wildflower Bay and Coming Up Roses. Kate is dumped on her best friend's wedding day by the world's most boring boyfriend, Ian. She's mostly cross because he got in first – until she remembers she's now homeless as well as jobless. Rather than move back home to her ultra-bossy mother, Kate takes a job on the remote Scottish island of Auchenmor as an all-round Girl Friday. Her first day is pretty much a disaster: she falls over, smack bang at the feet of her grouchy new boss, Roddy, Laird of the Island. Unimpressed with her townie ways, he makes it clear she's got a lot to prove.Island life has no room for secrets, but prickly Roddy's keeping something to himself. When his demanding ex-girlfriend appears back on the island, Kate's budding friendship with her new boss comes to an abrupt end. What is Fiona planning – and can she be stopped before it's too late?This funny, big-hearted novel is the perfect read for fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde.
The Seamstress and the Wind
by César AiraIn a small town in Argentina, a seamstress is sewing a wedding dress. All of a sudden she fears that her son has been kidnapped and driven off to Patagonia. She gives chase in a taxi. Her husband finds out and takes off after her – to the end of the world, to the place where monsters are born, and to where the southern wind falls hopelessly in love.
The Search for the Perfect Pub: Looking For the Moon Under Water
by Paul Moody Robin TurnerInspired by George Orwell, Paul Moody and Robin Turner take a nostalgic road trip around Britain in search of the perfect pub. 'A deeply satisfying travelogue' Stuart MaconieIn 1946, George Orwell, a man fond of a pint, wrote about his favourite pub, The Moon Under Water, in his EVENING STANDARD column. But it didn't actually exist. It was Orwell's vision of a perfect pub. Today, Wetherspoons have fourteen Moon Under Waters, and the nation is awash with identikit, high-street lounge bars competing for a dwindling clientele.Paul Moody and Robin Turner's road trip around Britain, therefore, is not just a search for the perfect pub. It is a deeper investigation into what has happened to British pub culture, once the toast of the world. In fact, it is a search for a kind of life-force kindled by the British public, something the powers-that-be are forever trying to extinguish.Along the way, such luminaries as Pete Brown ('the King of Beer'), Tim Martin (Wetherspoon's boss), Iain Sinclair, James Dean Bradfield and Paul Kingsnorth are consulted - along with a host of micro-brewers, landlords, politicians, bloggers and barroom philosophers. What emerges is a picture of the country as seen through a pint glass, a vision that goes to the heart of what it means to be British.
Searching for a Silver Lining
by Miranda DickinsonBoth heartbreaking and affirming, Miranda Dickinson's Searching for a Silver Lining is perfect for fans of Cecilia Ahern and JoJo Moyes.Matilda Bell is left heartbroken when she falls out with her beloved grandfather just before he dies. Haunted by regret, she makes a promise that will soon change everything . . . When spirited former singing star Reenie Silver enters her life, Mattie seizes the opportunity to make amends. Together, Mattie and Reenie embark on an incredible journey that will find lost friends, uncover secrets from the glamorous 1950s and put right a sixty-year wrong.Touchingly funny, warm and life-affirming, this is a sparkling story of second chances. Perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern, Searching for a Silver Lining by Miranda Dickinson will take you on a trip you'll never forget.
A Season in the Snow: Escape to the mountains with this life-affirming winter warmer
by Isla Gordon'Will warm the cockles of any frozen heart and fill you with the joy magic and sparkle of the festive season.' *****'Perfect escapism from rainy England!' Bee Books Beauty Blog'This is the perfect Christmas book for the dog lover in your life!' *****'I loved this book and the way it made me feel so cosy and wintery.' **************Escape to the mountains this Christmas...Alice Bright loves her life. She has a job she adores, a devoted family, and friends she'd lay down her life for.So when tragedy strikes, bringing with it Bear - a rapidly-growing puppy in need of a home - it turns Alice's whole world upside down. She retreats inside her flat, and inside herself, with only her new companion for company. But one-bedroom London flats aren't made for mountain dogs, and so Alice lets Bear push her out of her comfort zone to his homeland: the mountains of Switzerland. Could a change of scene in snowy serenity be just the thing to help Alice fall in love with life again?A Season in the Snow is the perfect read this Christmas, promising snowy mountains, Christmas markets and heart-warming seasonal romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain and Sue Moorcroft.
Season of Love
by Helena GreerAn Entertainment Weekly Best Holiday Romance of 2022A BookPage Best Holiday Romance of 2022A PopSugar Best Holiday Romance of 2022A Smart Bitches, Trashy Books Best Read of 2022 Miriam Blum has no choice but to face the past she thought she&’d left behind when she inherits her great-aunt&’s Christmas tree farm in this witty, glittering, heart-filled romcom with &“all of the warm, queer, Jewish holiday vibes you could possibly want&” (Jen DeLuca, USA Today bestselling author of Well Matched)! Thanks to her thriving art career, Miriam Blum finally has her decoupaged glitter ducks in a row—until devastating news forces her to a very unwanted family reunion. Her beloved great-aunt Cass has passed and left Miriam part-owner of Carrigan&’s, her (ironically) Jewish-run Christmas tree farm. But Miriam&’s plans to sit shiva, avoid her parents, then put Carrigan&’s in her rearview mirror are spoiled when she learns the business is at risk of going under. To have any chance at turning things around, she&’ll need to work with the farm&’s grumpy manager—as long as the attraction sparking between them doesn&’t set all their trees on fire first. Noelle Northwood wants Miriam Blum gone—even if her ingenious ideas and sensitive soul keep showing Noelle there&’s more to Cass&’s niece than meets the eye. But saving Carrigan&’s requires trust, love, and risking it all—for the chance to make their wildest dreams come true.
Season Three: Book 3 (Boywatching #3)
by Chloe BennetWhen Chloe's boyfriend Mark goes off on a French exchange, he leaves his cousin Oscar in the not-so-capable hands of the Boywatchers. Poor Oscar is extremely handsome, but terribly awkward. Can the girls succeed in transforming him into a suave, girlfriended gent - in time for Mark's return? Broken hearts, promises and toes abound in this hilarious and heartwarming conclusion to the fabulous BOYWATCHING trilogy.
Seasons of War (Skulduggery Pleasant #13)
by Derek LandyThe thirteenth thrilling novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, SEASONS OF WAR will test the Skeleton Detective and Valkyrie like never before…
Seasons of War (Skulduggery Pleasant #13)
by Derek LandyThe thirteenth thrilling novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, SEASONS OF WAR will test the Skeleton Detective and Valkyrie like never before…
Seatmate: Or soulmate? Could this road trip lead to romance? (Love Lines)
by Cara Bastone'Cara Bastone is one of the most talented writers in the romance genre today. With her signature blend of heart, humor, and honesty, Cara's books remind you that the best stories begin and end with hope' LYSSA KAY ADAMSThe audio bestseller, available for the first time in ebook! True love is on the line in Audie Award nominee Cara Bastone's charming, laugh-out-loud rom-com, perfect for fans of Netflix's Love is Blind, Jo Watson, Lauren Layne and Hannah Orenstein!'The thing I love most about Cara Bastone's books is her ability to find the romance in ordinary lives, the swoon in simple places . . . just normal folks falling in love. I ADORE it' 5* reader review for Call Me Maybe.......................................................I have exactly 5 hours and 10 minutes to get from Boston to New York City or the professional opportunity of a lifetime disappears. My only travel option? The second to last seat on a discount bus. Across from the bathroom. Wearing last night's clothes (don't ask). All worth it if I can make it in time.My nerves almost get the best of me, but then there he is, sitting down in the seat next to me. Tall. Friendly smile. Bright indigo streak in his brown hair. The perfect distraction. Turns out he's on his way to reconnect with an old flame. The one that got away. We can both make it on time - just barely - if the traffic keeps flowing.Playing road-trip games, avoiding calls from his mother, and effortless conversation keeps us from clockwatching . . . until the bus breaks down. And my seatmate turns into my copilot as we wrangle a ride in a car three decades old. And hit all the traffic. And oh, Lord, the detours. And somehow I end up careening cross-town on the handlebars of a Citi Bike carrying a box of kittens. (Yeah, don't ask.)He's my hero every step of the way . . . and I might be falling for him. But what happens when we reach our final destination? Could my seatmate really be my soulmate?.......................................................Look out for more Love Lines from Cara Bastone! Call Me Maybe and Sweet Talk are out now! And readers LOVE them!'An adorable and thoroughly enjoyable read . . . I didn't want it to end''This is a short, sweet romance that I really enjoyed. Both Cal and Vera were great characters and I loved how this book starts with their conversation which was so much fun to read! . . . I was rooting for them so much''I love the concept of this book . . . I felt it captured it perfectly in ebook form. I've never read anything like it and for that I loved it!''A short fun read. I loved both of the main characters . . . Looking forward to reading more from this author'
Sebastian Darke: Prince Of Fools (Sebastian Darke #1)
by Philip CaveneySebastian Darke has the world on his narrow shoulders. The son of a human father and an elvish mother, he is deperately trying to become the family breadwinner and has taken on his late father's job - celebrated jester, Prince of Fools.Trouble is, Sebastian can't tell a joke to save his life. Dressed in his father's clothes and accompanied by his talking (and endlessly complaining) buffalope, Max, he sets off for the fabled city of Keladon, where he hopes to be appointed court jester to King Septimus. On the way he encounters a tiny but powerful warrior called Cornelius; the beautfiul Princess Kerin; blood-thirsty Brigands and enough perils to make him wonder why he ever decided to leave home.A hilarious and swashbuckling adventure!
The Second Chance
by null Charlotte Butterfield***From the author of a 2023 Times Book of the Year comes a hilarious, emotional and thought-provoking book club read for fans of David Nicholls, Sophie Cousens and Beth O’Leary.*** ‘A delight’ SOPHIE COUSENS 'Wonderfully original' KATIE FFORDE ‘Gloriously life-affirming’ HEIDI SWAIN 'Moving and snort-laugh funny' BECKY HUNTER ‘The funniest writer I've come across’ DEBBIE JOHNSON 'A heartwarming triumph’ HOLLY MILLER ‘Hilarious and clever' JESSICA RYN –––––––––––––– Nell has always known her expiry date. After a psychic predicted her death date twenty years ago, she has lived life accepting she would never see forty – embracing adventure and travelling the world, choosing fun over commitment and laying down roots. So, when the fateful day comes, Nell feels ready. She sends five excruciatingly honest confessions to her sister, parents and past loves, knowing she won’t be around to face the consequences. Then, with her heart laid bare, all that's left to do is check into a glamorous hotel and wait for the inevitable… But when Nell unexpectedly wakes up the next morning broke, single and very much alive, she must figure out exactly how to seize this second chance at life. And then it also hits her: What on earth happens now that everyone knows how she really feels? This is the perfect book club read for fans of David Nicholls, Holly Smale and Beth O’Leary, asking what it is that makes for a life well lived. –––––––––––––––– 'A pocket of joy' EMMA COOPER ‘Zippy and confident' NIAMH HARGAN 'Fun and witty' JULIE MA 'Utterly genius' HELGA JENSEN 'Warm and absorbing' EMILY CRITCHLEY 'A perfect page turner' NORIE CLARKE 'Deeply joyous' JENNI BAYLISS
Second Chance at the Orchard Inn: Includes a Bonus Novella by Jeannie Chin (Orchard Inn)
by Heather McGovernA charming second-chance romance about a big city chef whose return home to help run her family's wedding planning business means reuniting with the man who broke her heart. Chef Aurora Shipley spent years slicing, dicing, and chopping her way up the ladder of L.A.'s competitive restaurant scene, but when her sisters needed her help, she dropped everything to return home to Texas. With her family&’s Orchard Inn now on its feet, it's time for Aurora to head back to the big city. At least there, she won&’t keep running into ex-boyfriend Jude Jones or her high school bully Erica, who now needs Aurora and her wedding planning business to throw the celebration of her dreams. Will Aurora let the past go long enough to send the bride off without a hitch and ignore her traitorous heart urging her to stay and try again with Jude? As a teenager, Jude Jones foolishly listened to his father and let Aurora Shipley slip away. In the intervening years, the sweet, shy girl grew into a stunning, capable, confident woman, and her reappearance is messing with Jude's focus, which should be on expanding Jones' Family Herbs. He broke Aurora's heart once, and she broke his, too. This time will Jude be strong enough to fight for her—for them—and a future together?
The Second Chance Café in Carlton Square (The Carlton Square Series #2)
by Michele Gorman Lilly BartlettA feel-good story that’s as scrumptious as your favourite slice of cake!
The Second Chance Holiday Club
by Kate GalleyIt's never too late to change the habits of a lifetime...Evelyn Pringle isn't the sort to make rash decisions. Or any decisions, really – she's always left that sort of thing up to her husband. But he's been found dead, wearing his best suit, with a diamond ring in his pocket that doesn't fit her. When Evelyn finds a letter addressed to a woman on the Isle of Wight, she decides to deliver it. By hand.So begins a very unusual holiday, and an adventure no one could have predicted – least of all Evelyn herself. With the help of some unexpected new friends, and a little effort on her part, Evelyn discovers that it's never too late to have a second chance at life and forge friendships that are well-worth living for.The Second Chance Holiday Club is a heartwarming and funny later-life uplit for fans of Judy Leigh, Hazel Prior and Maddie Please.Praise for The Second Chance Holiday Club: 'An uplifting, positive story... Eat Pray Love for the older generation' Judy Leigh 'When a coach trip to the Isle of Wight turns out to be utterly life changing... I thoroughly enjoyed this poignant and heartwarming debut!' Fiona GibsonReaders love Kate Galley's gorgeous debut!'Sad, funny and uplifting. I really think we need a sequel to this one!', NetGalley Reviewer'Wonderful story about friendships, second chances, and what ultimately can make life feel worth living', NetGalley Reviewer *****'Wonderfully fluent and evocative writing, complemented this beautifully textured, fast-paced, multi-layered storyline... This story was definitely one of a kind', NetGalley Reviewer, *****'What a brilliant debut novel from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, *****'Uplifting and joyous, I didn't want to turn the last page. I can't wait to read more from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, *****'I loved this book! I wouldn't have thought it was a debut novel, it was so well-written. I loved the author's style and also the pace of the story', NetGalley Reviewer, *****'The perfect holiday read! I'll be looking for more books by Kate Galley in the future', NetGalley Reviewer, *****'Really refreshing... A very enjoyable read', NetGalley Reviewer, *****'What an utterly adorable book! I was totally invested.... Highly recommended', NetGalley Reviewer, *****'What a fantastic book! The Second Chance Holiday Club perfectly weaves humour, mystery and unforgettable characters together in a story I didn't want to put down... The ending was perfect and made me cry', NetGalley Reviewer, *****
The Second Chance Hotel
by Rachel Dove“I absolutely loved this book… This has been the escape read I have been looking for.” 5 Stars, Netgalley reviewer
Second Chance Pass (A Virgin River Novel #5)
by Robyn CarrVirgin River– now a Netflix Original series Second Chance Pass – Book 5 A second chance at love at first sight
Second Chance With The Best Man (Mills And Boon True Love Ser. #2)
by Katrina CudmoreCan the man who broke her heart… …be the one to mend it?
Second Chance With Her Billionaire: Carrying The Greek Tycoon's Baby Captivated By The Millionaire Second Chance With Her Billionaire The Prince's Cinderella (Billionaires for Heiresses #1)
by Therese BeharrieFrom I don’t to I do?
Second Chance With The Single Dad: The Princess's New Year Wedding Hired By The Mysterious Millionaire Second Chance With The Single Dad Surprise Baby For The Heir (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Kandy ShepherdFrom long-lost friends…To new-found family?
The Second Chance Year: A magical, deeply satisfying romance of second chances
by Melissa Wiesner'I could not put this one down. Just a truly fun and satisfying read from start to finish' ANITA KELLY'[A]n adorable, swoony, beautifully written romance that I devoured in a day. Full of warmth, heart (and food), I was completely charmed by Sadie and Jacob and cried all the happy tears. I didn't want it to end!' CATHERINE WALSHOne disastrous year. One magical wish. One chance to change the past. In one fell swoop, Sadie Thatcher managed to lose her job, her apartment, and her boyfriend. So when a fortune teller offers her one wish, Sadie longs to redo her awful year. More than a little sceptical, she makes her wish, opens her eyes, and . . . nothing has changed. And then, in perhaps her worst move yet, she kisses her brother's best friend, Jacob.When Sadie wakes up the next morning, she's in her former apartment with her former boyfriend, and her former boss is expecting her at work. She realises it's January 1 . . . of last year.As Sadie navigates her second-chance year, she begins to see the red flags she missed in both her relationship and her career. Plus, she keeps running into Jacob, and she can't stop thinking about their kiss . . . the one he has no idea ever happened. Suddenly, Sadie begins to wonder if her only mistake was wishing for a second chance.Early readers are LOVING The Second Chance Year!'OH MY GOD this was so cute!. . . I read this book in one sitting and I don't regret a thing!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This is the 5 star romance read I have been WAITING ON!!. . . If you're looking for a heartwarming story with romance, some found family, and a FMC who breaks the mold and learns to embrace herself and her journey, this is the one for you!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I was hooked from the first page and thought the storyline and writing was incredible. Melissa Wiesner is one to watch!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'What a lovely surprise of a book that I positively inhaled. I never wanted to put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review
