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A new start. A new romance? When businesswoman Maddy Young is made redundant from the job she loved so much, she takes her wounded pride back to her childhood home - the village of Giddywell. Best friend Beth needs help with her doggy daycare business and Maddy is the obvious choice to help out. After everything, time on her hands is the only thing she does have. With Beth's brother - and Maddy's schoolgirl crush - Alex, back from the States, she realises he still makes her heart flip. But when she receives an offer that looks too good to refuse, she's tempted back by her old life. Will she discover that the key to her future lies here, in Giddywell, making other people happy? An uplifting romantic comedy that will warm your heart, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Milly Johnson and Lucy Dillon. Previously published as Escape to Giddywell Grange

A BRAND NEW sweeping historical romance set in the golden age of Hollywood from Alexandra Weston. A governess bound by her own strict rules, a movie-star tormented by grief, a forbidden love story you won't forget. Hollywood, 1937 Hester Carlye has no wish to look after the pampered offspring of the rich anymore, in spite of being a highly sought-after governess. But with her elderly father frail, and the roof of their rundown cottage falling in, she has no choice but to accept a dazzling new placement. Movie star Aidan Neil is box office gold, but after the tragic death of his wife Dinah Doyle, he needs Hester's help to raise their young daughter Erin. Aidan and Dinah were once the perfect Hollywood couple, but stars don't shine forever... At Aidan's glittering Hollywood mansion, Hester finds a family struggling with their grief. Hester knows she can help little Erin, but Aidan's torment is palpable. Brooding and reclusive, he is far from the picture-perfect hero Hester's seen in films. There's an edge to him that makes Hester wonder if he's hiding a dark secret of his own.... Was the marriage between Aidan and Dinah as perfect as it appeared to be? Was Dinah's death really a tragic accident? When it finally comes, the truth is more shocking than Hester could ever have imagined. And she knows that if revealed, it will destroy the family she has grown to love and ruin Aidan's Hollywood dream forever... A sweeping new story from a talented new voice.

A heartwarming and gripping new saga series perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Rosie Clarke.1915: As war continues to rage across the Channel, the families of the Somerset village of Street can no longer avoid its long shadow.Workers in the Clarks shoe factory, at the heart of the village, have left for the army in droves, and news from the Front seems to grow darker by the day.When life-long friends Louisa, Jeannie and Kate receive the news they had been fearing, all hope seems lost. And Louisa's world will be rocked further when she makes another discovery, one that will see her cast out by her family, changing her life forever.Kate and Jeannie are determined to be strong for their friend, but each of them has their own problems to bear, and when Jeannie's beloved brother Lucas enlists, she fears history is about to repeat itself.Can the Clarks factory girls help each other through the darkest days and keep hope alive?Join the readers who have fallen in love with May Ellis's brilliant books: 'If you like Annie Murray and Margaret Dickinson you will love this.'-Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A fantastic historical fiction read, full of heartbreak and hope.'-Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I enjoyed every bit of this book right from the start. The author has done a great job in this heartbreaking story. A new author for me.** Superb reading right to the end**.' -Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A gripping and emotionally resonant novel that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next instalment in the series.'-Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'An amazing and sweet story of three girls trying to deal with their families at the beginning of WWI and learning to grow up'-Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'What a wonderful book telling the story about Clarks and the families that work for Clarks. Also what a great start to a series.'-Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A truly wonderful story of what life was like for three young ladies working in the Clark's factory during World War One.'-Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The sword has the power of Britain in its steel, men will follow and fight for whoever wields it... Dark Age Britain. A legendary hero rises to unite a divided and threatened land... A country left in ruins after the fall of the Roman Empire is plundered and broken. Saxon hordes have invaded and conquered the East coast of Britain in a blood-soaked Great War which tore the old kingdoms apart. From Bernicia to Kent, land and kingdoms are now under Saxon rule. But these new conquerors want more... Britain's remaining kingdoms are jaded by the constant threat of war, their Kings old, alliances fickle and frayed. It seems Britain must fall enslaved to the brutal and marauding conquerors from across the sea. But no one counted on a new and fearsome warlord. A warrior granted power by the druid Merlin through the mighty sword Excalibur. A man with no Kingdom but a quest to unite the country and fight back against the baying Saxon warriors? He is known as the legendary Arthur. The compelling, fast-paced start of a brand new series from bestselling writer Peter Gibbons. Perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwall. Praise for the series: 'Epic, brutal action' - Matthew Harffy 'Bloody and brutal, Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan Cook 'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter 'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon Doherty 'Absolutely cracking. The best Viking saga I've read in years. A joy to pick up again.' - Ross Greenwood

Three's a Crowd: The absolute must-have friends to lovers sexy read for fans of Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey. Right guy, wrong time... Daisy's perfectly content with her life. She's got a job she likes, a nice enough flat, and in a relationship with childhood best friend Adam. She's got used to the lack of fireworks - after all, you can't put a price on friendship being the foundation of everything. But they say you never forget your first, and Daisy has never forgotten how she felt that one summer with Zach - one electrifying, yet slightly embarrassing fumble in the dark. The catch? Zach was also her and Adam's best friend growing up. Now he's back, after making his fame in Hollywood, and he has the same to-die for smile and cheeky glint in his eye... but Daisy has made her choice and it's Adam - right? Can Daisy follow her heart without anybody else's hearts getting broken in the process?

Until the girl went missing, we thought it was the perfect place to live...When we move into the exclusive Westford Park housing estate, we feel safe at last. More like a country club, it has everything we might need - beautiful houses with big gardens, a pool, a boating lake, extensive grounds. It's also got 24/7 security.Our new neighbours are lovely too. We start to make friendships that feel like they could last a lifetime.It feels like nothing could possibly go wrong here.It's like our secrets haven't followed us here.Or that's what we think at first...A completely gripping and unmissable psychological suspense novel, that fans of KL Slater, Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden will find unputdownable.Praise for Natasha Boydell: 'Wow! What a brilliant book!! Is it crazy to say this might be my favourite read of 2024 even though it's only January? The suspense, the doubt, THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved the characters, loved the story, loved everything about this book. This was my first by Natasha Boydell and now I am running to read more by her! 5 stars!!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book blew me away. I love books that grab you from the beginning and hold on so tightly that you cannot put the book down... The ending was explosive and was not predictable at all. I love, love, love this author and cannot wait for more.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A gripping psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author J A Baker!Every parent's worst nightmare...When five-year-old Leo disappears after leaving school, it sets a chain of events in motion that will change the lives of the local residents forever.Ashton committed a terrible crime as a child, but he's determined to put the past behind him and build a new life for himself - where no one knows his dark secrets.But Lynda, a stern secondary school teacher, recognises the troubled boy from all those years ago, bringing him the unwelcome attention he fears.Sarah, a bored housewife and vicious gossip, hears about Ashton's past and convinces herself he is responsible for Leo's disappearance.And meanwhile Leo remains missing. Gone without a trace...But just who took Leo and why? And will he be found before it's too late?Please note: This book is re-issue of Looking For Leo by J A BakerA gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis.What people are saying about J.A.Baker"Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!" Bestselling author Valerie Keogh."A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!" Bestselling author M.A. Hunter."A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!" Bestselling author Alison Stockham."This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I'd worked it out, but no... the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker " Bestselling author Ruby Speechley"Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!' Bestselling author, Alex Stone

A heartfelt wartime saga from bestseller Rosie Clarke continues the Trenwith SeriesCaught between enemy lines - can they survive?1914, HampshireJack Barlow has a dream. For generations his family have been in service at Trenwith Estate. If he can survive the ravages of war, he'll return home to build his own mechanic business and become master of his own destiny.Louise Saint-Claire, is battling against the odds to run her family farmhouse in German occupied France after her abusive husband is taken prisoner by the Germans. She is determined to survive this brutal and bloody war.But fate throws Jack and Louise together when she finds the wounded British soldier and she decides to risk everything to keep him safeWhat chance can one woman and one man have when caught between the French Resistance and the German army?If you love this, have you tried Rosie Clarke's Mulberry Lane, Blackberry Farm, Dressmakers Alley and Harper's series?Previously Published as Love and War by Linda SolePraise for The Trenwith Series: 'Rosie Clarke has written another quality historical fiction novel, she is an author whose books I will always want to read' - Beyond The Books'Rosie Clark is such a brilliant writer. It takes no time at all to imagine the characters and surroundings and be totally immersed. If only there were 2 of you and you could write twice as many' - Reader Review'Superb histoircal fiction - I am a huge fan of Rosie Clarke and her work. I can honestly say that there is not one single book of hers that I haven't enjoyed' - Ginger Book Geek'Lovely book to read, I didn't want to put it down.' - Reader Review'Brilliant book, absolutely compelling. Love Rosie Clarke's books and this is no exception. Beautifully written and difficult to put down' - Reader Review'Count on Rosie Clarke to take you away from all the craziness in the world right now and give you a lovely story with a happy ending. I wish the next book in this trilogy was ready to be released!' - Reader Review

Summer, 1816. A notorious rebel is about to meet her match...Lady Georgiana Pendlebury is no stranger to breaking the rules of polite society. But when a so-called 'friend' invites her to a clandestine party, Georgiana is shocked to discover the event is more scandalous than even she could have imagined. So when a mysterious stranger offers help, she accepts, not realising their encounter will turn her life upside down.Later that summer, Georgiana is invited to attend a house party at an infamous castle in Yorkshire. The gathering is a loosely veiled effort to arrange a marriage for the Duke of Northriding, who desperately needs an heir. Duke Gabriel Mauleverer has a terrible reputation as a rake, and Georgiana is happy to be a guest purely for the entertainment, but upon arrival, she is shocked to discover that the Duke is none other than the stranger who rescued her weeks earlier.As the other ladies vie for the Duke's attention, Georgiana is desperate to avoid their shocking secret getting out. But she finds herself caught, unable to avoid Gabriel's gaze. Are they a threat to each other? Or could they be the answer to each other's greatest desires?Readers can't get enough of Emma Orchard's books: 'If you're girding your loins for Bridgerton, you may want to indulge in this Regency romp' - THE TIMES'An exciting new talent' - KATIE FFORDE'Hot stuff. I loved it!' - FERN BRITTON'Absolutely glorious' - SOPHIE IRWIN'A delicious Regency romp' - ALAN TITCHMARSH'Sensual and exciting' - HEIDI SWAIN'Heyer with spice!' - LIZ FENWICK'Witty, heartfelt, deeply emotionally authentic and incredibly sexy' - KATY MORAN'Sexy, seductive and swoon worthy' - SARAH BENNETT'Witty, spicy, seductive' - HANNAH DOLBY'Perfect for fans of Bridgerton' - DARCIE BOLEYN'Fans of Heyer and Bridgerton rejoice!' - CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD'A delicious slice of escapism' - LAURA WOOD'Heart-thumping romance' - JENNI KEER

The brand-new psychological thriller from Claire Allan, perfect for fans of K L Slater and Claire Douglas.Her heart is thumping now, only just distinguishable from the roar of the water and the wind. This is not safe. She is not safe...She realises then, only one of them is coming back out alive.She's the person I want to be. Sorcha Hannon, survivor of a devastating affair. She's found the healing and hope I desperately need to find for myself.And now that Sorcha and I are friends, I am no longer alone. Instead of days hiding away from the world, I have someone to talk to. I feel as if I finally belong.There's just one small catch. Sorcha Hannon isn't just a new friend to me, and she certainly isn't a stranger. In fact, I know the ins and outs of her life, and her marriage, almost as well as she does. But if she finds out who I really am, I'll lose everything. Then again, as Sorcha says, no one's life is really as perfect as it seems... and I should have realised, I'm not the only one with secrets.Readers can't get enough of THE AFFAIR: 'So skilfully and masterfully told, I was absolutely involved in these women's lives. It's just absolutely brilliant' - JOHN MARRS'A lesson in story-telling... five stars from me' - ANITA WALLER'A brilliantly gripping, intense and highly addictive page turner that kept me guessing until the end. Loved it!' - DANIELLE RAMSAY'A story that draws you in and doesn't let go until the very last word' - DIANE SAXON

The BRAND NEW summer thriller from bestselling author Nina ManningI had vowed I would never get back into the water, but of course, this was always going to be the outcome. I never really had a choice.When out of work actress Rey Levine is offered her dream acting role, she knows she has to make it work. But there's a catch: the film calls for Rey to swim, something she hasn't done since her last fateful summer holiday fifteen years ago. The summer her sister disappeared...and everyone blamed Rey.Rey will do anything to block out the painful memories, but it means her current life is in freefall - drink and men her drugs of choice.With her first dip in the cool water, Rey thinks she's found the perfect escape. But as the water holds her, old memories float to the surface, forcing Rey to remember the terrible summer she'd rather forget.But someone doesn't want the truth to surface. Not now, not ever... And they're prepared to ruin Rey's life all over again.Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Valerie Keogh and Louise Jenson.Praise for Nina Manning'Addictive... and beautifully written...I loved it.' Number One Bestselling author, Valerie Keogh.'Heart-stopping, pacy and tension filled. Highly recommended.' Claire Allan, USA Today Bestseller'Compelling and claustrophobic, Nina is an exciting new voice and definitely one to watch' Phoebe Morgan'An addictive and compelling summer read. Manning keeps you hooked throughout and guessing until the end. The perfect book to take on holiday.' Natasha Boydell'Chilling and creepy. An atmospheric and addictive debut.' Diane Jeffrey'Totally addictive. I couldn't put it down!' Darren O'Sullivan'A claustrophobic, nail-biting thriller that draws you in and doesn't let go.' Naomi Joy'Clever, emotionally draining and totally gripping. I absolutely loved this book!' D E White

Curl up with this rich and spellbinding story of love and war, perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Eve Chase and Lucinda Riley.A secluded house. A lost notebook. A wartime secret.1942: Young Irish nurse Ellen arrives at May Day House, tasked with helping the men there rehabilitate. But there's something strange about the house, surrounded by water, on its own island in the Thames. And then there are the men: traumatised by their experiences of war, and subject to troubling methods in a desperate race to get them back to duty. As Ellen gets drawn into the world of May Day House, she starts to realise this will be no place to hide away from her own troubles...2013: Philip and Meredith are the proud new owners of May Day House. Following a string of tragedies, the couple have moved to the area in search of a new start. But all is not what it seems in the riverside community. As their plans for the rundown house meet resistance from the neighbours, Meredith finds herself slowly unravelling: she hears voices on the water, sees figures where there can be no one there. When she finds an old notebook from the war, she seeks solace in the stories about the former patients of the island.But will shadows from the past threaten her future happiness - and even her life?'Beautifully written and delightfully unsettling... an evocative read, set in an unusual landscape, that will pull you in from the first page' - Rachel BurtonReaders LOVE The House on the Water: The twists and turns revealed kept me turning pages way longer than I was meant to stay awake.The way Meredith's mind gets confused as she learns more and more tugged at my heart, and reading Ellen's experiences with her beau and how his mental health was essentially compartmentalised in an era when there wasn't much knowledge was heartwrenching. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Within the tale, there are elements of the gothic tradition, with old houses, fog, rising waters, stormy weather and more. The reader's pulse rate rises as we are committed to following the action. I thoroughly enjoyed The House In The Water. It consumed me from the start. It was the first book by Victoria Scott but I certainly she she will write more.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Don't you love a dual time line novel? I do and this one is exceptional - I have read the author's earlier work and this is straying into much darker territory, but I think it only serves to show what a great writer she is... Atmospheric, gripping, with huge heart and impossible to put down - the very best sort of book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beautiful captivating prose, kept me totally engaged in both timelines.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

An ex-spy takes on terrorists and a quest for revenge in a fast-paced thriller perfect for fans of Mark Dawson'A cracking thriller with a Reacheresque hero you can't help but root for!' - John RyderStill tormented by the disappearance of his wife, ex-intelligence agent James Ryker sets out on a personal mission of revenge, prepared to go to any lengths in search of the truth. The trail takes him from the crystal waters of Mexico's Caribbean coast, back to a place he thought he would never set foot again-his country of birth, England. But there he discovers more than he bargained for.As he stumbles across a terrorist attack targeted against his old employers-the secretive Joint Intelligence Agency-the faint clues to many events in his recent past are all seemingly linked to one mysterious character: The Silver Wolf. But just who is the Silver Wolf, and why is he hell bent on punishing not just Ryker, but his closest allies at the JIA too? Has Ryker finally met his match?Readers can't get enough of Rob Sinclair's gripping thrillers: 'Wow, what a book, I loved it!! Rob Sinclair has an innate ability to draw you in and take you on an amazing ride, the character of agent Carl Logan is so authentic and Sinclair portrays him particularly well. All the characters in this story are well developed, the plot is fast paced, intriguing and totally entertaining. I really can't recommend this book highly enough.' - Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'OMG, OMG, OMG I was bouncing off the walls when I realised Carl Logan is back with a new identity in a brand new series. After being gutted when the Enemy series ended. Just in case you didn't know I am a massive fan... lol. But Rob Sinclair has pulled out all the punches with this latest story, it is without a doubt his best book yet..... I freaking loved it.' - Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I would think Rob Sinclair might rival some of the greats in his field. His writing is tight, current and gripping. He weaves easily between settings and great characters -there appear to be quite a few. And the pace is compelling. This all leads on to a most excellent ending.'- Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Crikey The Red Cobra opens with an action packed scene and it pretty well doesn't let up for the rest of the novel. Short chapters with cliffhanger endings add a breathless pace so that The Red Cobra is a really exciting read. I genuinely found it heart-thumpingly exciting and the events even pervaded my dreams at night! There's quite a bit of violence but Rob Sinclair also knows less is more so he is a master of suggestion as well as description making for an elevated pulse rate in his readers. The Red Cobra is exciting, well written and absorbing - definitely a 'can't put it down thriller'. I loved it.'- Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️