When Vermont's snowscape is shattered by a string of high-society homicides, Lexi Cole's command of linguistics is her lifeline to decipher the cryptic link between money and murder. Will Lexi be able to match wits with a murderer who writes in riddles and kills without remorse? "The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years." —Reader review for Not Like Us FEAR THE COLD is the third book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with FEAR THE DARK (Book #1). The Lexi Cole mystery series is a riveting cat-and-mouse crime thriller that weaves a tapestry of chilling surprises and intense excitement. It breathes new life into the suspense genre with its innovative approach, showcasing a captivating lead character who is sure to steal your heart and compel you to read on well past bedtime. Fans of Rachel Caine, Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Regan are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series will soon be available! "This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "A roller coaster ride of events… Can't put down until you finish it!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!" —Reader review for The Death Code "An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Quickly became a story I couldn't put down! I highly recommend this book!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise." —Reader review for His Other Wife "The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story." —Reader review for His Other Wife "One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer." —Reader review for His Other Wife "Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end." —Reader review for His Other Wife

"This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!" —Reader review for Not Like Us Former actress Layla Caine is an invaluable profiler for the LAPD, with her unique ability to see through people and her deep knowledge of Hollywood. But when LA's social media stars become the target of a serial killer's gruesome live broadcasts, Layla must decode the city's hidden secrets to prevent the next viral murder. With her acting skills and keen profiling instincts, Layla must catch a murderer who's always in the spotlight—but never on camera. "The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years." —Reader review for Not Like Us FIRST GIRL is BOOK #3 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with FIRST KILL (Book #1). A gripping mystery series featuring the compelling and intricate protagonist Layla Caine, this crime thriller delivers relentless action, tension, and surprising narrative turns that promise to hold your attention and keep you enthralled long past bedtime. Fans of Mary Burton, Kendra Elliot, and Lisa Regan are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! "Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "A roller coaster ride of events… Can't put down until you finish it!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!" —Reader review for The Death Code "An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Quickly became a story I couldn't put down! I highly recommend this book!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise." —Reader review for His Other Wife "The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story." —Reader review for His Other Wife "One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer." —Reader review for His Other Wife "Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end." —Reader review for His Other Wife

"This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!" —Reader review for Not Like Us Former actress Layla Caine is an invaluable profiler for the LAPD, with her unique ability to see through people and her deep knowledge of Hollywood. When models start dying in theatrically staged runway "accidents," Layla Caine must read between the designer lines to catch a killer with a flair for the dramatic and a vendetta against vanity. Will she unveil the murderer, or will she be the next showstopper? "The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years." —Reader review for Not Like Us FIRST FEAR is BOOK #5 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with FIRST KILL (Book #1). A gripping mystery series featuring the compelling and intricate protagonist Layla Caine, this crime thriller delivers relentless action, tension, and surprising narrative turns that promise to hold your attention and keep you enthralled long past bedtime. Fans of Mary Burton, Kendra Elliot, and Lisa Regan are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! "Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "A roller coaster ride of events… Can't put down until you finish it!" —Reader review for Not Like Us "Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!" —Reader review for The Death Code "An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!" —Reader review for The Death Code "Quickly became a story I couldn't put down! I highly recommend this book!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise." —Reader review for His Other Wife "The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story." —Reader review for His Other Wife "One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer." —Reader review for His Other Wife "Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!" —Reader review for His Other Wife "An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end." —Reader review for His Other Wife

TWO TEENAGE GIRLS. ONE MURDERED CLASSMATE. AND A MODERN-DAY WITCH TRIAL THAT WILL DIVIDE THE NATION . . . 'Mind-bending and brilliant' LISA JEWELL 'Deliciously twisted. . . Genius' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'An utter masterpiece' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Impeccable plotting' FINANCIAL TIMES _______________________________ When 18-year-old Christian Shaw is found dead in an Edinburgh park, the city reels - and the shock only deepens when police charge her best friends, Eliza Lawson and Isobel Smyth, with her murder. As their trial begins and headlines scream for justice, rumours of bullying spiral into something darker: whispers of rituals, obsession, and a teenage pact gone wrong. But then the girls take the stand - revealing a chilling defence no one saw coming - and the jury must question everything: the motives, the evidence, even their own judgement. Who's telling the truth? Who can be trusted? And what really happened to Christian Shaw? Let the Witch Trial begin . . . _______________________________ YOU NEED TO READ IT TO BELIEVE IT. 'The bestselling author turned The Traitors star builds a tense, unsettling thriller' The i Paper 'I have never read a book like it. Exceptional' Reader review 'Mind-bending and brilliant. I couldn't read it fast enough!' LISA JEWELL 'Gripping, original and so very clever. . . And what an ending! Genius. . .' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'Daring, different, clever and compulsive, a truly original novel' ANDREA MARA 'Grips like a vice . . . An utter masterpiece' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Such a gripping book with twist after twist' Reader review 'Dark, wry and slippery, I adored it' SARAH PINBOROUGH 'The best thing I've read this year. An absolute triumph' ABIR MUKHERJEE 'Brilliantly clever and utterly addictive' CLARE LESLIE HALL 'A mind-melting page-turner' ELLERY LLOYD 'I promise you won't see the ending coming' Reader review 'A tour de force' B.A. PARIS 'A swirling miasma of meaning and counter-meaning' CHRIS BROOKMYRE 'Compulsive reading . . . I was totally immersed' ARAMINTA HALL 'Brilliant and twisting. I flew through it' L.V. MATTHEWS 'Genuinely jaw-dropping' Reader review 'Like nothing I've ever read . . . I ate this up' CHRIS BRIDGES 'Spellbinding and sinister. A masterclass in plotting' KATE GRAY 'A riveting, rip-roaring ride. Simply brilliant' THE SECRET BARRISTER MORE PRAISE FOR HARRIET TYCE: 'A classy thriller with complex and compelling characters' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Nothing short of unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'A shocking, provocative, standout thriller' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Left me breathless' LUCY CLARKE 'Delicious and addictive - a perfectly crafted treat!' LOUISE CANDLISH 'In the very top tier of psychological thrillers' M. W. CRAVEN

NEW SEMESTER. FRESH BLOOD. WELCOME TO FINAL YEAR AT BEECHER UNIVERSITY. 'Paranormal lovers rejoice, your new obsession has arrived!' HANNAH WHITTEN 'Like a spicier, modern take on the old school urban fantasies I love so much . . . but with a gritty dark academia world all its own' reader review 'It gave me big Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibes...students with paranormal secrets, a campus setting, and blissfully oblivious authorities' reader review __________________________________ Jocasta has carved out a normal life at Beecher University - well, as normal it can be when your name is Jocasta and you are the only child of Death. Jo has a good job, great friends, and is trying to get over a secret fling with an unbelievably attractive (and unbelievably unavailable) grad student. But she's also lonely. No one close to her knows the truth about who - or what - she is. Or that she must feed to survive, and she feeds on them - their disappointments, failures, and rejections. It's not a perfect system, but it works. Just. Until a handsome stranger - and descendant of Lust - shows up on campus and announces that Death has formally named Jo as his successor. Now she's both a powerful ally and a massive threat, and everyone she loves is a target. But Beecher is the one place that has ever felt like home, and Jo will do anything to protect it. Even if it means becoming the very thing she hates . . . Perfect for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Vampire Diaries, Nightshade, and Ilona Andrews, Death's Daughter is the first in a deliciously dark and spicy urban fantasy series with a mystery at its heart, where the only daughter of Death is named his successor, making her both a powerful ally and a massive target, all while she tries to make it through her final year at college . . . __________________________________ 'Delivers paranormal romance, wicked fun, and irresistible tension' LOGAN KARLIE 'Full of tension, dread, and spice, Death's Daughter is the urban fantasy resurrected!' TANYA PELL 'A deliciously seductive and sinister read, Death's Daughter is set to be a new dark academia sensation with its impeccable autumnal vibes' NADIA EL-FASSI 'A fun, sexy fantasy (with a touch of mystery) . . . fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will eat this up with a spoon' CHRISTINA HENRY 'A twisting tale . . . that will keep you reading long into the night' HAZEL McBRIDE 'Witty, scorching, and action-packed. Barnes totally kills it¿pun intended' MELISSA LANDERS

TWO TEENAGE GIRLS. ONE MURDERED CLASSMATE. AND A MODERN-DAY WITCH TRIAL THAT WILL DIVIDE THE NATION . . . 'Mind-bending and brilliant' LISA JEWELL 'Deliciously twisted. . . Genius' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'An utter masterpiece' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Impeccable plotting' FINANCIAL TIMES _______________________________ When 18-year-old Christian Shaw is found dead in an Edinburgh park, the city reels - and the shock only deepens when police charge her best friends, Eliza Lawson and Isobel Smyth, with her murder. As their trial begins and headlines scream for justice, rumours of bullying spiral into something darker: whispers of rituals, obsession, and a teenage pact gone wrong. But then the girls take the stand - revealing a chilling defence no one saw coming - and the jury must question everything: the motives, the evidence, even their own judgement. Who's telling the truth? Who can be trusted? And what really happened to Christian Shaw? Let the Witch Trial begin . . . _______________________________ YOU NEED TO READ IT TO BELIEVE IT. 'The bestselling author turned The Traitors star builds a tense, unsettling thriller' The i Paper ' I have never read a book like it. Exceptional' R eader review 'Mind-bending and brilliant. I couldn't read it fast enough!' LISA JEWELL 'Gripping, original and so very clever. . . And what an ending! Genius. . .' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'Daring, different, clever and compulsive, a truly original novel' ANDREA MARA 'Grips like a vice . . . An utter masterpiece' SOPHIE HANNAH 'A twisty courtroom thriller with a witchy edge' R eader review 'Dark, wry and slippery, I adored it' SARAH PINBOROUGH 'The best thing I've read this year. An absolute triumph' ABIR MUKHERJEE 'Brilliantly clever and utterly addictive' CLARE LESLIE HALL 'A mind-melting page-turner' ELLERY LLOYD 'I promise you won't see the ending coming' R eader review 'A tour de force' B.A. PARIS 'A swirling miasma of meaning and counter-meaning' CHRIS BROOKMYRE 'Compulsive reading . . . I was totally immersed' ARAMINTA HALL 'Brilliant and twisting. I flew through it' L.V. MATTHEWS ' Genuinely jaw-dropping' R eader review 'Like nothing I've ever read . . . I ate this up' CHRIS BRIDGES 'Spellbinding and sinister. A masterclass in plotting' KATE GRAY 'A riveting, rip-roaring ride. Simply brilliant' THE SECRET BARRISTER MORE PRAISE FOR HARRIET TYCE: 'A classy thriller with complex and compelling characters' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Nothing short of unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'A shocking, provocative, standout thriller' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Left me breathless' LUCY CLARKE 'Delicious and addictive - a perfectly crafted treat!' LOUISE CANDLISH 'In the very top tier of psychological thrillers' M. W. CRAVEN

THE MUST-READ SUMMER 2020 RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 'If you wished Normal People had tackled female friendship, try Expectation' GRAZIA ' Profoundly intelligent and humane. Deserves to feature on many a prize shortlist' GUARDIAN 'A brilliant exploration of friendship, feminism and thwarted ambition' PANDORA SYKES ______________________ What happened to the women we were supposed to become? Hannah, Cate and Lissa are young, vibrant and inseparable. Living on the edge of a common in East London, their shared world is ablaze with art and activism, romance and revelry - and the promise of everything to come. They are electric. They are the best of friends. Ten years on, they are not where they hoped to be. Amidst flailing careers and faltering marriages, each hungers for what the others have. And each wrestles with the same question: what does it take to lead a meaningful life? The most razor-sharp and heartbreaking novel of the year, EXPECTATION is a novel about finding your way: as a mother, a daughter, a wife, a rebel. ___________________ ' Thoughtful , beautifully written, honest . A sensual book . I URGE YOU TO READ IT' MARIAN KEYES 'Beautiful, sharp, moving. I urge you to read it' ' ELIZABETH DAY 'A brilliant exploration of friendship, feminism and thwarted ambition' PANDORA SYKES 'I loved it ... 10 out of 10' BRYONY GORDON 'Will resonate with approximately 99% of women' RED MAGAZINE summer pick ' One of the most intensely readable novels this year' METRO ' One of our most gifted contemporary writers' WATERSTONES 'SO GOOD. A 'What they did next' story of characters from a Sally Rooney novel' SARAH FRANKLIN ' The story of 3 college friends, if you're a fan of Sally Rooney , you'll love EXPECTATION' IRISH EXAMINER 'A must-read' FABULOUS MAGAZINE 'A generation-defining book on motherhood, ambition and sex. Like NORMAL PEOPLE with female friendship under the microscope.' ERIN KELLY 'Few novels leave me so genuinely breathless with their brilliance' HANNAH BECKERMAN 'Sublime' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, Book of the Year 'A marvellously tangy London novel ' DAILY MAIL 'A grown-up, honest take on female camaraderie. Packed with talking points' MAIL ON SUNDAY ' Hugely absorbing, massively enjoyable' LISSA EVANS 'Totally unputdownable, immersive, sharp, FAB' HARRIET EVANS 'Beautifully observed study of female friendship and a moving account of the collision between aspiration and reality' DAILY MAIL MUST-READ 'Fantastically well-realised portrait of female friendship's joys and pains from an exciting new voice in British fiction' DAILY TELEGRAPH

Escape to the Scottish Highlands with this BRAND NEW heartwarming, uplifting read! Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Heidi Swain and the BBC's The Repair Shop 󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Every book in the Highland Repair Shop series can be read as a standalone. The Highland Repair Shop is a place where anything can be fixed... from vintage radios and rusting bikes to hearts and lives. 🫶 Euan Sparks is back in town, newly self-employed and newly mortified after a disastrous first job threatens his fledgling electrician business. Can he prove that he belongs in Cairn Dhu? Peaches McDowell is a gifted fashion student on the brink of her Master's showcase. She's focused, ambitious and bound tightly within the expectations of her formidable mother. Romance is a distraction she can't afford. But when a crisis throws Peaches and Euan together at the repair shop, a spark is ignited... Meanwhile, repair shop founder's wife Roz McIntyre is also facing a turning point: a marriage in need of attention, an empty nest and the worrying question of what comes next. As Beltane approaches and the town prepares for its wild and wonderful spring celebrations, can Peaches, Euan, Roz - and her husband - find the courage to let sparks fly? A life-affirming and romantic story, set against a spirited small community, crackling bonfires and the magic of a Highland May Day. Praise for Kiley Dunbar: 'Kiley Dunbar writes with such heart and warmth... this is a cosy inspiring treat!' Victoria Walters 'A romantic treat' Heidi Swain ' A perfect cosy read for fans of small-town settings, uplifting themes, and a healthy dose of Highland charm' Reader review 'I loved this book. It has characters you'll care about, a sense of place and atmosphere where you get to know the community. And intriguing heart-string-pulling storylines that keep you reading' Reader review 'Full of romance, friendships, community and family... Joyful' Reader review 'This is such a lovely book. Great characters and a warm community vibe to it plus a romance I rooted for from the start. A story to curl up and get cosy with! Left me with a smile on my face!' Reader review 'Pure escapism... I highly recommend this book to totally get lost in' Reader review 'Enchanting and endearing' Reader review 'A really lovely start to the series, a feel-good and uplifting story I thoroughly enjoyed, and a book I'd very much recommend to others.' Reader review

'A tender portrait of New York and the imperfect people who call it home... a book for the romantics who demand their happy endings' - Ali Rosen, bestselling author of The Slow Burn 'Friends references, a New York Summer and a gorgeous tiny dog called Thor – what's not to love? It was a big hug in a book and I'm completely smitten!' - Carrie Elks, author of Strictly Business You never know when love may come knocking... Hopeless romantic and romance editor Elle Thompson lives for happy endings – but real-life love? Not so much. Still, she's totally thrilled when her best friend gets engaged. Really. Not jealous at all. Meanwhile, Oliver Cole likes things a certain way. Schedules and routines and order. So when his move back to New York is disrupted by the addition of Thor – the dog his sister adopted before moving to Italy – he's less than delighted. Even less enthused? His neighbour, Elle. When Elle can't bear to hear Thor howling all night, she and Oliver strike a deal: she'll dog-sit during his shifts. But their reluctant arrangement soon leads to late-night chats, undeniable chemistry, and two guarded hearts learning to open up. Could Elle and Oliver finally get their own happily ever after? READERS LOVE THE ONE WHERE THEY FALL IN LOVE: 'A warm, romantic, and genuinely uplifting read that reminds you you're the main character in your own story' 'The meet-cute was perfect... it felt fresh and brilliant' 'If you're looking for that feeling of falling in love with someone, this is definitely the book to pick up' 'The characters are easy to fall for, with fantastic chemistry... Their connection is so palpable that you find yourself rooting for them from the start' PRAISE FOR CRISTINA WOLF: 'A funny and self-aware story about falling in love with your life and the dreams that motivate us. It's a delight!' - Abby Jimenez 'Cristina Wolf weaves a heartwarming romance filled with humor, charm, and sizzling chemistry' - Stacey Kennedy 'A charmingly meta rom-com that made me smile from ear to ear. This was a joy to read!' - Mia Sosa The charm in this romcom will have you squealing and kicking your feet... I adored it!' - Chloe Ford 'Calling on the nostalgia of classic rom-coms, Wolf's debut is a worthy addition to that summer TBR!' - Jessica James 'Clever, funny and warm - the perfect rom-com for book lovers'- Norie Clarke

'Gorgeous, immersive... both epic and intimate, funny and wise' Roisín O'Donnell 'Moving, thought-provoking, and utterly delightful' Elif Batuman 'Took me back to the way I felt when reading Normal People ' Stylist 'A sexy, sprawling epic' Glamour A BBC Culture Pick for 2026 'You could probably run cities on the energy generated between directors like him and actresses like her' When Frida Slattery and John Reddan meet in a Dublin pub in 2005, neither can imagine how they will come to shape and define each other's lives. Frida is struggling to launch her acting career, while John is already gaining a name for himself as a director. From the first they see in each other potential and the chance to create work that matters, though the lines between collaboration and exploitation, friendship and desire will prove dangerously slippery. With the financial crisis looming, the next 16 years takes them from Dublin to London, via New York and LA, and through success and disappointment, joy and heartbreak. Their connection is tested and stretched to the point of rupture, but something remains that outlasts both their work and their own shifting perceptions. FRIDA SLATTERY AS HERSELF is an unforgettable story of love, artistic collaboration, and two people coming of age, together and apart. Readers are loving FRIDA SLATTERY 'Totally riveting. A propulsive and compelling story of love, collaboration and all its complexities' 'Funny and wise with so many interesting ideas about relationships and making art and growing up. Will be great for Sally Rooney readers and for fans of La La Land ' 'I love this book with a passion. These characters feel so real – they are raw, frustrating, flawed, and addictive!' 'An absorbing, wise and honest read... I'll be recommending it to everyone!' – Lizzy Stewart, author of ALISON and THE WRECK 'A virtuosic and assured journey through two entwined lives – I was so wholly and breathtakingly invested in each character that I felt genuinely bereft when I was finished. It has such heart and vibrancy, and an abundance of style' – Sophie Mackintosh, author of THE WATER CURE and PERMANENCE 'An expansive, deeply felt love letter to artistic expression, as compelling and ambitious as it is beautifully written. Ana Kinsella handles big themes – power, desire, success – with great subtlety and skill' - Lisa Owens, author of NOT WORKING and NATURAL DISASTER

Hurlingham House school is a high-achiever's heaven, full of happy, hard-working pupils. There's just the small matter of the dead body on the field… Sounds like a case for Epiphany Bloom! When Epiphany Bloom's best friend's sister Claire is accused of trading exam papers for money, Epiphany agrees to see Ms Peters, the headteacher of Claire's fiercely competitive school, to provide moral support. Claire has always been a model student and is loudly protesting her innocence: surely it's all just a misunderstanding. But when Ms Peters hears about Epiphany's previous sleuthing exploits, she enlists her help to track down the true culprit! Taking a job as a PE teacher, Epiphany soon realises she has plenty of suspects for the exam scam mastermind. The broke young teacher with a shady past? The father willing to buy his daughter anything – including grades? The school governor desperate to keep Hurlingham House at the top of the ranks? Then Epiphany finds one of them dead at the school fair, and it becomes clear someone is taking the cut-throat culture of the school too literally – and when mysterious accidents start happening around her too, it seems the killer knows she's onto them. Can Epiphany solve the murder as well as clearing Claire's name, before she becomes the next victim? This is one test she can't afford to fail… A charming and totally addictive cozy mystery with a hilarious and warm-hearted heroine. A must-read for fans of M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman, and Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. See what readers are saying about the Epiphany Bloom Mysteries: 'Wow! I need to get my breath back after that… A lie down in a darkened room is also definitely required to recover from the whirlwind that is amateur sleuth Epiphany Bloom, a real force of nature by anyone's standards!… Moves along at a break-neck pace.' Fiction Books Blog 'Katie Gayle never fails to keep me laughing, entertained, and trying to figure out the mystery till the very end. I absolutely adore this book… 10/10… This book is absolutely perfect!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'You'll be hard pushed to find a fictional sleuth who's more of a delight; she truly is a tonic…oozing quirkiness and charisma and I absolutely love her!… Undoubtedly rollicking good fun. If the need to escape reality for a few hours presents itself, I can highly recommend this hilarious hullabaloo of a read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars .

'A veritable treat' Daily Mail The fifth novel in Julia Quinn's globally beloved and bestselling Bridgerton Family series, set in Regency times and now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. This is Eloise's story . . . ________________________________________ My dear Miss Bridgerton, We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you. I am writing to invite you to visit me here at Romney Hall. It is my hope that after a suitable period of time, we might decide that we will suit, and you will consent to be my wife. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had never met! But before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn't. Her perfect husband wouldn't be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away. Could this imperfect man be perfect for her? Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . ' Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines ' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist . I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine 'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist ' A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia! ' Romance Reviews Today 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss 'Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time' Heroes and Heartbreakers 'Quinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight , where laughter trembles on the edges' Happy Ever After 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews

Curl up with this BRAND-NEW heartwarming, romantic and inspiring Highlands-set story that will leave a smile on your face 󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Veronica Henry and Heidi Swain. 🧵 Welcome to the Highland Repair Shop, where mending broken things - be they clocks, compasses or hearts - is a way of life. After a gruelling few years in city hospitals, trainee doctor Alice hopes a new, small-town post will bring quiet to her racing mind. Instead, she finds a place brimming with eccentricity and curiosity, and people who seem to see straight through her carefully controlled facade. Murray has returned to his hometown with a broken heart and his tail between his legs. Volunteering at the family-run repair shop is meant to be temporary... until a chance encounter starts to crack his emotional armour. Meanwhile, mountain ranger Finlay lives for solitude and the wild and rugged scenery. But when a broken compass draws him reluctantly into town life, he finds himself pulled not just into a community project, but into the kind of tangled feelings he's spent a lifetime avoiding. As a new garden is built and winter weather rages, lives will be patched, polished and set on entirely new courses. Can these lonely hearts be mended, and finally find happiness and love? Praise for Kiley and The Highland Repair Shop series: 'A romantic treat' Heidi Swain 'Full of heart, hope, and Highland charm - what a beautiful, uplifting book.' Sandy Barker 'Kiley Dunbar writes with such heart and warmth... this is a cosy inspiring treat!' Victoria Walters ' A perfect cosy read for fans of small-town settings, uplifting themes, and a healthy dose of Highland charm. Reader review 'I loved this book. It has characters you'll care about, a sense of place and atmosphere where you get to know the community. And intriguing heart-string-pulling storylines that keep you reading.' Reader review 'Full of romance, friendships, community and family... Joyful.' Reader review 'This is such a lovely book. Great characters and a warm community vibe to it plus a romance I rooted for from the start. A story to curl up and get cosy with! Left me with a smile on my face!' Reader review 'Pure escapism... I highly recommend this book to totally get lost in.' Reader review 'Enchanting and endearing.' Reader review 'A feel-good and uplifting story I thoroughly enjoyed, and a book I'd very much recommend to others.' Reader review

Preorder a BRAND NEW heartwarming, uplifting read from the author of the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER The Last List of Mabel Beaumont What if the answer to one little question could change your whole life? Soon after Anna goes on the best date of her life with a man called James - she and her best friend Nia visit a fortune teller. Who tells Nia that she will have one great love. But all she tells Anna is that her future is with a man whose name begins with a J. It won't be James though - he never calls. And then Anna meets Edward - gorgeous, kind, loving. He's all she's ever dreamed of. Until he asks her to make a choice about their future. If Anna says 'yes' to him, her life will go one way. If she says 'no', it'll go another. Both of the worlds could be happy. Both of the worlds could be heartbreaking... But as Nia meets her one great love in both worlds, which of Anna's answers - yes or no - will bring her life together with the person who she's fated to be with? One Day meets Sliding Doors in the brilliant new story from the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. Readers love Laura Pearson: 'Captured my heart. It's a tender and uplifting read... Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied.' Lisa Timoney, author 'Gorgeous... Tender and beautiful... As hopeful as it is heart-breaking... I loved it.' Amy Beashel, author 'Heartbreaking, uplifting, eye opening... Such a beautiful story.' Goodreads reviewer 'Will break and melt your heart in equal measure. A genuinely stunning read!... Absolutely EXQUISITE... A powerful story about friendship, found family, lost love, identity, self-acceptance and living life authentically and to its fullest... A beautiful story that will never leave me.' Goodreads reviewer 'Wow... amazing... Straight away it captures your heart, it is so beautifully written and impossible to put down... Have the tissues ready... it feels so real... it stays with you.' Goodreads reviewer 'I absolutely loved this book. One of the most enjoyable that I have read this year. It is heartbreaking, beautiful and totally uplifting. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. It will also make you look back at your own life and examine the decisions and choices that you have made... A really life affirming read.' Goodreads reviewer

'Gorgeous, immersive... both epic and intimate, funny and wise' Roisín O'Donnell 'Moving, thought-provoking, and utterly delightful' Elif Batuman 'Took me back to the way I felt when reading Normal People ' Stylist 'A sexy, sprawling epic' Glamour A BBC Culture Pick for 2026 'You could probably run cities on the energy generated between directors like him and actresses like her' When Frida Slattery and John Reddan meet in a Dublin pub in 2005, neither can imagine how they will come to shape and define each other's lives. Frida is struggling to launch her acting career, while John is already gaining a name for himself as a director. From the first they see in each other potential and the chance to create work that matters, though the lines between collaboration and exploitation, friendship and desire will prove dangerously slippery. With the financial crisis looming, the next 16 years takes them from Dublin to London, via New York and LA, and through success and disappointment, joy and heartbreak. Their connection is tested and stretched to the point of rupture, but something remains that outlasts both their work and their own shifting perceptions. FRIDA SLATTERY AS HERSELF is an unforgettable story of love, artistic collaboration, and two people coming of age, together and apart. Readers are loving FRIDA SLATTERY 'Totally riveting. A propulsive and compelling story of love, collaboration and all its complexities' 'Funny and wise with so many interesting ideas about relationships and making art and growing up. Will be great for Sally Rooney readers and for fans of La La Land ' 'I love this book with a passion. These characters feel so real - they are raw, frustrating, flawed, and addictive!' 'An absorbing, wise and honest read... I'll be recommending it to everyone!' - Lizzy Stewart, author of ALISON and THE WRECK 'A virtuosic and assured journey through two entwined lives - I was so wholly and breathtakingly invested in each character that I felt genuinely bereft when I was finished. It has such heart and vibrancy, and an abundance of style' - Sophie Mackintosh, author of THE WATER CURE and PERMANENCE 'An expansive, deeply felt love letter to artistic expression, as compelling and ambitious as it is beautifully written. Ana Kinsella handles big themes - power, desire, success - with great subtlety and skill' ¿ Lisa Owens, author of NOT WORKING and NATURAL DISASTER

THE MUST-READ SUMMER 2020 RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 'If you wished Normal People had tackled female friendship, try Expectation' GRAZIA ' Profoundly intelligent and humane. Deserves to feature on many a prize shortlist' GUARDIAN 'A brilliant exploration of friendship, feminism and thwarted ambition' PANDORA SYKES ______________________ What happened to the women we were supposed to become? Hannah, Cate and Lissa are young, vibrant and inseparable. Living on the edge of a common in East London, their shared world is ablaze with art and activism, romance and revelry - and the promise of everything to come. They are electric. They are the best of friends. Ten years on, they are not where they hoped to be. Amidst flailing careers and faltering marriages, each hungers for what the others have. And each wrestles with the same question: what does it take to lead a meaningful life? The most razor-sharp and heartbreaking novel of the year, EXPECTATION is a novel about finding your way: as a mother, a daughter, a wife, a rebel. ___________________ ' Thoughtful , beautifully written, honest . A sensual book . I URGE YOU TO READ IT' MARIAN KEYES 'Beautiful, sharp, moving. I urge you to read it' ' ELIZABETH DAY 'A brilliant exploration of friendship, feminism and thwarted ambition' PANDORA SYKES 'I loved it ... 10 out of 10' BRYONY GORDON 'Will resonate with approximately 99% of women' RED MAGAZINE summer pick ' One of the most intensely readable novels this year' METRO ' One of our most gifted contemporary writers' WATERSTONES 'SO GOOD. A 'What they did next' story of characters from a Sally Rooney novel' SARAH FRANKLIN ' The story of 3 college friends, if you're a fan of Sally Rooney , you'll love EXPECTATION' IRISH EXAMINER 'A must-read' FABULOUS MAGAZINE 'A generation-defining book on motherhood, ambition and sex. Like NORMAL PEOPLE with female friendship under the microscope.' ERIN KELLY 'Few novels leave me so genuinely breathless with their brilliance' HANNAH BECKERMAN 'Sublime' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, Book of the Year 'A marvellously tangy London novel ' DAILY MAIL 'A grown-up, honest take on female camaraderie. Packed with talking points' MAIL ON SUNDAY ' Hugely absorbing, massively enjoyable' LISSA EVANS 'Totally unputdownable, immersive, sharp, FAB' HARRIET EVANS 'Beautifully observed study of female friendship and a moving account of the collision between aspiration and reality' DAILY MAIL MUST-READ 'Fantastically well-realised portrait of female friendship's joys and pains from an exciting new voice in British fiction' DAILY TELEGRAPH

Preorder the BRAND NEW moving story of love and courage that will captivate readers of Fiona Valpy, Lorna Cook and Hazel Gaynor.1941: For the townspeople of Poole on the Dorset coast, the war feels like it's right on their doorstep. And with more and more men leaving to fight, one fisherman's daughter is determined to do whatever she can to help. Peggy volunteers to use her skills on the water to work with the flying boats alongside the RAF based in the harbour. But when she is asked to undertake a special mission, she will have to make a terrible choice - between her duty to her country and her only chance of happiness.1998: Rebekah has travelled halfway around the world to take up a role on Brownsea Island. This tiny island off the coast of England is a treasure trove of natural wonder, but it still carries the scars of fighting. And when Rebekah discovers a lost letter from the war, hidden all this time, she becomes determined to deliver it, fifty years later.But the idyllic Dorset harbour hides many more secrets, and Rebekah's search for the truth will change her life in ways she never imagined possible...Readers are loving Rachel Sweasey's captivating writing:'I was swept up by this beautiful story of love, loss and the courage of so many during WW2' - Helen Parusel'I loved this dual time-line read. Set in the start of WW2 and present day it deals with loss and war and finding love when you don't expect to ever love again. This was a great book and I highly recommend this one.' Goodreads reviewer 'Loved this book. I got totally immersed in the characters and their lives, loves and loss. The mix of fact and fiction and the two different time lines worked very well.' Goodreads reviewer 'A brutally honest account of how both men and women coped with the changes in their lives. This author writes so authentically about grieving that at times I simply had to stop reading. Anyone who has lost someone will immediately identify with the visceral pain felt by the characters. The settings were gorgeous and the descriptions of French food made me long to go back.' Goodreads reviewer 'Loved it, sadness and joy, ups and downs. Hope there will be a sequel!' Goodreads reviewer 'Fantastic read, was enjoyable - even cried at one part I felt I was inside the book.' Goodreads reviewer

IF YOU ONLY READ ONE BOOK THIS YEAR, MAKE IT THE NEXT GIRL... You thought he'd come to save you. You were wrong. 'Absolutely the best thriller I've read this year!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'I absolutely, totally and utterly LOVED reading The Next Girl… has to be one of my top reads of 2018.' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars 'Oh my goodness! This was gripping and fast moving from page one.' Southern and Sassy Wine Lady, 5 stars Deborah Jenkins pulls her coat around her for the short walk home in the pouring rain. But she never makes it home that night. And she is never seen again… Four years later, an abandoned baby girl is found wrapped in dirty rags on a doorstep. An anonymous phone call urges the police to run a DNA test on the baby. But nobody is prepared for the results. The newborn belongs to Deborah. She's still alive... THE GRIPPING THRILLER EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT - if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, you will absolutely love this. A completely unputdownable page-turner with an ending that will blow your mind. **Each Gina Harte book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** 'Boy oh boy… I absolutely blinking well LOVED it.' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars 'Just wow!... FANTASTIC... I just had to keep reading.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars 'I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow, wow wow! Excellent book!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'OMG... gripping... I have goosebumps.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I am in love with this author.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Brilliant!... Exceptional... Thrilling... superb.' Renita D'Silva, 5 stars 'A fantastic book!!!!! OMG so much suspense.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I found this book unputdownable!!' Goodreads reviewer 'Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I was hooked from the start right to the last page.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved this book! Chilling, disturbing and gripping!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'DI Gina Harte is my new heroine!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'I like to give honest reviews. If I don't like a book I will say I don't like it... So here goes my review of The Next Girl.... without a doubt this is a fantastic book!!!!! OMG... This book literally I was not able to put down it kept me captivated from the first chapter…

'When I need a guaranteed five-star, slow-burn romance, I pick up Mariana Zapata every time' Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times bestselling author 'Everything Mariana writes is pure gold . . . a true gift to romance readers everywhere' Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author The new novel from the author of TikTok sensation, From Lukov With Love! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree! 'OMG I am almost lost for words, I loved this so much! . . . Zapata is the queen of the slow burn for a reason, and I love how well she writes the trope' reader review 'If you like a Slowburn Romance, Grumpy/Sassy, amazing banter and a little bit of spice then I highly recommend you read this book!!' reader review 'All the feels . . . Mariana Zapata is one of the best writers out there - to be cliché: the words come alive' reader review 'She's done it again! This book didn't disappoint, I can buy any book by Mariana without reading anything about it and know I'll love it!' reader review 'I love everything she writes and this was no different. Superhero goodness' reader review 'I stayed up all night to read it in one go. Worth every second of lost sleep. Just a perfect superhero slow burn romance' reader review 'Amazing as always, perfect chemistry, charm and an out of this world grumpy/kinda sunshine trope' reader review 'Mariana Zapata can write no wrong, this story might just be my favourite of hers yet and I absolutely adore everything she has written!' reader review ......................................... Of all the things that could have landed in her yard . . . it had to be him. For most people, finding a half-naked superbeing in their yard might be a dream come true. Unfortunately for Gracie Castro, it's the exact opposite. Especially when he's grouchy, rude, and shows no signs of leaving anytime soon. But when a hero of mankind needs you, you do what you have to. Even if it compromises everything you know. And totally changes your life. ......................................... Want more of Mariana's delicious slow burn? Why not try TikTok hit From Lukov With Love next, and don't miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers! Lingus Rhythm, Chord & Malykhin The Best Thing Under Locke Kulti The Wall of Winnipeg and Me Wait for It Dear Aaron Luna and the Lie Hands Down All Rhodes Lead Here

NEW SEMESTER. FRESH BLOOD. WELCOME TO FINAL YEAR AT BEECHER UNIVERSITY. 'Paranormal lovers rejoice, your new obsession has arrived!' HANNAH WHITTEN 'Like a spicier, modern take on the old school urban fantasies I love so much . . . but with a gritty dark academia world all its own' reader review 'It gave me big Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibes...students with paranormal secrets, a campus setting, and blissfully oblivious authorities' reader review __________________________________ Jocasta has carved out a normal life at Beecher University - well, as normal it can be when your name is Jocasta and you are the only child of Death. Jo has a good job, great friends, and is trying to get over a secret fling with an unbelievably attractive (and unbelievably unavailable) grad student. But she's also lonely. No one close to her knows the truth about who - or what - she is. Or that she must feed to survive, and she feeds on them - their disappointments, failures, and rejections. It's not a perfect system, but it works. Just. Until a handsome stranger - and descendant of Lust - shows up on campus and announces that Death has formally named Jo as his successor. Now she's both a powerful ally and a massive threat, and everyone she loves is a target. But Beecher is the one place that has ever felt like home, and Jo will do anything to protect it. Even if it means becoming the very thing she hates . . . Perfect for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Vampire Diaries, Nightshade , and Ilona Andrews, Death's Daughter is a deliciously dark and spicy urban fantasy , set at a New England university, where the only daughter of Death is named his successor, making her both a powerful ally and a massive target, all while she tries to make it through her final year at college . . . __________________________________ 'Delivers paranormal romance, wicked fun, and irresistible tension' LOGAN KARLIE 'Full of tension, dread, and spice, Death's Daughter is the urban fantasy resurrected!' TANYA PELL ' A deliciously seductive and sinister read, Death's Daughter is set to be a new dark academia sensation with its impeccable autumnal vibes' NADIA EL-FASSI 'A fun, sexy fantasy (with a touch of mystery) . . . fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will eat this up with a spoon' CHRISTINA HENRY 'A twisting tale . . . that will keep you reading long into the night' HAZEL McBRIDE 'Witty, scorching, and action-packed. Barnes totally kills it-pun intended' MELISSA LANDERS