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1. The Secret of Secrets - Dan Brown
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Robert Langdon is back in the long-awaited new race-against-time thriller from the global bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons . Accompanying celebrated academic, Katherine Solomon, to a lecture she’s been invited to give in Prague, Robert Langdon’s world spirals out of control when she disappears without trace from their hotel room. Far from home and well out of his comfort zone, Langdon must pit his wits against forces unknown to recover the woman he loves. But Prague is an old and dangerous city, steeped in folklore and mystery. For over two thousand years, the tides of history have washed back and forth over it, leaving behind echoes of everything that has gone before. Little can Langdon know that he is being stalked by a spectre from that dark past. He must use all of his arcane knowledge to decipher the world around him before he too is consumed by the rings of treachery and deception that have swallowed Katherine. Against a backdrop of vast castles, towering churches, graveyards buried twelve deep and labyrinthine underground passages, Langdon must navigate a shadow city hiding in plain sight, a city which has successfully kept its secrets for centuries and will not readily deliver them. This is a battlefield unlike any he has previously experienced, one on which he must fight not for his only life, but for the future of humanity itself. The Secret Of Secrets is Dan Brown’s first novel for over eight years and sees the stunning return of Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, this time pitting his wits against a conspiracy which will test even his considerable brainpower and take him to the edge of losing all that he holds dear… Praise for Dan Brown: ‘Dan Brown is my must-read’ Harlan Coben ‘Exceedingly clever’ The Washington Post ‘A master of smart thrills’ People Magazine ‘Impossible to put down’ The New York Times ‘Dan Brown is the master of the intellectual cliffhanger’ Wall Street Journal ‘For anyone who wants more brain-food than thrillers normally provide’ Sunday Times ‘Dan Brown has to be one of the best, smartest, and most accomplished writers in the country.’ Nelson DeMille |
2. Wild Card - Elsie Silver
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FROM THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR*, ELSIE SILVER! SET IN THE SAME BELOVED UNIVERSE AS SMASH-HIT SERIES CHESTNUT SPRINGS: SMALL-TOWN, BIG CHARACTERS, FOUR ADDICTIVE LOVE STORIES . . . MEET THE SINGLE DADS OF ROSE HILL. 'Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!' ALI HAZELWOOD 'This book contains a hero to die for' TESSA BAILEY ---- Sebastian Rousseau is a grumpy, hot as hell fire pilot who is too damn good with his hands. It's the perfect combination. But unfortunately for me, he's also my ex-boyfriend's dad. A chance meeting brought us together and a missed connection has kept us apart. One year later, a stroke of fate has us living under the same roof-which makes everything between us downright messy . Because even after all this time, he's still the man I think about when I fall asleep. The one I can't get over no matter how hard I try. He's working on mending a fragile relationship with his son and we both know acting on these urges would be the ultimate betrayal. But I see the heat in his eyes. That look of need that never fails to send a shiver down my spine. The mutual longing is borderline unbearable and the simmering heat between us is downright palpable. We both know there are rules when it comes to situations like this. But then again...following the rules never has been my strong suit. Readers can't get enough of the Rose Hill series . . . 'Billionaire romance but make it rustic . . . Elsie Silver just hits the mark every time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Hands-down my favorite book Elsie has written. HIGHLY recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Did I devour this in a single day? You bet I did!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Elsie Silver is the queen of small-town romances ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The banter . The tension . The relationship between Ford & Rosie. The character development . Wow' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I was hooked from the first chapter' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ * Wild Side was an instant no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of March 2025. |
3. The Hallmarked Man - Robert Galbraith
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'A triumph of storytelling' Guardian FIND OUT WHAT IS NEXT FOR STRIKE AND ROBIN A dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed robber - but not everyone agrees with that theory. One of them is Decima Mullins, who calls on the help of private detective Cormoran Strike as she's certain the body in the silver vault was that of her boyfriend - the father of her newborn baby - who suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. The more Strike and his business partner Robin Ellacott delve into the case, the more labyrinthine it gets. The silver shop is no ordinary one: it's located beside Freemasons' Hall and specialises in Masonic silverware. And in addition to the armed robber and Decima's boyfriend, it becomes clear that there are other missing men who could fit the profile of the body in the vault. As the case becomes ever more complicated and dangerous, Strike faces another quandary. Robin seems increasingly committed to her boyfriend, policeman Ryan Murphy, but the impulse to declare his own feelings for her is becoming stronger than ever. A gripping, wonderfully complex novel which takes Strike and Robin's story to a new level, The Hallmarked Man is an unmissable read for any fan of this unique series. PRAISE FOR THE CORMORAN STRIKE SERIES 'A superlative piece of crime fiction' Sunday Times 'The work of a master storyteller' Daily Telegraph 'A scrupulous plotter and master of misdirection, Galbraith keeps the pages turning . . . Strike and Ellacott remain one of crime's most engaging duos' Guardian 'No one can deny [Robert Galbraith, pseudonym of] J. K. Rowling's formidable talents as a crime writer' Daily Mail 'Strike is a compelling creation . . . this is terrifically entertaining stuff' Irish Times |
4. My Husband's Wife - Carla Kovach
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Five years ago I buried my husband. Today I saw him with his new wife.    ‘Thank you for agreeing to be our wedding planner. Theo is on his way,’ Madison says as we meet to plan her dream wedding. The moment her fiancé enters the room, a newborn baby in his arms, my whole world shifts and I grab hold of my desk to stop myself from falling.    Theo shakes my hand as he introduces himself, but I already know who he is. He’s my husband. The man I thought had died five years ago.    ‘Lovely to meet you, Eva,’ he says, carefully avoiding my frozen stare. I’d recognise his smooth voice anywhere.    I want to scream, ask him why he’s doing this to me. But I know just how good a liar my husband is. And he knows my darkest secret. I can’t risk him destroying everything I’ve worked so hard for.    At the end of the meeting, I watch the happy little family walk away, and I don’t miss Theo’s eyes staring at me just a second too long. He knows I’m onto him. But only I know what I’m going to do next…   Readers who loved The Housemaid , The Perfect Marriage and Gone Girl will love the jaw-dropping twist in this absolutely gripping psychological thriller.    What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow, wow, and more wow!!!!! I couldn’t put this one down for the life of me. I read this in just a few sittings … Left me totally speechless … I thought my head was going to explode… Fantastic… Gripped and on the edge of your seat throughout… Heart attack of an ending. I couldn’t believe it… OMG .’ Blue Moon Blogger   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh wow! I loved this so much… Had me hooked from the start … I read this pretty much every spare minute I had and finished within three sittings over a day. I just couldn’t get enough of it … Gripped me straight away … Brilliant.’ NetGalley reviewer   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I LOVED this … I read it in one sitting as I found it impossible to put down … Fast-paced and keeps you guessing the whole way through .’ Goodreads reviewer   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ This story had me in complete turmoil … I couldn’t stop reading … The storyline blew me away and certainly had me on the edge of my seat and my heart pounding … Superb .’ NetGalley reviewer   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, this was a page-turner … There is so much tension and you are kept guessing over and over … Could not get enough of this . An amazing book from an amazing author.’ Goodreads reviewer   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Carla Kovach does it again! So many secrets and lies. The tension and twists were off-the-charts great .’ NetGalley reviewer   ‘There were times while reading it that if I heard a noise in the house, I would jump out of my seat. I had a hard time putting it down … It gave me quite a bit of heart palpitations and hot flashes… It’s a rollercoaster with a lot of loops . Love it .’ @blissfullychaoticbookreviews   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This thriller is not to be missed .’ @bookloversanonuk   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ What a fantastic thriller full of secrets and deception, the plot is full of twists and turns which had me on the edge of my seat and made me read well into the night! … Wow, what an ending… A brilliant book with lots of suspense, deception and lots of compelling twists and turns!’ @arcreviews_by_m   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book had me hook, line and sinker.’ Goodreads reviewer   ‘Oh my word, what a book . It had me up till late into the night … An absolute rollercoaster of a ride .’ Goodreads reviewer |
5. The New Neighbours - Claire Douglas
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You know your neighbours are plotting a crime but no one believes you . . . THE SPINE-TINGLING NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING THRILLER 'Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints' LISA JEWELL --- Lena overhears a conversation she shouldn’t have. She’s sure her new neighbours – the Morgans – are planning a crime. Her family say she’s mistaken. They are a lovely, friendly couple. She should forget it. Yet Lena can’t. And the more she investigates, the worse her suspicions. But Lena hasn’t counted on one thing. A secret from her own past. One the Morgans seem connected to. And which puts Lena in terrible danger . . . --- 'No one does tense suburbia like Claire Douglas. The New Neighbour is gripping and unsettling – I loved it!' CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘An utterly compelling plot, a protagonist you’re rooting for, and smartly plotted twists and reveals that come thick and fast’ LUCY CLARKE 'Douglas is a master storyteller' JANICE HALLETT 'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist' GILLIAN MCALLISTER 'Claire Douglas is the Queen of Gripping Pageturners' CL TAYLOR Praise for Claire Douglas 'Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas' Tim Weaver, bestselling author of No One Home 'Thrillingly tense and twisty' B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors 'Stunning . . . with a killer twist' Closer 'Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train' Marie Claire 'Twisty, exciting yet so very real' Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Anything You Do Say The Wrong Sister, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 |
6. The Hard Way - Lee Child
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Jack Reacher is alone, the way he likes it. He watches a man cross a New York street and drive away in a Mercedes. The car contains $1 million of ransom money. Reacher's job is to make sure it all turns out right - money paid, family safely returned. But Reacher is in the middle of a nasty little war where nothing is simple. What started on a busy New York street explodes three thousand miles away, in the sleepy English countryside. Reacher's going to have to do this one the hard way. _________ Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, The Hard Way is the 10th in the series. And be sure not to miss Reacher's newest adventure, no.29, In Too Deep ! ***OUT NOW*** |
7. Love Untold - Ruth Jones
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK WATERSTONES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 'Love, mess, secrets; this story of four generations of women is shot through with Ruth Jones's warmth and wisdom.' JOJO MOYES ' A hug in a book' Prima 'Her best book yet' Woman & Home 'Compassionate, wise and life-affirming' The Observer The funny, moving and uplifting new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the Sunday Times bestsellers Never Greener and Us Three . Grace is about to turn ninety and she doesn't want parties or presents or fuss. She just wants a quiet celebration: her daily swim in the sea and a cup of tea with granddaughter Elin and great-granddaughter Beca. More than anything, she wants to heal the family rift that's been breaking her heart for decades. And to do that she must find her daughter, Alys - the only person who can help to put things right. But thirty years is a long time. And many words have been left unsaid. So is it too late now to heal the pain of the past? This is a story about mothers and daughters: the love inherent in that bond and the heartache that miscommunication can bring. More than anything, it's about the importance of being true to oneself. Meet Grace, Alys, Elin and Beca - a family you'll come to know, and to love. PRAISE FOR RUTH JONES 'Heartfelt, joyful, brave, utterly compelling' RACHEL JOYCE 'I adored it' JOANNA CANNON 'Joyful, life-affirming' ADELE PARKS 'Beautifully warm and totally absorbing. I cried and I laughed. I adored it' JANE FALLON READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LOVE UNTOLD 'Good grief. This is truly a novel that pulled on every last emotion .' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'Warm-hearted, beautifu l and heartbreaking.' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'Ruth's best book yet... entertaining and incredibly moving .' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'A gorgeous, emotional read that I was completely immersed in.' 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'I'm absolutely gutted it's over . . . loved every single page.' 5-STAR READER REVIEW Love Untold, instant Sunday Times bestseller, July 2023 Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, Summer 2023 Waterstones Paperback of the Year 2023 ****RUTH'S BRILLIANT NEW NOVEL BY YOUR SIDE IS AVAILABLE NOW**** |
8. Black Water Rising - Sean Watkin
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'Sean Watkin brings Liverpool to life in all its rich dark colours' VAL McDERMID Time is running out to catch a killer… Teenage girls are going missing across Liverpool. When the body of the third victim is discovered on the banks of the Mersey, the search for the culprit intensifies, and DCI de Silva is called back to work. Still reeling from the recent suicide of her husband and dragged down by the undertow of PTSD, de Silva has been struggling in self-imposed exile. In her fragile state, is she ready to win in a race against the clock? This case should have been DS Barclay’s opportunity to finally show himself to be more than what everybody assumes – an exercise in diversity, a gay man employed to tick boxes. De Silva and Barclay must exorcise their own demons to stop more victims suffering, all while dealing with a traumatised and escalating killer, who is hellbent on finding somebody from their past. A tense and gripping crime thriller set in Liverpool. Perfect for fans of M. W. Craven and Russ Thomas. Praise for Black Water Rising 'Fascinating characters, shocking crimes and a terrifying and atmospheric finale. Unmissable!' Heather Critchlow ‘Dark, intense, twisty, and utterly compelling! A solid and addictive mystery’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am blown away! An exciting, thrilling, twisted and chilling read that packs a punch and then some. THE author to watch out for’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book, especially as it was set in Liverpool – so unique! I look forward to reading more by this author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I devoured this… it was full of twists and turns that made me quickly turn the pages. This author is definitely one to watch’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
9. A Death on Location - Richard Coles
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THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES 'The best of the new cosy crime writers' Daily Telegraph It's spring 1990, and in Champton the whole village is aflutter as a glamorous Hollywood movie has taken over Lord de Floures' Champton House as its set location. As the actors and extras hired from the village don their farthingales, gowns and crowns for a masque set in the 1600s, a murder interrupts filming on set - and it's an ingenious one . . . Can Daniel solve the mystery with help from his sidekick, Detective Sergeant Neil Vanloo - even when things are so sticky between them? 'You'll want to take a front row pew in Champton while this delicious series unfolds' Janice Hallett |
10. Matchmaking for Psychopaths - Tasha Coryell
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'This was bat s*** crazy and I loved it!! Literally could not put it down... such a unique masterpiece ... I don't think I could have loved it more, it was perfect... Really was like nothing I've read before. ' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ He was so good-looking that I felt manipulated by his face. There was a kind of pleasure in knowing that he couldn't have me. I was already reserved for someone else, even if that person had temporarily left me for my best friend. Alexandra doesn't want to think about her fiancé running off with her so-called best friend. She doesn't want to think about the next time her self-centred mother will call her from prison. She certainly doesn't want to think about her old identity coming back to haunt her. Instead, she tries to use her job as a matchmaker as a distraction. At work, she gets lumbered with the clients who show signs of psychopathy on the personality tests, but she doesn't mind. She's used to spending time with psychopaths, and doesn't everyone deserve love? But when a devastatingly handsome client walks into her life, everything changes. Because he's too interested in her. He seems to know all about the things she'd rather keep hidden. And when someone close to her drops dead, it appears that he'd kill to make her his perfect match... Matchmaking for Psychopaths is an unbelievably twisty and gripping read about obsession, filled with Tasha Coryell's signature observational humour and satirical slant. What people are saying about Matchmaking for Psychopaths: ' This one is definitely a winner! Such a fun and twisty combination of a romantic comedy and mystery/thriller/serial killer story... Honestly hilarious and insane and I couldn't put it down.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Truly unforgettable .' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh my word this was such a good read... Had me laughing out loud... I think I've found my new favourite author .' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Actually loved this so much ... has all the best elements thrown together... The pace is fast and draws you in straight away... I'd wholeheartedly recommend this ... Cliche alert but I really struggled to put this down!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I breezed through this book!... Just the right amount of darkness, mystery, and romance to have me hanging on every last word . Each time I thought I had the story figured out, another twist would come... Incredibly entertaining .' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Whip smart... Tasha has done this one exquisitely... A wild and exciting ride ' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
11. Their Haunted Hearts - D.K. Hood
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Lightning flashes overhead as she walks along the isolated path out of town. She listens to the rumble of thunder until she hears the unmistakable sound of heavy boots on the path behind her. She starts to run, but he’s faster and she already knows there is no one for miles to hear her screams…   It’s Halloween in Black Rock Falls and among the small town’s annual festivities, Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane are called to a gruesome discovery. Where there was once a plastic mannequin in a coffin, now stands the lifeless body of a young woman, her pale skin illuminated under the heavy stormy sky.     Taking in the victim’s long dark hair and still blue eyes, it’s the bite marks on her neck that have Jenna’s fearing what kind of monster could have inflicted such wounds. Could this be the most sick and twisted murderer Black Rock Falls has ever seen?    Days later, Jenna’s heart breaks when another vulnerable young woman is found at another Halloween attraction in the centre of Black Rock Falls. As Jenna surveys the scene, she instantly notices the familiar deep red bite marks on her neck.     With the whole town gripped with fear that a vampire-like killer is on the loose, Jenna works around the clock to hunt down the fiend who is stalking vulnerable young women. When she links the bodies to a cold case, it’s clear he has taken many victims.    As Jenna finally gets a breakthrough, a violent storm shuts off the small town, giving the murder the perfect chance to kill again, but Jenna puts herself in unthinkable danger to catch him. Will she stop him before he can take another life or has Jenna finally met her match?   Fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot will absolutely devour this gripping and unputdownable crime thriller from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood.   **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone**   What readers are saying about D.K. Hood:  “ Oh wow , I can’t say enough about this one!! So good!! Literally had me guessing until the reveal… Captivated .” Sip_andread , 5 stars   “I blew through this like the wind! Fantastic read! ” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars   “ Wow! Still trying to catch my breath .” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars   “ Exceptional … My word, I couldn’t put this down … Compulsive reading and I couldn’t stop and had to read to the end.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars   “ Wow … Amazing … Fantastic … Bone chilling .” B for Bookreview , 5 stars   “A cracking page-turner with some omg moments that will keep you reading late into the night .” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars   “Incredible… Had me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath .” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars   “ Left me chilled to the bone … Must-read in this gripping and very addictive series.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars   “I was totally absorbed into the book from the first few pages… I am fully addicted to this series .” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars   “A gripping series and I just love it! Five huge stars! Give me more!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars   “Great book!… Filled with suspense, intrigue and great detective work… Highly recommended .” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars   “ Compulsive reading .” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars   “ Gripping … I was hooked … On the edge of my seat .” NetGalley reviewer   “An outstanding read. You do not want to miss .” Tove Reads |
12. Same Time Next Week - Milly Johnson
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PRE-ORDER LET THE BELLS RING OUT , THE HEARTWARMING AND UPLIFITNG NEW MILLY JOHNSON NOVEL, COMING THIS CHRISTMAS! 'Milly is the most wonderful, life-affirming writer about women's lives, love and friendship; her books are a joy.'  JENNY COLGAN ‘Real women, real life, real feeling, Milly brings it all.’  CATHY BRAMLEY 'Milly writes with a huge heart about the challenges women face, particularly in later life. Her wisdom shines through, as does her humour: no-one can bring you from tears to smiles more quickly. Her books are warm, funny and real, and her stories celebrate triumph over adversity, the power of love, and the importance of friendship. Her heroines are down to earth yet reach for the sky and are truly inspirational, like Milly herself. She makes the world a better place.' VERONICA HENRY 'Romantic fiction at it's very best, I adored it. Warm, welcoming, funny, and wise, just like Milly!' JO THOMAS Welcome to Spring Hill, home to a square of independent shops and cafes, a thriving local community and nearby the newest venture, Ray’s Diner. Here a group of women meet once a week over a cup of something warming.   Amanda  is primary carer to her elderly mother and one of the only women in a male-dominated company. Used to being second-best all her life, is this her time to finally break ranks and shine?   Sky  works at the repair shop, patching up old teddy bears, and their owners’ hearts. But her heart beats for the one man who is strictly off-limits.   Mel  has been a loyal and loving wife to Steve for thirty years. Then when he goes to his old school reunion, life as she knows it will never be the same again.   Erin  is trying to get over a traumatic loss where her guilt weighs more than her grief. Can she find the first step to healing lies in sharing an hour with strangers once a week?    Astrid  is feeling in need of a change and a challenge. But when a fantastic opportunity presents itself, who is around to convince her she is worthy enough to take the risk?   Can these women find the answers to their worries, acceptance, courage, support here? Join them at the same time next week to find out…   |
13. Right Place, Right Time - Ali McNamara
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'Charming and utterly intriguing' Katie Fforde Could this be the moment they've both been waiting for? Eve has always loved antiques. She loves the way an item from the past can offer a glimpse of another world, of another time. It's why she painstakingly researches the stories behind every item in Rainy Day Antiques, her little Cambridge shop, to share with their new owners. It's her way of honouring the past and cherishing the present. Adam is firmly focussed on the future. He's only in town to sort his late grandfather's affairs. When he discovers that his grandfather hired Eve to manage his house clearance, he can only hope her methods don't delay his return to London. What neither of them know is that Adam's grandfather chose Eve for a reason. It's finally the right place and the right time for the two of them to meet. But what did he have planned for them? Readers love Right Place, Right Time... 'I love everything Ali McNamara writes, but this is possibly my favourite' ***** 'I was hooked' ***** 'A very warm-hearted and enchanted read' ***** 'A wonderful story' ***** |
14. The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop - Takuya Asakura & Yuka Maeno
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For fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, What You Are Looking for Is In the Library, and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop comes an enchanting novel that will linger in your heart long after the last page is turned. 'I honestly can’t remember the last time a single book made me cry so much.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a breath of fresh air’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌸🌸🌸🌸 As the last petal falls, the final page is turned… Welcome to The Cherry Blossom Bookshop, a haven for book lovers that only appears during the fleeting cherry blossom season. Nestled amidst the bloom of delicate petals, you’ll find a sanctuary for those burdened by regrets and past sorrows. Here, Sakura, the mysterious young owner, and her wise calico cat, Kobako, patiently await the arrival of souls in need of solace and healing. Told over four seasons, each visitor to the bookshop holds a book that bridges their past and present, guiding them towards understanding and acceptance. Within the antique charm of the shop and the soothing aroma of freshly brewed coffee, Sakura and Kobako help their guests confront their lingering sadness through the power of stories, enabling them to move forward with renewed hope. 🌸🌸🌸🌸 Readers have fallen in love! 'If you are wondering what it feels like to read this book, the cozy cover art evokes it perfectly.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely exquisite book on grief and love, and that those we lose in body never really leave us.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It’s the kind of story that doesn’t shout—it simply sits with you, softly reminding you that healing comes in small, beautiful ways.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gentle, healing read that feels like a warm embrace.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A cute, cozy fiction book that you will want to curl up with on a rainy day.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have to admit this was nothing like what I would have expected, and it blew my mind and comforted my heart in many ways.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautiful Japanese literature that makes me feel at ease on a spring day.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I am absolutely speechless. This book is not at all a five star read for me, but a six or more.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Every so often a book lands in your lap at just the right time. The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop was that kind of read for me. Healing, magical, and tender, it reminded me why I love these quiet, reflective stories where regrets can be faced and softened.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'At its core, this is a story about hope and the quiet, transformative power of books—how stories can reach into our everyday lives and bring healing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Straight away from the first page, we are transported in a Japanese courtyard, and you can feel the peace through the words, taking you away, like you are an observer in a Miyazaki animation.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Just finished this book and it was gorgeous!!! Whimsical, magical and heartwarming.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I would really have loved for it to be longer, I wasn't quite ready to say goodbye yet!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is made me cry, be happy, and just think of the little things in my life.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A beautiful, profound and emotional read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It was everything that I was looking for and enjoyed in this type of book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It’s full of love, hurt and sadness, but with happiness too. The characters will stay with you' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is absolutely magical and full of melancholy and hope and love.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I finished with that rare sense relief, the sense that something had been gently put back where it belongs thanks to this book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was just stuuuuuuunning.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
15. The Giver of Stars - Jojo Moyes
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THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER AND REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK 'Wildly romantic' DAILY MAIL ' Epic' DAVID NICHOLLS 'Delightful' THE TIMES 'Beautiful' LIANE MORIARTY A spellbinding story of love, community and friendship from the author of the international bestselling phenomenon Me Before You and The Last Letter from Your Lover , now a major motion picture ________ FRIENDSHIP FREED HER. BUT WILL IT SAVE HER? In 1937, dusty Baileyville, Kentucky is no place for a woman. For newly-arrived English rose Alice Wright, whose father-in-law has the town sown up, the atmosphere is stifling and she is desperate to escape. Which leads her to Margery O’Hare and her small band of horsewomen taking books and learning to isolated homesteads. Who else will rescue the vulnerable from poverty and ignorance? But this brazen act of female defiance – of emancipation – cannot go unpunished, especially by Baileyville’s men. Alice and Margery and the other horseback librarians must find the courage to stand together. Can they show this divided town the value of love, friendship and community? ________ 'A beguiling tale of unlikely love. The most appealing thing is Moyes' wonderful way with romance. Delightful' The Times 'Beautiful, special . . . with characters so real they feel like dear friends. I loved it and didn't want it to end!' Liane Moriarty 'Inspiring and wildly romantic' Daily Mail , Books of the Year 'Her best book yet. It's a romance - but about female friends, the outdoors and the magic of reading' Grazia |
16. Holmes Is Missing - James Patterson
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From the author of Sunday Times bestseller Holmes, Margaret and Poe ... _____________________________ It’s their toughest case yet. And their best detective is missing. Holmes, Margaret and Poe’s Brooklyn-based detective agency solves the crimes no one else can. Or they did – until Holmes decided to leave the business. There is no time to waste as the team are called to a fresh NYPD crime scene – and tasked with looking into the disappearance of six children. Time is ticking as they work to unravel the mystery. But they need Holmes. If they're going to solve the crime of the century, first they must save their friend. _____________________________ Praise for Holmes, Margaret and Poe . . . 'A classic, witty and wonderful mystery from the king of crime. Fast-paced and fun , clever and exciting. I loved it' CHRIS WHITAKER 'I loved every criminally delicious moment of Holmes, Margaret and Poe . What a wild ride! Hooked from the first page - and not just by the edge of my seat crime stories but also the depth and complexity of the characters. Rock on Book 2! DREDA SAY MITCHELL ____________________________________ ‘ Nobody does it better ' JEFFERY DEAVER ' The master storyteller of our times ' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades ' LEE CHILD 'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind ' MICHAEL CONNELLY ' James Patterson is The Boss ' IAN RANKIN ' One of the greatest storytellers of all time ' PATRICIA CORNWELL ____________________________________ Readers love Holmes is Missing ... ***** 'I just love these characters... a crime lovers' idea of heaven.' ***** 'Explosive! Literally and metaphorically!' ***** ' This book is a high-octane thrill ride' ***** ' James Patterson and Brian Sitts are a force to be reckoned with and this is my favourite series' ***** 'A thrilling 5-star mystery!' Holmes, Margaret and Poe, Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024 |
17. A Touch of Magic at the Comfort Food Café - Debbie Johnson
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It’s autumn at the Comfort Food Café and the leaves are golden, the lattes are spiced and love might just be brewing for one new resident… 🍁🎃🍁🎃🍁 Reclusive author Sarah is seeking refuge in the quiet village of Budbury, and the last thing she needs is a fake boyfriend. Except that’s exactly what she gets – and the fake boyfriend just happens to be gorgeous, rugged Aidan, complete with an easy charm and an old soul that makes him seem like he’s just stepped straight out of the pages of a novel. Using him to keep her nosy family at bay, he’s happy to do her a favour in return for help with his rather unusual dog-sitting predicament. But nothing in Budbury stays pretend for long. Especially not when there’s a hint of autumn magic in the air, with a sprinkle of Halloween mischief. Full of heart, humour and a touch of spooky charm, this is the perfect cosy read for autumn nights. 🍁🎃🍁🎃🍁 Readers love The Comfort Food Café series! ‘Oh how I wish the Comfort Food Cafe was real!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I felt like I was returning home to friends who I hadn’t seen in a long while…warm hearted and just plain lovely’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a wonderful return to the Comfort Food Cafe…had me smiling from start to finish’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A sheer delight’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I'm sure you'll fall in love with the cafe and all its regulars’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Thanks, Debbie, for many hours of gorgeous escapism!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautifully written, with characters that just jump off the page, this is a gem of a book that I can't recommend enough.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can’t tell you how much I loved this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If only real life was like this, it would be amazing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I didn’t want to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The absolute worst part of a Debbie Johnson book is turning over the last page and there is nothing more to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Just brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved loved loved it!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews ‘Oh how I wish the Comfort Food Cafe was real!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I felt like I was returning home to friends who I hadn’t seen in a long while…warm hearted and just plain lovely’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a wonderful return to the Comfort Food Cafe…had me smiling from start to finish’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A sheer delight’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I'm sure you'll fall in love with the cafe and all its regulars’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Debbie Johnson is a best-selling author who lives and works in Liverpool, where she divides her time between writing, caring for a small tribe of children and animals, and not doing the housework. Her books include The Birthday That Changed Everything, Pippa’s Cornish Dream, and Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe, all published by HarperCollins. Follow her on twitter @debbiemjohnson, or at www.facebook.com/debbiejohnsonauthor – but be warned, she mainly talks about dogs. |
18. The Long Walk - Stephen King & Richard Bachman
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*SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE COMING SEPTEMBER 2025* In this powerful novel from master storyteller Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman, tells the tale of the contestants of a gruelling walking competition where there can only be one winner-the one that survives. In a dystopian near-future, America has fallen on hard times. Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour day and night, without ever stopping. The winner gets 'The Prize' - anything he wants for the rest of his life. But the rules of the Long Walk are harsh and the stakes could not be higher. There is no finish line-the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and you're given a warning. Three warnings and you're out of the game-forever. |
19. The Pumpkin Spice Café - Laurie Gilmore
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The first book in the viral Dream Harbor series by #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore! 🍁 TikTok Made Me Buy It – Winner of the TikTok Shop Book of the Year 2024, Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller. As seen on Good Morning America! 🍁🍁🍁🍁 When Jeanie’s aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job. Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor’s gossip at all costs. But Jeanie’s arrival disrupts Logan’s routine and he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. Will Jeanie’s happy-go-lucky attitude win over the grumpy-but-gorgeous Logan, or has this city girl found the one person in town who won’t fall for her charm, or her pumpkin spice lattes… The Pumpkin Spice Café is a cozy romantic novel with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! Tropes: Grumpy x SunshineSmall townFound familySpicy Readers have fallen for Dream Harbor, will you? 'This is everything I love! Cozy small town romance, fall vibes, coffee house vibes, and grumpy x sunshine trope that was done perfectly!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate, the cast of people around Jeanie and Logan amazing, the story soooo heartwarming’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Ooohh I adored this! Fall setting, small town, coffee shop, grumpy sunshine!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book makes my heart happy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As a lover of fall and small town romance, this book was the perfect kind of romance for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was a gorgeous cinnamon spiced huge mug of psl and cozy jumpers and autumn leaves sort of a book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gives off the same level of endorphins as taking a sip of an actual pumpkin spice latte… all the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice’—People ‘With a name this cute and a cover this autumnal, how could I not cozy up with my blanket and relax with this adoring book?’—New York Post About the author Laurie Gilmore is a #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author who writes small-town romance. Her first novel, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, won the TikTok Shop Book of the Year award in 2024. Her Dream Harbor series is filled with quirky townsfolk, cozy settings, and swoon-worthy romance. She loves finding books with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice and strives for that in her own writing. Laurie is currently based in upstate New York. |
20. The Good Liar - Denise Mina
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If you were responsible for a miscarriage of justice would you admit it? The truth can set you free. Or destroy your life. ‘ So sharp it’ll cut your fingers' ERIN KELLY 'Mina at her blazing, blood-splattered best' LUCY WORSLEY 'A stand-out read' Guardian 'Propulsive mystery’ ALAFAIR BURKE ‘Blisteringly good' SARAH HILARY Blood spatter expert Doctor Claudia O’Sheil’s evidence put a killer behind bars – or so everyone thinks. Since the trial, Claudia has learned a horrific truth: her evidence and her testimony were wrong. Now as she takes the stage to give a speech before London’s elite specialists, Claudia has to choose: keep lying and leave the wronged killer behind bars or stand up, tell the truth and rip her life apart. What would you do? More praise for Denise Mina 'Crime-writing royalty' IAN RANKIN 'A delight' ANN CLEEVES 'Highly original' THE TIMES 'Darkly brilliant' OBSERVER 'Denise Mina is a one-of-a-kind storyteller' JAMES PATTERSON ‘Britain's best living crime writer’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Forensic, beautiful and gripping’ GRAHAM NORTON ‘Crime fiction at its very best’ JOSEPH KNOX |
21. Wild - Kristin Hannah
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'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens , author of Where the Crawdads Sing From the multimillion copy number one bestselling author of The Women, The Nightingale and The Four Winds , Wild is a remarkable story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope and the promise of new beginnings. 'Don’t take peace for granted, he’d said to her often. It can shatter like glass' In the rugged Pacific Northwest of the United States lies the Olympic National Forest – a vast expanse of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this mysterious woodland, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past. Having retreated to her hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr Julia Cates begins working with the extraordinary little girl. Naming her Alice, Julia is determined to free her from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation, and discover the truth about Alice’s past. The shocking facts of Alice’s life test the limits of Julia’s faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice – and find a new one for herself. Praise for Kristin Hannah: 'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' - Taylor Jenkins Reid, bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' – Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry ‘Moving and unforgettable’ – Christy Lefteri , bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo ‘A classic storyteller’ – Matt Haig , bestselling author of The Midnight Library **** Here’s what readers love about Wild : ‘I was moved to tears and devoured this book in a day’ ‘Couldn’t put it down’ ‘Gritty and thought-provoking’ Published in the US as Magic Hour |
22. The Let Them Theory - Mel Robbins & Sawyer Robbins
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New York Times Bestselling Author. Millions of books sold worldwide! A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words— Let Them —will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you.  The Let Them Theory  puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it. In her latest groundbreaking book,  The Let Them Theory,  Mel Robbins— New York Times  Bestselling Author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that's made  The Mel Robbins Podcast  a global sensation, Robbins explains why  The Let Them Theory  is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact. Within a few pages, you'll realize how much energy and time you've been wasting trying to control the wrong things—at work, in relationships, and in pursuing your goals—and how this is keeping you from the happiness and success you deserve. Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Robbins shares relatable stories from her own life, highlights key takeaways, relevant research and introduces you to world-renowned experts in psychology, neuroscience, relationships, happiness, and ancient wisdom who champion  The Let Them Theory  every step of the way. Learn how to: Stop wasting energy on things you can't controlStop comparing yourself to other peopleBreak free from fear and self-doubtRelease the grip of people's expectationsBuild the best friendships of your lifeCreate the love you deservePursue what truly matters to you with confidenceBuild resilience against everyday stressors and distractionsDefine your own path to success, joy, and fulfillment...and so much more. The Let Them Theory  will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential. Order your copy of  The Let Them Theory  now and discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. |
23. Kill them with Kindness - Will Carver
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A Japanese scientist thwarts an international plot to release a deadly virus by mutating it to make people kinder, but something goes horribly wrong … A darkly funny, mind-blowing speculative thriller from the `most original writer in Britain´ ( Daily Express )… `Utterly believable, dark and disturbing … one of my books of the year´ Trevor Wood `Brilliantly original … an alternative reality of the pandemic that's both terrifyingly plausible, relevant and timely´ Sam Holland `His best yet. Carver just gets better and better´ S.J. Watson `Arguably the most original writer in Britain´ Daily Express _________ Compassion may be humanity's deadliest weapon… The threat of nuclear war is no longer scary. This is much worse. It's invisible. It works quickly. And it's coming. The scourge has already infected and killed half the population in China and it is heading towards the UK. There is no time to escape. The British government sees no way out other than to distribute 'Dignity Pills' to its citizens: One last night with family or loved ones before going to sleep forever … together. Because the contagion will kill you and the horrifying news footage shows that it will be better to go quietly. Dr Haruto Ikeda, a Japanese scientist working at a Chinese research facility, wants to save the world. He has discovered a way to mutate a virus. Instead of making people sick, instead of causing death, it's going to make them... nice. Instead of attacking the lungs, it will work into the brain and increase the host's ability to feel and show compassion. It will make people kind. Ikeda's quest is thoughtful and noble, and it just might work. Maybe humanity can be saved. Maybe it doesn't have to be the end. But kindness may also be the biggest killer of all… _______ `One of the best things I've ever read … incredibly moving and hugely entertaining´ Chris McDonald `Insightful, sharp-minded, and fascinating … a brilliant twist on a pandemic´ Sarah Moorhead `Thoughtful, challenging and unafraid to examine the impact huge events can have on the human condition … his most important novel to date´ The Madrid Review `Unflinching, smart and entertaining … as thought-provoking as it is brilliant´ Isabelle Broom `One of the most compelling and original voices in crime fiction´ Alex North |
24. The Book of Money - Monzo
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'Informative...warm in tone and easy to understand. A safe space to learn about money.' Clare Seal, author and founder of My Frugal Year ‘An evergreen guide to keep through different life stages.’ Bola Sol, author of Your Money Life 'Cuts the jargon, keeps it real — and actually makes money feel manageable.' Jason Butler, global financial well-being expert and author If you’d never normally read a personal finance book, this one’s for you. __________________________________________________________________________ Ah, money. We all use it, but most of us feel like we don't 'get' it. Enter: a personal finance book you’ll actually want to read. With absolutely no judgement or jargon, The Book of Money breaks down big, complex topics into bite-sized chunks. Inside… Balancing your budget: avoid the day-before-payday dread How to 'do money' together: take the tension out of sharing finances Becoming an investor: why it’s not just for millionaires Life after work: look after your future self and leave pension procrastination behind Debt and borrowing: how to get on top of your debt and use credit to your advantage Property: renting, buying and making the most of where you live With infographics, practical exercises and stories inspired by Monzo’s 12 million customers – this is the perfect personal finance book for people who’d never normally read one. This book will give you the skills, tools and confidence you need to change your relationship with your finances forever. __________________________________________________________________________ Early reader reviews: 'I wish I had read it ten years ago' 'It makes you feel human about your finances. Comical, realistic and totally relatable.' 'Engaging, short and easy to read. Monzo fans will love it!' 'The section about investments was really useful to me personally. Previously I thought it was something beyond me as an individual.' 'Reading this book has helped me feel like I can make some of my own decisions rather than guess and muddle my way through all things money.' 'I absolutely loved this book - it feels kind, non-judgemental and genuinely entertaining and 'real talk', something that we all need when working with our money.' 'Lots of personality in this book. Something you should read now to get ahead of your future.' |
25. Our Beautiful Mess - Adele Parks
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'Adele Parks consistently writes banger after banger, and Our Beautiful Mess might just be her best yet. Addictive and brilliant’ Lisa Jewell 'Had me gripped from beginning to end. Masterfully written with gut-punching twists and brimming with tension this is Adele Parks’ best book yet. Absolutely outstanding’ Claire Douglas ‘Adele Parks has done it again. Grabbed me from page one and kept me there on the edge of my seat. Superb writing as ever. She simply gets better and better and better. You have to read this book!’ Ruth Jones An Observer Thriller of the Month ‘A great read’ 'A barnstorming novel' The Times ***** Connie can’t wait to have all her daughters back home for the holidays. It’s not just the excitement of the girls being together under one roof; uni student Fran is bringing a new boyfriend to stay. The empty nest will once again be full of friends, family and young love. Yet from the moment she sees Zac, Connie feels a deep unease. Zac reminds her of the worst mistake she has ever made: a man whose charm and good looks nearly destroyed her marriage. Then, Fran announces she’s pregnant. Reeling from Fran’s news and terrified that her past might threaten her family’s future, Connie desperately tries to navigate a path forward. But there’s a much greater menace looming, because she’s not the only one who has something to hide. Someone in the house has another devastating secret. A deception which will put everyone Connie loves in shocking danger, and one of them will pay the ultimate price. Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with an explosive and deeply emotional family drama which explores the lengths a parent will go to protect a child; for there’s nothing stronger than a woman whose family is under threat. ***** ‘My favourite Adele Parks novel yet! So brilliant, so compelling, so tense! The suspense builds and builds until the breathless conclusion. Utterly thrilling from start to finish’ Lucy Clarke ‘Our Beautiful Mess leaps straight to the top of my Adele Parks rankings – wise, intelligent, compassionate, with a masterful pulse of menace throughout. Utterly immersive’ Louise Candlish ‘Breathe while you can. Adele Parks is back with a heart-in-mouth thriller that will have you frantically turning the pages’ C L Taylor ‘An addictive tale of family dynamics with layers of tension that grip relentlessly. A superbly crafted, thrilling ride’ K L Slater ‘No-one does ‘family noir’ quite like Adele Parks and Our Beautiful Mess is an absolute masterclass – as one terrible mistake leaves a woman’s perfect life hanging by a thread’ T M Logan 'Our Beautiful Mess grabs you from page one and keeps you glued to the edge of your seat until the final sentence. Deliciously dark and addictive' Crime Monthly 'This well-plotted explosive family drama, with superb characterisation, is layered with tension and its pulse-raising dilemmas will have you on the edge of your seat' Sunday Times |
26. Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros
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The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW! 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian 'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-round sexiness are still sky-high' Daily Mail 'Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' Glamour __________________________________________ SECRETS. SACRIFICE. SURVIVAL. Against all odds, Violet Sorrengail made it through her first year at Basgiath War College, but now, the real training begins. The stakes are higher than ever, and a determination to survive won't be enough this time. When a powerful new enemy threatens everything she cares about, including the man she loves, Violet must do whatever it takes to keep their secrets safe. One wrong move could have horrifying consequences - and as the web of lies spun by those in charge starts to unravel, nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end. THE DEADLY SECOND YEAR AT BASGIATH AWAITS *THE STORM IS COMING . . . PRE-ORDER ONYX STORM TODAY. THE EPIC NEXT INSTALLMENT LANDS 21.01.2025 * __________________________________________ MILLIONS OF READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THE EMPYREAN SERIES FIVE STARS. 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'This book contains an addictive , drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility ' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'The new publishing sensation ' Daily Mail 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Throw in an enemies-to-lovers plotline, some life-threatening trials and the threat of war in the outside world, and you've got yourself a deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist '2024 is the Year of the Dragon . . . Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures' Pop Sugar 'If I can convince you to read one book I recommend it would be this one' 'I didn't sleep, I didn't eat, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again ' 'There are some stories you read and enjoy but every so often you come across one that just obliterates everything and takes over your entire being within a few pages and becomes your world and personality . Well, this is the one' ' The world building in this was phenomenal . I lived, breathed and became a part of the college' 'You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an ache in your chest because it was so good, and now it's over? That's exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing' OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM |
27. Pitcher Perfect - Tessa Bailey
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with an all-new enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating sports romance about a playboy hockey rookie and the disciplined softball pitcher completely immune to his charms. Boston Bearcats rookie Robbie Corrigan is living the dream. He’s made it to the NHL, his best friend/teammate and fellow “orgasm donor” is his roomie—and the women of Boston love them both. Life is sweet. That is, until he meets Skylar Paige, division 1 softball pitcher, girl least likely to take anyone’s bull…and the one member of the opposite sex immune to his charms. Robbie might be dazzled by the badass pitcher, but Skylar pegs him as a filthy player and wants nothing to do with him. When he discovers she’s carrying a serious torch for her brother’s best friend, Robbie knows he should just go back to clubbing and whipped cream bikini parties, but he can’t seem to leave Skylar to flounder on her romantic quest to land another man. Nor can he miss out on the opportunity to spend time with her and hopefully redeem himself. Before Robbie knows it, he’s agreed to be Skylar’s fake boyfriend/love coach at an upcoming family wilderness competition where her crush will be in attendance. What could go wrong? Through a series of contests that require them to trust each other, Robbie and Skylar grow closer and closer until their fake relationship starts to feel like the realest thing they’ve ever known and the sizzling lessons in sensuality burn out of control. But it’s all just pretend…right? |
28. The Couple's Secret - Lisa Regan
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The couple in the photo smile at the camera, arms wrapped around each other, faces alight with happiness. They were two people getting a second chance at love, trying to blend their young families and start a new life together. Until their smiles became frozen for the camera forever as their lives were cut tragically short by a horrifying act of violence… Seven years ago, Tobias Lachlan and his fiancée Cora Stevens went out for a romantic dinner together. They left the restaurant smiling and holding hands, Cora sent a text message to say they were on the way home… but they were never seen again, leaving their family and friends with broken hearts and unanswered questions. Detective Josie Quinn is shocked when she’s called to investigate the discovery of their bodies in a submerged car in the river just outside Denton. The medical report soon shows that Tobias and Cora were brutally murdered, sending shockwaves through the community and reopening the case that police thought had long gone cold.   With no obvious clues, and no sightings of the couple after they left the restaurant that night, Josie draws a blank. Tobias and Cora’s children, now grown, can’t imagine who might have wanted their parents dead. The discovery of a tiny old-fashioned key in the remnants of Cora’s purse could unlock the mystery, but no one knows what the key might open, and Josie can’t figure out what it meant to Cora. But secrets don’t stay buried forever, and if Josie knows one thing to be true, it’s this: someone always knows something . As she digs deeper, Josie finds evidence that this perfect couple might have been keeping secrets. Secrets from their children, and secrets from each other.     But then another body is found—another member of the family, tragically silenced forever. Josie’s investigation has stirred up more than just the river bed, and she knows that the killer is now even more desperate to keep their secrets hidden. Who is trying to rip this family apart, and can Josie find out before it’s too late?     An absolutely nail-biting and utterly gripping crime thriller from Amazon, USA Today and  Wall Street Journal  bestselling author Lisa Regan. Fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine will not be able to stop turning the pages!    What readers are saying about Lisa Regan:   “ OHMAHGAWD … Absolutely FANTASTIC … Unputdownable … This book is just OUTSTANDING … I need more. I’m addicted … I’m still gaping at the end .” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   “ WOW THIS BOOK IS BRILLIANT!!!!! ... I had my heart in my mouth … Fabulous!!! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   “ Thrilling … Addictive … Had my heart pounding … I feel as if I were on an emotional roller coaster of mystery and thrills! Plus, that ending!!!!! Holy Crap! It left me with my jaw hanging open! I was literally speechless! Whew! ... Kept me on the edge of my seat… Wowza! ... Beyond fantastic! I loved every single page! ” Open Book Posts , ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   “ My heart stopped, it broke, I sobbed … My lungs were on fire from holding my breath, and my mind was spinning!!! ... The most amazing book I've ever read .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   “ Had me gasping out loud … I was completely hooked … Mind. Blown… Pure genius… Absolute perfection … Utterly heartbreaking … Total edge-of-my-seat suspense … Is there a doctor in the house? Because 15 minutes after finishing this book, my pulse was still at 93! ” calbooklover , ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   “ Heart-pounding , unputdownable … Left me breathless! ... Had me hooked! ... I was on the edge of my seat… Pulse-pounding … Wow … A must-read! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ |
29. House of Two Pharaohs - Wilbur Smith
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The multi-million copy bestseller Wilbur Smith is back with his most thrilling novel yet Hidden in the shadows, an evil will rise . . . Piay, appointed Nomarch of Memphis by the God-Pharoah Rameses, has transformed his city, rebuilding the famous white walls, feeding the once starving citizens and returning the wealth plundered by the barbarian Hyksos. But when a murdered scribe is found sealed inside the city's newly-constructed vault - with the mark of Anubis, god of death, scrawled next to him in blood - panic tears through the people. Piay calls on the only man in Egypt he knows can discover the truth: his mentor, the great sage Taita. But soon after Taita's arrival in Memphis, the bloody mark of Anubis appears again. Taita and Piay are pitted against a criminal mastermind turned warlord. The pair's adversary has a simple, brutal aim: restore the Red Pretender's kingdom - and obliterate Rameses's forces. Drawn into a desperate battle of wits, can Taita and Piay finally reunite the two kingdoms? Or will the shadow of the Red Pretender tear Egypt apart once again? Who will survive the battle in the house of the two pharaohs? Praise for Wilbur Smith 'A master storyteller' Sunday Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' Daily Mirror ' Best historical novelist' Stephen King |
30. The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman
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THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES. ---------- 'Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so VERY funny' Marian Keyes 'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' Ian Rankin 'Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny' Mark Billingham In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders. But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might be pushing eighty but they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it's too late? The Times Crime Book of the Month Guardian Best Crime and Thrillers ---------- 'A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly' Val McDermid 'I completely fell in love with it' Shari Lapena 'This is properly brilliant. The pages fly and I can't stop smiling' Steve Cavanagh 'Steeped in Agatha Christie joy' Araminta Hall 'Pure escapism' Guardian 'As gripping as it is funny' Evening Standard 'An exciting new talent in crime fiction' Daily Mail 'A witty and poignant tale' Daily Telegraph 'Funny and original' Sun Richard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022 |
31. Glorious Exploits - Ferdia Lennon
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2024 WINNER OF THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION 2024 SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION 2024 LONGLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2025 A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME A BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS PICK PICKED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, THE INDEPENDENT, THE IRISH TIMES, THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND THE TLS ‘One of the most original and brilliant debuts in years’ Irish Times ‘Bold and totally unexpected ... I was hooked from the first page’ Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain ‘Brilliant ... Hilarious, moving, and profound’ R. F. Kuang, author of Yellowface *** Ancient Sicily. Enter GELON: visionary, dreamer, theatre lover. Enter LAMPO: feckless, jobless, in need of a distraction. Imprisoned in the quarries of Syracuse, thousands of defeated Athenians hang on by the thinnest of threads. They’re fading in the baking heat, but not everything is lost: they can still recite lines from Greek tragedy when tempted by Lampo and Gelon with goatskins of wine and scraps of food. And so an idea is born. Because, after all, you can hate the invaders but still love their poetry. It’s audacious. It might even be dangerous. But like all the best things in life – love, friendship, art itself – it will reveal the very worst, and the very best, of what humans are capable of. What could possibly go wrong? *** ‘Fierce, funny, fast-paced … Brings the ancient world roaring to life’ Joanna Quinn, author of The Whalebone Theatre ‘Love, war, poetry, reckless ambition, terrible failure, and glorious triumph … A delicious treat of a read. I loved it’ Jon McGregor, author of Lean Fall Stand Sunday Times bestseller, August 2024 |
32. The Confession - John Grisham
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A gripping legal thriller from the no.1 Sunday Times bestselling author and creator of Sooley and The Judge's List . _______________________________________ An innocent man is days from execution. Only a guilty man can save him. Travis Boyette is a murderer. Nine years ago, he strangled a high-school cheerleader and buried her body so it could never be found. Then, he watched and waited as police arrested Donte Drumm, a local football star with no connection to the crime. Tried, convicted, and sentenced, Drumm was sent to death row whilst Boyette walked free. Now, Donte Drumm is four days from execution. And as Boyette faces his own mortality, hehas finally decided to do what is right. He has decided to confess. But how can he convince the state that they are about to execute the wrong man? _______________________________________ 'A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos' Irish Independent 'John Grisham is the master of legal fiction' Jodi Picoult 'The best thriller writer alive!' Ken Follett ' John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing and fast-paced thrillers' Telegraph 'Grisham is a superb and instinctive storyteller' The Times 'Grisham's storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own.' Daily Record 'Masterful - when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they are not just alive, they are pulsating' Mirror 'A giant of the thriller genre!' TimeOut |
33. Wild Fire - Ann Cleeves
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Don't miss the return of Jimmy Perez in The Killing Stones - pre-order your copy now! A woman's death sees rumours flood the island community – as Inspector Jimmy Perez's life is about to change forever. Wild Fire is the eighth Shetland mystery from Ann Cleeves. A new English family have moved to Shetland, eager to give their autistic son a better life. But when a young nanny’s body is found hanging in the barn of their home, rumours of her affair with the husband begin to spread like wild fire. With suspicion raining down on the family, DI Jimmy Perez is called in to investigate. For him it will mean returning to the islands of his on–off lover and boss Willow Reeves, who will run the case. Perez is already facing the most disturbing investigation of his career when Willow drops a bomb-shell that will change his life forever. Is he ready for what is to come? Now a major BBC One drama, Shetland , starring Douglas Henshall. 'Excellent' - The Guardian 'Even by her standards this is an outstanding thriller' – Sunday Express |
34. Long Shadows - David Baldacci
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'Baldacci is the master' – Jeffery Archer Memory man FBI agent Amos Decker returns in the action-packed thriller Long Shadows , investigating the mysterious and brutal murder of a federal judge and her bodyguard at her home in an exclusive, gated community in Florida. From the internationally bestselling author of The 6:20 Man , David Baldacci. ********** As darkness falls, evil comes to light . . . Things are changing for Decker. He’s in crisis following the suicide of a close friend and receipt of a letter concerning a personal issue which could change his life forever. Together with the prospect of working with a new partner, Frederica White, Amos knows that this case will take all of his special skills to solve. Judge Julia Cummins seemingly had no enemies, and there was no forced entry to her property. Close friends and neighbours in the community apparently heard nothing, and Cummins’ distraught ex-husband, Barry, and teenage son, Tyler, both have strong alibis. Decker must first find the answer to why the judge felt the need for a bodyguard, and the meaning behind the strange calling card left by the killer. Someone has decided it’s payback time. ********** KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. ‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail ‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – The Sunday Times ‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ – Lisa Gardner, author of Find Her ‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ – Lisa Scottoline, author of The Truth About the Devlins ‘A master storyteller’ – Associated Press ‘Baldacci cuts everyone’s grass – Grisham’s, Ludlum’s, even Patricia Cornwell’s – and more than gets away with it’ – People * Baldacci's The 6.20 Man was an instant New York Times bestseller w/c 31/07/2024 |
35. The Day of the Roaring - Nina Bhadreshwar
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'Everything I love in a crime novel – passion, interesting and rooted characters and a great story' Ann Cleeves Don't miss this award-winning debut crime thriller set in Sheffield introducing DI Diana Walker: A grizzly murder has Diana questioning everything she knows, and secrets come to light that threaten to tear her world apart Silence protects the victims… And the killer When the dismembered body of a headmaster is found on the derelict site of a former school in Sheffield, DI Diana Walker finds herself chasing shadows. Faced with missing teachers, unreported crimes and silent witnesses, Diana is running out of leads. Her colleagues insist this is just another instance of gang violence, but Diana knows there’s something more. Something everyone’s too scared to talk about. With her reputation on the line, Diana is determined to find the truth. Her search for answers leads to Sheffield’s neglected underbelly, where she finds distrust, horrifying secrets and a whole new understanding of justice. *Readers love THE DAY OF THE ROARING* 'An absolute gripping and fabulous thriller a true 5 star read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'A great read which I highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'What a spectacular read … Totally blew me away … an amazing thriller that kept me gripped' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'A compelling and addictive story, very enjoyable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'A gripping story from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'An amazing book shedding light on a number of complex issues' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review The Day of the Roaring won the Little, Brown UEA Crime Fiction Award in 2022 About the author Nina Bhadreshwar was born in Ipswich and raised in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, during the Yorkshire Ripper years and the Miners’ Strike. At nineteen, she trained and worked as a journalist at her local paper before setting up her own magazine, The Real State. Relocating to Watts, Los Angeles, following a tour with a Mexican-American theatre group, she covered the situation of the gangs post-truce and became the press officer and biographer of Death Row Records. She returned to the UK in her mid-twenties and re-trained as a teacher. Now, Nina is doing a PhD at Dundee University while writing her second novel. She is a graduate of the University of East Anglia’s Crime Fiction MA. The Day of the Roaring won Little Brown's UEA Crime Fiction award in 2022 and is her first novel. |
36. The Predicament - William Boyd
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BRITAIN'S MOST BELOVED STORYTELLER RETURNS WITH A TWISTING ADVENTURE OF OBSESSIVE LOVE AND ELEGANT ESPIONAGE . . . --- ‘Extravagantly enjoyable' THE TIMES ‘William Boyd once again brings to the spy novel his particular storytelling genius’ MICK HERRON ‘Boyd is one of my favourite authors – he never disappoints’ KATE ATKINSON ‘ The Predicament is ingenious, thrilling and wonderfully entertaining’ JOHN BANVILLE --- Gabriel Dax, travel writer and accidental spy, is back in the shadows. Unable to resist the allure of his MI6 handler, Faith Green, he has returned to a life of secrets and subterfuge. Dax is sent to Guatemala under the guise of covering a tinderbox presidential election, where the ruthless decisions of the Mafia provoke pitch-black warfare in collusion with the CIA. As political turmoil erupts, Gabriel's reluctant involvement deepens. His escape plan leads him to West Berlin, where he uncovers a chilling realisation: there is a plot to assassinate magnetic young President John F. Kennedy. In a race against time, Gabriel must navigate deceit and danger, knowing that the stakes have never been higher . . . In The Predicament , the second novel starring accidental spy Gabriel Dax, William Boyd weaves yet another masterful tale of suspense, loyalty, love and the dark temptations of spy craft. |
37. Wyrd Sisters - Terry Pratchett
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Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the second book in the Witches series, part of the Discworld novels. 'Pratchett's Discworld books have made millions of people happy' Guardian ‘ Comedy fantasy at its very best’ 5-star reader review 'Destiny is important, see, but people go wrong when they think it controls them. It's the other way around.' Three witches gathered on a lonely heath. A king cruelly murdered, his throne usurped by his ambitious cousin. A child heir and the royal crown, both missing. Witches don't have these kinds of leadership problems themselves - in fact, they don't have leaders. Granny Weatherwax is the most highly regarded of the leaders they don't have. But even she finds that meddling in royal politics is a lot more complicated than certain playwrights would have you believe. Particularly when the blood on your hands just won't wash off . . . Wyrd Sisters is the second book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. Praise for the Discworld series: '[Pratchett’s] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday ‘Pratchett is a master storyteller ’ Guardian 'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin 'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone ’ Daily Express ‘One of the most consistently funny writers around’ Ben Aaronovitch ‘ Masterful and brilliant ’ Fantasy & Science Fiction ‘Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own… he is a satirist of enormous talent ... incredibly funny ... compulsively readable' The Times ‘The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph ‘Nothing short of magical ’ Chicago Tribune 'Consistently funny , consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX ‘[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive , surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world… There's never been anything quite like it ’ Evening Standard |
38. The House Sitter - Keri Beevis
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Don't miss the BRAND NEW psychological thriller from the author of the TOP 10 BESTSELLER The Sleepover. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Claire McGowan and Lisa Jewell! 📚 She knows what she saw. But can she prove it? 👀 After my relationship breaks down, I agree to house-sit my brother Dexter's posh apartment whilst he’s out of the country. It will give me some much needed headspace. Sitting on the balcony one sweltering summer's evening in the midst of a power cut, I'm given a secret window into the lives of the residents in the opposite building, and I see more than I should. I'm drawn to a man in the penthouse and watch him closely and when a striking woman joins him on the balcony, I can’t tear my eyes away. The following weekend a woman matching her exact description is reported missing. She’s not been seen since that fateful night. When I go to the police, the man in the penthouse has a cast-iron alibi and denies she was ever there... I know what I saw and I can’t let it go. The deeper I dig, the more dangerous things become. Someone is watching me too. Just how much can I trust my neighbours? Praise for The House Sitter: 'Tense and twisty, this is a real page turner of a read that will keep you up late on the sultry summer nights. This is another star turn from a writer at the top of her game.'- Claire Allen 'Keri Beevis has worked her magic yet again! THE HOUSE SITTER is a chilling, dark and suspenseful read that had me hooked from the very first page' - Amanda Brittany 'Clever, tense and gripping. This compelling, twisty new take on Hitchcock's classic, Rear Window, stole my breath from start to finish. I read it in a sitting!' - Jill Childs Praise for Keri Beevis: 'Another winner from Ms Beevis. A gripping story with plenty of twists and turns' - J.A. Baker ‘From the start I was glued - a cracking roller-coaster ride of a story’ - Susanna Beard ‘Compelling, addictive, fast-paced and chilling. I loved it!’ - Amanda Brittany 'A tense, clever and thought-provoking thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and long afterwards.' - Natasha Boydell 'This is how to write a page turner.'- Valerie Keogh 'Another suspenseful page-turner from this very talented author' - John Nicholl 'Brilliant, chilling, and unputdownable' - Gemma Rogers 'Another gripping fast paced story from the brilliant Keri Beevis.' - Sadie Ryan ‘Beevis has created a dark psychological thriller thick with atmosphere. Cleverly woven threads pull together in a heart-stopping conclusion in this satisfyingly clever tale. Highly recommended’ - Diane Saxon 'A disturbingly chilling thriller which is completely gripping. The Sleepover is an intense mystery full of clever twists which I didn't see coming' - Alex Stone 'An atmospheric thriller that grips until the last page. Beevis at her best!' - Diana Wilkinson |
39. Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'This book contains an addictive, drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday __________________________________________ FRIENDS. ENEMIES. LOVERS . . . EVERYONE HAS AN AGENDA Violet Sorrengail expected to live a quiet life surrounded by books, until she was forced onto the world's deadliest training ground. Now she must fight to join the army's elite: dragon riders. But dragons don't choose fragile riders, they incinerate them, and when your body breaks as easily as Violet's does - death is only a heartbeat away. EVERY NIGHT COULD BE YOUR LAST Many cadets would kill Violet to better their own chances of success; the rest would kill her just because of her last name . . . including the ruthless Xaden Riorson, her family's greatest enemy. With the odds stacked against her, Violet must use every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise, because once you enter Basgiath War College, there are only two ways out: GRADUATE OR DIE __________________________________________ OVER ONE MILLION READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN FOUR T H WING FIVE S T ARS. ARE YOU READY T O ENTER T HE WORLD OF BASGIA T H WAR COLLEGE? 'The new publishing sensation ' Daily Mail 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'If I can convince you to read one book I recommend it would be this one' 'I didn't sleep, I didn't eat, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again ' 'This book is probably the best fantasy book I have ever read' ' FIVE. FREAKING. STARS . There is no universe where I could give this book any less of a rating' 'There are some stories you read and enjoy but every so often you come across one that just obliterates everything and takes over your entire being within a few pages and becomes your world and personality . Well, this is the one' ' The world building in this was phenomenal . I lived, breathed and became a part of the college' 'You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an ache in your chest because it was so good, and now it's over? That's exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing' OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM *Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing paperback was an instant number-one bestseller in the first week of April 2024. |
40. Crown of Midnight - Sarah J. Maas
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'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME From the #1 bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Crown of Midnight is the second book in the epic, bestselling fantasy series that returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all. Never trust an assassin. Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realises she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion - not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie ... and what she is willing to fight for. |
41. The Armour of Light - Ken Follett
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The grand master of gripping fiction is back. International no. 1 bestseller Ken Follett returns to Kingsbridge in the 18th century, with an epic tale of revolution and a cast of unforgettable characters. Revolution is in the air 1792. A tyrannical government is determined to make England a mighty commercial empire. In France, Napoleon Bonaparte begins his rise to power, and with dissent rife, France’s neighbours are on high alert. Kingsbridge is on the edge Unprecedented industrial change sweeps the land, making the lives of the workers in Kingsbridge’s prosperous cloth mills a misery. Rampant modernization and dangerous new machinery are rendering jobs obsolete and tearing families apart. Tyranny is on the horizon Now, as international conflict nears, a story of a small group of Kingsbridge people – including spinner Sal Clitheroe, weaver David Shoveller and Kit, Sal’s inventive and headstrong son – will come to define the struggle of a generation as they seek enlightenment and fight for a future free from oppression . . . Taking the reader straight into the heart of history with the fifth novel in the ground-breaking Kingsbridge series, The Armour of Light is master storyteller Ken Follett’s most ambitious novel to date. 'Follett's storytelling skills make their adventures riveting' – The Times 'An effortlessly engaging and entertaining read' – Daily Mail 'Bold in scale and meticulously researched' – The Sunday Times 'The plague scenes are expertly handled. Where Follett excels is in telling a yarn' – The Independent More than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages. The international no. 1 bestselling phenomenon returns. |
42. The Kill List - Frederick Forsyth
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The international bestselling political thriller from the author of The Day of the Jackal , now a Sky TV series with Eddie Redmayne 'Packs a punch... impossible to put down' Daily Mail 'The plot is as taut and lean as ever' Daily Express 'The master of the political thriller strikes again' Kirkus ______________________ THE KILL LIST The names of those men and women who would threaten the world's security - held above top secret at the highest level of the US government. THE PREACHER At the top of it, a radical Islamic cleric whose sermons inspire his followers to kill Western targets. As the bodies begin to pile up in America, Great Britain and across Europe, the message goes out: discover this man's identity, locate him and take him out. THE TRACKER Ex-US marine, now one of America's most effective terrorist hunters, with an impossible job. Aided only by a brilliant teenaged hacker, he must throw out the bait and see whether his deadly target can be drawn from his lair... Readers love The Kill List: ' Totally unputdownable! ***** Reader review ‘Frederick Forsyth books always hit the spot. One of the greats.’ ***** Reader review ‘[An] action-packed page-turner' ***** Reader review ‘Another great read from the master storyteller’ ***** Reader review ‘This book is up there with his best, meticulously researched, well- plotted...and the story doesn't lose impetus all the way through.’ ***** Reader review |
43. A Court of Wings and Ruin - Sarah J. Maas
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The third instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's manoeuvrings and the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit – and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords and hunt for allies in unexpected places. And her heart will face the ultimate test as she and her mate are forced to question whether they can truly trust each other. Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. |
44. Fundamentally - Nussaibah Younis
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 'A NEW NAME TO WATCH OUT FOR' THE TIMES 'THE DEBUT OF THE YEAR' STYLIST 'ELECTRIC' GUARDIAN A wildly funny and razor-sharp exploration of love, family, religion and the decisions we make in pursuit of belonging. 'By normal, you mean like you? A slag with a saviour complex?' Nadia is an academic who's been disowned by her puritanical mother and dumped by her lover, Rosy. She decides to make a getaway, accepting a UN job in Iraq. Tasked with rehabilitating ISIS women, Nadia becomes mired in the opaque world of international aid, surrounded by bumbling colleagues. Sara is a precocious and sweary East Londoner who joined ISIS at just fifteen. Nadia is struck by how similar they are: both feisty and opinionated, from a Muslim background, with a shared love of Dairy Milk and rude pick-up lines. A powerful friendship forms between the two women, until a secret confession from Sara threatens everything Nadia has been working for. 'Funny, gripping and compassionate' DOLLY ALDERTON 'Not only hysterically funny but trenchant and necessary. I loved it' INDIA KNIGHT 'A raunchy, irreverent, touching and daring debut' PARINI SHROFF 'Essential reading' JONATHAN COE 'A breath of fresh air' MARIAN KEYES 'Original, funny and fearless' NINA STIBBE |
45. A Cornish Love Story - Cressida McLaughlin
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Escape to Cornwall in a brand-new standalone novel from the author of The Happy Hour and From Cornwall with Love… 'Sweet, romantic, fun … characters to fall in love with – a book that has it all’ Milly Johnson ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful’ Sarah Morgan 'A swooningly spicy tale!' The Sun _______________________ ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful’ Sarah Morgan The most romantic house in Cornwall has got a new owner… Journalist Georgie Monroe has watched as it has been transformed into a high-tech glass palace, renovated by a mystery buyer. When she’s invited to report on an event there, she comes face to face not only with her first love, architect Ethan Sparks, but also with their complicated past. Finding themselves trapped inside when the house malfunctions, Georgie realises that they — and the house — are still keeping secrets. But have Georgie and Ethan left it too late to start again, or can they write the next chapter of their love story together? ‘I thoroughly enjoyed this locked-room romance! Absolutely gorgeous!’ Sam Holland Reviews 'Bursting with warmth' Kirsty Greenwood ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful’ Sarah Morgan Praise for A Cornish Love Story: ‘Romance, Cornwall, McLaughlin; the perfect blend! A Cornish Love Story is gorgeous summer reading through and through.’ Pernille Hughes ‘Swoon-worthy … with bags of heart and soul’ Hannah Doyle ‘Smart, addictive and gloriously romantic – I love Cressida's books.’ Phillipa Ashley 'Sweet, romantic, fun … characters to fall in love with – a book that has it all’ Milly Johnson 'An enchanting escape … that will win your heart …’ Jane Casey Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: ‘Gorgeous’ Woman 'This sweet romance is a real heart-thudder' HEAT 'We couldn't put this down!' Bella 'A sweet, uplifting read' Closer ‘A gorgeous, sweep-you-off-your-feet slice of escapism’ RED magazine ‘Unashamedly romantic, funny and touching’ My Weekly ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful’ Sarah Morgan ‘A sunny burst of escapist romance’ The Sun ‘The ideal summer escape’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A warm and wonderful read’ Woman’s Own ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful. A delicious summer treat!’ Sarah Morgan ‘As sweet as a cream scone’ Cathy Bramley About the author Cressida McLaughlin is a bestselling author of contemporary romance who has sold over a million copies of her books. Her feel-good, escapist fiction, featuring unforgettable characters who find their happy place, has established her as a firm favourite among readers and fellow authors alike. A Cornish Love Story is her seventeenth novel. Cressida lives in Norwich with her husband David and when not writing her bestsellers, spends her spare time reading, returning to London or exploring the beautiful Norfolk coastline. |
46. The Island of Missing Trees - Elif Shafak
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2022 THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK ***** You don't fall in love in Cyprus in the summer of 1974. Not here, not now. In 1974, two teenagers, from opposite sides of a divided Cyprus, meet at a tavern in the city they both call home. The tavern is the only place that Kostas, who is Greek, and Defne who is Turkish, can meet in secret, hidden beneath the leaves of a fig tree growing through the roof of the tavern. This tree will witness their hushed happy meetings, and will be there when the war breaks out and the teenagers vanish. Decades later in north London, sixteen-year-old Ada has never visited the island where her parents were born. She seeks to untangle years of her family's silence, but the only connection she has to the land of her ancestors Is a fig tree growing tin the garden of their home . . . ***** 'This book moved me to tears . . . in the best way. Powerful and poignant' Reese Witherspoon 'A brilliant novel -- one that rings with Shafak's characteristic compassion' Robert Macfarlane 'This is an enchanting, compassionate and wise novel and storytelling at its most sublime' Polly Samson *** ELIF SHAFAK'S NEW NOVEL, THERE ARE RIVERS IN THE SKY , IS AVAILABLE NOW *** |
47. To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee
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'ONE OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN NOVELS EVER WRITTEN' 'Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.' A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man falsely charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much. ________________________________ To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age story, an anti-racist novel, a historical drama of the Great Depression and a sublime example of the Southern writing tradition. |
48. Lover Forbidden - J.R. Ward
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The aristocracy is making a run for the throne in this latest thrilling, star-crossed paranormal romance entry in J.R. Ward's #1 New York Time s bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. When Lyric goes out for the night, she's not ready for a brush with death - and she's really not ready for the male who comes out of nowhere and saves her. Her family, especially her father, Qhuinn, are so relieved she's okay, but all she can think about is her mysterious savior. Without telling anybody, she seeks out Devlin, and they are immediately drawn to one another. Her near-death experience has given her a fresh appreciation for life and the desire to live it to its fullest, but she has no idea that he's hiding a secret - or that he could be the key to ending the war between the Black Dagger Brotherhood and the lessers forever. |
49. A Particularly Nasty Case - Adam Kay
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'Moving, outrageous and outrageously funny' Dawn French When a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smells foul play. Nobody else does though, including some quite crucial players like the police and the coroner. But Eitan just won't let it drop, and his friends and colleagues become increasingly concerned about his mental health as his chaotic investigation and equally chaotic life spiral out of control. Is he making a career-ending mistake, or could there genuinely be a killer stalking the wards? A deathly funny mix of mystery, murder and medicine, A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE is the brilliantly original debut novel from Adam Kay, BAFTA-winning author of multi-million global bestseller THIS IS GOING TO HURT. PRAISE FOR A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE 'Brilliant. It will make you laugh and weep' Reverend Richard Coles 'Amazing. I was gripped right up to the last minute' Joanna Lumley 'A work of fiendishly plotted genius' Lucy Foley 'Wild and funny and filthy and hilarious' Russell T Davies 'Viciously funny - I'm still laughing' Ian Rankin 'Very funny, very rude and very moving' Kate Mosse 'A great addition to the genre' Literary Review 'Biting and bleakly comic' Observer |
50. Virdee - A. A. Dhand
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A gripping detective thriller, now a Major BBC TV series, starring Game of Thrones actor Staz Nair. ‘Outstanding – relentless, multi-layered suspense’ Lee Child ‘Fearless’ Sunday Times ‘Tense’ Observer It is an ordinary Yorkshire morning, cold and miserable. The streets are not yet busy. Police cars hurriedly pull up in the centre of town, but none of their lights are flashing and the sirens are silent. A body has been found, elaborately and painstakingly positioned to send a message. But what message? And to who? It’s DCI Harry Virdee’s job to find out. But Harry doesn’t know that the killer is watching him, that the killer is coming for him. Because this is personal. Previously published as City of Sinners. |
51. The Last Devil To Die - Richard Osman
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THE FOURTH NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN ---------- ‘The rightful king of crime’ i News 'Deeply moving... some of his best writing yet' Telegraph Shocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club. An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home. With the body count rising, the package still missing and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die? ---------- 'As charming and funny as always but SO MOVING' Marian Keyes Richard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022 |
52. Apple of My Eye - Claire Kershaw
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Sometimes, you have to bet the farm... Eloise has a plan. She's finished college and she is moving back home to the perfect small town where she grew up - and she is going to save her family's apple farm. Nick also has a plan. He's so close to finishing his MBA and ready to take the business world by storm. He just needs to ace his final project, a marketing strategy to revitalise a small-town apple farm - which just happens to be the rival farm that Eloise has set her sights on for expansion. Against a backdrop of fall festivals, apple pie baking contests and county fairs, the two rivals slowly form an attachment that could end up changing more than their careers... |
53. Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath - Jennifer Holdich
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' Serious Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine vibes and just as hilarious, sad and disturbing. I predict a monster hit' Daily Mail 'Got a wicked sense of humour? Then you'll love this' Peterborough Telegraph 'Murder has no right to be this funny. Imagine Hannibal Lecter as written by Victoria Wood. Perfect for fans of Caroline Kepnes and CJ Skuse' ERIN KELLY Julie Tudor is Not a Psychopath. Julie Tudor is 49 and has it all: a fantastic job (well-maintained spreadsheets are the lynchpin of an efficient office), a beautiful house (some may wonder how she got the money for it, but nothing has been proved) and the man of her dreams. Julie Tudor is Not a Stalker. Sean is 25 and the love of Julie's life. The only problem is, he thinks he's in love with someone else. And Julie Tudor is definitely, definitely not a serial killer. But Julie has found herself in a similar situation before. And if there's one thing Julie knows, it's how to get rid of the competition... After all, what's a little murder in the name of true love? Readers LOVE Julie Tudor: 'From the very first page, I was hooked and unable to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' What a perfect read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' THIS BOOK IS LITERAL INSANITY!!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' This was SO GOOD' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' This one's a must-read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
54. Heartless - Elsie Silver
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"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD --- Grumpy cowboys and steamy romance . . . Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. Perfect for fans of Devney Perry, Lucy Score and B.K. Borison. Working as a nanny for the world's grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can't keep my eyes off him. And he can't keep his hands off of me. Cade Eaton is thirteen years older than me and barely looks my way. Until I get him in the hot tub one night for a game of truth or dare. Then all bets are off - and so are our clothes. He's gruff, a little rough around the edges, and it turns out broad-shouldered ranchers with filthy mouths are this city girl's kryptonite. So who am I to resist? But in our quiet moments together, he softens, and I start to realise his hardened exterior is just a façade. Someone once convinced him that his best wasn't good enough. Yet I've never felt more cherished than I do in his arms. My contract may say this arrangement is only for two months . But my heart says this is forever. *Elsie Silver became an instant Sunday Times bestselling author on the 2nd week of April 2024. |
55. Vanished - Danielle Steel
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In the late 1930s in New York, Marielle Patterson shares and elegant Manhattan brownstone with her husband, Malcolm, and their little boy, Teddy. Though the couple’s lives are filled with secrets, Marielle is a devoted wife and mother, and Malcolm is a man everyone admires. But their lives are filled with secrets. Haunted by a past she has kept secret even from her husband, Marielle secretly lights a candle each year for a child who died in a tragic accident when he was scarcely more than a baby. Then Marielle runs into her first love, American expatriate Charles Delauney. And when her little Teddy is kidnapped Charles is first blamed, then arrested, as the Pattersons, the New York Police and the FBI turn the country upside down, looking for Teddy. A terrifying court drama seeks to put Charles Delauney behind bars, as a series of revelations begin to unravel the truth about Marielle, Charles, and Malcolm. Piece by piece the uncovering of their pasts creates a complex mosaic of the motives and passions controlling their lives. Praise for Danielle Steel and Vanished : ***** 'One of Danielle Steel's classics... keeps you guessing right to the end.' ***** 'An intriguing book filled with suspense.' ***** 'This book is full of young love and mystery... I whole-heartedly recommend.' |
56. The Women Behind the Door - Roddy Doyle
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‘A brilliant, one-of-a-kind writer’ DAVID NICHOLLS At sixty-six, Paula Spencer – mother, grandmother, widow, survivor – is finally living her life. A job at the dry cleaners she enjoys, a man – Joe – with whom she shares what she wants, friends who see her for who she is, and four grown children. Despite its ghosts, Paula has started to push her past aside. That is until Paula’s eldest, Nicola, turns up on her doorstep. Independent, a loving wife and mother, “a success” – Nicola is suddenly determined to leave it all behind. Over the next few days, as Nicola gradually confides in Paula the secret that unleashed this moment of crisis, they find themselves embracing the bruised but beautiful symmetry of what each means to the other. ‘His best yet…full of energy and life’ OBSERVER ‘Reading [Paula Spencer’s] voice for the first time sent a pang of recognition through me, followed by love’ ANNE ENRIGHT ‘Storytelling genius’ i PAPER A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2024 |
57. So That Happened - Christy McKellen
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A must-read strangers to lovers, only one bed, sorchingly addictive romance. Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Christina Lauren and Hannah Grace! Two strangers. One Bed… After three months of travelling, all entrepreneur Connor Preston wants to do is return to his holiday home in the South of France, sink into his own bed and shut the world out temporarily. The last thing he expects is to find a stark-naked woman already there…. Forced by her business partner to take a break in her sumptuous French farmhouse, workaholic Josie Marchpane wasn't anticipating company either. So imagine her shock when six foot four inches of pure muscle with a disturbingly sexy smile stranger and apparent co-owner of the house walks in and tells her to leave! Knowing she has every right to be there, Josie stands her ground, she’s not about to give up without a fight. Because Josie plays to win. The problem? Connor does, too. And with only one bed between them, things are about to get interesting…. PRAISE FOR CHRISTY MCKELLEN ‘I just loved it - the perfect amount of heart, heat and humour in this pacy, racy romance read’ Sandy Barker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There is no one like Christy McKellen for fun, flirty and sexy romance with a lot of heart and deep emotional insight' - Jessica Gilmore 'This has all the sizzling vibes of a fun, page-turning, will they/won't they romance. Had me hooked!' Jo Lyons ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It’s sexy, laugh-out-loud funny, and just the right dose of heartfelt moments. Definitely recommend!💕' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book ticked every box for me on what I like in a romance.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'LOOOOVE THIS BOOK! It's so funny and the plot and storyline keep you in it. Would highly recommend.' Reader Review |
58. Clown Town - Mick Herron
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The brand new Slough House thriller from the #1 bestseller Mick Herron *Now an award-winning Apple TV+ series starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jack Lowden* ---- 'Mick Herron is our best and most topical spy writer' Ian Rankin 'No one can rival Mick Herron' The Times 'A superb thriller' The Spectator ---- Spies lie. They betray. It's what they do. Slow horse River Cartwright is waiting to be passed fit for work. With time to kill, and with his grandfather - a legendary former spy - long dead, River investigates the secrets of the old man's library, and a mysteriously missing book. Regent's Park's First Desk, Diana Taverner, doesn't appreciate threats. So when those involved in a covert operation during the height of the Troubles threaten to expose the ugly side of state security, Taverner turns blackmail into opportunity. Over at Slough House, the repository for failed spies, Catherine Standish just wants everyone to play nice. But as far as Jackson Lamb is concerned, the slow horses should all be at their desks. Because when Taverner starts plotting mischief people get hurt, and Lamb has no plans to send in the clowns. On the other hand, if the clowns ignore his instructions and fool around, any harm that befalls them is hardly his fault. But they're his clowns. And if they don't all come home, there'll be a reckoning. |
59. The Red Dahlia - Lynda La Plante
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Detective Anna Travis is working on a horrific, brutal murder case that has created a media frenzy. The victim, Louise Pennel, a 24-year-old, single, 'fun-loving' girl, was last seen in a London night club wearing a sequinned mini-dress and a red rose in her hair. In an eerie mirror image of the famous LA murder case of Elizabeth Short in the l940s known as the Black Dahlia, her body was found dumped by the River Thames… severed in half and brutalised beyond recognition. Anna Travis must summon all the strength and guile she became so well known for in ABOVE SUSPICION to hunt down this sadistic killer. **Lynda La Plante's  Widows  is now a major motion picture** |
60. Snowy Surprises in the Highlands - Lisa Hobman
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A BRAND NEW magical, snowy instalment in Lisa Hobman's beautiful, romantic Scottish Highlands series ✨☃️ Perfect for the fans of Alison Sherlock, Jessica Redland and Fay Keenan! Magic happens when you least expect it… Bella Douglas is living her dream life on the Isle of Skye but misses her friends at Drumblair Castle. She has the love of her life by her side, Granny Isla just up the road and has landed a big job to renovate the interior of a gorgeous Victorian hotel for an American client. What could possibly go wrong? When Bella's new client sends their son to project manage the hotel renovation, things take an unexpected turn for the worse. Ex-model Carlton Somers has set his sights on Bella and doesn’t seem to understand the word ‘no’. But her relationship with Harris is rock solid; nothing can break that foundation … can it? Meanwhile Granny Isla’s ‘friendship’ with her neighbour Tam Guthrie is going from strength to strength but when drama hits Pabay View Residential Home Bella’s life is quickly sent into a tailspin. What will it take to get her life back on track? And can she ever find time to focus on her own happiness and future? Praise for Lisa Hobman: 'Involving and intriguing!' - Sue Moorcroft 'Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' - Heidi Swain 'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' - Holly Martin 'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' - Darcie Boleyn 'Simply gorgeous’ - Jessica Redland 'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.' - Kim Nash 'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' - Lucy Coleman 'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' - Mandy Baggot 'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.' - Nancy Barone 'What a beautiful read' - Sarah Bennett |
61. Let the Bad Times Roll - Alice Slater
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EVERYONE KNOWS DANIEL. BUT NO ONE KNOWS WHERE HE IS. 'A heady, potent cocktail of a novel. I downed it in one' ERIN KELLY Daniel is missing. No one has seen or heard from him in weeks. Beside herself with worry, his sister Caroline hosts an intimate gathering in her London home to grill those who knew Daniel best. But there's a stranger at the table - an accomplished psychic who claims to have met Daniel in New Orleans. As doubt blooms, tempers fray, and secrets spill like cocktails in the rowdy French Quarter. How well do we really know the people we love, and what are they capable of doing? Readers are LOVING Let The Bad Times Roll ! 'This was, quite simply, deliciously and perfectly evi l' ' So good I read it twice' 'It's sharp, lush, and perfect for a summer binge ' 'Another incredibly gripping novel that I devoured in under 24 hours' |
62. The Man Who Died Twice - Richard Osman
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THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES. ---------- 'Moving, hilarious, brilliantly suspenseful' Jeffery Deaver 'A thing of joy' Kate Atkinson 'The tonic we all need' Shari Lapena It's the following Thursday. Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He's made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his life. As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn't that be a bonus? But this time they are up against an enemy who wouldn't bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can the Thursday Murder Club find the killer (and the diamonds) before the killer finds them? ---------- 'It's like reading ice cream... a pure pleasure' Linwood Barclay 'A properly funny mystery steeped in Agatha Christie' Araminta Hall 'Full of humour and heart. I loved it' Harlan Coben 'He's not only done it again, but he's done it even better' Philippa Perry 'They'll cradle you through any winter of discontent' Richard and Judy, Daily Express 'Superbly entertaining' Guardian 'As gripping as it is funny' Evening Standard 'This slick sequel will leave you buzzing' The Times 'Osman's world is a soothing place to be' Sunday Telegraph 'Pure pleasure to read' Observer Richard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022 |
63. Lawrence of Arabia - Ranulph Fiennes
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Discover the authoritative, illuminating biography of T. E. Lawrence – the man who inspired the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia – from The World's Greatest Living Explorer Ranulph Fiennes ‘An excellent guide to a colourful life for readers who enjoy tales of adventure in the desert sands’ Daily Telegraph 'Corking, rip-roaring, crisply written, full of extraordinary characters. An immaculate retelling of this cracking story' Daily Mail --- Thomas Edward Lawrence first set foot on the hot sands of Arabia in 1909. By 1918 there was a £20,000 price on his head. How did this fresh-faced archaeologist, liaison and map officer end up fighting alongside guerrilla forces during the Arab Revolt? How did a slight man journey more than 300 miles through blistering heat to capture Aqaba? And how did an unhappy outsider take a pivotal role in peace conferences to decide the future of the Middle East? Explorer Ranulph Fiennes tells the extraordinary story of how Lawrence gave over his life fully to this land and its peoples, while making enemies of those who sought to subjugate it . . . --- ‘Gripping. Rattles along like an enthralling Boys’ Own adventure’ Irish Independent ‘Fiennes' own experiences certainly allow him to write vividly and with empathy’ Sunday Times ‘Elegant, subtle, sympathetic’ Wall Street Journal |
64. Flawless - Elsie Silver
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"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD --- Grumpy cowboys and steamy romance . . . Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. Perfect for fans of Devney Perry, Lucy Score and B.K. Borison. The rules were simple . . . Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble. But now I'm stuck with her. There's only one bed. And, well, rules are made to be broken. I'm the golden boy of professional bull riding. Or at least I was until it all blew up in my face. Now, my agent says I have to clean up my image, so I'm stuck with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as my "full-time supervision." But I don't need a goddamn babysitter, especially one with skin-tight jeans, a sexy smirk, and a mouth she can't stop running . . . A mouth I can't stop thinking about. She says this means nothing. I say this means everything. She says there are boundaries we shouldn't cross. That my reputation can't take any more hits-and neither can her damaged heart. I say I'm going to steal it anyway. *Elsie Silver became an instant Sunday Times bestselling author on the 2nd week of April 2024. |
65. Into the Magic Shop - James Doty
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The award-winning New York Times bestseller that inspired BTS's K-pop song 'Magic Shop'. The day that 12-year-old James Doty walked in to his local magic shop is the day that changed his life. Once the neglected son of an alcoholic father and a mother with chronic depression, he has gone on to become a leading neurosurgeon, based at Stanford University. He credits Ruth for this incredible turnaround: the remarkable woman he met at the Cactus Rabbit Magic Shop, who devoted the summer to transforming his mind and opening his heart. In this uplifting memoir, Jim explains the visualisation techniques Ruth taught him that gave him the self-esteem to imagine a new future for himself. He examines the science behind mindfulnes s and why the skills he learned - of focus and attention - now help him to think fast and keep calm in the operating theatre. And he shows us what is possible when you start to change your brain and your heart. Into the Magic Shop imparts some powerful life lessons about how to live better , and inspires us to believe that we all have inside us the capacity to change our own destiny. 'I'm sure many readers will be moved by this inspiring story to open their hearts and see what they too can do for others' - His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
66. On a Quiet Street - Carla Kovach
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Every family has its secrets. Some are more deadly than others… I live on a quiet tree-lined street with my perfect husband Cain . But when 18-year-old Charlotte knocks on the front door, what she says has me questioning just how well I really know my husband.  ‘I was adopted as a baby and I’m looking for my biological parents. I was told they live here.’ My heart races as I fear Cain has been keeping a huge secret from me. Does he have a child he never told me about? And has he been lying all these years? I can’t trust anything Cain says. Desperate for answers, I agree to meet Charlotte in secret. But it’s Charlotte who is full of questions: about our lives, our relationship. It’s only when she lets slip the name of the road I used to live on, that I realise how much she knows about me, too… Cold fear floods through my body. My husband may not have told the truth, but his lies are nothing compared to mine. If Charlotte knows my darkest secret, my whole life could fall apart. How far will I have to go to keep the truth hidden?   If you loved The Housemaid , The Perfect Marriage and Gone Girl you will be absolutely gripped by this heart-stopping psychological thriller.   What readers are saying about On a Quiet Street : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow, wow and more wow!!!! I couldn’t put this one down for the life of me . I read this in just a few sittings . I had to finish it and quick… That ending was shocking and left me totally speechless … I thought my head was going to explode by the end … the heart attack of an ending, I couldn’t believe it. Never would I have ever guessed that in a million years. I knew something big was going on, but OMG, when I found out what it was.’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ This story had me in complete turmoil … I couldn’t stop reading … The storyline blew me away and certainly had me on the edge of my seat and my heart pounding … Superb .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, this was a page-turner … There is so much tension and you are kept guessing over and over … Could not get enough of this . An amazing book from an amazing author.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Carla Kovach does it again! So many secrets and lies. The tension and twists were off-the-charts great .’ NetGalley reviewer ‘There were times while reading it that if I heard a noise in the house, I would jump out of my seat. I had a hard time putting it down … It gave me quite a bit of heart palpitations and hot flashes… It’s a rollercoaster with a lot of loops . Love it , read it, get freaked out if you hear a noise.’ @blissfullychaoticbookreviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This thriller is not to be missed .’ @bookloversanonuk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ What a fantastic thriller full of secrets and deception, the plot is full of twists and turns which had me on the edge of my seat and made me read well into the night! … Wow, what an ending… A brilliant book with lots of suspense, deception and lots of compelling twists and turns!’ @arcreviews_by_m ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book had me hook, line and sinker… Compelling.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Oh my word, what a book . It had me up till late into the night … An absolute rollercoaster of a ride .’ Goodreads reviewer |
67. The Suitcase Swap - Lish McBride
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They've got each other's bags. Will they find each other's hearts? Sophie isn't going to let a little thing like divorce stop her from flying to New York to see her family. Mike isn't going to let a little thing like losing his wife stop him from flying to New York for work. The one thing they both know for certain is that they're done with love: they're too old, too tired, too lonely for any of it. But life has other plans... And when the luggage carousel at JFK airport decides to give them each the wrong suitcase, they agree that a friendly dinner in the big apple won't do any harm. After all, love stories come when you least expect them - and if his briefcase and her sunshine yellow bag got mixed up, who's to say their hearts can't get mixed up too? So begins a love story of second chances and connection later in life, all set against the backdrop of New York City... |
68. A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas
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The first instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON and TikTok sensation, from multi-million selling and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan – Time Harry Potter magic, Taylor Swift sass, Fifty Shades-level athleticism – The Sunday Times With bits of Buffy, Game of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy – Stylist Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian ****** Feyre is a huntress, but when she kills what she thinks is a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor, Tamlin, is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal Fae. And there's more to the Fae than the legends suggest. As Feyre adapts to her new home, her feelings for Tamlin begin to change. Icy hostility turns to fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But shadows are creeping in, and Tamlin has a dark secret that he cannot share. Fate brought Feyre to Tamlin for a reason, but saving him from the darkness that threatens his world will lead her down a path that she can never return from. Enter the world of Sarah J. Maas and discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. ****** 5* reader reviews 'This is the first fantasy book I've ever read . . . I'm hooked. I'm addicted' 'I'm a standard romance girl but this swept me off my feet' 'Her writing is exquisite; her characters complex . . . and worlds all-consuming' 'This book has ignited my spark for reading again' |
69. The Most Interesting Book in the World - Edward Brooke-Hitching
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Drawn from a lifetime’s search for the weird and the wonderful, The Most Interesting Book in The World is a miscellany of things too strange to be true, yet somehow are.   Written by a former BBC QI Elf turned bestselling author, this remarkable treasury of tales and trivia will whisk you on a jaw-dropping journey through time and space, stopping off to marvel at only the obscure, the startling and the straight-up weird.   In it, Edward Brooke-Hitching considers questions such as: • Why is a cat technically a liquid and a solid? • How did nineteenth-century scientists attempt to signal aliens? • Why did the Dutch once eat their prime minister?   Nowhere else will you find woven together the stories of the religious leader who attempted to build a robot messiah from a dining table, the anti-gravity ‘air-walkers’ of Victorian London, and the pirates who rode sheep; or practical advice for correctly exorcising a house and casting ancient love spells, along with recent scientific discoveries like the mould that can navigate a maze and that humans can glow in the dark.   A unique hybrid of encyclopaedia, trivia and drunken-bar raconteur, all stitched together in one colossal Frankenstein volume packed full of images and photographs - this is the ultimate must-read for anyone looking to tickle the cortex of their curiosity.  |
70. The Preparation of the Bride - Witness Lee
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This book is intended as an aid to believers in developing a daily time of morning revival with the Lord in His word. At the same time, it provides a limited review of the Memorial Day blending conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 23-26, 2025. The general subject of the conference was “The Preparation of the Bride” Through intimate contact with the Lord in His word, the believers can be constituted with life and truth and thereby equipped to prophesy in the meetings of the church unto the building up of the Body of Christ. |
71. It Starts with Us - Colleen Hoover
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Before  It Ends with Us , it started with Atlas. Multi-million copy bestselling author Colleen Hoover tells fan favourite Atlas’s side of the story and shares what comes next in this long-anticipated sequel to the #1 Sunday  Times  bestseller  It Ends with Us Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil co-parenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date. But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life—and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life. Switching between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas,  It Starts with Us  picks up right where the epilogue for the bestselling phenomenon  It Ends with Us  left off.  Experience the romantic and satisfying conclusion to Colleen Hoover's powerful global bestselling novel,  It Ends with Us.   |
72. A Court of Mist and Fury - Sarah J. Maas
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The second instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms – and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future – and the future of a world cloven in two. Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself. |
73. The Doorman - Chris Pavone
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Chicky Diaz stands on his little patch of the earth, the clean quiet sidewalk in front of the Bohemia Apartments, thinking: there sure are a lot of great places to kill someone in this city. Chicky is a doorman at New York City's world-famous apartment block, housing celebrities, financiers and the cultural elite. Gathered in its basement, the almost entirely Black and Hispanic staff is reeling. Just a few miles away, a Black man has been killed by the police, leading to a long night of violence across the city. But these rising tensions aren't what most concern Chicky. There's more going on within the rooms of the Bohemia than anyone's aware of. In fact, ahead of tonight's shift, he bought a gun even before he knew of the rising pandemonium. Tonight, enemies will clash, loyalties will be tested, secrets will be revealed – and lives will be lost. A thriller about a city set to boil over that explores themes of class, privilege, sex, and murder from the New York Times bestselling author of Two Nights in Lisbon and The Expats. 'It is June, but I am confident I can safely say that this is my favourite book of 2025.' 5* Reader Review 'Boy, what a book... Essential reading.' 5* Reader Review 'Fantastic! This is my first book by Chris Pavone. It will not be my last.' 5* Reader Review 'I've enjoyed Chris Pavone's other books, but this one is the best yet.' 5* Reader Review 'A mesmerising unforgettable story.' 5* Reader Review Praise for THE DOORMAN 'A state-of-the-city novel, a kaleidoscopic portrait of New York at a singularly strange moment.' New York Times 'Sensationally good.' Lee Child 'The kind of novel that wins book awards.' Stephen King 'Near perfect.' John Grisham 'Smart, twisty, and sharply written.' Karin Slaughter 'Moves at breakneck speed... to its shocking conclusion.' Jenny Jackson |
74. White Teeth - Zadie Smith
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One of the most iconic fictional debuts of all time turns 25 this year! ‘What’s past is prologue…’ First published in the year 2000, Zadie Smith’s White Teeth was one of the most celebrated novels of the new millennium. Adored by critics and readers alike, it remains a perennial bestseller, which still delights with the audacity of its scope and vision, its fresh-minted style, and the wit and warmth of its voice. Funny, generous and big-hearted, it deals – among many other things – with friendship, love, war, three cultures and three families over three generations, one brown mouse, and the tricky way the past has of coming back and biting you on the ankle. A life affirming, riotous must-read of a book, it won the Guardian First Book Award, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction and the Whitbread First Novel Award. ‘Curl up with it, savour every sentence, then turn around and reread’ The Times ‘The outstanding debut of the new millennium’ Observe |
75. Gabriel's Moon - William Boyd
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In his most exhilarating novel yet, William Boyd transports you to the vibrant streets of sixties London, as an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession . . . ‘William Boyd once again brings to the spy novel his particular storytelling genius. The result is brilliant fun’ MICK HERRON ‘Wonderfully ambiguous with notions of twisted reality and uncertain memory’ ANN CLEEVES ‘A wonderfully intricate novel of espionage and elegant skulduggery’ JOHN BANVILLE ------ ------ An accidental spy. A web of betrayals. A mystery that will take you around the world . . . Gabriel Dax is a young man haunted by the memories of a tragedy: every night, when sleep finally comes, he dreams about his childhood home in flames. His days are spent on the move as an acclaimed travel writer, capturing changing landscapes in the grip of the Cold War. When he’s offered the chance to interview a political figure, his ambition leads him unwittingly into the shadows of espionage. As Gabriel’s reluctant initiation takes hold, he is drawn deeper into duplicity. Falling under the spell of Faith Green, an enigmatic and ruthless MI6 handler, he becomes ‘her spy’, unable to resist her demands. But amid the peril, paranoia and passion consuming Gabriel’s new covert life, it will be the revelations closer to home that change the rest of his story . . . ------ In his most exhilarating novel yet, William Boyd transports you from the vibrant streets of sixties London to the sun-soaked cobbles of Cadiz and the frosty squares of Warsaw in this thrilling adventure. ‘Engaging, intelligent and deeply satisfying. I rate him one of our greatest living novelists’ PETER JAMES ‘I enjoyed it hugely. Boyd is one of my favourite authors – he never disappoints’ KATE ATKINSON ‘Beautifully crafted and pleasingly unpredictable, the work of a man who knows what he is doing and makes it look effortless’ JAMES RUNCIE ‘Simply the best realistic storyteller of his generation’ SEBASTIAN FAULKS ‘There are few reading pleasures as great as giving in to a William Boyd novel’ SUNDAY TIMES |
76. Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves - her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find - the truth. But a storm is coming... and not everyone can survive its wrath. PRAISE FOR THE EMPYREAN SERIES 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'This book contains an addictive , drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility ' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'The new publishing sensation ' Daily Mail 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist '2024 is the Year of the Dragon . . . Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures' Pop Sugar 'If I can convince you to read one book I recommend it would be this one' 'I didn't sleep, I didn't eat, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again ' 'There are some stories you read and enjoy but every so often you come across one that just obliterates everything and takes over your entire being within a few pages and becomes your world and personality . Well, this is the one' ' The world building in this was phenomenal . I lived, breathed and became a part of the college' 'You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an ache in your chest because it was so good, and now it's over? That's exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing' OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM |
77. Wolf.e - Paisley Hope
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**ORDER THE PAPERBACK OF WOLF.E NOW FOR AN EXTREMELY EXCLUSIVE FIRST EDITION WITH SPRAYED EDGES. AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST** Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive. From the author of Holding the Reins comes a binge-worthy dark biker romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen. ‘ The spice was top tier’ 5* Reader review ‘ The hottest fictional man I have ever read’ 5* Reader review ‘Great tension and their chemistry is off the charts 5* Reader review Ride faster than your angel can fly. Gabriel Wolfe, fallen dark angel and president of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, has lived a life shrouded in darkness. Haunted by a traumatic past, chaos is the only way he makes sense of the world. He craves it to feel stable. Whole. But everything changes when he meets Brinley Rose Beaumont. With her raven hair and molten eyes, she ignites a fire within him that he never knew existed. Wolfe's meticulously controlled world soon begins to unravel, and he finds himself drawn to Brinley with an intensity that borders on obsession. Now, Brinley is all he sees. And Wolfe will stop at nothing to make her his. Tropes: - Motorcycle Romance - Forced Proximity - Touch her and die - Morally Grey MMC - Good girl x bad boy - NOT a slow burn Readers can’t get enough of Wolf.e ! ‘ Wolf.e is one of the best books I have ever read!' 5* Reader Review ‘ The spice was *chef's kiss* ’ 5* Reader Review ‘I could not read this book fast enough ’ 5* Reader Review ‘ Perfect ’ 5* Reader Review ‘I devoured this is one sitting’ 5* Reader Review ‘ A HEA that dreams are made of! ’ 5* Reader Review ‘Another masterpiece from Paisley Hope’ 5* Reader Review |
78. Winter Nights at the Bay Bookshop - Jessica Redland
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Curl up with the BRAND NEW cosy page-turner from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland ❄️📚 Must-read for fans of Trisha Ashley, Sarah Hope and Phillipa Ashley! 'A gorgeous wintery tale about the kind of love that's meant to be, and the kind of books that leave a heart-shaped stamp on the soul.' #1 bestseller Shari Low ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It's the most wonderful time of the year at Bay Books, and a new love story is being written in the stars... ✨ Nestled amongst the comforting shelves of her beloved Bay Books, Lily Appleton finds the peace and quiet she needs. But with Christmas just around the corner, Lily has to find an extra pair of hands to help her share the bookish magic. After selling his business, Lars Jóhannsson is feeling lost. A job at Bay Books would give him the space he needs to contemplate his next move, but returning would mean confronting a painful past he's been avoiding. He’s also fairly sure he’s the one person Lily would never want to see again. Lily is torn. Lars could be the perfect fit for Bay Books, but he once rejected her friendship and the hurt still lingers. But working together, Lily discovers a vulnerability that Lars has kept hidden away, along with a few surprising secrets. And as the Christmas season sprinkles its magic, Lily discovers the warmth of renewed friendship and the joy of heartwarming traditions from Lars’s Icelandic roots. Surrounded by the quiet magic of the season and the soft glow of festive lights, perhaps there’s even the possibility of finding a love as enchanting as the Northern Lights on a winter's night. Readers LOVE Jessica Redland's heartwarming tales: 'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Bestselling author, Nicola May 'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Bestselling author, Heidi Swain 'There is so much to make you smile in Jessica's stories and they are always uplifting reads, which will make you really glad you decided to pick up a copy.' Bestselling author, Jo Bartlett ‘An emotional, romantic and ultimately uplifting read. Jessica always touches my heart with her sensitive handling of difficult subjects.’ Sarah Bennett 'A beautifully written series that offers the ultimate in heartwarming escapism.' Samantha Tonge 'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton 'Redland takes you on a heart-warming ride that navigates broken hearts and painful secrets, but ultimately restores your faith in the power of love. I absolutely adored it.' Jenni Keer 'I fell in love with this story from page one.' Helen Rolfe 'A tender love story, full of sweet touches and beautiful characters.' Beth Moran 'A heartwarming story of true friendship, love and romance set in the gorgeous backdrop of the Lakes. A cosy hug of a read that left me feeling warm inside.’ Julie Caplin 'A heartwarming story set in a beautiful location... Love, friendship and the power of letting go are all covered in this gorgeous, beautifully written story.' Katie Ginger * ’I enjoyed a wonderful escape to the Lake District in this tale of loss, love and rediscovery.’ *Gillian Harvey |
79. Her Last Goodbye - Carla Kovach
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Her small hands tremble and tears run down her cheeks. Shivering in the dark, damp storeroom, the little girl clutches her favourite toy dog. She cries out for help, but nobody answers. Her mother went missing last night and, as dawn breaks, there is still no sign of her. Four-year-old Cleo shakes with fear as she tells the police that her mother, Darcie , was taken by a man on their way home last night. Darcie told Cleo to run and hide, and the last thing she saw was Darcie being pushed into the back of a car. When police look into Darcie’s life, they discover a drunken argument with her best friend hours before she went missing, a dark figure seen loitering near where Cleo was found, and a recent assault allegation against a customer at Darcie’s work.  It seems like everyone around the young mother was keeping secrets, but Darcie had a dark secret of her own – one she hasn’t dared tell a soul.  Did Darcie’s deadly past finally catch up with her? And will she find the strength to fight for her life and keep her promise to return for her beloved daughter?  If you enjoy reading Angela Marons, J M Dalgliesh and Mark Edwards then you’ll absolutely love this addictive page-turner.  What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ OMG!!!!! … Left me shocked and speechless from the very beginning all the way up to the very end … Fantastic … Totally blew my mind .’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Heart-racing … A MUST READ!!!! … Excellent… I was completely immersed… I devoured this book in one sitting and only came up for breath after I had turned the last page… Blew me away … Heart-stopping … Loved, loved it!!!! ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow!!!!! Loved!!!!! Shocked!!!!! Twisted!!!!! … You are in for a real treat… I couldn’t believe what I was reading… I was left speechless .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow, Carla hits another one out of the park! Crazy thrill ride that just didn’t let up . Twists and turns galore.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Absolutely amazing! … Incredibly clever and gripping. I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ My head was spinning … Finger-licking good .’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! … Amazing! Totally loved every single part … I read it in one day .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous book … Brilliantly addictive. I loved every page. ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Addictive … Kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning until the end … I just love this… Brilliant .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! What a great read!! … So many twists and turns… This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Absolutely perfect … Fantastic … Kept me totally hooked all the way.’ Fiction Café |
80. The Malt Whisky Murders - Natalie Jayne Clark
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<h3>Whisky is a bloody business . . .</h3> <p>When a dilapidated distillery comes up for sale in rural Kintyre, Eilidh and her wife Morag jump at the chance. But their ambition to run the first women-owned whisky distillery in Scotland seems to be scuppered when a grisly, decades-old secret is revealed: two dead bodies have been stuffed into barrels, perfectly preserved in single malt.</p> <p>To add to their woes, a TV crew has just arrived and the townsfolk will not leave them alone. Eilidh becomes obsessed with solving the murders while juggling whisky tastings, ceilidhs, protests and scandals – everything you'd expect from a wee Scottish town imprisoned by its own geography. And no matter how hard you try, the locals will always find out your secrets.</p> <p><strong>SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE</strong></p> |
81. The Sinner - Tess Gerritsen
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JUDGEMENT DAY IS COMING . . . ‘Absolutely riveting - you won’t be able to put this down’ Mo Hayder Two nuns are brutally attacked within the walls of their convent. There seems to be no shred of motive. But during the autopsy Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles discovers something entirely unexpected. And when a second, heavily mutilated body is found and linked to the case, she and Detective Jane Rizzoli find themselves in the midst of a terrifying investigation that seems to implicate everyone. Because who can really say they’re free from sin? |
82. Her Final Hour - Carla Kovach
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THE BOOK EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT Do you really know the family next door? ‘Bloody brilliant! ’ Bonnie’s Book Talk , 5 stars ‘Wow … one of my favourite reads this year! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ BOOM … What a twist … Fantastic .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Melissa Sanderson is the perfect wife and mother. She dotes on her daughter, and lives in her dream home in a quiet cul-de-sac in the suburbs. But looks can be deceiving.  Something is amiss in that house – all the neighbours think so. Some say Melissa is having an affair. Others say she’s been drinking too much. Then one night, sirens wake up the whole neighbourhood.  Melissa Sanderson is dead. AN ABSOLUTELY UNPUTDOWNABLE THRILLER WITH A BRILLIANT ENDING YOU WON’T SEE COMING – if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, Her Final Hour will keep you reading well into the night. **Each Gina Harte book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Her Final Hour : ‘Straight off I’m going to say this is one of my Books of the Year . I was hooked from the first chapter … one hell of a twist at the end. The story starts off fast and just keeps going. I have used the phrase, “ I couldn’t put it down ” before… This one I really couldn’t put down.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm , 5 stars ‘ I could not put it down until I’d finished it!! This book is definitely one that grips you from the first page and doesn’t let up the action until the very end.  A nail-biting, spine-tingling thriller of a book and I can’t wait to see what happens in book three!! Fantastic!!! ’ Stardust Book Reviews , 5 stars ‘I finished this book in one sitting… you will want to know the ending and won't be able to put it down… Carla Kovach really knows how to bring the entire thing together with a heart pounding climax. ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘This book had many twists and kept you reading into the night. I was so glad this book lived up to The Next Girl which was exceptional… I absolutely love this series .’ Goodreads reviewer ‘ A compulsive plot and a killer twist at the end. …the novel had me turning the pages rapidly to see what was coming next. ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘ From the first page I literally couldn't stop turning the pages until I finished it . A fast paced thriller with builds suspense in a way that does not disappoint.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ You won't want to put it down. I read this book in 24 hours.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I have found a new great series to follow! A well written, intriguing and fast paced read which would keep you on your toes till the last page! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this! ... This book is another amazing detective mystery and really hard to put down! ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I read book one in this series and loved it. I was so excited to get book two and .... it did not disappoint!! I did not want to put this book down until I finished it. Can't wait to read the next one.’ Goodreads reviewer |
83. If You Didn’t Kill Her - Annie Taylor
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She was wrongfully convicted. Now she’s free – to clear her name and catch a killer. But will the murderer find her first? Perfect for fans of Heidi Perks and Andrea Mara 'Excellent' Literary Review 'An exciting and emotional thriller that keeps you guessing...lots of twists, turns and shocks!' 5***** reader review ---- Fifteen years ago, Chelsea was convicted of the murder of her university roommate, Isabella . Now, she’s being released early, and she just has one thing on her mind – clearing her name. Chelsea has always maintained that she was wrongfully accused. Now’s her chance to prove her innocence, once and for all. But as Chelsea starts digging into the past, new details – and suspects – start coming to light. And the closer Chelsea gets to the truth, the more dangerous things become. She’s waited years to uncover the truth. But will the real murderer find her first – and silence her forever? ---- Reading love If You Didn’t Kill Her 'A compulsive and propulsive read: I would give it ten stars if I could' 5***** reader review 'A thrilling read. Full of twists and turns and shocks. Brilliant!' 5***** reader review 'Read it, read it, READ it – a first-class psych-thriller' 5***** reader review 'Gripping from start to finish - highly recommend this to any thriller lover' 5***** reader review |
84. Watching You - Helen Fields
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THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A GRIPPING, EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT SERIAL KILLER THRILLER. AVAILABLE NOW! A face in the crowd. A killer in the shadows… ________ On the dark streets of Edinburgh, a killer is waiting. When a body is found, it is only the beginning. Soon there will be seven more. In the city’s hospital, renowned surgeon Beth Waterfall is grieving. Her beloved only daughter fell prey to a vicious stalker a year previously – and now he’s coming for her too. Edinburgh’s police are desperate. After one body comes another, and then another. The brutal deaths are all seemingly unconnected, yet DS Lively and forensic profiler Dr Connie Woolwine know they are dealing with a serial killer – they just need to prove it. But time is running out, and Beth Waterfall already looks set to be the next victim… The million-copy international bestseller returns with a gripping serial killer thriller that will have you hooked from the first page to the very last. ________ PRAISE FOR HELEN FIELDS ‘Truly exceptional…twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters…simply captivating.’ JOHN MARRS ‘Creepy in the best sort of way. The Profiler is that kind of old school serial killer thriller that has you reading, muttering and gasping the entire way. You will shred your nails until the mind-blowing end.’ Lisa Gardner ‘With a fiendishly clever premise and a kick-ass heroine to root for, The Profiler is pure page-turning perfection.' Susi Holliday ‘Her best and most gripping thriller yet. Absorbing, powerful and surprising, The Profiler is an unforgettable experience.’ B P Walter ‘Dark, gripping, disturbing and shocking, and totally impossible to put down.’ Neil Lancaster About the author Helen Fields is the author of thirteen novels that have sold more than a million copies internationally. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages and her Scottish-set crime series featuring D.I. Luc Callanach has captivated audiences globally. Her books have been longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize and the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award. Helen is a former criminal and family law barrister. She splits her time between West Sussex, USA and Scotland. For more information visit Helen’s website http://helenfields.com or find her on X @Helen_Fields. |
85. Little Children - Angela Marsons
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Two little children are missing from the same seaside town, and only Kim Stone can find out why… With the investigation into the boys’ disappearance going nowhere,  Detective Kim Stone  and her team have been sent halfway across the country to help. But they have a second secret mission: to find out if the dark rumours about the local cops are justified, and if that’s why the children are still lost. Far from home, they must get close to their targets by pretending to be incompetent, lazy and at each other’s throats – and the strain is starting to tell. All Kim wants to do is investigate both cases properly. She knows she’s the only hope these little boys have… but she can’t blow her cover. Then, just when Kim starts to make headway with a woman brave enough to speak out about one of the local detectives, she is found dead. Did Kim’s questions get her killed? How deep does the rot go? When another body is found, Kim has a lead at last – one that tells her she’s facing some of the worst criminals she’s ever known. The time for playing nice is over…  but can she bring these children home, when time is running out and she cannot trust a single soul? A completely gripping page-turning crime thriller from no.1 multi-million-copy bestseller Angela Marsons. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Karin Slaughter and Robert Dugoni. Can be read as a standalone. See what everyone is saying about  Little Children : ‘ Oh. My. Goodness!!!!!  The Queen of Crime has done it again!!!!!  I absolutely loved!!!!! … I literally couldn’t put the book down, forsaking everything else that needed doing so I could finish it in an evening!…  Fab, fab, fab!!! ’  Stardust Book Reviews , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! What on earth did I just read? Or should I say devour? … totally and utterly unputdownable…  utterly addictive and totally amazing .’  Rachel’s Random Reads , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Omg this was brilliant!! …  I inhaled this whole book in just under 6 hours and I regret nothing  😂… This series is the best I’ve encountered and I’ve read a LOT.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ 10 stars! … gripping from beginning to end,  just wow, WOW!  You have to read this one.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Insanely suspenseful . All the twists were unexpected…  I’d give it more than 5 stars if possible .’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow!! …  incredible!! … I read this in two sittings, staying up late as I couldn’t put it down… smashed it again.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘When am I going to learn to savour every single sentence, slow down, and pace myself when it comes to the glorious Detective Kim Stone series... honest answer... never!  I devoured this in one sitting … I will never tire of this series,  I shout it from the rooftops to anyone who’ll listen and will do so forever .’  Book Reviewer Cake Maker , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘5⭐ Read!…  had me hooked from page one! … The tension builds fast, and the twists? 😱  Couldn’t stop reading! ’  Beano’s Fighter , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow … From the very first page, I was  completely gripped … I told myself I’d just read one chapter before bed. Famous last words.  Next thing I knew, it was the middle of the night …  a must-read .’  Book Review Café , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Angela Marsons you nearly killed me off! I didn’t breathe for a whole ten minutes!…  I finished this book in a day, I couldn’t get enough . And when I had to put it down to parent and adult (rude!) I was thinking about it… I was on the edge of my seat with this one…  I have no fingernails left! ’  Chloe’s Reading Room , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Had me hooked from the first to last page  with its brilliant exciting finale and the final reveal…  I’m still picking my jaw up from the floor !’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
86. This is Going to Hurt - Adam Kay
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The multi-million copy bestseller and Book of the Year at The National Book Awards, now a major BBC comedy-drama starring Ben Whishaw. ‘Painfully funny. The pain and the funniness somehow add up to something entirely good, entirely noble and entirely loveable.' - Stephen Fry Welcome to the life of a junior doctor: 97-hour weeks, life and death decisions, a constant tsunami of bodily fluids, and the hospital parking meter earns more than you. Scribbled in secret after endless days, sleepless nights and missed weekends, Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt provides a no-holds-barred account of his time on the NHS front line. Hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking, this diary is everything you wanted to know – and more than a few things you didn't – about life on and off the hospital ward. Sunday Times Number One Bestseller for over eight months and winner of a record FOUR National Book Awards: Book of the Year, Non-Fiction Book of the Year, New Writer of the Year and Zoe Ball Book Club Book of the Year. This edition includes extra diary entries and an afterword by the author. ‘Incredibly funny – so funny, in fact, that it gave me a hernia from laughing’ – Joe Lycett |
87. The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han
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The Summer I Turned Pretty is now a major new TV series on Amazon Prime! From the author of Netflix's smash-hit movie To All The Boys I've Loved Before , this is the perfect funny summer romance for fans of The Kissing Booth and Holly Bourne. One girl. Two boys. And the summer that changed everything . . . Every year Isabel spends a perfect summer at her favourite place in the world - the Fisher family's beach house. It has everything a girl could want: a swimming pool, a private stretch of sandy beach... and two (very cute) brothers: Unavailable, aloof Conrad - who she's been in love with forever Friendly, relaxed Jeremiah - the only one who's ever really paid her any attention. But this year something is different. This year, the boys seem to really notice Isabel for the first time. It's going to be an amazing summer - and one she'll never forget . . . 'This book has what every girl wants in a summer' - Sarah Dessen, #1 New York Times bestselling author Read the next instalments in The Summer I Turned Pretty Series: It's Not Summer Without You and We'll Always Have Summer by bestselling author Jenny Han. New York Times bestselling Series, August 2024 |
88. Her Pretty Bones - Carla Kovach
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THE UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE NEXT GIRL What if your child went missing... and everyone thought it was your fault? Julia Dawson’s daughter is gone. She knows everyone thinks Christina is dead; that people say Christina ran away to escape her controlling mother. But Christina would never do that, and Julia will never give up on finding her. Christina was a difficult child. Short tempered and secretive, she didn’t get on with her new step-father. What Julia remembers most is the sun on her daughter’s shocking red hair, and the sound of laughter as she would talk for hours on the phone with her friends. So when the broken body of a young girl is found and Julia is called in to identify her, she knows it isn’t her daughter. But the girl is just like Christina, with the same pale skin and brilliant red hair. Did this girl share a secret with Christina? If Julia finds out, could she get her daughter back? AN ABSOLUTELY HEART-STOPPING CRIME THRILLER FROM CARLA KOVACH – if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh,  Her Pretty Bones will have you hooked. **Each Gina Harte book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Her Pretty Bones : ‘ Wow, Wow, Wow, what a thrill of a read … Fabulous author, outstanding characters, and a plot that keeps you guessing till the bitter end. Outstanding!!!!! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Oh wow. Put some time away for this book . It has all the ingredients for a terrific psychological thriller… Loved the unpredictable ending. Read it today!’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Absolutely stunning book . I loved it… Had some wow moments where I held my breath for a second. And that ending was just fabulous . A really great book that deserves five stars! ’ Bonnie’s Book Talk , 5 stars ‘ I swear Carla Kovach's books just keep getting better! Her Pretty Bones is such a whirlwind of a story, it keeps you captivated and guessing until the end .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Whoop whoop … to say I was absolutely thrilled to see the next instalment of the Gina Harte series is an understatement… I am hooked on this series … you really need to put Carla Kovach on your list, you won’t be disappointed! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Another Gina Harte winner!... HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Every bit as exciting and heart-stopping as the previous books… has you on the edge of your seat as the suspense makes it impossible to put the book down .’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures , 5 stars ‘ One of the best fictional cops on the shelves at the moment.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm , 5 stars ‘ Loved it from start to finish .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Every single book has such a different great storyline that keeps you so captivated that you’re up all night reading! ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Suspense, mystery and many twists . You can’t predict what’s coming next and this is sooooo important in a book like this. Loved it! ’ Kiss the Reader , 5 stars ‘ Another great book… I loved a good series and this one is full of great characters and an author who knows how to write a good story.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Excellent … A twisted ending I didn’t coming. I finished it in a day .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars |
89. Wild Love - Elsie Silver
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"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD Small-town, big characters, four addictive love stories . . . meet the single dads of Rose Hill's recreational bowling team. Perfect for fans of steamy romance, Lucy Score, and Elsie's smash hit Chestnut Springs series. ____ She's been driving him wild for years . . . t he good kind of wild. The kind of wild that comes with wanting your best friend's little sister and knowing you can't have her. Forbes may have labeled Ford Grant the World's Hottest Billionaire, but all he cares about is escaping the press and opening a recording studio in gorgeous small town Rose Hill. Something that comes to a screeching halt when he ends up face-to-face with a young girl who claims he's her biological father. Now, he spends his days balancing business with parenting a sullen twelve-year-old, all while trying desperately to keep his hands the hell off his best friend's sister, Rosie Belmont. After living in the city, Rosie came blasting back into town like a storm. Beautiful, messy, and chaotic. And one wide-eyed, desperate plea for a job is all it takes for Ford to hire her. He vows to keep her at arm's length. Tries to stick to scowls and grumpy one-liners. But with her, verbal sparring is a type of foreplay―friction that soon turns to blistering heat. Ford knows damn well he shouldn't cross this line. But shouldn't and can't are two very different things. And the only thing he truly can't do is resist her. Readers can't get enough of Wild Love . . . ' Billionaire romance but make it rustic . . . Elsie Silver just hits the mark every time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Hands-down my favorite book Elsie has written. HIGHLY recommend ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Did I devour this in a single day? You bet I did!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Elsie Silver is the queen of small-town romances' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The banter . The tension . The relationship between Ford & Rosie. The character development. Wow ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I was hooked from the first chapter' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ * Wild Love was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of April 2024. Wild Eyes was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of September 2024. |
90. Framed In Death: An Eve Dallas thriller (In Death 61) - J. D. Robb
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The brand-new crime thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author, J, D. Robb. 'J.D. Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to keep the pages flying by' -#1 International Bestselling Author, Karin Slaughter "One of my all-time favorite authors hitting a golden moment in one of my all-time favorite series. J.D. Robb never disappoints!" Lisa Gardner ------------------------------ Death imitates art in the brand-new crime thriller starring homicide cop Eve Dallas from the Sunday Times bestselling author J.D. Robb. Manhattan is filled with galleries and deep-pocketed collectors who can make an artist's career with a wave of a hand. But one man toils in obscurity, his brilliance unrecognized while lesser talents bask in the glory he believes should be his. Come tomorrow, he vows, the city will be buzzing about his work. Indeed, before dawn, Lt. Eve Dallas is speeding toward the home of the two gallery owners whose doorway has been turned into a horrifying crime scene overnight. A lifeless young woman has been elaborately costumed and precisely posed to resemble the model of a long-ago Dutch master. Can Eve unravel the twisted mind of a serial killer before he strikes again... 'If you're a crime fiction fan and haven't discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life' Heat Magazine |
91. The Last Days of Summer - Sarra Manning
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Sometimes all it takes is one long summer weekend for the person you thought you hated to become something more... 'It's about friendship, it's about life, it's about how people change . . . I loved it very much' MARIAN KEYES After a disastrous first meeting, Cassie and Marc become arch nemeses. He might have great cheekbones and a sexy French accent but he's a terrible person who did a terrible thing. Too bad that Cassie's best friends Lucy and Russell think he's wonderful. But years later, when an unexpected tragedy strikes their friendship group, Cassie and Marc team up to give Lucy and Russell the best weekend ever so they can make new memories with all of their favourite people. Which means convincing everyone that Cassie and Marc are head over heels in love. After hating him for so long, it takes four bittersweet days for Cassie to wonder if she got Marc all wrong. Can they let go of their troubled past and together, face whatever the future is going to throw at them? ⭐Enemies to lovers ⭐Fake relationship ⭐Grumpy / sunshine ⭐Heartfelt and emotional ⭐True love ⭐Hot, French , male main character ⭐Spicy, including a walk-in pantry scene... READERS ARE SWOONING OVER THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . . 'A delightful and funny romcom filled with depth that made me feel all the feelings . . . the enemies-to-lovers storyline radiates hatred and chemistry, the spice is sizzling, the humour is sharp, and the emotions are heartbreaking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Exquisitely written and gloriously romantic. I was completely addicted to the story and didn't want to put it down . . . my favourite book of Manning's and one of my favourite books ever' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sarra Manning never fails to deliver and this book is no exception! . . . the heartache felt so raw and authentic . . . the ending was nothing short of perfect - a touching, satisfying conclusion that felt like the cherry on top of an already delicious cake' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Is it heart-achingly sad? Yes! Does it have proper enemies to lovers? Yes! Is the spice, spicy? Yes! Is it written in the most beautiful way that made me upset that I had to put it down to live life occasionally? 1000% yes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such an emotional read, I absolutely adored it! So well written and believable characters it pulled strongly at the heartstrings' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An emotion-wrecking five-star read. This is easily one of my top five reads of the year, it was just that good' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AND EVEN YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS ARE FALLING HARD FOR SARRA MANNING... 'Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy' MARIAN KEYES 'The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting' CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN 'A very swoony, sexy, warm read' CESCA MAJOR 'Emotional and profound and so so hot' SOPHIE IRWIN 'What a wonderful storyteller Sarra Manning is' JANE CASEY 'Funny and sexy and rips along' FREYA NORTH 'Romantic, relatable and heartfelt, while also being such a compelling, intriguing story' LUCY VINE 'This is Sarra at her best . . . I didn't want to finish it' HARRIET EVANS 'Simply gorgeous - moving, sexy, bittersweet. Sarra Manning always delivers in spades' LOUISE O'NEILL |
92. Picture Imperfect - Jacqueline Wilson
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Discover the joyful and uplifting new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Think Again, a nostalgic adult sequel to the beloved classic The Illustrated Mum. Will Dolphin retrace old patterns - or illustrate her own? Dolphin Westward spent her childhood as the supporting character in the story of her beautiful, wild, volatile mother Marigold. Now thirty-three, she’s painfully aware that not much has changed. She lives in a tiny bedsit, works in a tattoo shop by day and collects her illustrated mum from police stations by night. Dol yearns to climb out of the rut she is stuck in, but has no idea where to begin. Could gardener Lee and his daughter Ava be her chance for a wholesome family life? Or maybe a steamy romance with roguish actor Joel is just what she needs. And what about the offer from her sister Star, now a successful doctor, to move to Scotland and live with her young family? As the choices threaten to overwhelm her, will Dol fall into the role of extra in someone else’s story once again – or find the strength to forge a brand new path of her own? READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH JACQUELINE WILSON'S FIRST NOVEL FOR ADULTS, THINK AGAIN : 'Jacqueline Wilson taps into the joys and pains of women everywhere .' - Dawn O'Porter, bestselling author of So Lucky 'I cannot stress enough how much I loved Think Again .' - Holly Bourne, bestselling author of So Thrilled for You ' Think Again perfectly captures a woman at a turning point. I didn’t want it to end .' - Katie Fforde, bestselling author of From London with Love ' Think Again made me so so happy !' - 5 STAR reader review 'A read-in-a-day comfort book' - Independent 'Enchanting , moving , meaningful , fun' - Alice Winn, bestselling author of In Memoriam 'Beautifully told' - Guardian ‘Warm and full of heart . . . pure magic - Laura Kay, author of Tell Me Everything 'There's such a warmth to Wilson's writing . . . a total joy' - Laura Pearson, bestselling author of The Woman Who Met Herself 'I absolutely loved it .' - 5-STAR Reader Review ' Think Again is full of joy... I stayed up until 2:30 am as I just HAD to finish it.' - 5-STAR Reader Review 'Such a delight !' - 5-STAR Reader Review |
93. The Red Shore - William Shaw
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The first in a brand new series of Devon-set crime thrillers featuring DS Eden Driscoll 'Crime fiction at its very best, a knotty mystery' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Terrific … Perhaps his best yet' ANN CLEEVES ‘The undisputed king of seaside noir’ VASEEM KHAN ‘A gripping and wonderful thriller’ NICCI FRENCH ‘Twistier than a cramping snake’ M. W. CRAVEN 'My finest crime novel of the year' Daily Mail Met detective Eden Driscoll never wanted a child, but when his estranged sister vanishes from her sailboat, he is asked to look after her son Finn – the nephew he hadn’t even known existed. Resettled in the seaside town of Teignmouth, Eden adjusts to his newfound parenthood. Then Finn disappears from school, and Eden knows something is dreadfully wrong. When Eden's sister's body is finally found, floating in the sea, local police rule her death an accident, but Eden isn’t convinced. She was an experienced sailor and would never sail without a life jacket. Eden starts searching his sister’s life for answers, and what he discovers changes everything. READERS LOVE THE RED SHORE ‘What a captivating story! I was totally enthralled’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This had me gripped from the very beginning and I was immediately invested’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was genuinely engrossed in this book and found it hard to put down. One of Shaw's best books’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. What a start to a series’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘William Shaw is a superb crime writer … highly recommended’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author William Shaw has been shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger, longlisted for the Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year and nominated for a Barry Award. A regular at festivals, he organises panel talks and CWA events across the south east. His books include the acclaimed Breen &amp; Tozer crime series set in sixties London, the newest series featuring DS Alexandra Cupidi, and the standalone bestseller The Birdwatcher. He worked as a journalist for over twenty years and lives in Brighton. |
94. The Gods of Guilt - Michael Connelly
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The 'Lincoln Lawyer' grapples with a haunting case in a gripping thriller from bestselling author Michael Connelly. Mickey Haller gets the text 'Call me ASAP - 187', and the California penal code for murder immediately gets his attention. Suddenly, Mickey's not just trying to get his client off a murder charge, but there is a more personal connection: the victim was Gloria Dayton - his own former client, a prostitute he thought he had rescued and put on the straight and narrow. Far from saving her, Haller may have been her downfall. Haunted by the ghosts of his own past, and with his own guilt or redemption on the line, he desperately needs to find out who Gloria really was and who, ultimately, was responsible for her death. |
95. You Are Here - David Nicholls
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THE LOVE STORY OF THE SUMMER 'A triumph, a real gift of a novel' Sunday Times 'Pure pleasure in a paperback' Guardian , Summer Reads 'It makes you want to tell someone - anyone - that you love or care about them' Independent Sometimes you need to get lost to find your way... Marnie is stuck. Stuck working alone in her London flat, stuck battling the long afternoons and a life that often feels like it's passing her by. Michael is coming undone. Reeling from his wife's departure, increasingly reclusive, taking himself on long, solitary walks across the moors and fells. When a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone on the most epic of walks and on the precipice of a new friendship. But can they survive the journey? 'Undoubtedly the defining book of summer 2025' The Bookseller 'Romantic, funny and hopeful' Dolly Alderton 'Such a lovely book!' Nigella Lawson 'You become so invested in the outcome of this romance that it makes the whole world shimmer with a kind of secret possibility' Observer 'The irresistible feel of a classic romance' Mail on Sunday One of the 18 best novels of the year for the Sunday Times A book of the year pick in the Guardian , Observer , Independent , Mail on Sunday , GQ, Good Housekeeping , NetGalley and Red Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Fiction 2024 Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction 2024 Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award 2025 Shortlisted for Best Fiction Book at the British Book Awards 2025 ONE OF BRITAIN'S MOST ACCLAIMED WRITERS 'One of the most astute chroniclers of England as it is now' FINANCIAL TIMES 'An uncanny ability to make us laugh out loud, but also care passionately about his characters' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'No one else writes novels that are both relatable and revelatory in the way he does' EVENING STANDARD |
96. Eat Yourself Healthy - Jamie Oliver
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Kickstart your good life with Jamie's first cookbook for better long-term health – Eat Yourself Healthy . But Jamie’s health journey will be all about more not less: more taste, more joy, more energy, more sleep, more of the things that we all want . . . *** INCLUDES 2-WEEK HEALTHY MEAL PLAN KICKSTARTER *** ' Oliver’s career has been defined by his mission to try to get Britain eating better…this book is the canonisation of his healthy eating lessons' THE TIMES Looking after yourself begins with food. In Eat Yourself Healthy , Jamie’s 120 easy, mouthwatering recipes will energise, satisfy, nourish and revitalise, including : Meatball Traybake Seared Tuna Kimchi Bowl Steak & Sticky Aubergine Salad Mothership Overnight OatsStrawberry Filo Tarts Chocolate Orange Pots …and plenty more vibrant and tasty recipes for every occasion. This is all about what you can have , not what you can’t. Jamie’s healthy eating is joyful, generous and so tasty you’ll keep coming back to it. For the first time, the book will open with a 2-week nutrition-packed meal plan to kickstart your health journey and 50 helpful health hacks ensure that healthy choices are always easiest choices. This is good food to change your life. Praise for Jamie's approach to delicious, nutritious, tasty food: ' Packed with vitamins, bursting with flavour: irresistible. The healthy recipes that helped Jamie lose two stone ' Sunday Times ' Jamie Oliver is great - I'd put him in charge of the country ' Guardian |
97. The Birthday Reunion - Claire Seeber
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Four friends. One dream getaway. But who will make it out alive? When the gold-rimmed invitations arrive through the doors of best friends Simone, Hannah and Vicky they’re instantly taken aback. Their ex-friend Jodie is inviting them to a lavish Mediterranean villa to celebrate her birthday. They haven’t spoken in years since she betrayed them in the worst way. So how did they make the guest list? They all have their reasons for saying yes. Stay-at-home mum Simone had her dream job snatched away. Hannah lost the love of her life. Café-owner Vicky wants the chance to help a wronged friend. Is the reunion a chance to confront Jodie and the past once and for all? Arriving at a villa that looks straight out of a movie set, the friends relax by the sumptuous pool as they wait for the other guests to arrive. But as the chilled wine is poured and the three friends reminisce, they see Jodie walking towards them with a look of shock on her face. Because Jodie didn’t invite them here. But by the end of the weekend it will become clear who did. Someone else has a reason for revenge. Who will make it out alive? An absolutely addictive and twist-filled psychological thriller that will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Lisa Jewell and T.M. Logan. What readers are saying about Claire Seeber: ‘My heart is still pounding… this is one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read… An easy 5 stars… The plot twists are gut wrenching. This is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies.’Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… Holy cow! This was a freaking fabulous book!… My hands were literally glued to my reader!… Held me captive!… If real life hadn't interfered, I am sure I would have finished this book in one day… Five star read all day!’ @oh.happy.reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is everything you want… kept me on my TOES! I could not put this one down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Incredible… so twisty and suspenseful and had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down and more importantly I didn’t want to.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing book… Kept me engrossed for hours, I couldn't put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grabs you from the first page… compelling… edge-of-your-seat… the twists kept coming!’ Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife |
98. Fall with Me - Becka Mack
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From bestselling author and TikTok sensation Becka Mack comes the next book in her sizzling hockey romance series about a playboy defenseman and the team photographer who reforms him.   Jaxon Riley is exceptional at three things: starting fights on the ice, picking up women post-game, and going home to fulfill his role as the world’s best cat dad. Relationships, unfortunately, missed the list.   Lennon Hayes is supposed to be on her honeymoon. Instead, she’s alone and single, vacationing next door to a surly tattooed man who ran his date off the resort. When a run-in at the bar results in a night of bickering and cocktails, she finds herself tumbling into bed with the enemy next door, then sneaking out before the sun comes up.   Lennon’s plan to start over in a new city is going great, until she starts her new job. The job? The Vancouver Vipers’ new photographer. And the defenseman scowling at her from across the room? The one-night stand she wasn’t supposed to see again. Good thing neither of them are looking for anything serious… Right?   Jaxon may not be used to falling, but if he’s going to go, he refuses to go alone. If he falls, he wants Lennon to fall with him. |
99. The Family Remains - Lisa Jewell
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Prepare to be hooked . . . * #1 UK SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * * A NEW YORK TIMES BSETSELLER * * OVER 2,000 5 STAR REVIEWS * 'I was ENTHRALLED' Gillian McAllister 'A GRIPPING read' Shari Lapena 'A sheer PLEASURE to read' Harriet Tyce ' Artful , slippery , HUGELY SATISFYING' Louise Candlish 'The story EVERYONE has been waiting for' Adele Parks ___________ LONDON. Early morning, June 2019: on the foreshore of the river Thames, a bag of bones is discovered. Human bones. DCI Samuel Owusu is called to the scene and quickly sends the bag for forensic examination. The bones are those of a young woman, killed by a blow to the head many years ago. Also inside the bag is a trail of clues, in particular the seeds of a rare tree which lead DCI Owusu back to a mansion in Chelsea where, nearly thirty years previously, three people lay dead in a kitchen, and a baby waited upstairs for someone to pick her up. The clues point forward too to a brother and sister in Chicago searching for the only person who can make sense of their pasts. Four deaths. An unsolved mystery. A family whose secrets can't stay buried for ever . . . ___________ 'GRIPS from first page to last' Paula Hawkins 'Compulsive, gripping and immersive' CL Taylor 'Twisty and strange and surprising' Emily Henry 'Perfection on a page' Alice Feeney 'Guaranteed to send your blood pressure soaring' Red Magazine 'It's a triumph. Brava!' Erin Kelly 'Lisa Jewell is, simply, outstanding' Alex Marwood 'Compelling, ingenious, breath-stopping' Tamar Cohen 'A witty and propulsive stunner of a novel' Katherine Heiny 'This is Lisa Jewell at her absolute best.' Paul Burston 'A compulsive, dark, satisfying tale' Catherine Steadman ___________ Readers can't get enough of The Family Remains . . . ***** ' There's nothing about this book that I would change. Seriously.' ***** ' My expectations were high and this still managed to surpass them. ' ***** ' The writing is outstanding from start to finish and it's an engrossing read.' ***** ' I could not put it down and loved the surprises and twists.' ***** 'Lisa Jewell can write one hell of a thriller!!' The Family Remains, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023 New York Times bestseller, August 2023 |
100. Absolute Batman (2024-) #12 - Scott Snyder & Nick Dragotta
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Batman is at the mercy of the monstrous Bane. And though his body hasseen better days, his mind and spirit are still strong. But how much longercan that withstand Bane’s brutal onslaught? |
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