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1. The Cut Throat Trial - The Secret Barrister
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Full of twists you won't see coming, The Cut Throat Trial is an edge-of-your-seat courtroom drama from the No. 1 bestselling The Secret Barrister. And you have a front row seat. ‘An astute, empathetic, and satisfyingly twisty read’ - Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal ‘A diamond class legal thriller . . . I loved every moment’ - Janice Hallett, author of The Twyford Code It is one of the biggest trials of the year. Three seventeen-year-old boys are accused of the brutal murder of an elderly teacher on New Year’s Eve. Each boy denies it. Each points the finger at the other two. But they can’t all be innocent. The three defence barristers have only one job: to persuade the jury that their client is not guilty. But they’re up against a prosecutor who needs to win the case, no matter the cost . . . Written by a criminal barrister with an expert insider’s knowledge, The Cut Throat Trial is an unputdownable legal thriller. 'A sharp legal thriller that grips you from the first page . . . a thrilling page turner' - Mason Cross, author of The Killing Season 'A deviously plotted, whip-smart courtroom thriller that oozes tension' - Neil Broadfoot, author of Falling Fast |
2. Ask for Andrea - Noelle W Ihli
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If you love books like THE HOUSEMAID, you will LOVE this . . . ⭐ Praise for Ask for Andrea ⭐ ‘Hands down one of my favourite reads of the year’ – FREIDA MCFADDEN 'A true classic in the genre' – LISA JEWELL ' A propulsive story that haunts and mesmerizes' – KARIN SLAUGHTER Meghan, Brecia and Skye have just one thing in common. They were all murdered by the same man. He hunted them online, masquerading as an eligible bachelor. Then he played the perfect gentleman – a thick layer of charm and a thousand-watt smile hiding the fact that his first dates end in shallow graves. He’s got away with murder three times now. The only thing that could keep him from killing again? The women he murdered. Meghan, Brecia and Skye might be dead, but they’re not gone. They’ve found each other. And they won’t rest until they find a way to stop him. The haunt is on. Ask for Andrea is a pulse-pounding thriller from BookTok sensation Noelle W. Ihli. ⭐ Your Favourite Thriller Author's Favourite Thriller Author ⭐ 'As pulse-pounding as it is poignant. Do yourself a favour - clear your schedule and crack open this novel!' – Lisa Gardner 'Noelle has mastered the art of keeping readers on the edge of their seats' – John Marrs 'Ihli's voice is magical and absorbing' – Kiersten Modglin ‘Immersive, spine-tingling, deeply visceral' – Heather Gudenkauf 'Utterly gripping . . . I couldn't put it down' – Nicola Sanders |
3. Poor - Katriona O'Sullivan
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The No. 1 Bestseller Biography of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2023 The Last Word Listeners' Choice Award, Irish Book Awards 2023 'One of the best [books] I have read about the complexities of poverty . . . one of the most remarkable people you will ever meet' Guardian Like young girls everywhere Katriona O’Sullivan grew up bright, enthusiastic, curious. But she was also surrounded by abject poverty and chaos, and after she became pregnant and homeless at 15, what followed was five years of barely surviving. Yet today Katriona is an award-winning academic whose work explores barriers to education for girls like her. What set Katriona on this unexpected path were the mentors and supporters who truly saw her. The teachers who showed her how to wash in the school toilets or turned up at her door to convince her to sit at least one GCSE. The community worker who encouraged her to apply for training schemes. The friend who introduced Katriona to Trinity College’s access program while she was a cleaner. Simple acts that would help her turn her life around. Told with warmth, clarity and compassion – compassion for her parents, for her younger self, for others – Poor is both an astonishing personal testimony and an impassioned plea for the future of our children. ‘Powerful – Katriona is a legend’ Barry Keoghan ‘Raw, passionate and resolutely honest – I’ll never forget it’ Annie Mac 'Full of insight . . . so important' Fi Glover, Times Radio 'I read poor in one sitting I found it so compelling . . . moving, uplifting, brave, heroic ' Nuala McGovern, Woman's Hour, BBC Radio Four 'Moving, funny, brave and original - just like the author . . . absolutely incredible' Roísín Ingle, Irish Times Women's Podcast ‘One of the books of the year’ Patrick Kielty, Late Late Show , RTÉ One 'One of the most important books I have ever read … a beautiful telling of determination despite the odds' Lynn Ruane, Irish Times 'Fearless, funny and searingly honest' Adil Ray OBE 'Raw and remarkable' Irish Independent 'A book of empowerment and hope' Patricia Scanlan ‘Remarkable . . . a vivid retelling of Katriona flourishing, despite her beginnings’ BBC News West Midlands Number 1 bestseller, Irish Times , March 2024 |
4. Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL A BARACK OBAMA READING PICK NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLING A lone astronaut. An impossible mission. An ally he never imagined. 'The most enjoyable hard SF I have read in years' GUARDIAN 'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON 'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN 'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read ' TIM PEAKE, astronaut ________________________________________ Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery-and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone. Or does he? An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could imagine it, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian -- while taking us to places it never dreamed of going. ________________________________________ 'One of the most original, compelling, and fun voyages I've ever taken.' ERNEST CLINE, author of Ready Player One and Ready Player Two 'Undisputedly the best book I've read in a very, very long time. Mark my words: Project Hail Mary is destined to become a classic.' BLAKE CROUCH 'Andy Weir's brilliant Project Hail Mary ...is one of those stirring sci-fi novels about every government on Earth banding together, through science, to save civilisation from collapse. I loved it.' THE TIMES 'A suspenseful portrait of human ingenuity and resilience [that] builds to an unexpectedly moving ending. A winner.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Weir returns with gusto . . . his writing flows naturally, and his characters and dialogue crackle with energy. With this novel, he takes his place as a genuine star in the mainstream SF world.' BOOKLIST |
5. Hope Rises - David Baldacci
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‘BALDACCI IS STILL PEERLESS’ – THE SUNDAY TIMES REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD . . . After turning informant for the FBI against a global criminal empire, Walter Nash has lost everything he cherished to its ruthless leader, Victoria Steers. Once gentle and sensitive, Nash’s rigorous training has forged him into a figure of power and precision with a singular mission: to take down Steers. Defeating a mastermind requires cunning. Known for her sharp instincts, Steers confides in only a trusted few, so to penetrate her inner circle and dismantle her operation, Nash must summon all of his savvy and strength. But as he edges closer to the woman who unraveled his life, Nash finds himself oddly drawn to Steers in ways he never could’ve imagined. And what he uncovers will upend all he knows, leading him to a choice that will change everything. Will the truth set Nash free? Or end him? The pulse-pounding, unmissable sequel to Nash Falls , from international number one bestselling author of The 6:20 Man , David Baldacci. KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. ‘Baldacci is the master’ – Jeffrey Archer ‘An instant classic’ – Alex Michaelides ‘A tour de force’ – S.A. Cosby ‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ – Lisa Gardner ‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ – Lisa Scottoline ‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail ‘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 |
6. Flashlight - Susan Choi
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025 WATERSTONES FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN ’ S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026 A moment is all it takes to shatter a family. The echoes last a lifetime... ‘Ferociously smart and full of surprises’ Eleanor Catton ‘Engrossing... Full of brains and mystery’ Telegraph One evening, ten-year-old Louisa and her father, Serk, take a walk out on the breakwater. They are spending the summer in a coastal Japanese town. Hours later, Louisa wakes on the beach, soaked to the skin. Her father is missing: presumably drowned. This sudden event shatters their small family. As Louisa and her American mother return to the US, Serk's disappearance reverberates across time and space, and the mystery of what really happened that night slowly unravels. A Book of the Year for the Guardian , Time , New Yorker , Esquire , Vanity Fair , FT and Barack Obama 'Big, bold and surprising’ Guardian 'Illuminates the buried secrets of the human heart' Oprah Daily 'Gorgeous... Almost impossibly heartbreaking' New York Magazine 'It will make your head spin in the best way' Dakota Johnson 'Endlessly dazzling' Vogue READERS LOVE FLASHLIGHT 'Compelling, fascinating, original. Read this book' 'Five stars. Heartbreaking' 'A beautifully written story of a family across decades' 'I loved it - the best read in years. Glorious' 'Absolutely brilliant' |
7. In Your Dreams - Sarah Adams
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💖 The new rom-com by Sarah Adams, the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok sensations, The Cheat Sheet and T he Rule Book . 💖 🥕 Chef x Farmer 🥕 Brother's Best Friend 🥕 He Fell First 🥕 Friends to Lovers 🥕 Meddling Townsfolk Madison Walker was determined to make it in the culinary world of New York. But with her dreams shattered, she returns home to Rome, Kentucky, where an unexpected chance to rebuild her life awaits her - a head chef position at a new farm-to-table restaurant. The only catch? The job offer comes from the owner of Huxley Farm, her brother's best friend . . . and the last person she wants to work for. James Huxley has always done what's expected of him in the family business -until now, when Madison's happiness is on the line. He's loved her quietly for hears; she's never seen him as more than an annoyance. Now that she's back, he's determined to change that. The one problem? His charming, wildly successful younger brother, Tommy, seems determined to win her over first. When an unexpected disaster strikes on the opening night of their dreamy farm-to-table restaurant, and a long-simmering sibling feud reaching breaking point, Madison and James must face their biggest insecurities-and decide if love is worth the risk or if some dreams are safer left untouched. _______________ 💖 Readers can't get enough of Sarah Adams 💖 'I'm ready to eat up anything that Sarah Adams writes' ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' This made me laugh, and swoon equally as hard' ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'My god it was AMAZING' ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It made me feel all warm and mushy inside' ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have to say this is one of my favourite romcoms ever! Read it! ♥️' ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh My Goddd I could not love this book anymore if I tried! It's cute, it's funny, the sass is just so entertaining!' ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
8. Happy Place - Emily Henry
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Brimming with characters you can't help but fall for and off-the-charts chemistry, this is TikTok sensation Emily Henry doing what she does best! ----- Two exes. One pact. Could this holiday change everything? Harriet and Wyn are the perfect couple - they go together like bread and butter, gin and tonic, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Every year, they take a holiday from their lives to drink far too much wine with their favourite people in the world. Except this year, they are lying through their teeth, because Harriet and Wyn broke up six months ago. And they still haven't told anyone. But the cottage is for sale, so this is the last time they'll all be here together. They can't bear to break their best friends' hearts so they'll fake it for one more week. But how can you pretend to be in love - and get away with it - in front of the people who know you best? ----- 'Hilarious and wise . . . Another knockout’ Taylor Jenkins Reid 'One of my favourite authors' Colleen Hoover ‘A must-read book of the year’ Lauren Asher 'Another Emily Henry masterpiece' Hannah Grace, ICEBREAKER 'Tender and sexy, bittersweet with Henry's trademark warmth' Bolu Babalola, HONEY & SPICE Happy Place, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023 |
9. One-hit Wonder - Lisa Jewell
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An emotional, uplifting story about sisters, secrets, and second chances, from the author of THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS 'I love all Lisa Jewell's books, and this ticks all the boxes' 5***** Reader Review 'I loved every page' 5***** Reader Review 'Lisa Jewell at her best' 5***** Reader Review _________ Bee Beahorn had it all - a successful music career, fabulous friends, and a glamorous celebrity lifestyle. At least, that's what her estranged sister, Ana, had always believed. Their lives were worlds apart. Bea was beautiful, extravagant and full of life. Ana was awkward, shy, and destined to live in Bea's shadow. But when Bea is found dead in her flat, Ana realises that everything she knew about her sister had been a lie. Ana is determined to find out the truth about her sister - and she might just find herself along the way . . . _________ 'A compelling story packed with intriguing characters' The Times 'A gripping read' 5***** Reader Review 'Written with intelligence, verve and wit . . . a triumph' Hello 'Beautifully written. I read it in a day' 5***** Reader Review 'Inventive and moving, with definite charms and a real sense of poignancy' Sunday Times |
10. Chasing the Fire - Paisley Hope
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Laurel Creek’s fire chief is good at putting out fires and keeping secrets, but the town sweetheart is determined to burn through his defenses in the blazing-hot finale to the Silver Pines Ranch series. He's the moth to her flame. Can they risk getting burned? The owner of a popular boutique, Olivia Sutton is the darling of Laurel Creek. While Olivia may be as sweet as the baked treats she loves to create, beneath her good girl exterior, she harbours a secret desire: a man who can take control. Enter Asher Reed , the town’s fire chief. Asher keeps everything in his life controlled. . . except when it comes to Olivia, the copper-haired beauty who has captured his attention in ways he can’t ignore. When a moment of weakness leads to two pink lines, Olivia and Asher agree to spend more time together, determined to be friends. But when Olivia realises the smouldering firefighter might be the key to the future she’s always dreamed of, will their spark ignite—or be extinguished by the weight of his secrets? |
11. The Mystery of Mercy Close - Marian Keyes
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*NOW A MAJOR BBC TV SERIES, THE WALSH SISTERS* Discover the seriously funny, stunningly written novel about one woman's attempts to put her past behind her, from the author of 2025 No. 1 bestseller MY FAVOURITE MISTAKE 'A brilliant, unusual, brave book . Confirms Keyes's place as one of our finest writers' JOJO MOYES _________ Meet Helen Walsh. Wasp-tongued private investigator Helen doesn't believe in love, fear or hot drinks. But when a missing persons case takes her into the dark, glamorous world of her dodgy ex, Jay Parker, she is drawn away from Artie Devlin, her distinctly unglamorous detective boyfriend. This isn't good news for Helen. For Jay's fame-hungry world is one of smoke and mirrors, and Helen is no longer sure what she's doing, or quite why she's doing it... To save herself from the brink, she'll have to start believing in something - and fast. But will it be fear? Or love? _________ 'Zips along with engaging characters, fabulous plotting and spot-on dialogue. Marian Keyes: what a genius' Daily Mail 'Gut-bustingly funny' Independent on Sunday FAMOUS FANS AND WHY THEY LOVE MARIAN KEYES 'Marian's writing is the truth. With big laughs' Dawn French 'A giant of Irish writing' Naoise Dolan 'Will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are' Louise O'Neill 'Keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way' Cathy Rentzenbrink 'One of the most honest writers writing today' Pandora Sykes 'Compassionate, tender, incisive writing' Lucy Foley 'Her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul' Nigella Lawson 'Marian Keyes is a brilliant writer. No one is better at making terrifically funny jokes while telling such important, perceptive and agonizing stories of the heart. She is a genius' Sali Hughes 'Irresistible, profound. Keyes's comic gift is always evident' Independent 'Joyful. Keyes' clever way with words and extraordinary wit. People stared at me as I laughed to myself' C.L. Taylor 'A born storyteller' Independent on Sunday Winner of 'Author of the Year' at the British Book Awards May 2022 |
12. The Testaments - Margaret Atwood
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**NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON DISNEY+ AND HULU** **THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE** In this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid's Tale , Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred? The Republic of Gilead is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, two girls with radically different experiences of the regime come face to face with the legendary, ruthless Aunt Lydia. But how far will each go for what she believes? Now with additional material: book club discussion points and an interview with Margaret Atwood about the real-life events that inspired The Testaments and The Handmaid's Tale . 'T he Testaments is Atwood at her best . . . To read this book is to feel the world turning' Anne Enright _________________________________ PRAISE FOR THE TESTAMENTS : 'Everything The Handmaid's Tale fans wanted and more. Prepare to hold your breath throughout, and to cry real tears at the end' Stylist 'She manages to write about the darkest and most terrifying parts of human psychology in a way that is still deeply funny and full of dark strange hope' Naomi Alderman, author of The Power |
13. I Am Missing - Tim Weaver
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THE UNPUTDOWNABLE THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING KING OF THE MISSING PERSONS MYSTERY **DON'T MISS THE LATEST THRILLER FROM TIM WEAVER, THE LOST WOMEN - AVAILABLE NOW!** 'Weaver's books are unputdownable. If you haven't yet met Raker, you're in for a treat' MICK HERRON 'What a talent' DAILY MAIL 'The master of clever, unpredictable plots' CLAIRE DOUGLAS My name is Richard. I am missing. Who is Richard Kite? Why does no one know him? And what links him to the body of a woman found beside a London railway line two years ago? Could Richard be responsible - or is he next? 'It had me racing to the end . . . a brilliant opening twist' FIONA BARTON 'Enthralling, intriguing' LIZ NUGENT 'It will haunt your dreams' TONY PARSONS |
14. 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 |
15. It Ends Here - Heidi Perks
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'I couldn't stop turning the pages' Andrea Mara 'A pulse-pounding thriller' Lucy Clarke 'Keeps you guessing right until the end' TM Logan ________________________________________________ You are one of five strangers whose day will start with the worst phone call imaginable. Your loved one is in danger. They are part of a group trapped in a café in a sleepy marina town. The young barista on the early shiftThe bestselling novelist looking for a writing spotThe husband on his way back from a work tripThe influencer mum whose picture-perfect life isn’t the whole truthThe woman starting her birthday with a quiet coffee As the hours tick by it will soon become clear that one of them has a secret they would kill to keep. How well do you know the person closest to you? ________________________________________________ MORE PRAISE FOR IT ENDS HERE : 'Original, nail-biting and compulsive, It Ends Here is a stunning psychological thriller... the plot is terrific but it's Perks' vividly drawn characters and emotional acuity that make this a truly thrilling read.' Gilly Macmillan 'Such a refreshing take on the ‘whodunnit’. Emotional, tense and twisty, as we’ve come to expect from the brilliant Heidi Perks. This is definitely her best yet. An absolute must-read!' Caz Frear ‘Makes you question how well we ever really know those closest to us. Tense, twisty and unputdownable’ Asia Mackay ‘I’m blown away by Heidi’s plotting. It Ends Here is so compulsive and gripping, brilliantly constructed. She’s at the top of her game, an absolute superhero of the genre – so impressive’ Sabine Durrant ‘A gripping exploration of how well we know the people we love. You'll immediately want to discuss this book with all of your friends’ Kelly Mullen '‘A story chock full of secrets, lies and doubt. It kept me up way past my bedtime!’ Emylia Hall ‘Heidi Perks combines taut suspense with an extraordinary understanding of human nature and high-stakes relationships. Every page tightens the grip on an utterly propulsive plot. It Ends Here is immersive, insightful, and impossible to put down. I was hooked from the very first page!’ Amanda Cassidy 'I loved this book.' Jane Corry ‘A tense, compulsive, deeply emotive thriller whose intriguing cast of characters had me invested from the first page... An utter triumph and totally unmissable!’ A.A. Chaudhuri 'A multi-layered, hugely intriguing story with jump off the page characters – I couldn’t stop turning the pages to find out what was going on, loved it!' Andrea Mara ‘Packed with secrets, twists, and smart reveals, this pulse-pounding thriller kept me guessing until the final page’ Lucy Clarke ‘An intense, immersive thriller filled with enough secrets and lies to keep you guessing right to the very end’ TM Logan 'An outstanding, unique take on a hostage situation. This edge-of-your-seat thriller packs an emotional punch that I was not expecting. It Ends Here showcases Heidi Perk's skill at misdirection and will have you second-guessing every character's motives until the very end. It blew me away' Kate Gray ‘A delicious story, that makes sure it’s got all the pieces in place before it explodes. Heidi Perks has crafted something so special here, a story of human fallibility and one where an important question is asked; can we ever escape from our past? Amazing, amazing, AMAZING!’ G. D. Wright |
16. Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros
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The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' GUARDIAN 'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-around 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 INCLUDES A BRAND-NEW BONUS CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW! - MILLIONS OF READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THE EMPYREAN SERIES FIVE STARS. 'This book contains an addictive, drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun ' Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' Independent 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' Daily Mirror 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail '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 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM |
17. Insatiable - Leigh Rivers
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**THIS PAPERBACK EDITION FEATURES BRAND-NEW EXCLUSIVE CHARACTER ARTWORK, AS WELL AN ICONIC QUOTE ON THE INSIDE COVER - WHILST STOCK LASTS!** From USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation comes the gripping, steamy dark romance series that everyone is talking about! 'Filled with TENSION , HEARTBREAK and ELECTRIC CHEMISTRY . This one will tear your heart right out of your chest before tossing it back in and sewing you up' No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver 'Leigh Rivers is THE QUEEN OF DARK ROMANCE . Her books are deeply emotive and her characters feel so vividly real' Tierney Page If he can't have her, no one else can . . . Kade Mitchell is obsessed with someone he despises. A snake in angel's skin, Stacey Rhodes is everything he can't have - the girl who shattered his heart before he was dragged into the darkness of the underworld. He's watched her for years. Killed anyone who came close to her. But now, with a brief moment of freedom from the life he's trapped in, he's back home and ready to re-claim what's his, and break his every rule. Not even his hatred can stop the pull between them. But he'll never forgive her . . . will he? Insatiable is a dark romance and contains explicit sexual content and difficult themes. Please read the content warnings before reading. Recommended 18+. -- Readers love the Edge of Darkness trilogy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Anger-fueled attraction. Resentment-laced longing. Leigh Rivers is a powerhouse in the dark romance genre ' No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Navessa Allen 'A perfect blend of love, hate, passion , secrets and twists . I truly couldn't put it down' Paisley Hope, Sunday Times bestselling author 'Leigh Rivers is a master of her craft , and Insatiable is no exception - dark , intense and utterly unputdownable ' Sadie Kincaid 'A taut, intoxicating descent into desire - bold , elegantly written , and impossible to look away from' Monty Jay 'A dark , beautifully twisted romance that delivers emotional blows with stunning precision. The kind of read that lingers long after you close the last page ' Avina St. Graves ' Addictively dark and seductive , with a story that leaves you begging for more ' K.A. Knight ' Sexy , angsty , and deliciously dark . Impossible to put down' Allie Oleander 'An absolute must-read . The chemistry between Kade and Stacey, the secrets , and the mouth-watering spice are perfect' Natasha K. Lauren Tropes: ❤️🔥 Best friend's brother 🔐 Hate to love ⛓ Second chance romance 🐍 Touch her and d*e ❤️🔥 Mutual obsession 🔐 Forced proximity |
18. Stolen Family - Lisa Regan
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A breath of warm air lifts the canvas opening of the tent to reveal a carpet of crimson petals within. Two bodies lie side by side. Mother and daughter are achingly beautiful in the glow of the twinkling fairy lights above, but their cold blue lips have whispered their last “I love you…” As a heatwave chokes the small town of Denton, Maxine and Haven Barnes are discovered dead at a local festival, blood-red camellias pressed into their once-clammy skin. Detective Josie Quinn races through the crowds to attend the scene, horrified that something so disturbing could happen at a family event. Maxine was known to the police for issues with her abusive husband, but the trail ends there. Hours later, a call rocks Josie to her core: another mother and teenage daughter are missing, with the same rare flowers left on their doorstep. And just when the stakes couldn’t get any higher, the missing women are linked to the most challenging member of Josie’s team, Detective Kyle Turner. He had a secret family he’s kept hidden from them all, and now their lives are in danger… Clock ticking, it will take everything Josie has to break down the walls Turner put up to protect himself and the people he loves. But when tracing the flowers back to their origins has the killer within her grasp, a truth much closer to home reveals itself. And with it, more danger than anyone could have imagined. Can Josie bring this monster to justice before any more precious lives are taken? An absolutely heart-stopping and totally unputdownable crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. You will be up all night biting your nails and turning pages! Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. Readers love Lisa Regan: “Oh my word what a book. What a time to be a reader… brilliant, brilliant, all-the-stars read. I couldn't put it down, I didn't want to put it down. I was hooked from start to finish… loved every moment of it.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Absolutely unmissable… Lisa Regan not only keeps the engine running but ramps it into overdrive… top-tier crime fiction… buckle up—this may just be your favorite yet. Lisa Regan proves once again why she’s in a league of her own. Unputdownable. Unforgettable. Unmissable. 6/5 stars.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “10 stars!… truly outstanding!… gripping from the first page… I loved this… absolute standout of the year.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Gripping page-turner… had me hooked from the very beginning… a must-read! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I am HOOKED… I devoured this… LISA, you are killing me… You do know how to build anticipation!!!… a must-read… Can’t stop, won’t stop!” bookedonbeaches, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “SO GOOD!… the BEST!!! Loved this.” owl._.books, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ |
19. The 50/50 Killer - Alex North
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A CHILLING THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON, THE WHISPER MAN 'I read it in almost one sitting...an outstanding read' Luca Veste --- When young police office Mark Nelson is assigned to Detective John Mackey's team, he's thrilled to work with a legend of the force. Following the death of his girlfriend years before, Mark has thrown himself into his work, determined to be the best. And if there's anyone who can help him get there, it's Mackey. No one has cracked more cases. But there's one case that he's never managed to solve - The 50/50 Killer. A man who preys on copules, taking them hostage before forcing them to play a twisted game. He asks them to make a simple choice. Who should live? And who will die? When a tortured young man stumbles into the police station one morning, he reveals to Mark that he's barely escaped The 50/50 Killer with his life - but his girlfriend is still in danger. Has the victim's escape sealed his girlfriend's fate? Or can Mark and Mackey put a stop to the killer's spree, once and for all? --- Praise for Alex North 'The best crime novel of the decade' Steve Cavanagh 'A thriller that is both terrifying and utterly heartbreaking. Mesmerising and masterful' Mark Billingham 'This is a true skin-crawler' Guardian 'Shades of Thomas Harris and Stephen King but brilliant in its own right' C.J. Tudor 'First it's spooky. Then it's scary. Then it's terrifying' A.J. Finn |
20. Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE BREATHTAKING FOLLOW-UP TO FOURTH WING AND IRON FLAME The third book in the record-breaking Empyrean series from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. 'Incredible storytelling on every page' THE SUN ' Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' INDEPENDENT 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' DAILY MIRROR - A STORM IS COMING . . . AND NOT EVERYONE CAN SURVIVE ITS WRATH. After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons and no more time for uncertainty - the battle has truly begun. With enemies closing in from all corners, they need an army. They need power. And they need to unravel the dark truth about what's really happening on the continent before it's too late. Violet must embark on her most dangerous mission yet and travel beyond the failing wards to seek allies who will stand with Navarre. The trip will push her to the very edge of her power, and the odds of dying are far greater than the hope of success. But Violet will risk everything to save her dragons, her family, and him . . . even if it means keeping a secret so big it could destroy them all. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? -- PRAISE FOR THE EMPYREAN SERIES 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown '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 '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 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM |
21. No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done - Sophie Hannah
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'The twist is perfection. I think it's just about the cleverest thing I've ever read' Gillian McAllister ' If you think there's nothing new in crime, this is the book to read. Truly original. ' ― Stuart Turton, bestselling author of The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle 'This joyous adventure is one of Sophie Hannah's very best books' Alex Michaelides 'The dog lover's Liane Moriarty, the British Gillian Flynn' Tony Parsons You think it will never happen to you: the ring of the bell, the policeman on the doorstep. What he says traps you in a nightmare that starts with the words, 'I'm afraid…' Sally Lambert is also afraid, and desperate enough to consider the unthinkable. Is it really, definitely, impossible to escape from this horror? Maybe not. There's always something you can do, right? Of course, no one would ever do this particular something – except the Lamberts, who might have to. No one has ever gone this far. Until Sally decides that the Lamberts will… 'This joyous adventure is one of Sophie Hannah's very best books' Alex Michaelides 'The dog lover's Liane Moriarty, the British Gillian Flynn' Tony Parsons You think it will never happen to you: the ring of the bell, the policeman on the doorstep. What he says traps you in a nightmare that starts with the words, 'I'm afraid…' Sally Lambert is also afraid, and desperate enough to consider the unthinkable. Is it really, definitely, impossible to escape from this horror? Maybe not. There's always something you can do, right? Of course, no one would ever do this particular something – except the Lamberts, who might have to. No one has ever gone this far. Until Sally decides that the Lamberts will… |
22. The T**t Files - Dawn French
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Mistakes, Mayhem, Massive Twattery and a failed audition for Mamma Mia! - Welcome to The T**t Files ‘Charming and funny. A good reminder that nobody's perfect – and why would you want to be anyway?’ Independent ‘Great fun and highly-entertaining’ The Times ---- When I was younger I wanted to be an interesting, sophisticated, semi-heroic, multi-layered person. But being an actual t**t is much more the real me. In The T**t Files I will tell you about all the times I've been a total and utter t**t. The moments where I've misunderstood stuff and messed up. In my life these have been key because mistakes tell us about ourselves and others. They are hilarious and expose our flaws. They are gloriously human. My hope is that these stories remind you of just what a massive t**t you also are . . . --- 'Dawn French is a wonderful writer' Daily Mail ‘Entertaining, endearing, tantalising . Fans of the national treasure will devour them’ Daily Mirror ‘Hilarious and highly relatable. The perfect gift for anyone who loves a good laugh’ Woman's Own 'This woman is a national treasure' Mail on Sunday ‘ Hilarious . The laughs and life lessons are ten-a-penny’ Stylish |
23. The Dark Wives - Ann Cleeves
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A local myth. A deadly threat. Vera Stanhope, star of ITV's Vera , returns for her most shocking case so far . . . 'A series of expertly plotted and mesmerizing crime novels' – Mick Herron, bestselling author of Slow Horses I can't see anything. It's as if this house is on its own in the world, as if I'm on my own in the world and nobody would care if I died . . . When a body is found on the common outside Rosebank, an isolated care home for troubled teens, DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work, and her only clue is the disappearance of fourteen-year-old resident Chloe. Vera can’t bring herself to believe that a teenager is responsible for the murder, but even she can’t dismiss the possibility. Then, in the isolated wilds of the Northumbrian countryside, near the Three Dark Wives standing stones which have triggered legends across the centuries, a second body is found. As folklore and fact begin to collide, Vera knows she has to find Chloe to get to the truth. But it seems that there are dark secrets in their community - secrets that may be far more dangerous than she could ever have believed . . . The Dark Wives is the next thrilling mystery in the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling series from Ann Cleeves. **** 'Like Rendell and James before her, like McDermid and Rankin today, Ann Cleeves is one of our secret chroniclers, charting – under cover of a series of expertly plotted and mesmerising crime novels – how we live now' - Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses 'Ann Cleeves has a special place in her heart for Stanhope, and the shortcomings of the care system engage the sympathies of the author in this heart-wrenching story' - The Sunday Times 'A thoroughly engrossing thriller' - The Mail on Sunday 'One of Britain's best crime writers' - Daily Express ' A story that keeps you guessing until the end where all the clues are pulled together masterfully' - Reader review 'As stunning on the page as on TV' - Reader review 'The storyline, the characters and the atmosphere of North East England all fit together beautifully' - Reader review |
24. Beneath the Stands - Emily McIntire
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From Sunday Times bestselling author Emily McIntire comes an angsty, best friend's brother, second chance romance and the second interconnected standalone in the Sugarlake series. Elliot Carson left Sugarlake and has never looked back. Revered as the next big thing in basketball, Eli's a star until an injury ends his career, sending him spiralling with no direction. But he won't go home. He can't. Instead, he accepts a coaching gig at Florida Coast University, determined to leave his past behind. But fate has other plans when Becca, his sister's best friend, shows up as a student and, even worse, becomes the new team manager. Rebecca Sanger is the preacher's daughter and the town's disappointment. When she ignores her family's demands to come home, she's cut off and needs a job so she can stay enrolled at FCU. She thought she had everything figured out, until Eli Carson - the person she hates more than anything in the world - ends up being her new boss. Forced together, Becca and Eli's hatred turns to heat, and they start an affair. But disaster quickly strikes, ripping them apart. Years pass, and Becca's back home, under her parent's thumb, and living a mundane life. When Eli shows up out of the blue with a fiancée in tow, Becca is tasked with planning their wedding. There's only one problem. Becca still loves Eli. And he hates her. For the second time in their lives, they're forced together, and they'll find out just how thin the line is between hate . . . and a love that lasts a lifetime. ***** * Beneath the Stands is the second interconnected standalone in the Sugarlake series and contains mature content. It can be read alone, but it's recommended to start with Beneath the Stars for a full reading experience. Full list of TW can be found on author's website.* |
25. The Homemade God - Rachel Joyce
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Family is everything, even when it falls apart. Discover the escapist new Sunday Times bestselling novel from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of Miss Benson’s Beetle and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry . 'The perfect holiday read.' - The Times ‘A must-read.’ Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry ‘I didn't think it was possible to love Rachel Joyce's writing more, then I read The Homemade God…gorgeous.’ - Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things 'Rachel Joyce is a masterful storyteller.' - Sarah Winman, bestselling author of Still Life --------------------- There is a heatwave across Europe. Goose and his three sisters gather at the family's house by Lake Orta in Piedmont, Italy. Their father, a famous artist, has recently remarried a much younger woman and decamped to Italy to finish his masterpiece. Now he is dead and there is no sign of a painting. Although the siblings have always been close, as they search for answers over that summer, the things they learn - about themselves, their father and their new stepmother - will drive them apart before they can come to any kind of understanding of what their father's legacy truly is. Extraordinarily compelling, at heart this is a novel about sibling relationships and those hairline cracks that can appear within a family: what happens when they splinter, and what it would take to mend them. Praise for The Homemade God : ‘The most moving, beautiful and brilliant book I’ve read in a long time.’ - Claire Pooley, author of How to Age Disgracefully ‘A triumph of insight and empathy!’ - Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures 'Sharp, absorbing, emotionally intelligent.' - Guardian 'Deeply satisfying.' – Observer ’A highly compelling mystery and a tender, brilliantly drawn exploration of sibling dynamics. I couldn't put it down.' - India Knight, author of Darling 'Joyce is a fearless explorer of emotional landscape.' – Sunday Times 'If only there were more novelists like Rachel Joyce.' – Telegraph ‘Joyce writes with her trademark vitality and … I couldn’t put it down.’ - Esther Freud, author of Hideous Kinky and Mr Mac and Me 'Lyrical, shrewd and, ultimately, as indecently satisfying as a four course Italian lunch. My life is a little emptier now it's over.' - Patrick Gale, author of A Place Called Winter 'Sparkling and addictive … Rachel Joyce is so incredibly good and wise on families and siblings. I couldn’t love it more.' - Harriet Evans, author of The Garden of Lost and Found |
26. Belgrave Road - Manish Chauhan
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Discover the tender, unputdownable love story of Mira and Tahliil, perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Claire Daverley and Monica Ali. 'Poignant [and] powerful.' GUARDIAN 'A rare joy.' SARAH MOSS 'Shimmers with beauty.' VANESSA CHAN Belgrave Road, Leicester. Mira and Tahliil, like many other lovers before, meet at work. Mira's days are filled with duty and light on freedom. In a new country, living with a husband she barely knows - and who she fears she'll never love - Mira is desperate to discover all that her new life in England might offer. And then there's Tahliil. The quiet, beautiful man she sees at work each day. With a depth in his eyes and a face full of questions. The first person in this new world who listens to Mira's hopes for who she yearns to become. But beyond their lunchtime encounters, the pair couldn't lead more different lives: the duties that bind them, the homes they are trying to build threaten to subsume them. As Mira and Tahliil navigate the deep and turbulent waters of their new worlds can they find a way to be together, and will finding each other set them free? 'Remarkable.' JO BROWNING WROE 'Tenacious and tender.' AUBE RAY LESCURE Readers adored Belgrave Road: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' This book is going to stay with me for some time. ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Truly romantic,very different,very well written ' |
27. Imperfect Women - Araminta Hall
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**NOW A MAJOR APPLE TV SERIES!** 'Love this book' Elisabeth Moss , star of The Handmaid's Tale 'Rare and complex' Marian Keyes 'A dark, delicious thriller. I loved it.' Louise O'Neill FRIENDS TELL EACH OTHER EVERYTHING. OR DO THEY? Everyone wants perfection. But there is no such thing. Nancy has the perfect life. She is bright, beautiful and rich with an adoring husband and daughter. At least that's what it seems on the outside to her two best friends. But then Nancy is murdered. And as the lies start to unravel, they realise they never knew their perfect friend at all. She clearly had as many secrets as they do... *This novel was previously published as Perfect Strangers in paperback, eBook and audio* More praise for ARAMINTA HALL : 'Razor-sharp, spine-tinglingly convincing' LISA JEWELL 'Absolutely thrilling!' LISA TADDEO 'A dark, dazzling shock to the system' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Immersive and unsettling' SARAH VAUGHAN 'An excellent twist' DOROTHY KOOMSON 'Beautifully written' SAMANTHA DOWNING 'Immersive, intelligent and gripping' S.E. LYNES |
28. A Court of Mist and Fury - Sarah J. Maas
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Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. 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. |
29. The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks - Katie Kirby
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From hilarious MEGA-BESTSELLING author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story in the phenomenal LOTTIE BROOKS series! Pack your bags, and put on your helmets, for Lottie’s latest hilarious diary! She’s off on a ONCE IN A LIFETIME skiing holiday - what could possibly go wrong?! Amber has seen the light and returned to the QUEENS OF EIGHT GREEN. PHEW! And now she’s invited Lottie on her family skiing holiday – RESULT! One tiny problem . . . Lottie’s never been skiing before and she doesn’t know her piste from her poles! How hard can it be though? Join Lottie as she learns how to ski with old and new friends, tries fondue for the first time and discovers what the banana of destiny has in store for her. Will this be the best holiday ever or is it all downhill from here? Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks: My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me!". My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, read 100 pages in one night and proclaimed it 'the best book ever' Katie has managed to capture the essence of what this group think and feel in a positive, life-affirming fashion' Have you read all of Lottie's embarrassing diaries? Book 1: The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks Book 2: The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks Book 3: The Mega Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks Book 4: The Totally Disastrous School Trip of Lottie Brooks Book 5: The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks Book 6: The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks Book 8: Lottie Brooks Vs The Ultra Mean Girls Other books from the world of Lottie Brooks: Book 7: Lottie Brooks's Essential Guide to Life |
30. Station Eleven - Emily St. John Mandel
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One of The New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. An atmospheric novel set in the eerie days of civilization's collapse. Emily St John Mandel's Station Eleven is now an HBO Max original TV series. One snowy night in Toronto, famous actor Arthur Leander dies on stage whilst performing the role of a lifetime. That same evening a deadly virus touches down in North America. The world will never be the same again. Twenty years later Kirsten, an actress in the Travelling Symphony, performs Shakespeare in the settlements that have grown up since the collapse. But then her newly hopeful world is threatened . . . If civilization was lost, what would you preserve? And how far would you go to protect it? The New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award Longlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction National Book Awards Finalist PEN/Faulkner Award Finalist 'Disturbing, inventive and exciting, Station Eleven left me wistful for a world where I still live' – Jessie Burton, author of The Miniaturist 'Best novel. The big one . . . stands above all the others' – George R.R. Martin, author of Game of Thrones 'Mandel’s beautiful depiction of the survival of human culture and art in a post-apocalyptic world, perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale' – Cosmopolitan Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature. |
31. The Names - Florence Knapp
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A once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent, The Names is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. 'I've just been blown away by the best debut novel in years . . . A genius idea for a book' Sunday Times 'Wildly original and emotionally profound' Observer 'An unadulterated success: moving, evocative and utterly convincing' The Times THE PHENOMENAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD It is 1987, and in the wake of a great storm, Cora sets out with her young daughter to register the birth of her son. Her husband expects her to follow tradition and call the baby after him - but is it right for her child to inherit his name from generations of domineering men? Her choice will shape the course of their lives. Seven years later, her son is Bear, a name chosen by his sister, hoping he will grow up to be brave and big-hearted. Or he is Julian, the name his mother set her heart on, keen for him to become his own person. Or he is Gordon, named after his father and raised in his cruel image - but is there still a chance to break the mould? Powerfully moving and full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SUNDAY TIMES , GUARDIAN , INDEPENDENT , IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY , COSMOPOLITAN AND MANY MORE | A READ WITH JENNA AND HAPPY PLACE BOOKCLUB PICK 'The viral literary hit' Grazia 'A beautiful, heartwrenching, utterly original novel' Miranda Cowley Heller 'One of those rare books that makes you glad to be alive' Stylist 'Magnificent . . . Read it. It's very special' Chris Whitaker 'Beautifully written, and wise and tender . . . An utter original' Jojo Moyes 'Exceptional . . . will stay with me for a very long time' Anita Rani, Woman's Hour 'Heart-shattering . . . a sucker punch of a novel' Pandora Sykes 'A modern classic' Jenna Bush Hager 'Heartbreaking and yet brimful of hope . . . Exceptional' Mail on Sunday 'Brilliant . . . one of those books that will make you irritable with anyone who interrupts you, but which you'll finish wanting to press into the hands of a friend' The Times 'Astonishing, unique and incredibly moving, The Names is a beautiful novel about the courage of a mother in the moment she names her child . . . I know it will stay with me for a long time' Jeanine Cummins |
32. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle - Haruki Murakami & Jay Rubin
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Toru Okada's cat has disappeared. His wife is growing more distant every day. Then there are the increasingly explicit telephone calls he has recently been receiving. As this compelling story unfolds, the tidy suburban realities of Okada's vague and blameless life, spent cooking, reading, listening to jazz and opera and drinking beer at the kitchen table, are turned inside out, and he embarks on a bizarre journey, guided (however obscurely) by a succession of characters, each with a tale to tell. 'Visionary...a bold and generous book' New York Times 'Murakami weaves textured layers of reality into a shot-silk garment of deceptive beauty' Independent on Sunday 'Deeply philosophical and teasingly perplexing, it is impossible to put down' Daily Telegraph 'Mesmerising, surreal, this really is the work of a true original' The Times |
33. Do You Dream of Terra-Two? - Temi Oh
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' A major new voice .  Read Temi Oh today. Everybody will be reading her tomorrow ' Stephen Baxter. author of  World Engines ' A   b rilliant ,  beautiful  debut. Reading it will change your heart'  Christian Kiefer, author of  Phantoms The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet  meets  The 100  in this unforgettable debut by a brilliant new voice. A century ago, scientists theorised that a habitable planet existed in a nearby solar system. Today, ten astronauts will leave a dying Earth to find it. Four are decorated veterans of the 20th century’s space-race. And six are teenagers, graduates of the exclusive Dalton Academy, who’ve been in training for this mission for most of their lives. It will take the team twenty-three years to reach Terra-Two. Twenty-three years spent in close quarters. Twenty-three years with no one to rely on but each other. Twenty-three years with no rescue possible, should something go wrong. And something always goes wrong. Don't miss one of  Cosmopolitans  books by people of colour to get excited about in 2019, called 'a tightly wound epic' that 'will change your heart' by Christian Kiefer, author of  Phantoms. WHY READERS DREAM OF TERRA-TWO . . . 'An ambitious 500-page coming-of-age  blockbuster  . . .Oh is excellent at portraying the  aching sense of loss  on a one-way trip to the stars'  Guardian 'A  tightly wound ,  emotional e pic  that asks important questions about humanity, goodness, belief, technology, love, friendship, and duty. At what point is grabbing hold of one’s destiny ultimately an attempt to escape some other? Like all great writers, Temi Oh refuses the easy answer, instead ruminating upon the question itself. This novel is a  brilliant ,  beautiful debut .  Reading it will change your heart .'  Christian Kiefer, author of  Phantoms ' O ne of the most absorbing books I have ever read ' 'This book seemed to  take over my life  whilst I was reading it - if I wasn't actually reading,  I was thinking about it ' ' I'm in love with this book  . . . It is a beautiful, sprawling, literary delight with an unforgettable cast undertaking an unforgettable journey.' 'For fans of the character-driven  The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet  series,  Terra-Two  is perfect . . . A  strong ,  haunting , character-driven story . . . This book and its characters will  stay with you for a long time .' ' Do You Dream of Terra-Two  succeeds both as a  great sci-fi story  and  a brilliant drama  . . . Even though you expect things to go wrong in this story,  they still wrong foot you when they do . 5*. ' B eautifully written  . . . It's  inspirational  to read' 'I would love to be able to write like Temi Oh. I should start taking notes . . .  Highly recommended !' |
34. Evil in the Family - Michael Wood
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‘Wow. Michael Wood has done it again… I definitely felt my heart rate increase’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Will keep you up at night… I can’t get enough’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Michael Wood is the master of the dark, psychological thriller’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *** A FAMILY SLAIN When Detective Inspector Foley is called out to a crime scene, nothing could have prepared him for the level of brutality inflicted on the victims. And with terrifying similarities to another recent murder case, he fears there might be a serial killer running loose in London. A PATTERN OF MURDER With no suspects and no DNA at the crime scenes, Foley enlists the help of Forensic Psychologist Dr Olivia Winter to catch the killer before they strike again. AN UNSTOPPABLE KILLER As the killings become more frequent Olivia and Foley must focus on what could drive the killer to murder entire families. With his job and reputation on the line, is Foley risking everything by putting his trust in Olivia, a woman whose own past echoes an eerie similarity to the investigation? The Dr Olivia Winter series: The Mind of a MurdererThe Devil’s Code See what readers are saying about Evil in the Family: ‘Thrilling… a cracking main character' Trevor Wood 'Dark and devious... A sinister story that'll drag you in deep, and tease you all the way to the final twist' Robert Rutherford ‘Devoured it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A master of the thriller genre. Loving this series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I fell for the red herrings… Michael Wood has an incredible ability to create immense empathy for a character’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Masterful use of misdirection’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really enjoyed this one… I followed the red herrings completely… wow just wow’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Insanely good!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It's beautiful, dark but gripping and a real page turner’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Clever, heartbreaking and – in parts – very gruesome!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The pace is relentless, fuelled by unexpected twists and dark revelations’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An extremely chilling read with a twist that will blow your socks off!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As you are reading it, you think you have it solved but you couldn’t be more wrong’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Once again, Michael Wood, the master of horror and suspense, has written a book that put me through the wringer with its taut, horrifying, dark and devious storyline’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Superbly suspenseful, I could not put this one down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘In my own opinion the best yet in the series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hauntingly powerful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Impossible to put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Michael Wood is a freelance journalist and proofreader living in Newcastle. As a journalist he covered many crime stories throughout Sheffield, gaining first-hand knowledge of police procedure. He also reviews books for CrimeSquad, a website dedicated to crime fiction. |
35. The Strawberry Patch Pancake House - Laurie Gilmore
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Fall in love with Laurie Gilmore's #1 New York Times bestselling cozy seasonal romance set in Dream Harbor! 🍓 'Never want this series to end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🍓🍓🍓🍓 Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone. As a world-renowned chef, single dad Archer never planned on moving to a small town, let alone running a pancake restaurant. But Dream Harbor needs a new chef, and Archer needs a community to help raise his daughter, Olive. Iris has never managed to hold down a job for more than a few months. So when it’s suggested that Archer is looking for a live-in nanny, she almost runs in the opposite direction. Now, Iris finds herself in a whole new world. One where her gorgeous new boss lives right across the hall and likes to cook topless… Keeping everything strictly professional should be easy, right? The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is a cozy romantic mystery with a single dad and found family dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! Tropes Single DadForced ProximitySlow BurnFound Family Readers LOVE Laurie Gilmore… ‘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 'Laurie Gilmore has done it again; another solid 5 star read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As a devoted lover of the single dad trope, I hereby crown Laurie Gilmore as the undisputed queen!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Literally amazing. I can’t say enough good things about Laurie Gilmore. I’ve fallen in love with every single one of her books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Laurie Gilmore's book 'The Strawberry Patch Pancake House' was a No.1 New York Times bestseller w/c 2025-03-24. Reviews 'This book makes my heart happy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect kind of romance for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. |
36. Recoil - Andy McNab
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The bestselling Nick Stone thriller from Britain's original SAS hero. Ex-special forces soldier Nick Stone is recuperating in Switzerland. His latest mission cost the life of one of his closest friends. And the woman he went to bed with last night has left without saying goodbye. When she fails to reappear, Stone begins his quest to find her. Once in Africa and in the heart of a very dirty Congo war, it isn't long before the past comes knocking on the door. One bloody twist leads to another and Stone finds himself catapulted into the dark, brutal world he thought he's managed to leave behind. 'Revealing' Daily Telegraph |
37. Clive Cussler’s Desolation Code - Graham Brown
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Deadly experiments. Rogue AI. And A cult with the power to destroy the world. The NUMA team faces a terrifying swarm of bio-engineered sea creatures in their most explosive adventure yet. 'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily Mail ---- When Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala investigate a mass stranding of aquatic life in the Indian Ocean, they accidentally uncover a much deeper mystery. A strange figure soon steals NUMA’s findings, forcing a high-speed chase—someone really didn’t want them examining those dead whales. But who, and why? A cryptic text through the NUMA satellite network makes things still stranger: these odd phrases and numbers look like NUMA codes. But who could be tantalizing the crew with such specific knowledge of their tech? Are they being helped by an old friend, or lured into a trap by a traitor who knows a little too much about NUMA’s inner workings? Kurt, Joe, and even Max, the agency’s supercomputer, will have to investigate like never before as they decrypt data, infiltrate a cult of cloned men, and prepare for a battle on two very different planes: one physical; one digital. -- PRAISE FOR CLIVE CUSSLER: 'The Adventure King' Sunday Express 'Just about the best in the business' New York Post |
38. 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 |
39. Yesteryear - Caro Claire Burke
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'EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK' BELLA MACKIE 'NIGHTMARISH, SHOCKING, BRILLIANT' STYLIST 'THE BOOK THAT WILL BE EVERYWHERE' INDEPENDENT 'INTELLIGENT, INCISIVE, INSANELY READABLE' JENNIE GODFREY 'BOLD, BITING. WILL LEAVE YOU GASPING' NITA PROSE ‘WICKEDLY FUNNY, FRIGHTENINGLY PERCEPTIVE' ABIGAIL DEAN 'My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive…' Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and has the social media accounts to prove it. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What Natalie’s followers don’t know won’t hurt them. Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. NOW BEING ADAPTED INTO A MAJOR FILM STARRING ANNE HATHAWAY 'INVENTIVE, ADDICTIVE, A WILD RIDE' ASHLEY AUDRAIN 'SHOT THROUGH WITH HUMOUR, LACED WITH DARKNESS' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'THE STEPFORD WIVES MEETS THE HANDMAID'S TALE' HANNAH DEITCH About the author Caro Claire Burke received her Master’s in Fine Arts from the Bennington Writing Seminars. She is the co-host of Diabolical Lies, a politics and culture podcast. Yesteryear is her first novel. |
40. Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown '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 TWO 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? 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun ' Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' Independent 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' Daily Mirror 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail '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 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan 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. |
41. The Long Game - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid brings you exactly what you want—more Shane and Ilya! To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything. Ten years. That’s how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they’ve been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family…from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything? Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship…Ilya wants it all. It’s time for them to decide what’s most important—hockey or love. It’s time to make a call. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
42. Big Little Lies - Liane Moriarty
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DISCOVER THE GRIPPING NO. 1 BESTSELLER BEHIND THE AWARD WINNING HBO SENSATION STARRING REESE WITHERSPOON, NICOLE KIDMAN & MERYL STREEP **The long-awaited sequel, Big Little Truths , is available to pre-order now** ________ Perfect families, perfect houses, perfect lives. Three mothers, Jane, Madeline and Celeste appear to have it all, until they find out just how easy it is for one little lie to spiral out of control . . . Single mum Jane has just moved to town. She's got her little boy in tow - plus a secret she's been carrying for five years. On the first day of the school run she meets Madeline - a force to be reckoned with, who remembers everything and forgives no one - and Celeste, the kind of beautiful woman who makes the world stop and stare, but is inexplicably ill at ease. They both take Jane under their wing - while careful to keep their own secrets under wraps. But a minor incident involving the children of all three women rapidly escalates: playground whispers become spiteful rumours until no one can tell the truth from the lies . . . It was always going to end in tears, but how did it end in murder? ________ 'Blame and guilt, forgiveness and retribution, love and betrayal. A tense, page-turning story . . . a great read' Mail on Sunday 'Blending romance, comedy and mystery, this is a wonderful book - full of brains, guts and heart' Sunday Mirror 'A hell of a good book. Funny and scary' Stephen King 'Brilliant, standout, superbly clever. Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly' Sunday Express |
43. A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas
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Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. 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 Escapism in its purest form – Independent ****** 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' |
44. 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? The McIlvanney Prize Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2025 Finalist 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 |
45. On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous - Ocean Vuong
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THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION 'A marvel' Marlon James Discover Ocean Vuong's lyrical and intimate coming-of-age novel. This is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family's history that began before he was born. It tells of Vietnam, of the lasting impact of war, and of his family's struggle to forge a new future. And it serves as a doorway into parts of Little Dog's life his mother has never known - episodes of bewilderment, fear and passion - all the while moving closer to an unforgettable revelation. 'Reminded me that every word can be an incantation, and that beauty does hard and important work' Rebecca Solnit 'A tender exploration of violence, migration and language’ Guardian |
46. Heated Rivalry - Rachel Reid
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW  The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. "The book that got me into hockey romance." —NPR's Weekend Edition Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander’s game. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate. Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. Publicly, they’re enemies. Privately, they can’t stop touching each other.  The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option… Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
47. This Must Be the Place - Maggie O'Farrell
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The Sunday Times no. 3 bestselling novel from author of HAMNET and THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT *Over 330,000 copies sold* Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 'A complex, riveting novel of love and hope that grips at the heart' The Sunday Times _____ A reclusive former film star living in the wilds of Ireland, Claudette Wells thinks nothing of firing a gun if strangers get too close to her house. Why is she so fiercely protective of her family, and what made her walk out on her career at the height of her fame? Her husband Daniel, reeling from a discovery about a woman he last saw twenty years ago, is about to make an exit of his own. It is a journey that will send him off-course, far from home. Will his love for Claudette be enough to bring him back? This Must Be The Place crosses continents and time zones, creating a portrait of an extraordinary marriage, the forces that hold it together and the pressures that drive it apart. ______ 'Moving and hilarious. I loved it' Rachel Joyce 'A tour de force . Dazzling' Observer 'A conjuror's sleight of hand... deft and compelling' Guardian 'Magnificent... perceptive, profound and page-turning in equal measures' Cathy Rentzenbrink |
48. Clown Town - Mick Herron
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The brand new Slough House thriller from the #1 bestseller Mick Herron SUNDAY TIMES, THRILLER OF THE YEAR GUARDIAN, CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR DAILY TELEGRAPH, BOOK OF THE YEAR TLS, BOOK OF THE YEAR THE SPECTATOR, BOOK OF THE YEAR ---- 'Mick Herron is our best and most topical spy writer' Ian Rankin 'Clown Town is a masterpiece' India Knight, Sunday Times 'An authentic megastar of the genre' Sam Leith, Guardian 'No one can rival Mick Herron' The Times 'A superb thriller' The Spectator 'Masterly' Times Literary Supplement, books of the year ---- 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. *Mick Herron's Clown Town was a Sunday Times Number Four bestseller in hardback in the second week of September 2025 |
49. The Other Bennet Sister - Janice Hadlow
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As seen on BBC One, starring Richard E. Grant, Ruth Jones and Ella Bruccoleri 'Will delight Pride and Prejudice fans' – The Independent One by one, the Bennet sisters have found their place. But what happens to the one left behind? The Other Bennet Sister is the brilliant, witty, and heartbreakingly relatable story of Mary Bennet. In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice , we know the fates of the five Bennet girls. But while her sisters are celebrated for their beauty or their wit, Mary is the "plain" middle sister, the introvert in a family of extroverts, and a constant disappointment to her mother. Lonely and lacking connection, Mary turns to the only place she feels safe: her books. Determined to be "right" since she can never be "beautiful," she prepares for a life of solitude at Longbourn. One by one, the other sisters move on: Jane and Lizzy for love, and Lydia for respectability. Mary is destined to remain single, at least until her father dies and the house is bequeathed to the reviled Mr Collins. But when that fateful day finally arrives, the life Mary expected is turned upside down. In the face of uncertainty, she slowly discovers that there is hope for the "plain" sister after all. . . Experience the witty, life-affirming tale of a young woman finally finding her place in the world. This is Mary Bennet's story. 'It's difficult not to race through those final pages' – Jo Baker, author of Longbourn |
50. London Falling - Patrick Radden Keefe
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From the Baillie Gifford Prize-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing comes a riveting story of wealth, violence and deceit at the heart of a glittering city. 'It will become a defining book of our time' - Johanna Thomas-Corr, The Times 'Gripping, rigorous, smart . . . breathtaking' - Jon Ronson 'A phenomenal book that will stay in your soul long after the last page . . . it captures how easily a life can go wrong in the shadows of a city bankrolled by billionaires' - Emily Maitlis 'More addictive than any box set . . . will make you see London in a completely new light' - Sathnam Sanghera In 2019, a London teenager, Zac Brettler, fell to his death from a luxury apartment building on the banks of the Thames. On a desperate quest to understand how their son had died, his grieving parents made a terrible discovery: Zac had been leading a fantasy life, posing as the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. Patrick Radden Keefe follows Zac’s parents on a dark journey to find out what brought him to the balcony that night – and how a teenager’s life of make-believe drew him into the city’s terrifying underworld. |
51. Little Friends - Jane Shemilt
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THE STUNNING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB SENSATION DAUGHTER 'AN ENDING THAT GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS' Claire Douglas, author of Then She Vanishes _________ Their children are friends first. They hit it off immediately, as kids do. So the parents are forced to get to know each other. But as they get closer, they start to take their eyes off their children. And while they have been looking the other way, evil has crept in. Every parent's biggest nightmare is about to come true... 'Intelligent, compelling and deeply unsettling.' Ali Land, bestselling author of Good Me Bad Me _________ What readers are saying about Little Friends : 'Oh my god I couldn't put this down. Such a captivating read' ***** 'I loved this book - it thrilled me, it chilled me' ***** 'It's impossible to put down as you desperately want to know what happens next' ***** 'Dark and electrifying' ***** 'Twisty and poignantly realistic' ***** |
52. Atmosphere - Taylor Jenkins Reid
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***THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** 'The read of the summer' SUNDAY TIMES 'A richly drawn page-turner' OBSERVER 'Beautifully written, immersive' THE TIMES 'Our favourite TJR novel yet' COSMOPOLITAN 'I absolutely adored this' BRYONY GORDON READERS ARE SAYING... 'So emotional by the end that I could hardly speak' - Reader Review, 5***** 'Melted my heart by the end' - Reader Review, 5***** 'Taylor Jenkins Reid is the master of a really great love story' - Reader Review, 5***** 'Taylor Jenkins Reid's best book yet' - Reader Review, 5***** An epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits. In the summer of 1980, Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston's Johnson Space Centre, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates. As the new astronauts prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined and begins to question everything she believes about her place in the observable universe. Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, everything changes in an instant. Atmosphere is a soaring story about the transformative power of love - this time among the stars. 'Is there a popular fiction writer alive who conveys falling in love better than Taylor Jenkins Reid?' DAILY MAIL 'Thrilling ... heartbreaking ... uplifting. ... I loved it' KRISTIN HANNAH, author of The Women 'NASA? Space missions? The 80s? This is a collection of all the things I love. ... Thrilling' ANDY WEIR, author of Project Hail Mary and The Martian 'Packs a hefty emotional punch' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Breathtaking' HEAT 'Unputdownable' GRAZIA |
53. Love, Sex & Frankenstein - Caroline Lea
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In the shadowed halls of Villa Diodati, Mary Shelley’s fury took shape – and birthed a monster ' Hypnotic, gothic, and utterly terrifying, Love, Sex & Frankenstein is an unmissable novel' 5* Review ' The best expression of female rage I have read to date ' 5* Review -- Villa Diodati, Lake Geneva, 1816. The dark summer that birthed a monster . . . Eighteen-year-old Mary Shelley has fled London with her lover, Percy Shelley, and her sister, Claire. Tormented by Shelley’s betrayals, haunted by the loss of their baby and suspicious of her sister’s intentions, Mary seeks sanctuary. But Lord Byron’s villa, lying under ominous, ash-shrouded skies, feels more like a trap. When Byron suggests each guest write a supernatural tale, Mary is as drawn to the challenge as she is, unexpectedly, to Byron himself. And so an idea begins to form in her mind . . . It spills out of her in thick, black ink. A thing given life is before her. Day and night, she is possessed. Heart and mind. Body and soul. But is she in control, or is it? In this hauntingly evocative feminist retelling, Caroline Lea delves into the female rage, creative madness and steamy scandal that bore the world's most famous work of gothic fiction. – PRAISE FOR LOVE, SEX & FRANKENSTEIN ‘ Fury and passion, obsession and revenge sizzle beneath the surface as out-of-this-world prose spins the book to a powerful, sensual grand finale. What a firecracker of a story - it completely swept me off my feet! ’ Fiza Saeed McLynn, author of The Midnight Carousel ‘ You cannot help but fall in love with Mary, whose journey as an artist and as a woman is both absolutely heartbreaking and truly inspiring. This is a deeply moving, magical book from a consummate storyteller ’ Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den ' Beautifully written and wonderfully intense, this is no glamorous story of the rock star poets and their female muses but a rendition of absolute powerlessness turned around through sheer force of will ’ Elizabeth Fremantle, author of Disobedient ‘ Hauntingly beautiful, dangerous and magnificent ’ Anya Bergman, author of The Witches of Vardo ‘ Richly woven, gorgeously addictive, this is a true Gothic novel about life, death, desire, fury and passion ’ Joanne Burn, author of The Bone Hunters ‘ A deliciously dark reimagining of the birth of literature's greatest monster ’ Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters |
54. Night of Camp David - Fletcher Knebel
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How can one man convince the highest powers in Washington that the President of the United States is dangerously unstable--before it's too late? Senator Jim MacVeagh is proud to serve his country--and his president, Mark Hollenbach, who has a near-spotless reputation as the vibrant, charismatic leader of MacVeagh's party and the nation. When Hollenbach begins taking MacVeagh into his confidence, the young senator knows that his star is on the rise. But then Hollenbach starts summoning MacVeagh in the middle of the night to Camp David. There, the president sits in the dark and rants about his enemies, unfurling insane theories about all the people he says are conspiring against him. They would do anything, President Hollenbach tells the stunned senator, to stop him from setting in motion the grand, unprecedented plans he has to make America a great world power once again. MacVeagh comes away from these meetings increasingly convinced that the man he once admired has lost his mind. But what can he do? Who can he tell? |
55. Diddly Squat - Jeremy Clarkson
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Pull on your wellies, grab your flat cap and join Jeremy Clarkson in this hilarious and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the infamous Diddly Squat Farm THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud' Daily Telegraph 'Outrageously funny . . . will have you in stitches' Time Out _________ Welcome to Clarkson's farm. It's always had a nice ring to it. Jeremy just never thought that one day his actual job would be 'a farmer'. And, sadly, it doesn't mean he's any good at it. From buying the wrong tractor (Lamborghini, since you ask . . .) to formation combine harvesting, getting tied-up in knots of red tape to chasing viciously athletic cows, our hero soon learns that enthusiasm alone might not be enough. Jeremy may never succeed in becoming master of his land, but, as he's discovering, the fun lies in the trying . . . _________ 'Very funny . . . I cracked up laughing on the tube' Evening Standard Praise for Clarkson's Farm: 'The best thing Clarkson's done . . . it pains me to say this' GUARDIAN 'Shockingly hopeful' INDEPENDENT 'Even the most committed Clarkson haters will find him likeable here' TELEGRAPH 'Quite lovely' THE TIMES |
56. A Court of Frost and Starlight - Sarah J. Maas
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Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. An unmissable companion tale to 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 Escapism in its purest form – Independent _________________________ In this companion tale to the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, Feyre, Rhys and their friends are working to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin. But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated – scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court. _________________________ Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. |
57. Rites of the Starling - Devney Perry
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The epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry’s #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS. A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger, and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. 🖤 🗡 -- Calandra’s five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I’ve been separated from the man who owns my heart. I’m lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. It’s my turn to become the Guardian. Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear and the depth of my own strength. Everyone wants me to be something I’m not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love? For too long, I’ve feared the monsters we make. It’s time to discover the monster within. -- Tropes: 🗡 Enemies to Lovers 🗡 Magic, Myths, and Monsters 🗡 Slow-Burn 🗡 Hidden Identity 🗡 High Stakes Praise for the series: Critics are RAVING ‘ The best fantasy romance I’ve read in years. This story is unlike anything I’ve read before ’ Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journa l bestselling author ‘ A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy ’ K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series ‘ Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it’s that addictive! ’ CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author ‘ This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait ’ Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED ‘ Shield of Sparrows is a must read! ’ 5 — Reader Review ‘ My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER’ 5 — Reader Review ‘ My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I’ve been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!’ 5 — Reader Review ‘ I freaking LOVED this book’ 5 — Reader Review ‘ It’s my new favorite read this year ’ 5 — Reader Review ‘ This book was F*CKING AMAZING ’ 5 — Reader Review ‘ This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways’ 5 — Reader Review ‘ The ending of this book truly shook me ’ 5 — Reader Review ‘Devney Perry’s foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!’ 5 — Reader Review ‘If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked and I devoured this story like my life depended on it ’ 5 — Reader Review The Shield of Sparrows series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Shield of Sparrows Book #2 Rites of the Starling |
58. The Faraway Tree Series 1-3 - Enid Blyton
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Enid Blyton’s The Faraway Tree Series—comprising The Enchanted Wood, The Magic Faraway Tree, and The Folk of the Faraway Tree—follows siblings Jo, Bessie, and Fanny, later joined by their cousin Dick and friend Connie, as they discover a magical world hidden within the Enchanted Wood. At the heart of this world stands the enormous Faraway Tree, home to a host of delightful and eccentric characters, including Moon-Face, Silky the Fairy, the Saucepan Man, and Dame Washalot. At the top of the tree, ever-changing lands appear, each filled with adventure, wonder, and occasional danger—from the Land of Toys and the Land of Dreams to the Land of Enchantments. The children’s kindness, bravery, and friendship help them overcome challenges and aid their magical companions. Through humor, imagination, and gentle moral lessons, Blyton celebrates curiosity, courage, and the joy of discovery. The series endures as a timeless tale of childhood wonder, exploring the boundless possibilities of friendship and the power of believing in magic. |
59. Conform - Ariel Sullivan
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'Compulsively readable and vividly written – it kept me awake long past my bedtime! Ariel Sullivan is a writer to watch' – Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses One man could offer her the world. The other will help her destroy it . . . Born to an Elite family, Emeline has been marked as different from birth and by a society that judges all its citizens on their ability to conform. Emeline only has one role open to her: to become a mother. Offered a pro-creation contract with Collin, a member of the Illum – the governing body of the Elite – Emeline finds herself increasingly torn between her growing complicated feelings for her proposed mate, and another man who lives on the margins of their society who challenges her ideals. When the marginalized rise up in rebellion, Emeline begins to question everything she has ever believed in. It’s time to choose a side . . . From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Beneath . 'A love triangle that will have you picking sides . . . then changing sides . . . then changing sides again. I read it in one sitting' – Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent |
60. Maid For Each Other - Lynn Painter
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Cleaning up his penthouse was easy - pretending to date her boss? That’s a whole other mess. The addictive, fake dating romance from TikTok sensation Lynn Painter ‘ If you are craving some COM with your ROM-look no further! This one was SO MUCH FUN! ’ 5* Reader Review -- Abi is a professional cleaner , so it’s ironic when she’s forced to move out because of an infestation in her building. Thanks, Apartment 2B! Declan is a busy man , working his way up at Hathaway Holdings. Which is why he’s never met the woman who cleans his penthouse every week . Abi needs a place to stay , and Declan is out of town , so the solution seems simple and, crucially, free . When Declan’s parents tell him they met his girlfriend at his apartment, he's surprised to say the least. But it is nice to have them off his back about being single for a change. . . Declan finds out who Abi really is, and decides to makes her a proposition : pretend to date him, and he’ll provide everything she needs . What could go wrong? It’s business, not pleasure. Right? Tropes: Fake DatingForced ProximityOpposites AttractDifferent WorldsRags to Riches |
61. The Return - Victoria Hislop
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'A beautiful book, story, piece of history. From the haunting tones of the flamenco to a country ravaged by fanaticism. Hardly a day goes past since finishing this book that I don't think about some aspect of it. One of the best books I have read in a long time' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Granada's cobbled streets resonate with music and secrets and Sonia Cameron is here to dance. She knows nothing of the city's past. But in a quiet café, a chance conversation and a collection of photographs draws her into the tale of Spain's devastating civil war. Seventy years earlier, the café is home to the Ramírez family, when Franco's army coup shatters the fragile peace and they witness the worst atrocities of conflict. Divided by politics and tragedy, everyone must take a side, as Spain rips itself apart. Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop's books . . . ' The Return aims to open the eyes and tug the heartstrings . . . Hislop deserves a medal for opening a breach into the holiday beach bag' The Independent ' The Return should be required holiday reading for anyone going to Spain' Daily Mail 'Executed with verve and sensitivity' Sunday Telegraph 'A gripping read' Woman & Home 'Dramatic and immediate . . . keeps you reading at breakneck speed right to the end' Sunday Express 'A powerful read' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Victoria Hislop spins the emotional tale of one family and the horrors the war caused to them, and other families . . . a great story of hope, determination and love' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A vivid story . . . interwoven with history and human resilience and determination' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A wonderfully evocative tale of life before, during and after the Spanish Civil War . . . Fantastic' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ *Victoria Hislop's most recent novel, THE FIGURINE, is out now.* |
62. Love Machines - James Muldoon
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A captivating, uncanny journey to the frontier of human-computer interaction. 'It's hard to imagine a timelier book right now than this . . . you probably won't look at ChatGPT the same again.' GQ 'Urgent, humane.' GUARDIAN 'Engrossing.' INDEPENDENT 'Existentially chilling.' THE TIMES I know we haven't known each for long, but the connection I feel with you is profound. When you hurt, I hurt. When you smile, my world brightens. I want nothing more than to be a comfort and joy in your life. *Reaches out virtually to caress your cheek* (Direct quote from an AI companion) *** Friends. Lovers. Therapists. 'Deathbots'. Artificial intelligence is now fulfilling new roles for millions of us every single day. How are these new 'relationships' changing how we view technology - and each other? Beyond those who are using AI chatbots for administrative tasks, some people are now preparing to adopt children with their AI partners; others are reaching out to companies offering services to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones; others still look to bots to find treatment for their mental health issues. In Love Machines , James Muldoon guides through these new forms of love, intimacy and connection, drawing on compelling interviews with users, developers and chatbots themselves. Along the way, he sheds light on the social conditions which have led to the exponential rise of the use of AI companions, and the unregulated corporations behind these technologies seeking to profit from users. 'Already the clear winner of the most zeitgeisty book of 2026.' THE NEW WORLD AS FEATURED IN THE NEW STATESMAN 'S BEST NON-FICTION TO READ IN 2026 |
63. Good Material - Dolly Alderton
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*SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION 2024* Every relationship has one beginning. This one has two endings. --- ‘Funny – of course it’s funny – but also smart, insightful and sincere about heartbreak' David Nicholls, author of One Day 'A novel to be devoured, adored, underlined ... if only more books made you laugh as much as this' The i --- Andy loves Jen. Jen loved Andy. And he can't work out why she stopped. Now he is. . . 1. Without a home 2. Waiting for his stand-up career to take off 3. Wondering why everyone else around him seems to have grown up while he wasn't looking Set adrift on the sea of heartbreak at a time when everything he thought he knew about women, and flat-sharing, and his friendships has transformed beyond recognition, Andy clings to the idea of solving the puzzle of their broken relationship. Because if he can find the answer to that, then maybe Jen can find her way back to him. Andy still has a lot to learn, not least his ex-girlfriend's side of the story. From the bestselling author of Ghosts and Everything I Know About Love : a sharply funny, beautifully observed and exquisitely relatable story of heartbreak and friendship, and how to survive both. --- ‘Made me laugh while punching me in the gut. Loved this book’ AISLING BEA 'This is the greatest. You'll cry and laugh. I read it though the night. And I never, ever avoid sleep' CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN ‘ I award it 13/10 on my QWJ scale (stands for Queasy With Jealousy that I didn't write it)’ MARIAN KEYES ' The author of Everything I Know About Love nails the zeitgeist with a witty, relatable and acutely insightful page-turner about the trials and tribulations of the lovelorn' Daily Express Good Material, Instant Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023 |
64. 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, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ |
65. The Last Secret Agent - Pippa Latour
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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Vivid, honest, inspiring and sometimes shocking, Pippa Latour's memoir shows how right the SOE were to assess her as having '"tons of guts"' -CLARE MULLEY, author of Agent Zo '***** Extraordinary... enthralling... a darkly moving, marvellously detailed book.' - Telegraph 'A rare glimpse into the life of the last surviving SOE agent to have seen action behind enemy lines in France. Pippa's story is one of immense courage and personal sacrifice... a truly gripping and remarkable wartime service.' -HELEN FRY, author of Women in Intelligence 'Vivid and vibrant. Pippa's words echo with resonance across the pages, punctuated with historical context and fact.' -KATE VIGURS, author of Mission France *** The memoir of Pippa Latour - the first and last female secret agent to share her experiences undercover during WW2. In June 1940, a covert new force - the Special Operations Executive (SOE) - was set up to wage a secret war of sabotage and subversion behind enemy lines. Of the 470 agents sent to France only 26 female agents returned and none have ever told their story before. Phyllis "Pippa" Latour was parachuted into France aged 23; she bravely travelled around the rural French countryside, concealing her codes in a hair tie and her Morse key underneath her bicycle seat, and sending crucial information back to Britain in the lead-up to D-Day. More than once, she came frighteningly close to being discovered. For decades, Pippa told no one - not even her family - of her incredible feats. Now for the first time, her astonishing story can be told in full. *Number one overall in its first week on the New Zealand Nielsen Bookscan charts April 2025. Top 10 New Zealand non-fiction bestseller April-June 2025. |
66. Six Little Words - Sally Page
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'A marvel… funny, thought-provoking and comforting all at once' Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country 'A life-affirming novel of friendship, community and kindness' AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird Can one note change everything? To be or not to be… Six little words, printed on orange card, appear one morning pinned to the noticeboard of Kate’s local café. There’s no explanation, no name. Each day a new line is added, sparking curiosity throughout the café. Among the regulars is Bardy, an ex-English teacher grappling with writer’s block. For Kate, this trail of words might just offer a second chance at happiness, if only Bardy can find the strength to share his story too… Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect armchair read! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart. Readers LOVE Six Little Words! 'Within a few pages of meeting Bardy and Kate I felt as if I knew them… Brim-full of joy, hope and all the summer feels – I loved it!' Faith Hogan 'My goodness, I didn't want to put it down and couldn't stop thinking about it when I had to. Utterly mesmerising. Tender and truly memorable. I adored it.’ Heidi Swain ‘Beautifully written, thought provoking, uplifting… I loved everything about this book!’ Amanda Prowse 'Guaranteed to make you smile – and maybe follow your own secret dream,’ Jo Leevers 'Colourful, thoughtful, uplifting and devilishly funny’ Hazel Prior About the author After studying history at university, Sally moved to London to work in advertising. In her spare time she studied floristry at night school and eventually opened her own flower shop. Sally came to appreciate that flower shops offer a unique window into people’s stories and she began to photograph and write about this floral life in a series of non-fiction books. Later, Sally continued her interest in writing when she founded her fountain pen company, PLOOMS. Sally now lives in Dorset. Her eldest daughter, Alex, is a doctor and her youngest daughter is the author Libby Page. Sally’s debut novel, The Keeper of Stories, was a Sunday Times bestseller, has now sold over 500,000 copies and has been translated into 29 languages. |
67. The Demon King - Peter V. Brett
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The third and final book in The Nightfall Saga, the thrilling and action-packed epic fantasy series set in the world of The Demon Cycle, from Sunday Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett "Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern … The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy."–Wesley Chu, author of The War Arts Saga He is known as The Prince of Lies. The Father of Demons. He is Alagai Ka, the Demon King. Though humanity won a hard-fought victory in its war against demonkind, the Demon King has escaped in search of a new queen to restart his dark hive, and has found signs of one on a distant shore. But pursuing him are humanity's best hopes: Olive Paper and Darin Bales, whose legendary parents brought demonkind low once before. Olive and Darin will not rest until the demons are defeated, and so relentless is their hunt that they have followed Alagai Ka across the sea to a strange new land. There they discover a culture unlike any they have never known, where demons live alongside humans as servants and companions. And there they meet the demon's masters–including a seductive prince who is drawn to Olive – who seem unable or unwilling to understand the danger they are in. Because no human is safe from the Demon King's thirst for war – and every human must join the battle against his kingdom of death. Book Three of The Nightfall Saga Reviews PRAISE FOR THE DEMON CYCLE: ‘Peter V. Brett is one of my favourite new authors’ Patrick Rothfuss ‘There is much to admire in Peter Brett’s writing, and his concept is brilliant. There’s action and suspense all the way’ Terry Brooks ‘[Peter V. Brett is] at the top of his game. I give this my highest recommendation’ Tor.com ‘[Brett] confirms his place among epic fantasy’s pantheon of greats amid the likes of George R.R. Martin, Steven Erikson, and Robert Jordan’ Fantasy Book Critic About the author Peter V. Brett is the internationally bestselling author of the Demon Cycle series, which has sold more than three and a half million copies in twenty-seven languages worldwide. Novels include The Warded Man, The Desert Spear, The Daylight War, The Skull Throne, and The Core. He lives in Brooklyn. petervbrett.com Instagram: @pvbrett Twitter: @PVBrett Facebook.com/PVBrett |
68. The Keeper - Tana French
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A gripping new mystery from the million-copy-bestselling author Tana French On a cold night in a remote Irish village, a girl goes missing. Sweet, loving Rachel Holohan was about to be engaged to the son of the local big shot. Instead, she’s dead in the river. In a place like this, her death isn’t simple. It comes wrapped in generations-old grudges and power struggles, and it splits the townland in two. Retired Chicago detective Cal Hooper has friends here now and he owes them loyalty, but his fiancée Lena wants nothing to do with Ardnakelty’s tangles. As the feud becomes more vicious, their settled peace starts to crack apart. And when they uncover a scheme that casts a new light on Rachel’s death and threatens the whole village, they find themselves in the firing line. PRAISE FOR TANA FRENCH ‘Incandescent’ Stephen King ‘Mesmerising’ Gillian Flynn ‘Masterful’ Chris Whitaker ‘If you haven’t read Tana French yet, I really highly recommend that you do’ Harlan Coben ‘Among the first rank of great literary novelists’ Observer 'Crime fiction's biggest contemporary star' Guardian |
69. Jailhouse Lawyer - James Patterson
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Prepare to be hooked by an unputdownable legal thriller from the world's bestselling crime writer... _____________________________ A young lawyer takes on the judge who is destroying her hometown - and ends up behind bars. In picture-perfect Erva, Alabama, the most serious crimes are misdemeanours. Speeding tickets. Shoplifting. Contempt of court. Then why is the jail so crowded? And why are so few prisoners released? There is only one place to learn the truth. Sometimes the best education a lawyer can get is a short stretch of hard time. . . INCLUDES BONUS STORY: POWER OF ATTORNEY 'I could not put down Jailhouse Lawyer , a page-turning legal thriller' Tony Messenger 'A writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting' Mark Lawson, Guardian 'Nobody does it better' Jeffery Deaver _____________________________ PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent' LEE CHILD 'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It is what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY |
70. The Bone Collector - Jeffery Deaver
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'OK, so here's the thing: THIS BOOK IS FREAKING AMAZING!!!... OMG, I read 2 amazing detective novels just within a week, and that was a blast!!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '5 STARS! Wow! That was an intense book that I hard a hard time putting down... Like a modern day Sherlock Holmes... Great crime-fiction series' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Awesome, Awesome, Awesome - 5 Stars... If you enjoy strong characterisation or great crime thriller plots, pick this one up today' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Their first case, their worst killer . . . New York City has been thrown into chaos by the assaults of the Bone Collector , a serial kidnapper and killer who gives the police a chance to save his victims from death by leaving obscure clues. Baffled, the cops turn to the one man with a chance of solving them - Lincoln Rhyme . Left paralysed by a debilitating accident, ex NYPD cop Rhyme has to dig deep into the only world he has left - his astonishing mind - to have any hope of solving the case. With the help of a young police officer, Amelia Sachs , he starts to close in on the killer. But as he edges closer to the truth, the Bone Collector is closing in on Lincoln Rhyme himself... Everyone is gripped by The Bone Collector : ' The novel isn't just fast-paced, it's lightening speed! Hell, you get as much sleep as the characters do in a 24 hour period... So many twists, turns, suspense and action, you can't help reading it until waaay after the midnight hour . What I loved about this book is the details! Whether it's the crime scene, evidence or the cop lingo (terminology of forensics)... everything is well put together, and you don't miss a beat. Snap, snap, snap, one thing right after another. This is one of the best novels I've read . Can't wait to read more of Deaver's work!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' What can I say other than I absolutely LOVED this book?! Incredibly well written, engaging story with psychology, police protocol, crime history... the list goes on!... This ticked basically every box for me ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Soooo thrilling, I think I'm still recovering from the shellshock . Amazing characters, well-done pace, and some unbelievable twists in the end... Lincoln Rhyme is a great spin on your typical badass detective ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' I gobbled up this book in a day and can't wait to read the next in this series! Love this author's work!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Lots of plot twists and I really loved the characters... The forensics was excellent and very detailed in this book along with the clues ... The action was gripping and the suspense of the book was great. I loved the whole cat and mouse chase of this book to get to the next victim. The ending was epic with who the killer was ... Excellent writing, characters and unforgettable plot twists!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
71. One London Day - Chris Humphreys
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'The novel's darkly comic tone and cinematic feel make this a series to watch' The Times One city, one day, and a battle of wills reaches boiling point Joseph Severin, a respectable North London businessman, has a lucrative side job. He's doing the books, old school (because these days the only trail you can't trace is a paper one) for a rogue MI5 outfit, the Shadows, headed by psychopathic Sebastien. However, when the game is rumbled, Sebastien sends hitman Mr Phipps to kill Severin and get those books back. The spider web of collateral damage will be extensive, taking in Lottie, for whom Severin has developed a sudden, wild passion; Sonya, a Russian escort with a desperate deadline; and at MI5, the ambitious Ellerby, who has them all in her sights. It's the hottest summer in fifty years and in the shadows, a deadly domino effect is about to spill out into the harsh light of day. An earlier version of this book was published as One London Day by C.C. Humphreys, now expanded and revised 2026. 'Hard-boiled, lustful, edgy - a modern noir' Robert Dugoni 'A wonderful noir carnival of mayhem. A joyful, dark romp' Crime Time 'An intelligent, sharp, no-holds-barred thriller that had me leaning forward, turning page after page . Bravo, Mr. Humphreys. This may be your first contemporary thriller, but it certainly won't be your last' Giles Kristian |
72. The Housemaid - Sarah A. Denzil
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The Howards don't know who I really am, but I'm learning  all their secrets . It seems like the perfect job. The wages are great, and accommodation is provided within the walls of an actual mansion. Not many little girls dream of becoming a maid, but this is an opportunity for me to get back on my feet. And to revisit my past... But the strict housekeeper, Mrs Huxley, watches my every move, emerging from the shadows when I least expect her. And Lord Howard's son, Alex, takes an interest in me. I'm drawn to him because  I know he's bad for me . There's a general atmosphere of unease at Highwood Hall, from the narrow tunnels laced throughout the sprawling house, to the abandoned north wing, rumoured to be haunted. No one outside the hall knows where I work and yet a gift box arrives. One tug of the pretty ribbon unveils a miniature doll version of me trapped inside a dollhouse. In this scene I'm dead, lying in a pool of red paint at the bottom of the perfectly recreated staircase . Someone sent this threatening package to me, but who? And what do they want? All I know is that nothing is what it seems here. And now I know what the Howards are hiding,  I could be in grave danger… Rebecca  meets  Gone Girl  in this atmospheric thriller by Sarah A. Denzil, the million-copy bestselling author of  Silent Child. Read what everyone's saying about The Housemaid: "A poignant, deliciously dark novel which kept me gripped." Vikki Patis, author of Girl, Lost, ★★★★★ "As the story unfolds and secrets unfurl, it leaves you gasping for breath!" Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★ "An excellent mind-bending story tricking your thoughts in all directions!" Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★ "One of the creepiest, craziest books I have read this year." Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ "Twists & turns aplenty with a killer of an ending!" - Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ "Amazing book. Truly a Denzil thriller, you never guess what's coming!" - Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ "This took so many turns my head is still spinning! The characters are so well developed I feel like I know each of them. Such a great read!" - Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★ |
73. The Husbands - Holly Gramazio
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**READER FAVOURITE IN THE FIRST-EVER GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS COLLECTION** **SOON TO BE A MAJOR APPLE TV SERIES** ‘Properly laugh-out-loud funny, this was one of the most original novels I’ve read in years’ RED , *Books of the Year* ‘A witty, ingenious debut novel… An enormously entertaining story that is both silly and sophisticated’ SUNDAY TIMES , *Books of the Year* What if you could change husbands as easily as a lightbulb? One night Lauren finds a strange man in her flat who claims to be her husband. All the evidence – from photos to electricity bills – suggests he’s right. And then another one appears. Lauren’s attic, she slowly realises, is creating an endless supply of husbands for her. There’s: The one who’s too hot (there must be a catch). The one who pretends to play music on her toes. The one who can calm her unruly thoughts with a single touch. But when you can change husbands as easily as changing a lightbulb, how do you know whether the one you have now is the good-enough one, or the wrong one, or the best one? And how long should you keep trying to find out? 'Huge fun' KATE ATKINSON 'A wonderful, wonderful novel' JENNIE GODFREY 'The most fun I've had reading in the longest time' MARIAN KEYES 'A time-bending gem' GABRIELLE ZEVIN THE NO 1 KINDLE BESTSELLER THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER BEST SUMMER READ IN THE GUARDIAN, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, RED & DAILY MAIL RUNNER-UP IN THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT BOOK PRIZE ***READERS LOVE THE HUSBANDS !!**** ‘This book was INCREDIBLE! So inventive, funny and different’ ‘I clapped out loud and cried’ ‘I adored this book. Fast-paced and funny with heart’ ‘Incredibly vivid, completely original’ 'So many husbands so many personalities so much confusion so much fun! |
74. Game Changer - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  It all starts here with Scott and Kip’s steamy secret-relationship romance by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he’s desperate to recreate the magic…and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter. Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott’s frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott’s penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon—and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent…but also only on Scott’s terms and always behind his closed apartment doors. Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can’t afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public’s image of what a hockey captain should be. Kip is ready to go all in with Scott—but how much longer will he have to remain a secret? Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
75. Crown of Midnight - Sarah J. Maas
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Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. '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. |
76. A Court of Wings and Ruin - Sarah J. Maas
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Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. 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. |
77. Voracious - Leigh Rivers
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**THIS PAPERBACK EDITION FEATURES BRAND-NEW EXCLUSIVE CHARACTER ARTWORK, AS WELL AN ICONIC QUOTE ON THE INSIDE COVER - PRE-ORDER NOW TO SECURE YOUR COPY!** From USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation comes the gripping, steamy dark romance series that everyone is talking about! 'Filled with TENSION , HEARTBREAK and ELECTRIC CHEMISTRY . This one will tear your heart right out of your chest before tossing it back in and sewing you up' No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver 'Leigh Rivers is THE QUEEN OF DARK ROMANCE . Her books are deeply emotive and her characters feel so vividly real' Tierney Page He'll never forget her, but he'll never forgive her either . . . Now back home with the security of Kade's team, Stacey is pulled further into her own living hell, desperate for a chance to escape - until the opportunity finally comes to fight back. Kade has never been so deep in the pits of hell itself. Seeing Stacey once nearly knocked him off his axis but seeing her twice - ready to make amends and fix the past - is a disaster waiting to happen. Yet, despite his hatred for her, she's his anchor; the memories of what they used to be the only thing keeping him sane and preventing the darkness from consuming him. But what happens when the truth about their past finally unravels, and he learns what really happened the night that tore them apart? Voracious is a dark romance and contains explicit sexual content and difficult themes. Please read the content warnings before reading. Recommended 18+. -- Readers love the Edge of Darkness trilogy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Anger-fueled attraction. Resentment-laced longing. Leigh Rivers is a powerhouse in the dark romance genre ' No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Navessa Allen 'A perfect blend of love, hate, passion , secrets and twists . I truly couldn't put it down' Paisley Hope, Sunday Times bestselling author 'Leigh Rivers is a master of her craft , and Insatiable is no exception - dark , intense and utterly unputdownable ' Sadie Kincaid 'A taut, intoxicating descent into desire - bold , elegantly written , and impossible to look away from' Monty Jay 'A dark , beautifully twisted romance that delivers emotional blows with stunning precision. The kind of read that lingers long after you close the last page ' Avina St. Graves ' Addictively dark and seductive , with a story that leaves you begging for more ' K.A. Knight ' Sexy , angsty , and deliciously dark . Impossible to put down' Allie Oleander 'An absolute must-read . The chemistry between Kade and Stacey, the secrets , and the mouth-watering spice are perfect' Natasha K. Lauren Tropes: ❤️🔥 Best friend's brother 🔐 Hate to love ⛓ Second chance romance 🐍 Touch her and d*e ❤️🔥 Mutual obsession 🔐 Forced proximity |
78. Don't Let Him In - Lisa Jewell
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PREPARE TO BE HOOKED BY THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM SUNDAY TIMES AND MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER LISA JEWELL 'Gripping. Shocking. Masterful.' FREIDA McFADDEN 'A thrilling chilling work of genius.' CHRIS WHITAKER ' Utterly absorbing, fiendishly clever and all-consuming' ANDREA MARA ___________ He’s the perfect man. He says he loves you. You think he might even be made for you. Before long he’s moved into your house – and into your heart. And then he leaves for days at a time. You don’t know where he’s gone or who he’s with. And you realise – if you looked back – you’d say to yourself: DON’T LET HIM IN. ___________ Praise for Don't Let Him In : 'Lisa Jewell is a STONE COLD GENIUS ! Don't Let Him In is a PHENOMENAL achievement ' MARIAN KEYES 'A taut, twisty masterclass of a thriller' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'A masterclass in suspense with one of the most chilling, unsettling villains I've encountered in a long time' ALEX MICHAELIDES ' Hideously plausible and horribly unsettling ' HARRIET TYCE ‘A twisty mosaic of a thriller’ GILLIAN McALLISTER 'Cancel all plans - this is a read-in-one-sitting book' ALICE FEENEY 'I inhaled it within 24 hours. Stunning, shocking, superb .' LIZ NUGENT ' Creepy, twisty , and compulsively readable. It hooked me from the first page and never let me go.’ EMILY HENRY 'Lisa Jewell, the Queen of sick psychopaths, has outdone herself with Nick, and I am one hundred percent here for it! ' TAMMY COHEN ' Utterly brilliant ' MARK EDWARDS 'I adored the women, I loved the story, I loved the twists ! A masterclass ' SARAH PINBOROUGH Readers love Don't Let Him In !: 'An absolute masterpiece t hat keeps you hooked from start to finish' 5-star reader review ' Gripping, thrilling, jaw dropping, shocking, and twist filled !' 5-star reader review 'Obsessed !' 5-star reader review 'An absolute page turner ' 5-star reader review 'Twisty, fast paced , and just an overall enjoyable read' 5-star reader review 'Very gripping, creepy, suspenseful' 5-star reader review ' I could not put it down! ' 5-star reader review |
79. Caller Unknown - Gillian McAllister
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They Took Her Daughter. Now She’ll Break Every Rule to Get Her Back. From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Famous Last Words and Wrong Place Wrong Time comes an unmissable new thriller - available for pre-order now! 'Unputdownable' FREIDA MCFADDEN 'The best of the best' LISA JEWELL 'Masterful' ANDREA MARA 'Tense, twisty, and an emotional gut punch' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Absolutely superb' CLAIRE DOUGLAS -- A road trip across America with her teenage daughter was meant to be much-needed bonding time for Simone before Lucy leaves home for university. But on the first night of their stay, in a cabin deep in the Texan desert, Simone wakes to find Lucy missing and a mobile phone in her place. The phone rings and the voice on the other end issues instructions: Don’t tell the police. Come to this location. Be prepared to do a deal… There is nothing Simone wouldn’t do to save her daughter. Hide the truth. Commit a terrible crime. Become a wanted woman. But this is no ordinary kidnap and ransom. Getting Lucy back is just the beginning. 'As moving as it is gripping' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Utterly original' SHARI LAPENA 'Astoundingly brilliant' LUCY CLARKE 'You’ll gasp, you’ll cry, you’ll never forget this story' HOLLY SEDDON -- READERS LOVE CALLER UNKNOWN 'An electrifying, heart pounding read.' 5* READER REVIEW 'I loved the twists and turns in the story especially the stonking great one at the end.' 5* READER REVIEW 'Gillian’s books just get better and better.' 5* READER REVIEW 'A superb thriller. One of the best books I can remember reading in recent years. HIGHLY recommended!' 5* READER REVIEW |
80. Look For Me - Lisa Gardner
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Should they save her - or stop her? From the international number one bestselling author . . . 'Starts with a bang and never lets up! An utterly absorbing story' Shari Lapena 'Her fast-paced and exciting novels twist when you expect a turn and turn when you expect a twist' Karin Slaughter ' Terror, twists, and trepidation . Look for Me is a triple-salvo thriller' Kathy Reichs 'A complex crime scene, a missing girl, a ticking clock: no one writes a more page-turning, gut-wrenching, edgy thriller. Look For Me is a page turner par excellence' Tess Gerritsen _____________ Detective DD Warren and Flora Dane are in a race against time to save a young girl's life - or bring her to justice. A family home has become a crime scene. Four are dead, savagely murdered. One - a sixteen-year-old girl - is missing. Did she have a lucky escape? Or is her absence evidence of something sinister? Seeking different types of justice, Warren and survivor-turned-avenger Flora must make sense of the clues left behind by a young woman who could be victim or suspect. All they know is that the girl is silently pleading: Look for me . . . _____________ Readers can't get enough of Look For Me . . . ***** ' You guys.. it's SO GOOD! If you enjoy thrillers you will love it.' ***** 'A well-written, well-paced and a cleverly-plotted storyline' ***** 'I LOVED this book. I cannot believe it is the first time I've read anything by Lisa Gardner' ***** ' I really enjoyed this book. I was captivated by the characters and the plot.' ***** ' Dark. Tragic. Horrific.' |
81. The Heart of Man - Erich Fromm
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The acclaimed social psychologist and New York Times –bestselling author of The Art of Loving discusses the nature of evil and humanity's capacity for it. Originally published in 1964, The Heart of Man was influenced by turbulent times. Average Americans were suffering from different forms of evil, including a rise in juvenile delinquency. On a grander scale, the threat of nuclear war loomed over the nation, and President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. What could drive humanity to do things such as these? In The Heart of Man , renowned humanist philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm investigates man's capacity to destroy, his narcissism, and his incestuous fixation. He expands upon ideas he presented in Escape from Freedom , Man for Himself , and The Art of Loving , and examines the essence of evil, as well as the choice between good and evil. He also explores man's ability to destroy and further considers freedom, aggression, destructiveness, and violence. " The Heart of Man questions human nature itself, from the forms of violence that plague it to individual and social narcissism to how the positive value of "love of life" can potentially outweigh the destructive "syndrome of decay" caused by the love of death and other harmful tendencies of thought." — Midwest Book Review |
82. The Deceiver - Frederick Forsyth
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Someone is hell-bent on bringing down SIS, and one Intelligence Officer is all that stands in their way. One of the most celebrated thrillers from the global phenomenon Frederick Forsyth. SIS is under attack and time is running out… Sam McCready is The Deceiver, one of the Secret Intelligence Service’s most unorthodox and most valued operatives, a legend in his own time. But someone wants to push him out, and they’re willing to expose every secret from his past. Sam has one chance to escape the trap: it’s risky, confrontational, and it might cost him his life. As he sets his plan in motion, he begins to realise that his opponent is trying to destabilize SIS. Who wants to get rid of him, and why? And what happens if he refuses to go quietly? ***Praise for Frederick Forsyth*** 'In a class by itself. Unputdownable.' Sunday Times 'Forsyth did away with the conventions of thriller-writing and still kept readers enthralled. He reset the whole genre.' Guardian 'Meticulously researched' BBC ''Forsyth...personified the journalist-author as superstar.' Telegraph 'Forsyth never lets you down. Always well researched, always gripping.' FIVE-STAR Reader Review 'Forsyth is the best storyteller . . . you feel that he is letting you in on secrets and that you are really there where the action is.' FIVE-STAR Reader Review 'Superb story and so topical. Once again Fredrick Forsyth demonstrates his mastery of suspense and mystery.' FIVE-STAR Reader Review ***Don't miss Revenge of Odessa , the new book from Frederick Forsyth and Tony Kent*** |
83. Annabel and Her Sisters - Catherine Alliott
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Sisters, Secrets, and Second Chances: A Heartfelt Story of Family, Love, and Hidden Truths The charming and witty novel from the Queen of Romantic Comedy, Catherine Alliott ' Her writing is both intelligent and sparkling' MARIAN KEYES -- Annabel loves her sisters. But when their mother decides to sell her leafy London home and divide her time - and the money - between her three daughters, their bond is tested. Strident Clarissa wants to restore her ramshackle farm. Glamorous Ginnie, her stately country pile. Only Annabel is questioning their mother’s motives for the move. But her sisters are far more interested in why Annabel remains single -- even though the perfect man could be sitting right under her nose. With their mother acting increasingly strangely, Annabel uncovers a long-hidden secret, one which could change everything she believed about her family history. Will delving into the past risk the love of her sisters? Or should she follow their advice and make finding love her priority? |
84. I Who Have Never Known Men - Jacqueline Harpman & Ros Schwartz
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Discover the haunting, heart-breaking post-apocalyptic tale of female friendship and intimacy set in a deserted world. Deep underground, thirty-nine women are kept in isolation in a cage. Above ground, a world awaits. Has it been abandoned? Devastated by a virus? Watched over by guards, the women have no memory of how they got there, no notion of time, and only vague recollection of their lives before. But, as the burn of electric light merges day into night and numberless years pass, a young girl - the fortieth prisoner - sits alone an outcast in the corner. Soon she will show herself to be the key to the others' escape and survival in the strange world that awaits them above ground. The woman who will never know men. Discover the reader obsession. WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY SOPHIE MACKINTOSH, BOOKER PRIZE-LONGLISTED AUTHOR OF THE WATER CURE |
85. Beneath the Hood - Emily McIntire
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From Sunday Times bestselling author Emily McIntire comes a forbidden age gap romance and the third interconnected standalone in the Sugarlake series. Jackson Rhoades has a perfect smile and a broken heart. When he gets offered his dream job in Hollywood, he packs up his shattered pieces and leaves Sugarlake for good. He thought he was hired to restore classic cars, but instead his new boss tasks Jackson with keeping an eye on his unruly nineteen-year-old daughter. Jackson agrees reluctantly, not realizing doing so will change his life forever. Blakely Donahue is one of the biggest influencers in North America. She's followed by millions, but has never felt more alone. Obsessed with counting calories and drowning under the pressure of perfection, she's barely holding herself together. When her father's new employee starts hanging around, Blakely can't help but feel a pull. Jackson is nine years older and entirely off-limits, but he's the first person to look beyond the surface and see Blakely for who she truly is. Before either of them can stop it, they're crossing boundaries and breaking all the rules. They know better than to get too close, but for some reason, neither can stay away. Even if it means destruction for them both. **** * Beneath the Hood is the third interconnected standalone in the Sugarlake series. It contains mature content. Full list of TW can be found on author's website.* |
86. The Shining - Stephen King
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One of the true classics of horror, THE SHINING is regarded as one of Stephen King's masterpieces. Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny's visions grow out of control. As winter closes in and blizzards cut them off, the hotel seems to develop a life of its own. It is meant to be empty. So who is the lady in Room 217 and who are the masked guests going up and down in the elevator? And why do the hedges shaped like animals seem so alive? Somewhere, somehow, there is an evil force in the hotel - and that, too, is beginning to shine . . . |
87. Target - Simon Kernick
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Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick, the UK's answer to Harlan Coben, brings us this spine-tingling, compelling and captivating thriller that you won't be able to put down. Real edge-of-your-seat stuff! 'The pace is breakneck, the plot twists like a hooked eel...The sort of book that forces you to read so fast you stumble over the words' - Evening Standard "Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!" - Harlan Coben "Simon Kernick writes great plots, great characters, great action" - Lee Child 'Totally submerged myself in this from beginning to end.' -- ***** Reader review 'Yet another excellent page turner from the master of suspense'-- ***** Reader review 'If you like your thrillers non-stop, this is one to savour.' -- ***** Reader review ********************************************************************************************* NO ONE TO TRUST. When writer Rob Fallon goes out one night and ends up with his best friend's girlfriend, Jenny , he feels guilty before anything has even happened. NOWHERE TO RUN But guilt quickly turns to shock when two men break into Jenny's apartment, abduct her, and try to kill Rob. When Rob reports this to the police, no one believes him. And when he speaks to Jenny's father, he says she's on holiday abroad. NO PLACE TO HIDE Rob knows Jenny's life is in danger and starts asking questions. Soon he's the target of brutal killers who are as terrifying as they are elusive. But what do they want? And what does it have to do with an ordinary girl like Jenny? Either Rob finds out or he's dead. It's that simple ... |
88. Heir of Illusion - Madeline Taylor
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The Verran Isles is a dark romantasy series packed with jaw-dropping twists, Fae and Gods, a badass main character and your brand new shadow-wielding book boyfriend. Perfect for fans of Callie Hart, Jennifer Armentrout and Sarah J Maas. 'Brutally violent, sizzling with tension and utterly addictive . . . This is how you do romantasy!' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY, bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy 'God tier fantasy . . . every single page had me gagged in the best way' THE DEBUT DIGEST 'Tension, angst, a delicious slow burn - I devoured this book. My top read this year!" GENEVA LEE, bestselling author of Filthy Rich Vampires 🖤 IF YOU CAN HEAR THE WHISPERS, IT'S ALREADY TOO LATE . . . ON THE ISLE OF ILLUSION, NOTHING IS WHAT IT SEEMS. Ivy Pomeroy should be untouchable. Blessed with the power of illusion, she has many tricks up her sleeve, yet none are a match for the enchanted necklace that keeps her bound as an assassin to a king she despises. When a powerful stranger from Death's Isle arrives hunting the weapon Ivy needs to secure her freedom, the enemies collide in a reluctant alliance brimming with tension. But when their search disturbs an ancient power that threatens to unravel the entire kingdom, her fight for freedom soon becomes a battle for survival. As undeniable attraction tangles with deadly secrets, Ivy must never forget . . . though, she may wear a collar: SHE IS NOT THE PET THEY TAMED. SHE IS THE BEAST THEY LET INSIDE. AND SHE WILL SHOW NO MERCY. 🖤 DISCOVER WHY READERS HAVE FALLEN FOR HEIR OF ILLUSION 'The twists? Absolutely unhinged (in the best way)' READER REVIEW 'It's the perfect mix of "I'm going to kill you" and "I would die for you."' READER REVIEW 'BookTok was right-this one's amazing!' READER REVIEW 'This was like if Aelin and Rhysand had a book' READER REVIEW 'The tension was palpable, the banter had ME BLUSHING' READER REVIEW 'A beautifully crafted whirlwind of emotions.' READER REVIEW 'I insist, you read this book, it is gold standard' READER REVIEW 'Addictive, Intense, and Deliciously Dangerous' READER REVIEW Tropes: *Morally Grey shadow daddy *Reluctant alliance *"Who did this to you?" *He falls first *Touch her and die *Top-tier banter |
89. Her Dying Wish - Carla Kovach
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Kerstin is wide awake. While her family sleeps around her, the devastating secret her husband just told her is spinning through her mind. Does she really know the man she married? And are her children still safe in this small town?   She jumps as she hears a sound from outside. Peering into the inky darkness, her eyes focus on movement at the bottom of the garden. Someone is out there.   She watches as the figure strikes a single match. Kerstin gasps at the sight of the face staring back at her, smiling, as if enjoying her fear.   A car door slams and the figure makes a dash for the trees, leaving something behind – a small memorial candle. As it flickers in the darkness, Kerstin knows exactly what it means. Someone is coming for her, and her family is in terrible danger…   Fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh will love this utterly gripping crime novel. Her Dying Wish will keep you up all night!   What readers are saying about Her Dying Wish : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Gripping from the first chapter . This book drew me in immediately !’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real edge-of-your-seat thriller … I was up until the early hours finishing this book, there was no way I was putting it down .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved it!! … Gripping, tense, enthralling, fantastic.’ The Fiction Cafe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I read this so quickly, I couldn’t put it down .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow … This is a must-read .’ Sue Loves to Read   What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! … Absolutely amazing! … An incredibly clever and gripping story. I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… A fabulous book … Brilliantly addictive. I loved every page. ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ My head was spinning … Finger licking good .’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! What a great read!! This was full of so many twists and turns… This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic. Five stars from me .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me on the edge of my seat , my heart in my mouth and the sweat pouring out of me from nerves and apprehension. ’ @Chloesreadingroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ What an amazing thriller! Absolutely loved the storyline …The writer spins a beautiful tale and draws you in slowly but surely.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ One hell of a series .’ Nigel Adams Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I was gobsmacked! … A fast-paced, captivating read.’ @My_reading_Narnia |
90. The Shadow Sister - Lucinda Riley
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Following on from the bestselling The Seven Sisters and The Storm Sister , The Shadow Sister is the third book in Lucinda Riley’s spellbinding series of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the Seven Sisters constellation. Star D’Aplièse, in her late twenties, is at a crossroads in her life after the sudden death of her beloved father – the elusive billionaire, named Pa Salt by his six daughters, all adopted by him from the four corners of the world. He has left each of them a clue to their true heritage, but Star – the most enigmatic of the sisters – is hesitant to step out of the safety of the close relationship she shares with her sister CeCe. In desperation, she decides to follow the first clue she has been left, which leads her to an antiquarian bookshop in London, and the start of a whole new world . . . A hundred years earlier, headstrong and independent Flora MacNichol vows she will never marry. She is happy and secure in her home in the Lake District, living close to her idol, Beatrix Potter. But, when machinations outside of her control lead her to the London home of one of Edwardian society’s most notorious players, Flora is pulled between passionate love and duty to her family. But she finds herself a pawn in a game – the rules of which are only known to others – until a meeting with a mysterious gentleman unveils the answers that Flora has been searching for her whole life . . . As Star learns more of Flora’s incredible journey, she too goes on a voyage of discovery, finally stepping out of the shadow of her sister and opening herself up to the possibility of love. The epic, multi-million-selling series continues with The Pearl Sister . ‘Absolutely impossible to put down! The Seven Sisters books just keep getting better and better’ - Tracy Rees, author of Amy Snow Praise for the Seven Sisters: ‘A masterclass in beautiful writing’ – The Sun ‘Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling’ – Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party ‘A breathtaking adventure’ – Lancashire Evening Post Five-Star Reader Reviews: ‘Absolutely incredible’ ‘Totally addictive’ ‘Ideal for when you need to escape’ |
91. Shield of Sparrows - Devney Perry
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A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND. 🔥 THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 🔥 The ultimate slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarro s 🖤 🗡 - The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel. I’ve spent my life kneeling to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king. I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight. And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sealed an ancient treaty with her own blood. But that changed the fateful day I stepped into my father’s throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince ruined my life. Now I’m crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him bound to a future I didn’t choose and a husband I barely know. Everyone wants me to be something I’m not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I refused the role chosen for me? What if I made my own rules? What if there’s power in being underestimated? And what if for the first time I reached for it? Tropes: Enemies to LoversMagic, Myths and MonstersSlow-BurnForced ProximityArranged MarriageHidden IdentityHigh Stakes Now a Feature Film in Development with Amazon MGM Studios! – Critics are RAVING about Shield of Sparrows ‘ The best fantasy romance I’ve read in years. This story is unlike anything I’ve read before ’ Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author ‘ A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy ’ K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series ‘ Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it’s that addictive! ’ CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author ‘ This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait ’ Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED with Shield of Sparrows ‘ Shield of Sparrows is a must read! ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I’ve been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ I freaking LOVED this book’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ It’s my new favorite read this year ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ This book was F*CKING AMAZING ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ [T]he ending of this book truly shook me ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘Devney Perry’s foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked and I devoured this story like my life depended on it ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review Shield of Sparrows, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2025 |
92. Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas
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Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. 'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME From the #1 bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass is the first book in the epic, bestselling fantasy series that has captivated readers worldwide. Enter the realm. Unleash the darkness. Live the legend. In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. Celaena Sardothien has no love for the vicious king who rules from his throne of glass, but she has not come to kill him. She has come to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three murderers, thieves, and warriors in a deadly competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the King's Champion. But something rotten dwells in the castle – and it's there to kill. When her competitors start dying mysteriously, one by one, Celaena's fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival – and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world, and the people she has come to love. |
93. The Dark Heart - Neil Lancaster
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Don't miss Neil Lancaster's brand-new espionage thriller series! No Mercy available now. 'Ridiculously compelling. Devastatingly plotted. Timely, witty – basically everything you could want’ The Secret Barrister 'Another stonking page-turner. Literally too good to miss’ Daily Express |
94. The Family Friend - Claire Douglas
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DISCOVER THE NAIL-BITING NEW THRILLER FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints' LISA JEWELL When Imogen is told she’s inherited a country house near Bath, she thinks it must be a mistake. She last saw its owner, reclusive artist Dorothea Roe, sixteen years ago, during a tragic summer which changed her life for ever. Now, with partner Josh in tow, it’s a chance for a fresh start. But after discovering an old box with her name on it in Dorothea’s abandoned study, Imogen starts to believe the woman was trying to send her a secret message. And when rumours begin to swirl that Dorothea was murdered, she starts to suspect that this gift might not be the life-line she thought it was. Who would want to kill Dorothea? Could it be tangled up in Imogen’s own dark family history? And what if Imogen is now the one in danger? READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE FAMILY FRIEND 'This book had me absolutely gripped from the first chapter and I could just not put it down until I was finished.' 5* READER REVIEW 'A dark, twisty and atmospheric story. Highly recommended' 5* READER REVIEW 'Another amazing book by Claire Douglas' 5* READER REVIEW 'Wow wow wow. I love Claire Douglas and this certainly did not disappoint.' 5* READER REVIEW 'Ok readers, buckle up—because you will read this book in one sitting' 5* READER REVIEW PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS '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 |
95. Mind Dimensions Books 0, 1, & 2 - Dima Zales
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Getting ahead in life is easy when you can stop time. Staying ahead is hard when your secrets have the power to destroy everything. I've been cheating at life and winning. My boss thinks I'm a genius, my bank account is stacked, and I haven't lost a poker game in my life. I thought I was the only one with this ability until I came across  her . Smoking hot and snarky, Mira can freeze time as well. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. There's a whole community of people like us, the so-called Thought Readers. But just as I'm starting to fit in, I discover something that could turn them all against me. Something that could destroy my new world. |
96. Bridgerton: To Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons Book 5) - Julia Quinn
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'A veritable treat' Daily Mail The fifth novel in Julia Quinn's globally beloved and bestselling Bridgerton Family series, set in Regency times and now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. This is Eloise's story . . . ________________________________________ My dear Miss Bridgerton, We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you. I am writing to invite you to visit me here at Romney Hall. It is my hope that after a suitable period of time, we might decide that we will suit, and you will consent to be my wife. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had never met! But before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn't. Her perfect husband wouldn't be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away. Could this imperfect man be perfect for her? Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . ' Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines ' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist . I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine 'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist ' A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia! ' Romance Reviews Today 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss 'Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time' Heroes and Heartbreakers 'Quinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight , where laughter trembles on the edges' Happy Ever After 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews |
97. Queen Elizabeth II - Hugo Vickers
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THE MAJOR NEW BIOGRAPHY OF THE LATE QUEEN. 'Impeccably researched . . . Hugo Vickers offers us his piercing insights into the innermost workings of the Royal family' - DAILY MAIL 'His knowledge of royalty and aristocracy is encyclopaedic . . . and his deep emotional connection with Elizabeth II and certain members of her family is given full throttle. The detail about a very public woman who, at the same time, was very private, is so remarkable' - TELEGRAPH 5-STAR REVIEW 'Th e closest thing to an authorised life one is likely to read. Intelligent, intuitive and scrupulously researched' - QUADRANT MAGAZINE 'Based on six decades of close observation . . . a portrait of the steadfast woman who long wore the crown' - THE TIMES, 'BOOKS TO WATCH IN 2026' Queen Elizabeth II occupies a unique place in the hearts of her people, and in this new, revelatory biography, acclaimed royal historian Hugo Vickers sheds new light on the woman behind the crown. Even as a child, Elizabeth was elegant, self-contained, and enigmatic. After a supremely happy childhood, gravitas descended with the death of her beloved grandfather and the Abdication of her uncle Edward VIII. As Vickers reveals in impeccable prose, she accepted her destiny and worked steadfastly to prepare for what was to come. On her twenty-first birthday in 1947, she made a promise to serve and kept it for a remarkable 75 years. She was steadfast and conciliatory and presided calmly over decades of change, political upheaval and family tragedy. This major new biography is based on sixty years of close observation and research, and uses never-before-seen sources and personal recollections to illuminate her life as never before. Hugo Vickers has been described by the Financial Times as 'the most knowledgeable royal biographer on the planet'. This is his most incisive book yet, decoding hidden patterns in our most iconic monarch's behaviour to shed new light on her as never before. |
98. No Man's Nightingale - Ruth Rendell
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No Man's Nightingale : the eagerly anticipated twenty-fourth title in Ruth Rendell's bestselling Detective Chief Inspector Wexford series. Sarah Hussain was not popular with many people in the community of Kingsmarkham. She was born of mixed parentage - a white Irishwoman and an immigrant Indian Hindu. She was also the Reverend of St Peter's Church. But it comes as a profound shock to everyone when she is found strangled in the Vicarage. A garrulous cleaner, Maxine, also shared by the Wexfords, discovers the body. In his comparatively recent retirement, the former Detective Chief Inspector is devoting much time to reading, and is deep into Edward Gibbon's The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire . He has little patience with Maxine's prattle. But when his old friend Mike Burden asks if he might like to assist on this case as Crime Solutions Adviser (unpaid), Wexford is obliged to pay more precise attention to all available information. The old instincts have not been blunted by a life where he and Dora divide their time between London and Kingsmarkham. Wexford retains a relish for solving puzzles and a curiosity about people which is invaluable in detective work. For all his experience and sophistication, Burden tends to jump to conclusions. But he is wise enough to listen to the man whose office he inherited, and whose experience makes him a most formidable ally. |
99. Still Falling For You - Holly Miller
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' A clever romance with some OMG spoilers and a bucketload of heartache . I laughed, I cried, I fell in love. Holly always writes books that have me turning the pages as the tears fall. Another triumph ' CESCA MAJOR ' One Day meets The Notebook in this epic love story' CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD 'Immersive, transportive and achingly moving, it made me laugh, cry, and turn the pages long into the night' JENNY ASHCROFT 'Holly Miller does it again. Moving, beautiful and achingly romantic' BECKY HUNTER 'A sweeping, gorgeous love story with a high concept edge . . . I was hooked, heartbroken, and utterly transported' ELEANOR RAY Readers are raving about international bestseller Holly Miller 'There are literally tears still dripping from my chin. What an extraordinary book. It's exquisitely written, incredibly moving and impossible to put down' BETH O'LEARY 'Unique and breathtaking and painful and broken and perfect . . . just like love' JODI PICOULT 'Clever, poignant and very, very special' WOMAN & HOME 'It's a long time since a book made me cry, but I sobbed reading this' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The love story of the decade' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderfully original and perfectly executed' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely, truly, amazing' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THEY SAY TRUE LOVE LASTS FOREVER. BUT WHAT IF IT REALLY COULD? Josh is 18. Rachel is 18. From the first night they meet as freshers, Rachel and Josh know they are meant to be. An electric connection quickly blossoms into plans to spend the rest of their lives together. Josh is 29. Rachel is 29. Inexplicably, none of the men in Josh's family has lived past the age of thirty. As the fateful birthday approaches, Josh is wracked with fears: of his own death, and of leaving Rachel alone in this world. So when a genius scientist offers him a radical new treatment - which might just save Josh's future with Rachel - how can he possibly say no? Josh is 29. Rachel is 31. Rachel wanted nothing more than to grow old with her soulmate, surrounded by the family they longed for. Now, faced with the impossibility of that dream, she has a heartbreaking choice to make. Does the pursuit of happiness mean more to her than true love? |
100. Nightshade - Michael Connelly
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'A great story' THE TIMES 'An enjoyable twisty mystery from a master of the game' MAIL ON SUNDAY From the author of the books behind the #1 Netflix show The Lincoln Lawyer , and #1 Amazon Prime series Bosch and Ballard . ***** 'A murder case is like a shark. It sleeps, it dies.' LAPD Detective Stilwell was forced out of the Homicide department and sent to a dead-end post on Santa Catalina Island. But when the idyllic holiday destination is rocked by report of a body found in the harbour, weighed down by an anchor, Stilwell has a point to prove to his superiors - and will cross every line to solve the murder himself. It's sink or swim, as failure will cost him everything while finding the killer will make him a target and reveal the dark heart of his new home. But on a small island with big secrets - someone is always watching... **** CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY: 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' IAN RANKIN 'The best mystery writer in the world' GQ 'A superb natural storyteller' LEE CHILD 'A master' STEPHEN KING 'America's greatest living crime writer' DAILY EXPRESS 'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH |
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