HQ, HarperCollins July - December 2021 Catalogue

CATALOGUE July - December 2021

Fiction

The Last Daughter HQ

Nicola Cornick • A gorgeous timeslip novel with an edge of mystery, perfect for fans of Jenny Ashcroft, Kate Morton and Tracy Rees. Full of evocative detail and atmosphere, THE LAST DAUGHTER is set to please historical and women’s fiction fans alike • Set between the present day and the Wars of the Roses, the novel weaves together the intriguing real-life disappearance of the Princes in the Tower in the 1400s with a contemporary family mystery, linked by the ruins of Minster Lovell Hall

978-0-00-827852-6 384pp

8 Jul 2021 £ 8.99

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International bestselling author Nicola Cornick became fascinated with history when she was a child, and spent hours poring over historical novels and watching costume drama. She studied history at university and wrote her master’s thesis on heroes. Nicola also acts as a historical advisor for television and radio. In her spare time she works as a guide in a 17th century mansion.

• Nicola’s previous novel, THE FORGOTTEN SISTER, has been shortlisted for the 2021 RNA Romantic Thriller Award and was a Bookseller Heatseeker two weeks in a row, with a TCM increase of 5,000 copies on THE WOMAN IN THE GOLDEN DRESS • Nicola is an author on the rise, with an ever-growing fanbase who fall in love with her richly woven historical novels. She is also well-connected within the historical fiction community, with fans including Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton, Anne O’Brien and Sarah Morgan A secret hidden in the past.

A family bound by a dark legacy…

Ever since her sister disappeared eleven years ago, Serena Warren has been running from a ghost, haunted by what she can’t remember about that night.

When Caitlin’s body is discovered, Serena returns to her grandfather’s house, nestled beside the ruins of Minster Lovell Hall in Oxfordshire, determined to uncover the truth. But in returning to the place of her childhood summers, Serena stands poised at the brink of a startling discovery – one that will tie her family to a centuries-old secret…

Taking readers from the present day to the Wars of the Roses in the 1400s, and with an enthralling mystery at its heart, The Last Daughter is a spellbinding novel about family secrets, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Kate Morton. ____ Praise for Nicola Cornick’s captivating historical mysteries: ‘A most engaging novel, full of intrigue and atmosphere’ Anne O’Brien ‘Weaves the past and present together skilfully’ Sarah Morgan ‘A real page-turner; I couldn’t put it down’ Tracy Rees ‘Transporting and imaginative’ Woman ‘A gorgeous novel, so fresh and original. And the tension! I was on the edge of my seat’ Jenny Ashcroft Praise for Nicola Cornick: ‘Her books are fabulous’ New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton ‘A fascinating tale with intriguing twists’ Barbara Erskine ‘I was hooked from the first pages’ Gill Paul ‘You just can’t put it down. Brilliant!’ Katie Fforde ‘A gorgeous novel, so fresh and original. And the tension! I was on the edge of my seat’ Jenny Ashcroft ‘There is much to enjoy in a sumptuous novel that slips between present day and 1557’ Sunday Mirror ‘Fans of Kate Morton will enjoy this gripping tale’ Candis ‘An enthralling read, in which the vividly depicted past and the present day are expertly

Updated 19 Jun 2017, printed 22 Feb 2021

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An Arrowood Mystery

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Arrowood and The Meeting House Murders Mick Finlay • British set historical crime that will appeal to fans of C J Sansom, Hilary Mantel and S J Parris • This book explores topical themes, such as racism, the crimes of the empire, and freak shows in Victorian London

978-0-00-832455-1 400pp

8 Jul 2021 £ 8.99

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Mick was born in Glasgow but left as a young boy, living in Canada and then England.

Before becoming an academic, he ran a market stall on Portobello Road, and has worked as a tent-hand in a travelling circus, a butcher’s boy, a hotel porter, and in various jobs in the NHS and social services. He teaches in a Psychology Department, and has published research on political violence and persuasion, verbal and non-verbal communication, and disability. He now lives in Brighton with his family.

• Rights have sold in eight territories • Mick is a British author who lives in Brighton. His training in psychology give his books a real feel of authenticity • TV rights for the first book have been acquired by Cave Bear Productions (who made ‘Bad Education’ and ‘Decline and Fall’) with Kathy Burke joining as executive producer • There will be a major media campaign driving profile reviews in crime fiction round-ups, buzz in the online community and appearances at crime fiction conventions

London Society takes their problems to Sherlock Holmes. Everyone else goes to Arrowood.

‘Finlay depicts a seedy, desperate London and vivid characters with considerable skill’ The Times Nowhere to hide.

London, 1879. As winter grips the city, a group of African travellers seek sanctuary inside the walls of the Quaker Meeting House. They are being hunted by a ruthless showman, who is forcing them to perform in his ethnic exhibition in the London Aquarium.

Nowhere to turn.

Private investigator William Arrowood and his assistant Barnett agree to help the travellers avoid capture. But when they arrive at the Meeting House, they find a scene of devastation. Two people have been murdered and the others have fled into the night.

Nowhere to run.

The hunt for the real killer leads Arrowood into the dark heart of Victorian London. A shadowy world of freak shows, violence and betrayal, where there are no good choices and only the slimmest chance of survival…

Praise for Mick Finlay: ‘A crime novel of thrilling intricacy … Arrowood is a terrific creation, and this book wins five rosettes’ The Tablet ‘Think Sherlock Holmes is the only detective working in Victorian London? Meet William Arrowood, the hero of Mick Finlay’s series of absorbing novels … Finlay depicts a seedy, desperate London and vivid characters with considerable skill’ The Times

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‘Mick Finlay, the new master of gritty, gruesome and gripping historical crime fiction … Brimming with dark humour, fast-paced action, intriguing twists and turns, and a cast of characters that could well have been conjured up by the late, great Mr Dickens, this is a top-class series that grows in stature with every new book’Lancashire Evening Post ‘Loved it – the sights, sounds, smells, and horrors of Victorian London are so vividly portrayed’ Roz Watkins ‘Mick Finlay’s richly told story evokes the bustling all-encompassing worlds of CJ Samson and Charles Dickens. I loved it’ Lesley Thomson

Updated 27 Jul 2018, printed 9 Feb 2021

‘A good belting read … a gripping historical crime novel … book clubs will love it especially fans of C J Sansom’ NB Magazine

HQ Young Adult

After the Rain Natália Gomes • A powerful, issue-driven YA story tackling mental health, terror and friendship in contemporary Britain.

• Natalia is a UK talent and fresh voice in the UK YA market. She works in schools with teenagers with special needs.

• Dear Charlie, Natália Gomes’s debut title, was longlisted for the 2018 Dublin Literary Award and endorsed by Amnesty International UK for reminding us that human rights belong to all of us.

978-0-00-829181-5 368pp

8 Jul 2021 £ 7.99

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Natália Gomes has an MLitt in Scottish Literature & Creative Writing and an MEd in Education. Inspired by her experiences as a special education coordinator in a public school district in the US, Natália started writing fiction with a focus on mental health among young adults. Her debut novel Dear Charlie is endorsed by Amnesty International and was longlisted for the 2018 International Dublin Literary Award.

Natália currently lives in Scotland with her chocolate labrador Charlie, and is completing a PhD in English Studies.

If you want to get in touch, follow Natália Gomes on Twitter @nd_gomes and on Instagram @ndgomes.

• Natalia’s last novel, We Are Not Okay, was selected as one of only four novels on Nottingham’s Big City Reads 2019 campaign to get everyone in Nottingham reading.

• Mental health among teenagers is a serious issue and a huge challenge society faces, especially with the prevalence of social media

'We’re alive. So let’s start living.'

Two strangers Jack was sporty and outgoing. Alice was bookish and introverted. Their lives were on completely different paths.

One life-changing tragedy That is before the day they were in the wrong place at the wrong time: before the day their lives were torn apart in a bombing.

A hopeful new friendship Struggling to cope with their new worlds, their unlikely new friendship helps them find hope. But can they help each other rebuild their lives and start again?

Powerful and compelling After the Rain is the brand-new novel from Natália Gomes, perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon.

Praise for Natália Gomes ‘At its searing best the novel demonstrates how the perpetrator of a despicable act can still be loved, forgiven and very missed’ The Financial Times ‘A gripping, eye-opening YA novel that I wish I could put in everyone's hands.’ Pretty Little Memoirs ‘A very important book… a powerful book that will stay with you.’ Culturefly ‘An exceptional novel on a controversial and relevant subject today.’ The Bookbag ‘An incredibly moving, heartfelt and thought-provoking novel’ Black Plume ‘You know this book is going to go straight to your heart and rip a little bit of it out.’ Long Story Short ‘If you’re after a truly thought-provoking book this is well worth a read.’ Bibliowormed

‘Such a clever book.’ Book Angel Booktopia

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‘Very well written, and tackles a tough subject well’ First News

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Updated 20 Sep 2017, printed 9 Mar 2021

‘Utterly heartbreaking and so beautifully written.’ Goodreads reviewer

HQ Digital

Sleepless Louise Mumford • Based on the author’s own experiences with insomnia, Thea’s story feels real and true – and identifiable!

• Speaks to modern-day life’s obsession with switching off, life-hacking and the creeping fingers of technology into our personal lives…

‘The Circle meets Black Mirror in a thrilling, plausible and gripping debut.

Frighteningly inventive.’ John Marrs, bestselling author of The One

978-0-00-841224-1 384pp

8 Jul 2021 £ 8.99

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‘Wow wow wow! What a story that was!… An unputdownable thriller… Absolutely brilliant read that had me on the edge of my seat!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars Don’t close your eyes. Don’t fall asleep. Don’t let them in.

Thea is an insomniac; she hasn’t slept more than three hours a night for years.

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Louise was born and lives in South Wales.

From a young age she loved books and dancing, but hated having to go to sleep, convinced that she might miss out on something interesting happening in the world whilst she dozed – much to her mother’s frustration! Insomnia has been a part of her life ever since.

She studied English Literature at university and graduated with first class honours. As a teacher she tried to pass on her love of reading to her students (and discovered that the secret to successful teaching is… stickers! She is aware that that is, essentially, bribery.)

In the summer of 2019 Louise experienced a

So when an ad for a sleep trial that promises to change her life pops up on her phone, Thea knows this is her last chance at finding any kind of normal life.

Soon Thea’s sleeping for longer than she has in a decade, and awakes feeling transformed. So much so that at first she’s willing to overlook the oddities of the trial – the lack of any phone signal; the way she can’t leave her bedroom without permission; the fact that all her personal possessions are locked away, even her shoes.

But it soon becomes clear that the trial doesn’t just want to help Thea sleep. It wants to control her sleep…

An unputdownable, gripping psychological thriller for fans of The One, Behind Her Eyes and Girl A!

Readers LOVE Sleepless!

‘A twisty, action-packed plot make this intriguing thriller unputdownable.’ Roz Watkins, author of the DI Meg Dalton series 'A brilliantly original premise which is horrifyingly believable – one for insomniacs everywhere.’

Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet ‘This book is INSANE… Just could not put the book down.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Twisty and tantalizing. It made me sleepless all night until I finished it.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Hooks you in from the opening chapter… A novel of breathtaking pace that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘This book was so good. From the beginning I was engrossed… I wanted more. A fantastic read.’

NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Kept me up half the night while I raced through the pages… If you like John Marrs, you'll love this.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Inventive, thrilling, believable, exceptional and well written… I couldn't put this book down with the result that I probably slept less than ever but it was worth it. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘An original and action-packed thriller, with a perfectly unnerving premise that hooked me from the start.’ Philippa East, author of Little White Lies ‘A complex, clever novel with memorable characters and a dash of sci-fi. A truly gripping rollercoaster ride through a dark, dystopian land.’ Vikki Patis, author of Girl, Lost 'A tense, unsettling psychological thriller that’ll leave you wondering if there’s something more behind your own sleepless nights!' Karin Nordin, author of Where Ravens Roost

Updated 3 Mar 2020, printed 14 Jun 2021

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A Beginner’s Guide to Murder HQ

Rosalind Stopps • A highly original coming-of-old novel about three women in their seventies who set out to save a young girl’s life through murder.

• Murder as black comedy. Agatha Christie crossed with MY SISTER THE SERIAL KILLER. • The literary follow-up to THE STRANGER SHE KNEW, which was shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize 2020.

• Ideal book club fiction: It deals with loneliness in the elderly, giving a voice to the often ignored, as well as exploring dark themes of abuse in many forms.

22 Jul 2021 £ 14.99

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Rosalind Stopps lives in Margate and southeast London with various humans and dogs.

Her short stories have been published in five anthologies and read at live literature events in London, Leeds, Hong Kong and New York.

Her debut novel, The Stranger She Knew was shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize 2020. A Beginner’s Guide to Murder is her second novel.

• There has been a recent spate of media coverage about the lack of writers over 40, and this answers the call for novels written by older writers that feature older protagonists.

• Lots of PR opportunities with Rosalind. At 65, she’s the oldest author on the HQ Fiction list, and she and her books play an important role in broadening out the scope of fiction across the market.

The brand new book from a powerful literary voice, author of The Stranger She Knew, shortlisted for the Paul Torday Prize.

Grace, Meg and Daphne, all in their seventies, are minding their own business while enjoying a cup of tea in a café, when seventeen-year-old Nina stumbles in. She’s clearly distraught and running from someone, so the three women think nothing of hiding her when a suspicious-looking man starts asking if they’ve seen her.

Once alone, Nina tells the women a little of what she’s running from. The need to protect her is immediate, and Grace, Meg and Daphne vow to do just this. But how? They soon realise there really is only one answer: murder.

And so begins the tale of the three most unlikely murderers-in-the-making, and may hell protect anyone who underestimates them. *** Readers LOVE Rosalind Stopps’ books: ‘I was hooked from the start and finished it in little more than two days, because it was truly unputdownable. Beautifully written and really quite scary in places . . . A brilliant book. More from this excellent writer please!’ Amazon 5* ‘I enjoyed this book so much . . . It's is witty and thought provoking’ Amazon 5* ‘This is how fiction should be done! The Stranger She Knew is a fabulous, thrilling tale and I loved it!’ NetGalley 5* ‘An exceptionally powerful psychological thriller’ NetGalley 5* Praise for Rosalind Stopps: ‘A tense page-turning thriller…powerful’ The Times ‘A masterful feat of storytelling’ Tim Pears, author of The West Country trilogy

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Updated 13 Feb 2018, printed 12 Feb 2021

978-0-00-830261-0 384pp

The Art of Loving You HQ

Amelia Henley • How do you move on when the thing you love the most is lost? A beautiful and sophisticated love story about starting over when the love of your life is gone.

• Previous book, THE LIFE WE ALMOST HAD, sold almost 12,000 copies across formats.

• Positive reader response to THE LIFE WE ALMOST HAD: 4.4-star Amazon reader review average.

• Readers are crying out for this kind of concept-led love story, and their popularity is increasing across formats – this goes directly into the heart of that market.

978-0-00-837577-5 400pp

22 Jul 2021 £ 8.99

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• Perfect for fans of Rosie Walsh, Catherine Isaac and Josie Silver.

• Louise Jensen writing love stories under an open pseudonym.

The brand new emotional and heart-breaking novel from Amelia Henley.

Perfect for fans of Rebecca Serle, Josie Silver and Sophie Cousens. ****

Amelia Henley is a hopeless romantic who has a penchant for exploring the intricacies of relationships through writing heartbreaking, high-concept love stories. Her debut novel was The Life We Almost Had. Amelia also writes psychological thrillers under her real name, Louise Jensen. As Louise Jensen she has sold over a million copies of her global number one bestsellers.

Her stories have been translated into twentyfive languages and optioned for TV as well as featuring on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers list. Louise’s books have been nominated for multiple awards.

They were so in love . . .

And then life changed forever . . .

Will they find happiness again?

Libby and Jack are the happiest they’ve ever been. Thanks to their dear friend, eighty-year-old Sid, they’ve just bought their first house together, and it's the beginning of the life they've always dreamed of.

But the universe has other plans for Libby and Jack and a devastating twist of fate shatters their world.

All of a sudden life is looking very different, and unlikely though it seems, might Sid be the one person who can help Libby and Jack move forward when what they loved the most has been lost?

The Art of Loving You is a beautiful love story for our times. Romantic and uplifting, it will break your heart and then put it back together again. ****

The Art of Loving You is her second book.

Praise for Amelia Henley: ‘A love story with a definite difference . . . intensely emotional’ Best ‘Beautifully written and plotted. Get ready for the final chapter – you have been warned’ Candis ‘Intriguing, unusual and intensely romantic’ Sunday Mirror Praise for Amelia Henley: ‘A love story with a definite difference . . . intensely emotional’ Best ‘Beautifully written and plotted. Get ready for the final chapter – you have been warned’ Candis ‘Intriguing, unusual and intensely romantic’ Sunday Mirror

Updated 13 Jun 2019, printed 27 Feb 2021

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One Lucky Summer HQ

Jenny Oliver • Jenny Oliver is a rising star of the women’s fiction market • Her novel, The Summerhouse By The Sea, was an Amazon Kindle bestseller, staying in the Top 10 for seven weeks over the summer and selling over 70,000 copies • Previous titles have combined total sales of 500,000 copies across all editions • Jenny has a hugely engaged following on social media • Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Veronica Henry and Milly Johnson

978-0-00-829757-2 384pp

5 Aug 2021 £ 8.99

The best kept secrets are waiting to be found.

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A glorious summer read with a delightful cast of characters from the bestselling author of The Summer We Ran Away.

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With an air of faded splendour, Willoughby Hall was an idyllic childhood home to Ruben de Lacy.

Gazing at it now, decades later, the memories are flooding back, and not all of them are welcome…

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Jenny Oliver is a bestselling author of contemporary fiction. She has been an elf in the Disney Store, a personal trainer, journalist, editor and, by far the best, a writer.

Twice nominated for the RNA Best Contemporary Novel award, Jenny’s books explore the ups and downs of relationships and an unwavering belief in happily ever after. In her spare time, she can be found cajoling her family out to car boot sales, trying to reign in her competitiveness on the netball court and subtly eavesdropping on strangers’ conversations as inspiration for her next book.

Follow her on Twitter @JenOliverBooks, Instagram @JenOliverBooks, and Facebook @JennyOliverBooks.

In a tumbledown cottage in Willoughby’s grounds, Dolly and Olive King lived with their eccentric explorer father. One of the last things he did was to lay a treasure hunt before he died, but when events took an unexpected turn, Dolly and Olive left Willoughby for good, never to complete it.

But when Ruben uncovers a secret message, hidden for decades, he knows he needs Olive and Dolly’s help. Can the three of them solve the treasure hunt, and will piecing together the clues help them understand what happened to their families that summer, all those years ago?

A glorious summer read with a delightful cast of characters from the bestselling author of The Summer We Ran Away.

Praise for Jenny Oliver: ‘Pure escapism’ Bella ‘You know you’re in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book’ Debbie Johnson ‘Hilarious and relatable’ Woman ‘Made me want to fly to Spain and dance on the beach with a glass of sangria in my hand. The perfect summer read’ Sarah Morgan ‘Brilliantly written … packed full of humour and there is a wonderful thread of love’ The Sun ‘Heart-warming, funny and wonderfully observed’ Fiona Harper ‘Dramatic and fun!’ My Weekly Praise for Jenny Oliver: ‘Pure escapism’ Bella

‘Hilarious and relatable’ Woman

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‘Made me want to fly to Spain and dance on the beach with a glass of sangria in my hand. The perfect summer read’ Sarah Morgan ‘Brilliantly written … packed full of humour and there is a wonderful thread of love’ The Sun ‘Heart-warming, funny and wonderfully observed’ Fiona Harper ‘Dramatic and fun!’ My Weekly

Updated 12 Oct 2017, printed 29 Apr 2021

‘You know you’re in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book’ Debbie Johnson

HQ Digital

Escape to Honeysuckle Hall

978-0-00-845698-6 384pp

Rebecca Raisin · Rebecca has been one of the stand-out successes of HQD, with over 100,000 copies of Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop sold in all formats, Aria’s Travelling Book Shop hitting the top 100 in both the UK and US Kindle charts, and both books seeing a new lease of life in paperback, with Rosie hitting the Bookseller Heatseekers chart at number 3 · This book will combine Rebecca’s trademark humour and warmth, but take her writing to the next level, whilst still ticking all the boxes her readers love: escapist, funny, romantic and moving

5 Aug 2021 £ 8.99

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Rebecca Raisin is a true bibliophile. This love of books morphed into the desire to write them. She’s been widely published in various short story anthologies, and in fiction magazines, and is now focusing on writing romance. The only downfall about writing about gorgeous men who have brains as well as brawn, is falling in love with them – just as well they’re fictional. Rebecca aims to write characters you can see yourself being friends with. People with big hearts who care about relationships, and most importantly, believe in true, once in a lifetime love.

Run away to the countryside with the latest romantic comedy from the bestselling author of Rosie’s Travelling tea Shop!

A fresh start brings a second chance at love…

When Orly’s boyfriend and business partner dumps her for a celebrity fling, she finds solace in tacos, tequila and tears. One terrible hangover later, she’s packed her bags and swapped her London apartment for the overgrown grounds of Honeysuckle Hall.

After years spent catering to others’ whims, Orly is going after what she wants: a simpler life, surrounded by nature. Her plan to set up countryside retreats for burned-out city-dwellers means she soon has the social life she’s been dreaming of – and gorgeous carpenter Leo is always around when she needs something fixed…

As Orly’s new life blossoms, so does her friendship with Leo, and she wonders if she’s finally found somewhere to put down roots – until she discovers a series of anonymous notes, warning her off.

Was she wrong to trust Leo? Or is someone else trying to sabotage her future?

A heartwarming romance full of humour, friendship and honeysuckle-scented dreams! Perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson and Holly Martin.

Readers LOVE Rebecca Raisin!

‘A poignant and whimsical second-chance-at-love story.’ Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author of Sisters by Choice ‘A heart-warming adventure that sweeps you along.’ Woman’s Weekly ‘WONDERFUL! I could not put this book down!… A book to warm your heart and spirit you away to a brighter place. 5 big glittering gold stars! I love it!’ Colleen Coleman, bestselling author of Don’t Stop Me Now ‘Oh wow, brilliant book… I didn't want it to end.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘Kept me reading past bedtime… More than just a feel-good read, it’s one that will stay with you for a long time.’ NetGalley reviewer

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Updated 29 Jun 2020, printed 29 Apr 2021

‘I felt emotionally involved with this book from the start and became totally engrossed… Had me laughing in some places and in tears in others. A brilliant read.’ NetGalley reviewer

Did You Miss Me? HQ

Sophia Money-Coutts • Last year The Guardian credited Sophia as one of the reasons why we’re falling back in love with the fabulous genre of romantic comedies. She truly is the 21st century Jilly Cooper meets Bridget Jones, where spurgling, baby-trapping, bread-crumbing and a whole host of eccentric aristocracy are the order of the day.

• Can you ever forget the one that got away? Nell tells herself she loves her sensible life but when she bumps into the childhood sweetheart who once broke her heart, can she continue lying to herself? A saucy, sexy and sweet tale of self-discovery, with more fantastically rude sex…

19 Aug 2021 £ 12.99

• Perfect for fans of Fleabag, The Flatshare, Laura Jane Williams and Holly Bourne.

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• Sophia is hugely well-connected, she was Features Director at Tatler for five years, she writes a weekly column for The Sunday Telegraph called Modern Manners covering important topics such as the etiquette of the threesome.

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Sophia Money-Coutts is a journalist and author who spent five years studying the British aristocracy while working as Features Director at Tatler. Prior to that she worked as a writer and an editor for the Evening Standard and the Daily Mail in London, and The National in Abu Dhabi. She writes a column for The Sunday Telegraph called Modern Manners and often appears on radio and television channels talking about important topics such as Prince Harry’s wedding and the etiquette of the threesome.

Did You Miss Me? is her fourth novel.

‘The new queen of the rom-com’ i ‘I love this author… you won’t stop laughing!’ Daily Mail ‘For fans of Jilly Cooper, a gloriously escapist romp!’ Best You never forget the one that got away, do you?

Nell Mason is extremely happy with her life – or at least, that’s what she tells herself. She’s lucky to have a high-powered job as a lawyer, even if it does come with a highly eccentric set of billionaire divorce clients. And she’s absolutely fine living with her sweet, if slightly dull, boyfriend Gus in their London flat where they have very sensible sex once (ok, sometimes twice) a week. She’s definitely not stuck in a rut.

But when Nell bumps into childhood friend and first love Arthur Drummond who broke her heart fifteen years ago, her safe life is shaken at the foundations. After seeing him again, the seemingly perfect life she’s work so hard for starts to feel, well, less perfect. Maybe Nell’s been kidding herself all these years. Can she ever get over her first love?

Praise for Sophia Money-Coutts: ‘So funny. And the sex is amazing!’ Jilly Cooper ‘Howlingly funny’ Sunday Times ‘Another wonderful – and wonderfully rude – romcom’ Red ‘Surprisingly saucy and distractingly funny’ Grazia ‘A laugh-a-minute page-turner, perfect for poolside reading’ HELLO! ‘A beach cocktail in book form’ Metro ‘Hilarious and uplifting’ Woman & Home ‘A thoroughly modern love story’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Perfect light summer reading’ Evening Standard ‘Fast and furious, funny and fresh’ Daily Mail ‘This saucy read is great sun-lounger fodder’ Heat ‘Sexy and very funny…perfect for fans of Jilly Cooper’ Closer ‘Cheerful, saucy and fun!’ The Sunday Mirror ‘As fun and fizzy as a chilled glass of prosecco…this is the perfect read for your holiday’ The Daily Express

Updated 3 May 2019, printed 27 Feb 2021

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Rock Paper Scissors

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19 Aug 2021 £ 8.99

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• ROCK PAPER SCISSORS is a twisting thriller about a couple on a romantic getaway in the highlands. But all is not as it seems in their marriage.

• Taps into the trend for isolated location thrillers like THE HUNTING PARTY, combined with Alice’s trademark domestic suspense. Perfect for readers of Ruth Ware, Louise Candlish and Lisa Jewell • Alice’s debut, SOMETIMES I LIE, was an international bestseller and has been translated into over twenty languages • SOMETIMES I LIE will soon be a major Warner Bros TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Ellen DeGeneres will exec produce and Oscar-nominated writer Robin Swicord is developing the script.

• HIS & HERS, Alice Feeney’s third novel, is soon to be a major TV series, with Jessica Chastain as executive producer • Previously a producer for the BBC, Alice is a graduate of the Faber Academy and lives in Surrey.

Soon to be a Netflix series from the producer of The Crown.

The phenomenal new thriller from the bestselling author of Sometimes I Lie.

Alice Feeney is a writer and journalist. She spent fifteen years at the BBC where she worked as a reporter, news editor, arts and entertainment producer and One O’clock news producer.

‘Chilling and clever, with a twist so sharp you’ll get whiplash' Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End

Alice has lived in London and Sydney and has now settled in the Surrey countryside, where she lives with her husband and dog.

Adam and Amelia are spending the weekend in the Scottish Highlands. The remote location is perfect for what they have planned.

Her debut novel, Sometimes I Lie, was a New York Times and international bestseller.

The book has been sold in over twenty countries and is being made into a TV series by a major film studio, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. Her third novel His and Hers is soon to be a major TV show with Jessica Chastain as executive producer.

Ten years of marriage.

Ten years of secrets.

An anniversary they’ll never forget.

But when their romantic trip takes a dark turn, they both start to wonder – can they trust the one they’re with?

Because every couple tells little white lies. Only for Adam and Amelia, the truth is far more dangerous.

What readers are saying about ROCK PAPER SCISSORS ‘I was HOOKED! Brilliantly written . . . A gripping twisty page turner’ ‘Multi-faceted characters hiding lots of secrets, brilliant plot and clever twists kept me at the edge of my seat to the very end!’

‘I flew through the pages as it was impossible to put down! Brilliant!’

‘Alice Feeney wins for the greatest plot twists!’

‘This was an addictive read. I. Could. Not. Put. It. Down. The twist was spectacular’ ‘Chilling and clever, with a twist so sharp you’ll get whiplash. Rock Paper Scissors is the kind of blistering, one-sit-read that Alice Feeney is just so incredibly good at.’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End ‘Deliciously dark . . . An exquisitely constructed, hugely entertaining thriller . . . I loved it.’ Catherine Ryan Howard, author of The Nothing Man ‘A perfectly-plotted thriller that hooked me from the opening scene . . . A scissor-sharp portrayal of a marriage on the rocks. Atmospheric, entertaining and clever.’ Philippa East, author of Safe and Sound

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The Evacuee War HQ

Katie King • A heart-warming tale of evacuees far from home during World War Two, this will strike a chord with fans of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Donna Douglas.

• The third title in this moving and nostalgic saga series from new voice Katie King.

• Fascinating historical research makes this a vivid, utterly captivating read.

• Average 4.6 star rating for the series on Amazon

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19 Aug 2021 £ 7.99

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Katie King is a new voice to the saga market.

She lives in Kent, and works in publishing.

She has a keen interest in twentieth-century history and was inspired by a period spent living in South East London.

Far from home, hope will keep them together.

The plucky evacuees must come together in this heart-warming saga set in the Second World War for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin…

In September 1940, after a year away from home, eleven-year-old twins Connie and Jessie have finally settled into evacuee life in Harrogate. But when the brutal bombings in London begin, threatening their parents who live near the Bermondsey docks, their courage is put to the test.

Aunt Peggy keeps a watchful eye on the spirited twins but doesn’t know all their troubles as they start secondary school. She must raise baby Holly, while searching for the strength to divorce her cheating husband, who may have just ruined her only chance to love again.

Full of hope and courage, The Evacuee War is the third in the heart-warming saga series set during the Second World War from Katie King.

Praise for The Evacuee Series: ‘A heart-warming read’ My Weekly 'This delightful read captures a sense of nostalgia and weaves together the dramas of a cast of heartwarming characters’ Woman Praise for The Evacuee Series: ‘A heart-warming read’ My Weekly 'This delightful read captures a sense of nostalgia and weaves together the dramas of a cast of heartwarming characters’ Woman ‘A heart-warming tale of friendship and family’ Woman

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Next of Kin HQ

Kia Abdullah • A contemporary domestic and courtroom drama that puts the reader in the position of judge and jury – who do you think is telling the truth?

• Doesn’t shy away from tackling difficult questions about contemporary British society. * AFTER THE END by Clare Mackintosh meets the tension of Louise Candlish’s thrillers.

• TAKE IT BACK – almost 30,000 copies sold, and was named one of the best thrillers of the year by the Guardian and the Telegraph.

• Kia is building a reputation for delivering high-quality tension-filled fiction that has readers coming back for more – an almost five-star reader review average on Amazon

Praise for Kia Abdullah:

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2 Sep 2021 £ 14.99

‘A superb legal thriller that fairly crackles with tension’ Guardian on Take It Back ‘Thought-provoking and sparklingly intelligent’ Daily Telegraph on Take It Back

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‘A gritty, extremely hard-hitting drama’ Adele Parks, on Truth Be Told

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Kia Abdullah is an author and travel writer from London. She has written for The New York Times, the Guardian and the Telegraph, and is the author of Truth Be Told and Take It Back, which was named one of the best thrillers of the year for the Guardian and the Telegraph.

Kia frequently contributes to the BBC, commenting on a variety of issues affecting the British Asian community, and is the founder of Asian Booklist, a site that helps readers discover new books by British Asian authors. Kia also runs Atlas & Boots, a travel blog read by 250,000 people a month. For more information about Kia and her writing, visit her website at kiaabdullah.com, or follow her at @KiaAbdullah on Instagram and

‘Bold and brave, shocking and heartfelt’ Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Being at the End on Truth Be Told **** ON AN ORDINARY WORKING DAY… Leila Syed receives a call that cleaves her life in two. Her brother-in-law’s voice is filled with panic. His son’s nursery have called to ask where little Max is.

YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE… Leila was supposed to drop Max off that morning. But she forgot.

Racing to the carpark, she grasps the horror of what she has done. Max has been locked in her car for several hours on the hottest day of the year.

IS ABOUT TO COME TRUE… But she’s too late.

What follows is an explosive, high-profile trial that will tear the family apart. But as the case progresses it becomes clear there’s more to this incident than meets the eye…

A gripping, brave and tense courtroom drama, Next of Kin will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, heart-stopping page.

Praise for Kia Abdullah: ‘Bold and brave, shocking and heartfelt, Kia Abdullah handles this story with such skill and empathy, yet builds the tension toward the kind of jaw dropping turn that had me gasping aloud. A very special book from a very special author’ Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the End ‘With razor-sharp insight into the lives of her characters, Kia Abdullah gives readers much more than a courtroom thriller. A timely reminder that the tentacles of scandal are long – and they touch everyone’ Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX ‘Taut, gritty and compelling. This book deserves to be HUGE’ Louise Jensen, bestselling author of The Sister ‘Intense, shocking and so real you can literally feel its heartbeat . . . the best book I’ve read this year’ Lisa Hall, bestselling author of Between You and Me ‘Brave, compelling and absolutely riveting’ A A Dhand, bestselling author of Streets of Darkness ‘Gripping, sensitive, nuanced and heart-breaking, it will stay with you long after you read it’ Roz Watkins, author of DI Meg Dalton series

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Anne O'Brien • Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir • Sunday Times bestselling author • Tells the inspirational story of the House of Paston, a family of low birth who came from obscurity to eventually secure a place at the heart of the court • Anne O’Brien has now sold half a million copies of her books worldwide • ‘Outdoes even Philippa Gregory’ SUN

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16 Sep 2021 £ 20.00

The spellbinding new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestseller Anne O’Brien.

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• The Paston Family are well-known in Norfolk and Norwich. They have a large following of fans – including The Paston Society – who will be keen to buy this book

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This is the remarkable story of the House of Paston – a family of low birth who rose from obscurity to the very heart of Court politics and intrigue during the Wars of the Roses.

England, 1444. Three women who came from nowhere to challenge the course of history…

She now lives with her husband in an eighteenth-century timber-framed cottage in depths of the Welsh Marches in Herefordshire on the borders between England and Wales.

King Henry VI’s grip on the crown hangs by a thread as the Wars of the Roses begin to tear England apart. Everyone must choose between York or Lancaster. And from the ashes of war, the House of Paston begins its rise to power.

Led by three visionary women, the Pastons are a family from humble peasant beginnings who rely upon cunning, raw ambition, and good fortune in order to survive.

Their ability to plot and scheme sees them overcome imprisonment, violence and betrayal, to eventually secure for their family a castle and a place at the heart of the Yorkist Court. But success breeds jealousy and brings them dangerous enemies…

An inspirational story of courage and resilience, The Royal Game charts the rise of three remarkable women from obscurity to the very heart of Court politics and intrigue.

Praise for Anne O’Brien: ‘A compelling story of divided loyalties and family betrayals. Dramatic and highly evocative’ Woman & Home ‘There are historical novels and then there are the works of Anne O’Brien – and this is another hit’ Sun ‘O'Brien manages to reinvent historical fiction’ My Weekly ‘Dramatic and highly evocative’ Woman’s Weekly ‘One of the best writers around … she outdoes even Philippa Gregory’ Sun ‘O’Brien is a terrific story teller’ Daily Telegraph ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale’ The Times ‘This thrilling historical novel has it all – high politics, drama, emotion, excellent writing … It's a rollercoaster of a read’ Carol McGrath ‘Anne O’Brien leads us on a deftly woven journey through the endlessly fascinating life of Cecily Neville, Duchess of York. Impeccable research shines through in the depth of detail to pull the reader into the highs and lows of the House of York’s journeys around Fortune’s Wheel’ Matt Lewis ‘A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue’ Woman & Home ‘The characters are larger than life … and the author a compulsive storyteller’ Sunday Express

Updated 23 Apr 2020, printed 8 Mar 2021

Anne O’Brien was born in the West Riding of Yorkshire. After gaining a BA Honours degree in History at Manchester University and a Master’s in Education at Hull, she lived in the East Riding for many years as a teacher of history.

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Dead Man’s Grave Neil Lancaster • Longlisted for the 2021 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year • The first thriller in a stunning new Scottish crime series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and Denzil Meyrick • Neil Lancaster is the No.1 audible bestselling author of the Tom Novak thriller series

16 Sep 2021 £ 8.99

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Neil Lancaster is the No.1 Audible bestselling author of the Tom Novak series. He has served in the RAF as a Military Policeman, in the UK, Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands. He has worked for the Metropolitan Police as a Detective, investigating serious crimes in the capital and beyond. As a covert policing specialist, he has used a variety of tactics to obtain evidence against murderers, human traffickers, drug dealers and fraudsters.

He now lives in the Scottish Highlands, writes crime and thriller novels and works as a broadcaster and commentator on true crime documentaries. He is a key expert on two Sky Crime TV series, Meet, Marry, Murder and Made for Murder.

• Neil was a detective on the famous Levi Bellfield serial killer case • Neil lives in the Scottish Highlands and is well-connected within the crime writing community. His books have garnered praise from a wide range of authors, including Ian Rankin, Jane Casey, C. L. Taylor, Cass Green and Tony Parsons • A break-out book from a hugely talented writer, introducing a fascinating new protagonist in DS Max Craigie

‘Grabbed me from the first page’ Ian Rankin LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR ‘The best police procedural I’ve read in years’ Jane Casey This grave can never be opened.

The head of Scotland’s most powerful crime family is brutally murdered, his body dumped inside an ancient grave in a remote cemetery.

This murder can never be forgotten.

Detectives Max Craigie and Janie Calder arrive at the scene, a small town where everyone has secrets to hide. They soon realise this murder is part of a blood feud between two Scottish families that stretches back to the 1800s. One thing’s for certain: it might be the latest killing, but it won’t be the last…

This killer can never be caught.

As the body count rises, the investigation uncovers large-scale corruption at the heart of the Scottish Police Service. Now Max and Janie must turn against their closest colleagues – to solve a case that could cost them far more than just their lives…

‘The best police procedural I've read in years – fast-paced, compelling and deeply authentic. DS Max Craigie is a brilliant hero and I can't wait for the next in the series’ Jane Casey ‘A stone cold classic of the genre; the strongest start to a series I’ve seen in years’ Tony Kent ‘A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists’ C. L. Taylor ‘The most authentic voice in thriller writing’ Tony Parsons ‘Absolutely terrific’ Paul Finch ‘A page turner you won’t want to miss’ Denzil Meyrick Don’t miss the first stunning thriller in the new DS Max Craigie Scottish Crime series!

‘Grabbed me from the first page … think Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty’ Ian Rankin ‘The best police procedural I've read in years – fast-paced, compelling and deeply authentic. DS Max Craigie is a brilliant hero and I can't wait for the next in the series’ Jane Casey

Updated 7 Apr 2021, printed 17 Jun 2021

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• The author is an Ex-Detective and Military Policeman who uses his first-hand experiences to bring authenticity to his stories. He is also a broadcaster who regularly appears on Sky TV to comment on true crime documentaries

The Unravelling HQ

Polly Crosby • Haunting and atmospheric dual timeline novel set on an island that harbours unusual and dark secrets • A beautifully written and compelling mystery for fans of Diane Setterfield and Eve Chase • Polly Crosby’s acclaimed debut novel The Illustrated Child was acquired in a 48-hour preempt in the UK, and a six-figure deal following a heated auction in the US • Crosby was awarded runner up in the Bridport Prize’s Peggy Chapman Andrews Award for a First Novel, and also won Curtis Brown Creative’s Yesterday Scholarship

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30 Sep 2021 £ 14.99

The captivating new novel from the author of The Illustrated Child

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Polly Crosby lives in Norfolk with her husband and son, and her very loud and much-loved Oriental rescue cat, Dali. To find out more about Polly’s writing, please visit pollycrosby.com. Polly can also be found on Twitter as @WriterPolly.

Growing up on her family’s island, Marianne’s childhood is comfortable and sheltered. But when another girl arrives to help with her father’s latest business venture, everything starts to change.

Decades later, Marianne returns. The intervening years have taken their toll on the woman and the island. Both harbour secrets that are as inextricably linked as the land to the sea.

Marianne has come back to find answers. But she needs help. She hires Tartelin, a young woman with painful history of her own, to hunt for clues about the events that forced her from her home.

Tartelin welcomes the distraction of the strange island. But it is her reclusive employer who intrigues Tartelin the most. Who is this woman and what is she really looking for?

Like Tartelin, Marianne had once hoped to escape her past. Is she finally ready to confront it? And can her story help the young woman face up to her own?

Haunting, atmospheric and deeply affecting, The Unravelling is a story about the secrets we can only discover when we dare to look for them.

Praise for The Illustrated Child 'Evocative and enchanting – a future classic and a star in the making' Veronica Henry ‘An extraordinary debut… beautiful, dark, haunting and unforgettable. I loved it’ Edward Carey ‘A captivating coming-of-age story with memorable characters beautifully brought to life in a setting dripping with atmosphere’ Daily Mail ‘Part fantasy, part coming of age, the undercurrents of child neglect and mental ill health pull at you all the way through this poignant tale’ Heat ‘A bewitching read' Woman & Home ‘Written in fine, delicate prose, this treasure of a debut takes up the palette of emotions and paints with all the colours. Beautiful’ Nydia Hetherington ‘Exquisitely written, stunning, totally unique. Everyone needs to read this’ Jessica Ryn ‘A magical tale, beautifully written, evocative and mysterious, and stitched through with a dark thread that I wasn’t expecting. What a wonderful book’ Anita Frank ‘A beautifully written tale that evokes dreams and imagination’ Daily Record

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We Are Not Like Them

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14 Oct 2021 £ 14.99

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Christine Pride worked in publishing for fifteen years. Over the course of her career, Christine worked with a variety of established and debut writers and published many New York Times bestsellers and critically acclaimed books including, From Scratch, Heaven is Here, and A Reason to Believe.

Christine now writes full-time.

Jo Piazza is an award-winning journalist and editor who has written for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Glamour, Marie Claire and Elle. The bestselling author of The Knock Off, How to Be Married, Fitness Junkie, and Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win, she currently lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two children.

• The story of a lifelong friendship between two women – Riley, a successful black television journalist and Jen, a working-class white woman married to a Philadelphia police officer – and what happens after Jen’s husband is involved in the shooting of an unarmed black teenager.

• For fans of GREAT SMALL THINGS, SUCH A FUN AGE and EXPECTATION. • Explores complex questions of race and how they play out within communities and in a deeply divided world.

• An EVENT title for HQ, this will have a year-long buzz-building campaign, with exclusive early advance proofs, so that everyone already knows about the book on publication.

• Aiming for across the board review coverage.

• Atria publishing in the US, and we will work closely together, ensuring a truly global campaign.

THE MOST IMPORTANT NOVEL YOU’LL READ THIS YEAR ‘Harrowing and heartening in equal measure, this book is a breathtaking tale of racial fissures, fury and friendship’ David Lammy, MP and author of Tribes ‘A powerful story about friendship, race, love, forgiveness, and justice – and the stunning ways they intersect…Empathetic, riveting, and authentic’ Laura Dave, bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me ‘A painfully amazing read teaching us that sometimes, when it comes to race, the real enemy is ignorance’ Rhys Stephenson, actor and TV presenter ‘Timely and important, I read it in one sitting but am still thinking about it weeks later’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Provides a starting point for conversations which are crucial, at times uncomfortable, but long overdue’ Ruth Hogan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things *** Not every story is black and white.

Riley and Jen have been best friends since they were children, and they thought their bond was unbreakable. It never mattered to them that Riley is black and Jen is white. And then Jen's husband, a Philadelphia police officer, is involved in the shooting of an unarmed black teenager and everything changes in an instant.

This one act could destroy more than just Riley and Jen's friendship. As their community takes sides, so must Jen and Riley, and for the first time in their lives the lifelong friends find themselves on opposing sides.

But can anyone win a fight like this?

We Are Not Like Them is about friendship and love. It's about prejudice and betrayal. It's about standing up for what you believe in, no matter the cost.

‘A tough but necessary read as it seeks to find meaning for all affected by the tragedy it depicts…a powerful debut’ Andi Osho, actress and author of Asking for a Friend ‘Books have the power to make changes, start conversations – this is one of those books. Powerful, authentic and relevant, this brilliantly written story will stay with me, always’ Louise Jensen, bestselling author of The Family ‘I haven't read a more gripping, socially relevant or prescient book for as long as I can remember.

Everyone needs to read this book and it should be on the syllabus of every school’ Josie Lloyd, author of The Cancer Ladies’ Running Club HarperCollins Publishers, Westerhill Road, Glasgow G64 2QT. Tel +44 (0) 141 306 3100

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The Woman in the Woods HQ

Lisa Hall • The Woman in the Woods is a gothic thriller about a new mum who’s moved into the house from hell…

• Set against the fascinating legends of Pluckley village, this is a supernatural chiller and dark, disturbing and definitely devilish…

• Lisa Hall has been awarded the Nielsen Award for selling over a quarter of a million copies of her debut Between You and Me • Perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, B A Paris and Katerina Diamond

14 Oct 2021 £ 8.99

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Lisa Hall loves words, reading and everything there is to love about books. She has dreamed of being a writer since she was a little girl and after years of talking about it, was finally brave enough to put pen to paper (and let people actually read it). Lisa lives in a small village in Kent, surrounded by her towering TBR pile, a rather large brood of children, dogs, chickens and ponies and her long-suffering husband. She is also rather partial to eating cheese and drinking wine.

Readers can follow Lisa on Twitter @LisaHallAuthor.

She’s out there. Waiting for you.

From the bestselling author comes a haunting read about witchcraft and superstition that will have you gripped…

AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW! When Allie moves to a quaint old cottage with her husband, it’s their dream home. Nestled in the village of Pluckley, it seems a perfect haven in which to raise their two children. But Pluckley has a reputation. It’s known as England’s most haunted village. And not long after the birth of their new son, Allie begins to notice strange things…

What’s the flash of white she sees moving quickly through the woods to the back of their house? And what’s the strange scratching noise coming from the chimney?

As Allie discovers more about the history of their new home, she uncovers a story of witchcraft and superstition, which casts a long shadow into the present day. And not everything is as it seems. Her family might well be in danger, but it’s a danger none of them could have foreseen…

Bestseller Lisa Hall’s The Woman in the Woods is full of creeping unease and nerve-wracking tension, and will have readers on the edge of their seats…

Praise for Lisa Hall: ‘Chillingly believable and utterly compelling with thrills aplenty — I loved this book’ Lucy Foley, No.1 bestselling author of The Guest List ‘Compelling, addictive … brilliant!’ B A Paris, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Therapist ‘The perfect summer read. A classy thriller that’s stylish, twisty and full of suspense’ Sarah Pinborough, No.1 bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes ‘Razor-sharp’ The Sun ‘Chock-full of menace, red herrings, and well-drawn characters who pull you one way, then hurl you in the opposite direction’ Caz Frear, No.1 bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies ‘Lisa Hall’s dark thriller … You’re going to devour this one’ Christina Dalcher, bestselling author of Vox and Femlandia ‘This is an unrelenting and scarily plausible story weaved expertly around some very real characters.

Good luck putting it down…’ Heat Praise for Lisa Hall: ‘Chillingly believable and utterly compelling with thrills aplenty — I loved this book’ Lucy Foley, No.1 bestselling author of The Guest List ‘A classic twisting mystery from queen of suspense Lisa Hall’ Woman’s Own ‘Razor-sharp’ The Sun

Updated 22 Jan 2019, printed 3 Jun 2021

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Pug, Actually Matt Dunn · Matt has sold 400,000 copies in ebook, and has hit the bestseller charts in the UK and US. · This is uplifting, humorous fiction with a doggy twist! Comments on modern relationships – affairs, divorce, widows, older relationships, what makes a healthy relationship – as well as the ways a canine companion can change your life.

From the bestselling author of A Day at the Office comes a romantic comedy with a four-legged hero…

14 Oct 2021 £ 8.99

Loyal rescue dog Doug wants his adoring owner Julie to find unconditional love and happiness – and he knows she won’t find either in the arms of Luke, her married boss.

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Matt Dunn is the author of numerous romantic comedy novels, including the bestselling The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook and A Day at the Office. He's also written about life, love, and relationships for various publications including The Times, Guardian, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Company, Elle, and The Sun.

Doug is terrified that Julie will become a lonely cat-lover if she stays single too long, but he can’t let her fall for any more of Luke’s empty promises. Julie needs to move on – and Doug is convinced that newly divorced Tom, a family friend, is perfect for her.

There’s just one problem: Julie and Tom can’t stand each other.

Doug doesn’t quite understand the quirks and complexities of human relationships, but he won’t let that get in the way of his mission to bring Tom and Julie together. After all, being a ‘rescue’ works both ways…

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Last Girl Ghosted

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Lisa Unger The latest gripping suspense novel from bestselling thriller writer Lisa Unger.

You trusted him with your secret…and then he vanished.

14 Oct 2021 £ 8.99

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Twenty-nine-year-old Wren Greenwood meets Adam Harper on a dating app. As their relationship heats up, she confides in him, revealing one of her deepest, darkest secrets. A day later, Adam ghosts her: his phone number is disconnected, someone else is living at ‘his’ flat, and Wren has no way of getting in touch with the man she’s shared the last few months of her life with.

The next day, a private investigator shows up at Wren’s door with a photo of Adam. Adam isn’t his real name, but it seems he has done this before – to three other women. They all have one thing in common with Wren: troubled childhoods and secrets that must stay in the past. But those three women are now missing…

This unforgettable thriller will keep you hooked until the very final twist. Perfect for fans of Harriet Tyce’s Blood Orange and A.J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window.

HarperCollins Publishers, Westerhill Road, Glasgow G64 2QT. Tel +44 (0) 141 306 3100 and The News Building, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Tel +44 (0) 20 8741 7070

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Lisa Unger is the NYT bestselling author of 18 novels. Her books are published in 26 languages, with millions of readers worldwide. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations, an honor held by only a few writers including Agatha Christie. Her work has been voted "Best of the Year" or top picks by Today, People, GMA, EW, Amazon, IndieBound and many others. She has written for the NYT, WSJ, NPR, and Travel+Leisure.

She lives in Florida with her family.

Midnight in Everwood HQ

M.A. Kuzniar • A beautiful magical reimagining of The Nutcracker with strong Christmas gifting potential • Perfect for fans of upmarket historical from Jessie Burton and Stacey Halls as well as fans of literary fantasy from Erin Morgenstern, Stephanie Garber and Robert Dinsdale • This is the adult debut from Maria Kuzniar who is the author of the highly-acclaimed middlegrade series The Ship of Shadows • M.A. Kuzniar has a great platform bookstagramming @cosyreads and has over 35,000 Instagram followers

28 Oct 2021 £ 14.99

In the darkness of night, magic awaits…

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’It was a rainy day that the magic came, and once magic has entered your life, you stay in its glittering clutch forever’

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M.A. Kuzniar spent six years living in Spain, teaching English and travelling the world which inspired her children’s series The Ship of Shadows. Her adult debut novel Midnight in Everwood was inspired by her love of ballet and love of The Nuctracker. She lives in Nottingham with her husband, where she reads and writes as much as can and bookstagrams @cosyreads.

Nottingham, 1906 Marietta Stelle longs to be a ballerina but as Christmas draws nearer, her dancing days are numbered. At the wishes of her family, she will be obligated to marry and take up her place in society in the New Year. But when a mysterious new toymaker, Dr Drosselmeier, purchases a neighbouring townhouse, it heralds the arrival of magic and wonder in her life. Although Drosselmeier’s magic is darker than Marietta could have imagined…

When he constructs an elaborate theatrical set for her final ballet performance, Marietta discovers it carries a magic all of its own. As the clock chimes midnight, Marietta finds herself walking through a land of snow-topped fir trees leading to a frozen sugar palace silent with secrets and must find a way to return home.

In the darkness of night, magic awaits and you will never forget what you find here…

Your favourite authors LOVE Midnight in Everwood: ‘A glittering rush of sugar-sweet enchantment laced with sparkling prose and bewitching storytelling.

Beware of entering this magnificent world; Everwood will dazzle and seduce you and then steal you away’ Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Caraval ‘Magical and evocative, the perfect winter fairy tale’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling author of One More for Christmas ‘Delicious as a sugar plum, this is the perfect Christmas tea, with every word a jewel. You will fall under its spell from the first page to the last. Enchanting’ Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author of Christmas at the Beach Hut ‘A sumptuous and spellbinding read’ Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Winter Garden ‘Deliciously dangerous and darkly enchanting’ Sophie Anderson, The Girl Who Speaks Bear ‘I ADORED this adult retelling of The Nutcracker. A lyrical winter fairy tale full of snow, magic and whimsy. So beautifully written – every page was a delight’ Alex Bell, The Polar Bear Explorers’ Club ‘In a time of uncertainty, Midnight in Everwood whisks us away in its sugar spun dance of enchantment. This is fantasy writing in its purest form. For fans of The Night Circus, as delicious as its sweetest confection, it’s a real delight’ Nydia Hetherington, A Girl Made of Air ‘Full of magic that kept me reading long into the night. It sparkles’ Beth Cartwright, Feathertide HarperCollins Publishers, Westerhill Road, Glasgow G64 2QT. Tel +44 (0) 141 306 3100 and The News Building, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Tel +44 (0) 20 8741 7070

Updated 14 Aug 2020, printed 14 Jun 2021

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Femlandia HQ

Christina Dalcher • An explosive, conversation-starting thriller with Christina Dalcher’s trademark cautionary dystopian twist.

• Dalcher’s debut, VOX, was a Sunday Times Bestseller in paperback, a Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, reached #3 in the Saturday Times Hardback chart and #11 in the Nielsen Hardback Chart.

• VOX has now sold over 200,000 copies.

28 Oct 2021 £ 14.99

The explosive new thriller from the bestselling author of VOX and Q

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Christina Dalcher is the Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX. She earned her doctorate in theoretical linguistics from Georgetown University, specializing in the phonetics of sound change in Italian and British dialects. She and her husband split their time between the American South and Naples, Italy.

JOIN THE SISTERHOOD The United States has sunk into total collapse.

Men in positions of power have wrecked the economy and left women to suffer and pick up the pieces.

Miranda Reynolds has lost her husband, her job and her home. There’s only one place left that she and her daughter Emma can go. A Femlandia colony.

Femlandias are female-only communities. Utopias for women. There’s a reason Miranda never joined before. Now she has no choice.

With what Miranda knows about Femlandia’s founder, she’s right to be wary. While life outside the gates is fraught with danger, there’s something just as sinister going on within.

Praise for Christina Dalcher VOX ‘Intelligent, suspenseful, provocative, and intensely disturbing’ LEE CHILD ‘A petrifying reimagining of The Handmaid’s Tale’ ELLE ‘Extraordinary’ LOUISE O’NEILL ‘A fast-paced, twisting thriller that left me speechless.’ DAILY MAIL Q ‘Terrifyingly plausible… I devoured it in a single day’ LOUISE CANDLISH ‘Powerful, devastating, shocking, brilliant’ WOMAN & HOME ‘a master class in dark dystopian fiction’ ALICE FEENEY ‘Shocking . . . A powerful tale’ COSMOPOLITAN

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• Timely, provocative and a return to the feminist themes that made VOX such a smash hit, Femlandia will captivate thriller fans and book clubs alike.

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Louise Jensen

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28 Oct 2021 £ 8.99

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Louise Jensen is a global No.1 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Louise has sold over a million copies of her books and her novels have been sold for translation in twenty-five countries, as well as being featured on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers’ lists. Louise was nominated for the Goodreads Debut Author of 2016 Award and the Guardian’s Not the Booker 2018. Louise’s thrillers have been optioned for TV and film.

• Louise Jensen is the global number one bestselling author of five previous novels and has sold over a million books worldwide.

• ALL FOR YOU is a psychological thriller about a family, all with secrets to hide – but which secret has led to the most deadly of consequences? Full of twists, turns and shocking revelations, this is Louise’s best book yet.

• Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena, Lesley Kara, Heidi Perks and Jane Corry.

• Over 100,000 copies sold of previous two books, combined – THE FAMILY and THE STOLEN SISTERS. • 21% growth in ebook sales (THE FAMILY vs THE STOLEN SISTERS).

• All to play for: squarely aiming for Paperback Fiction Sunday Times Top Ten. • Bespoke digital campaign to drive high-volume ebook sales • Author has a huge online following and attracts sensational NetGalley and Amazon reader reviews. Satisfaction guaranteed from this reader favourite.

• Nominated for the Goodreads Debut Author of 2016 Award & The Guardian’s Not the Booker 2018 for The Date.

The new gripping psychological thriller from the bestselling author The Date and The Sister MEET THE WALSH FAMILY Lucy: Mother. Wife. Falling to pieces . . .

Aidan: Father. Husband. In too deep . . .

Connor: Son. Friend. Can never tell the truth . . .

Everyone in this family has something to hide, but what are they trying to protect, and at what cost?

IT WAS ALL FOR YOU. *** What authors and readers are saying about Louise Jensen:

Louise lives with her husband, children,

‘So good, raced through it in a day! Creepy and compelling, another great impossible-to-put-down thriller from the fabulous Louise Jensen.’

B A Paris, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Dilemma on The Family ‘The queen of high-tension grip lit delivers a twisted tale that won’t let you go.’

Sunday Times Crime Club on The Stolen Sisters ‘Wow! What can I say about this book in one word! Tremendous!!! Although I would recommend all books from this author, this book was definitely on another level! I can not recommend this book enough to anyone that enjoys a psychological thriller!!’

Amazon 5* reviewer on The Stolen Sisters ‘If you’re a fan of Louise Jensen’s work, you’re in for a treat, and if you haven’t read any of her novels before, then you really need to.’

Amazon 5* reviewer on The Stolen Sisters ‘Louise Jensen is a writer who knows how to get under your skin with her characters. It heightens the whole reading experience and this is another outstanding read from her.’

Amazon 5* reviewer on The Stolen Sisters Praise for Louise Jensen: ‘A clever, addictive thriller about family, loss and lies. Packed full of secrets and twists, it will keep you guessing until the final page’ Alice Feeney, bestselling author of Sometimes I Lie ‘A very good study of vulnerability, and how our best intentions can often lead us astray’ Guardian

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When Louise isn’t writing thrillers, she turns her hand to penning love stories under the name Amelia Henley. Her debut as Amelia Henley, The Life We Almost Had, is out now.

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Sarah Morgan

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28 Oct 2021 £ 8.99

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Sarah Morgan is an international bestseller and Sunday Times bestselling author of One More for Christmas, A Wedding in December and The Christmas Sisters. She has sold over eighteen million books worldwide.

Sarah lives near London, England with her family and when she isn't writing or reading, she likes to spend time outdoors hiking or riding her mountain bike.

• The brand-new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of ONE MORE FOR CHRISTMAS, A WEDDING IN DECEMBER and THE CHRISTMAS SISTERS • Aiming for a Top Two Sunday Times bestseller for the second year in a row, and our fourth consecutive Top Ten Christmas bestseller • A multigenerational novel that has it all – romance, strong exploration of female friendship, all against the beautiful backdrop of the Northern Lights • ONE MORE FOR CHRISTMAS (Oct 2020) dominated the contemporary fiction market last year: - Spent five weeks in the Sunday Times Paperback Fiction Top Ten, reaching a high of #2 - Over 151,000 copies sold across formats - Paperback TCM almost 70k - A Kindle and Apple Books #1 bestseller throughout November 2020 - 52% sales growth vs A WEDDING IN DECEMBER (Oct 2019) • Sarah Morgan is THE brand author to beat every Christmas

The new Christmas book from the Sunday Times bestselling author of One More for Christmas and A Wedding in December!

It was supposed to be Christy Sullivan’s perfect Christmas escape – a trip to Lapland with her family and best friend, Alix. But facing a make-or-break marriage crisis, Christy desperately needs time alone with her husband. Her solution? Alix can take Christy’s daughter to Lapland, and they will reunite there for Christmas Day. What else are friends for?

There’s nothing Alix won’t do for Christy, but Christy’s request to save Christmas is giving Alix sleepless nights. She knows something is wrong, but for the first time ever, Christy isn’t talking. What is going on?

As secrets unravel and unexpected romance shines under the Northern Lights, can Christy and Alix’s Christmas escape give them the courage to fight for the relationships they really want, and save the precious gift of each other’s friendship? * * * * * Praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘Christmas isn't Christmas without a Sarah Morgan novel to inhale . . . A feel-good family saga with characters that leap off the page – just perfection.’ Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of Our Stop ‘Joyful, uplifting and overflowing with love. Sarah’s writing speaks straight to my heart.’ Cathy Bramley, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Comfort reading at its best, all wrapped up in a tartan ribbon. Sarah Morgan will make your Christmas!’ Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author More praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘I loved every sparkly, big-hearted, warm-hug moment of this gorgeous wintry tale.’ Miranda Dickinson, author of Our Story This is escapist fiction at its absolute best, full of warmth, humour and heart . . . Irresistible, joyful and a celebration of family love.’ Katie Marsh, author of A Life Without You ‘Sarah Morgan is back in style with a perfect snow-filled read’ Woman & Home ‘An emotional, uplifting and heart-warming winter novel that’s perfect for those chilly nights in’ OK! ‘As always, Sarah Morgan takes us to a glamorous setting and throws in a whole heap of drama.

Such fun!’ Heat HarperCollins Publishers, Westerhill Road, Glasgow G64 2QT. Tel +44 (0) 141 306 3100 and The News Building, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Tel +44 (0) 20 8741 7070

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Anita Frank • Anita Frank’s debut novel, THE LOST ONES, was shortlisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award and the Historical Writers’ Association Debut Crown • THE RETURN is a remarkable World War Two novel - gripping, heartbreaking, and tender – from Anita, who writes brilliantly about sacrifice and loss, and what they mean when the world shifts around you.

11 Nov 2021 £ 12.99

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Anita Frank was born in Shropshire and studied English and American History at the University of East Anglia. She lives in Berkshire with her husband and three children and is now a full-time carer for her disabled son. Her debut novel, The Lost Ones was shortlisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award and the Historical Writers’ Association Debut Crown. The Return is her second novel.

• This is upmarket but accessible historical fiction for fans of Chris Cleave and Lissa Evans.

Not everyone was meant to come home from the war…

A remarkable novel about love, family, sacrifice and loss set during the Second World War from the author of the spellbinding historical ghost story The Lost Ones.

As the bells ring out across Britain marking Victory in Europe the country erupts into celebration. Most women are overjoyed that their loved ones – their husbands, sweethearts, husbands, brothers – will soon be coming home. Most women. Not all.

For young wife and mother, Gwen, the peeling bells elicit a sense of dread. There is nothing she fears more than the return of her husband, Jack – though she has no real reason to expect him back. After all, when he left the family farm he promised her faithfully that she would never see him again.

But war has a way of changing people and Jack is coming home, determined to claim his place in Gwen’s life.

Now the greatest battle of all awaits them both.

In this sweeping historical story with a huge heart, Anita Frank weaves a glorious tale of love and loss, secrets and promises.

Praise for Anita Frank: ‘A gothic gem of intrigue and atmosphere’ Historical Writers’ Association Debut Crown Judges ‘Supernatural and historical intertwine in Anita Frank’s unsettling first novel … reminiscent of other tales of the supernatural, but conveys its own frissons and shocks’ Sunday Times ‘I loved it SO MUCH – so creepy and compelling, full of atmosphere and gave me goosebumps…’

Lisa Hall ‘Haunting, emotional and exquisitely written’ Amanda Jennings ‘With wonderful characters… This is a brilliantly gothic adventure – and the perfect winter page-turner’ Sunday Mirror ‘A spine-tingling gothic tale of family tragedy, loss and redemption’ My Weekly ‘I’ve raced to the shocking final twist of this lush, beautifully written historical novel. A gripping ghost story with an achingly poignant family mystery at its heart’ Samantha King ‘An eerie, emotionally supernatural tale’ Sunday Express ‘A spine-tingling debut from Anita Frank is part ghost story, part murder mystery, and the perfect chilling read’ OK! Praise for Anita Frank: ‘A gothic gem of intrigue and atmosphere’ Historical Writers’ Association Debut Crown Judges ‘Supernatural and historical intertwine in Anita Frank’s unsettling first novel … reminiscent of other

Updated 8 Oct 2018, printed 3 Mar 2021

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Melanie Golding

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11 Nov 2021 £ 14.99

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• The brand new psychological thriller from Melanie Golding, the author of Little Darlings • Sophisticated and upmarket psychological suspense, this is an unsettling thriller about women, for women.

• For fans of Tana French, Sabine Durrant and Ruth Ware.

• Explores the multitude of roles women take on, and in particular the idea of what happens when one woman begins to replace another woman in a very sinister way. It also asks whether there is ever a situation in which mothers have to choose themselves over what society thinks they should choose.

• Supported by a huge marketing campaign and extensive publicity drive.

• Little Darlings was: – A Bookseller Heatseeker for four weeks, reaching #9 –An ebook bestseller multiple times, in both Kindle and Apple Books charts –Over 40,000 copies sold across formats • Little Darlings has been optioned for screen by Free Range Films, the team behind the adaptation of MY COUSIN RACHEL.

Praise for Melanie Golding: ‘Chilling story, beautiful prose’ Clare Mackintosh, number one Sunday Times bestseller ‘Atmospheric and very creepy’ Guardian ‘Unforgettable . . . there is something of Sylvia Plath in Lauren . . . One suspects that the real sorceress here is Golding, whose writing has given a voice to every wronged mother New York Times *** When a small child is found wandering alone, the local shopkeepers call the authorities immediately.

Twenty minutes later, the girl’s mother turns up, panicked and distraught. It doesn't take long to clear things up, and mother and daughter are soon reunited and sent on their way.

Miles away, the body of a man is discovered, floating in a bathtub, but the most surprising discovery of all is that he isn't dead. Despite his injuries, he is very much alive.

Two seemingly unrelated events. But as DS Harper begins to investigate, disturbing truths start to come to light that connect the man to the mother and child, and suddenly it’s not clear where the danger truly lies. Harper must find out, and quickly. Because someone, or something, is closing in and she needs to uncover the truth before it’s too late…

Weaving together the trademark folklore inspiration that readers loved in Little Darlings, with the procedural narrative force of a brilliant mystery, this is the excellent and unnerving new novel from Melanie Golding.

PRAISE FOR MELANIE GOLDING ‘Chilling story, beautiful prose. Little Darlings is stunning’ Clare Mackintosh, number one Sunday Times bestseller ‘Dark, richly evocative, tense and thought-provoking. Taps into every woman's fear that she will not be believed’ Mel McGrath, author of Give Me the Child ‘Rich and satisfying, this is part who-done-it, part fairy tale, part psychological thriller. It delivers on all fronts and will continue to rattle you, long after you have put it down’ Felicity Everett, author of The People at Number 9 ‘Deep. Dark. Utterly addictive. I read this extraordinary book in one, breathless gulp…Be warned – you can't unread this story. It will haunt you' Teresa Driscoll, author of I Am Watching You ‘A story that is in turn enthralling, creepy and downright sinister, Melanie Golding turns fairy tales on their heads…A brilliant, heart-pounding read’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me

Updated 22 Nov 2017, printed 5 Mar 2021

Melanie Golding is a recent graduate of the MA in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, with distinction. Her short stories have been chosen to be recorded as podcasts by the Leicester-based festival Story City in 2015 and 2016, and to be performed at both the regular Stroud Short Stories event and their special ‘best of’ event at Cheltenham Literature Festival. In 2017 she won the short story prize at the Mid Somerset Festival, as well as the Evelyn Sanford trophy for highest mark in the prose class. She has taught creative writing in prisons and Young Offenders Institutions, as well as teaching music in a school for boys with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. She is now a full-time registered childminder and splits her time between that

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Christmas Hope for the Steel Girls Michelle Rawlins • A wartime saga for fans of Nancy Revell’s THE SHIPYARD GIRLS and Daisy Styles’s THE BOMB GIRLS • Based on the true story and experiences of the forgotten heroines who became the backbone of Sheffield’s steel industry during WW2

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11 Nov 2021 £ 8.99

• Saga continues to be a buoyant area of the market and we know that themes of women doing men’s jobs during wartime and female friendships are perennially popular

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Michelle Rawlins is an award-winning freelance journalist with over 20 years’ experience working in print and digital media.

After learning her trade, Michelle began her freelance career writing for national newspapers and women’s magazines, concentrating on real-life stories – living by the mantra: ‘it’s always the most ordinary people who have the most extraordinary stories’.

With the country at war, can they come together this winter?

‘A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers’, Nancy Revell, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls series Winter, 1939 As the Steel Girls face their first Christmas with the country at war, times are tougher than ever for Nancy, Betty and Patty. With husband Bert fighting on the Front, Nancy is desperately trying to keep up her children’s spirits and her own. While Patty is in the throes of first love with sweetheart Archie, Betty is desperately missing her beloved William as he continues his RAF training.

And in the midst of the coldest winter on record and with the introduction of rationing, the women will have to rally around each other more than ever to make sure that nobody goes without. Although the feisty and determined Steel Girls are determined to keep the foundry fires burning, can there still be hope this Christmas?

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Felicity Everett • Brilliantly twisty, darkly sharp fiction, perfect for of Louise Candlish and Adele Parks • Felicity Everett’s debut, The People at Number 9, has been optioned by Lionsgate UK • Praise for Felicity Everett: • ‘An exciting, dark novel about friendship; brutally truthful and raw’ Adele Parks • ‘This was clever, relentless and utterly recognisable. I absolutely loved it!’ Katie Fforde

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11 Nov 2021 £ 8.99

• ‘Excruciating yet unputdownable, this is domestic noir at its most gripping’ Woman & Home

Moving in with your oldest friends…

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What can possibly go wrong?

The latest gripping domestic drama from the author of The Move and The People at Number 9.

Harriet and Mark have played it safe, shrewd investments, smart property moves which have led them to a neat terrace in an up-and-coming area of Balham. And if it’s not quite as smart as they’d like, they’re working on it.

Old friends Yvette and Rob have had a different kind of life. Married young when Yvette fell pregnant, no one would have predicted Rob’s band would hit the Big Time in a way that would set them up for years. And living just a few streets from Harriet and Mark, but in a nicer road, of course. Their lives might be a bit more chaotic but they still find time for supper with Harriet and Mark when they can.

But with both couples’ kids fleeing the nest, both family homes seem more empty than they used to.

So when they decide to thrown in their lot together, surely it’s a good move?

After all, your oldest friends know all your secrets…

Praise for Felicity Everett: ‘Felicity has the reader gripped when she explores unhealthy relationships based on insecurity and delusion. She writes with a raw realism’ Adele Parks, Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author, in Platinum ‘A dark and foreboding tale of a rural dream gone wrong; of what can happen when we try to paint over the cracks’ Sunday Post ‘Dark and gripping, this tale is perfect for snuggling up with by the fire with a glass or two of wine’ Closer ‘Tense and tightly plotted’ Woman ‘This was clever, relentless and utterly recognisable. I absolutely loved it!’ Katie Fforde, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Excruciating yet unputdownable, this is domestic noir at its most gripping’ Woman & Home Praise for Felicity Everett: ‘Felicity has the reader gripped when she explores unhealthy relationships based on insecurity and delusion. She writes with a raw realism’ Adele Parks in Platinum ‘A dark and foreboding tale of a rural dream gone wrong; of what can happen when we try to paint over the cracks’ Sunday Post ‘Dark and gripping, this tale is perfect for snuggling up with by the fire with a glass or two of wine’ Closer

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Jessica Ryn • Jess’s debut The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside resonated with readers for its message of kindness and giving a little hope.

• Jess’s second novel is quirky and hopeful commercial bookclub fiction that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face and leave a tear in your eye • Themes of caring, community and friendship feel timelier than ever after events of 2020 and this new book firmly positions Jess as THE writer of ‘social-lit’ – uplifting fiction shining a spotlight on important social issues

25 Nov 2021 £ 14.99

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Jessica Ryn is a former midwife and homeless resettlement worker. She has recently completed her MA in Creative Writing at CCCU, and her stories have been shortlisted for the Kimberly Chambers’ Kickstarter Award, Wordsmag and the Val Wood Prize for Creative Writing. When she’s not scribbling away, Jessica can be found meandering through the woods, reading stories that pull on the feel-strings and eating yoghurt-covered skittles. Jessica lives in Dover with her husband, two children and their high-spirited springer spaniel. The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside was her debut novel.

• Perfect for fans of Anstey Harris, Lia Louis and Beth Morrey • Jess is a qualified midwife, worked for many years in the homelessness sector, supporting people with mental health and substance misuse issues, as well as being a carer herself so brings real authenticity and heart

One small act can make a big difference Violet Strong is strong by name but not by nature, or so she thinks. She listens but never talks about herself. She’s friendly but doesn’t have many real friends. She’s become good at keeping people at a distance ever since she left home at eighteen and never looked back.

But when Violet is forced to return home to care for her estranged mother Glenys, she quickly finds out that life as a carer isn’t easy. Feeling overwhelmed, she’s forced to turn to the other local carers, including childhood friend Adam, for help. Although returning home still feels like a mistake, maybe it will help Violet right some wrongs. After all, she can’t keep running from her past forever, and in learning to look after others, perhaps Violet can start to finally love herself.

Praise for The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside ‘This is the book we all need right now: a story of kindness and hope. I absolutely loved it’ Anstey Harris,The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton ‘Dealing with heartbreaking issues with humour, this will uplift your soul’ Heat ‘Completely beguiling – a messy, loveable cast of characters with Dawn at the centre bringing the light’ Beth Morrey, Saving Missy ‘Charming, moving and joyous’ Alice Peterson,If You Were Here ‘Jessica Ryn writes with such warmth and sensitivity, I felt my heart crack more than once. Dawn Brightside is the heroine we never knew we needed’ Roxie Cooper,The Day We Met ‘I fell instantly in love with Dawn Brightside. She made my heart soar and ache all at once, and I was immediately rooting for her. Clever, funny and full of heart’ Lia Louis,Somewhere Close to Happy ‘Utterly charming, uplifting and full of warmth. Dawn Brightside has found a very special place in my heart’ Katy Colins,How To Say Goodbye ‘The book equivalent of a glass half-full. It is love and light and brimming with a compassion that will inspire you to see the bright side. Not just within its pages, but within life’ Amy Beashal, The Sky is Mine ‘Beguiling and captivating. The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside tackles homelessness, drug addiction, mental illness and the vulnerability that goes with it with warmth, humour and most of all, courage’ Sunday Post

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A Fatal Night Faith Martin When a body is found on New Year’s Day, Clement Ryder and Trudy Loveday are called in to crack the case…

An unputdownable read from the Queen of Cosy Crime, for fans of Betty Rowlands, LJ Ross and Val McDermid!

11 Nov 2021 £ 8.99

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Faith Martin has been writing for over 25 years, in four genres and under four different pen names. She was born in Oxford and sets most of her crime novels within sight of the city of dreaming spires. A real nature lover and afficionado of the countryside, descriptions of wildlife and native flora often find their way into her manuscripts.

Readers LOVE Faith Martin!

‘You can’t beat Faith Martin for a bit of highly enjoyable light relief… First class and a joy to read.’

NetGalley reviewer, 5 Stars ‘Ryder and Loveday are a fab crime fighting odd couple… More please.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 Stars ‘Martin’s books never disappoint. This is another very good simple mystery “whodunnit” that will keep you guessing until the very end.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 Stars ‘An explosive read… Characters, dialogues and plot were superb.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Reminiscent of Agatha Christie's gentle style and incisive detection… I look forward to more in this series!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Yet again Faith Martin delivers… A proper whodunit mystery… A very good book… I’m looking forward to the next.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars The Ryder and Loveday Series Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE Book 3: A FATAL FLAW Book 4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT

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The Silent Friend Diane Jeffrey • From the author of USA Today bestseller The Guilty Mother, which has sold over 50,000 copies.

• This is a gripping and emotional psychological thriller for fans of Jane Shemilt, Shalini Boland and Shari Lapena.

’Fans of The Dilemma and Three Hours will love this.’ John Marrs, bestselling author of The One

25 Nov 2021 £ 8.99

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Diane Jeffrey grew up in North Devon, in the United Kingdom. She now lives in Lyon, France with her husband and their three children, Labrador, cat and kitten.

Tragedy brought them together. The truth will tear them apart.

It’s supposed to be Laura’s dream holiday: a trip to France with a group of friends to see their favourite band play live. But the holiday quickly turns to disaster, and Laura is left haunted by terrifying images from the worst night of her life.

When Laura finds an online support group for victims like her, she’s not convinced it will help. But then Sandrine replies to her message, and she seems to understand what Laura’s going through, in a way that no one else can.

Soon, Laura and Sandrine are sharing their deepest thoughts and feelings with each other. But one of them has a terrible secret – she isn’t who she says she is. And once the twisted truth is revealed, there’s no going back…

Readers LOVE The Silent Friend: 'A thought-provoking and gripping read.’ Roz Watkins, author of the DI Meg Dalton series

Diane is an English teacher. When she's not working or writing, she likes swimming, running and reading. She loves chocolate, beer and holidays. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

‘Superb… Maps the complex territory of female friendship with great insight, and kept me gripped from the very start.' Kate Rhodes, author of the DI Ben Kitto series

Readers can follow Diane on Twitter @dianefjeffrey or on Facebook.com/dianejeffreyauthor

‘WOW! This is one of the most incredible books I have read in a long time… I went through every emotion possible. Jeffrey throws in twist after twist.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘An intriguing concept and an addictive read.’ Annabel Kantaria, author of I Know You and The Disappearance

‘If you only read one novel a year, this is the one to choose. This novel blew me away… This is the standout book of 2020.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘One of the most complex, hard-hitting books I have ever read… A brilliant book… Gripping and thought provoking.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Will stay with me for a long time. It is such a thought-provoking read and I loved it.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Don't go into this one with any expectations because by the end you'll be blown away!… This was quite the emotional rollercoaster… The end results are gripping!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow! This was a thrill ride of a book… Had me on the edge of my seat. I had to remind myself to breathe as I kept holding my breath.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘One of the best books I've read this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘I loved this book. Stayed up until three a.m. just because I couldn't put it down… A five star 'A thoughtful drama exploring an unlikely friendship. Fans of The Dilemma and Three Hours will love this.’ John Marrs, bestselling author of The One and The Passenger

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Celia Laskey • UNDER THE RAINBOW is an incisive novel about at what it means to be queer in modern America • First published in the US in 2020, Celia’s debut novel garnered praise from The New York Times Book Review, the LA Times and bestselling authors including Kristen Arnett and Emily Rapp Black.

• UK readers can now discover this vital queer novel from a rising literary talent • UNDER THE RAINBOW was longlisted for the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize

9 Dec 2021 £ 8.99

‘Laskey composes elegant portraits of each character, drawing us into intimate worlds that pulse with light and sound’ The New York Times Book Review

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‘Laskey is a talented, sharp writer and her debut novel has its fingers on the pulse of the human condition’ Kristen Arnett, author of The New York Times-bestseller Mostly Dead Things

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When outsiders on a mission arrive to change a small town's attitudes, residents and newcomers alike end up transformed.

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Celia Laskey is the author of the novel UNDER THE RAINBOW, which has been longlisted for the 2020 Center for Fiction Prize. Her work has appeared in Guernica, The Minnesota Review, Day One, and elsewhere. She was also a finalist in Glimmer Train‘s Short Story Award for New Writers.

She has an MFA from the University of New Mexico and currently lives in Los Angeles with her wife and their dog Whiskey.

Big Burr, Kansas is the kind of place where everyone seems to know everyone – or so they think. But when a national non-profit labels Big Burr "the most homophobic town in the US and sends in a queer task force to live and work there for two years, no one is prepared for what will ensue.

Still grieving the death of her son, Linda welcomes the newcomers, who know mercifully little about her past. Teenage Avery, furious at being uprooted from her life in LA and desperate to fit in at her new high school, fears it's only a matter of time before her classmates discover her mom is the head of the task force. And Gabe, an avid hunter who has lived in Big Burr his whole life, suddenly feels as if he's in the crosshairs.

As tensions roil the town, cratering relationships and bringing difficult truths to light, both long time residents and new arrivals must reconsider what it means to belong. Told with warmth and wit, Under the Rainbow is a poignant, hopeful articulation of our complicated humanity and the ways we can learn to live with each other and ourselves.

‘Intimate and psychologically keen…Laskey’s vision of inclusion is all-encompassing.’ Los Angeles Times ‘Under the Rainbow will ring true for a wide audience, regardless of gender expression and sexuality, for its wry humor and universal truths.’ Lambda Literary ‘A timely look into what it means to be queer in spaces that aggressively refuse you. Smart and compulsively readable, Laskey has woven together narratives that seek to embrace each other through the hurt…Laskey is a talented, sharp writer and her debut novel has its fingers on the pulse of the human condition.’ Kristen Arnett, author of The New York Times-bestseller Mostly Dead Things ‘An an excellent, big-hearted, and very funny novel about our contemporary divisions and grievances. Under the Rainbow is wonderfully current, yet it refuses to sacrifice love or empathy to politics, it refuses despair and destruction.’ Shannon Pufahl, author of On Swift Horses ‘Under the Rainbow marks the arrival of a wildly talented, observant, political, feminist writer to the literary ranks. Celia Laskey is a true original, and she’s here to stay.’ Emily Rapp Black, The New York Times-bestselling author of The Still Point of the Turning World ‘Laskey inhabits each of these characters with skill and grace in a tour de force of first-person narration…Energetic and compelling, a promising first book from a writer to watch.’ Kirkus Reviews

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Linda Finlay • A glorious saga set in Somerset for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.

• Linda Finlay’s readership is growing book by book as fans discover her warmth and gorgeous storytelling.

• Linda undertakes meticulous research into West Country craftsmanship for every book.

Another glorious escapist read from the Queen of West Country Saga.

9 Dec 2021 £ 7.99

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LINDA FINLAY lives on the Devonshire coast and is the author of ten novels. From lacemaking to willow weaving, each one is based on a local craft which, in order to write authentically and place herself firmly in the shoes of her heroines, she has learnt to do herself. However, it is people and their problems that make for a good story and, with so much interesting material to work with, it is easy for Linda to let her imagination run as wild as the West Country landscape which has inspired her writing.

The Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author Dilly Court says Linda Finlay’s books are ‘sure to delight’!

Nettlecombe Manor, nestled in the rolling hills of Devon, is home to the Lord Farringdon and his second wife, Lady Charlotte. As if running the vast estate wasn’t enough, Lord Farringdon has five daughters to keep him busy. Lady Charlotte is determined that the betrothal of the eldest, Louisa, should be celebrated with a ball which is the envy of Devon society and summons a corsetiere from Exeter to measure them up for new corsets.

Apprentice Jane Haydon arrives at Nettlecombe to do the fittings. Having never set foot in such a grand home, Jane is disturbed to hear tell of a gipsy’s curse which has haunted the family for generations, and a local wise woman’s vision that there will never be a wedding at Nettlecombe…

Linda Finlay returns with this glorious tale set in the West Country.

Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court 'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express ‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader ‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine ‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court 'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express ‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader ‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine ‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life

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Ed Jackson • Ed Jackson was a Number 7 for the London Wasps and had a promising rugby career ahead of him, cut short by his tragic accident.

• Ed has subsequently set up a charity focused events company, Millimetres to Mountains, which raises money for various causes. They are currently aiming to raise £250,000 for a new spinal injury unit in Nepal.

• Ed adds to his busy schedule by working as a reporter for Channel 4’s rugby coverage. He was due to be one of the key presenters for Channel 4’s coverage of the 2020 Paralympic Games.

5 Aug 2021 £ 20.00

• He has a growing social media profile with 25k Instagram followers and 5k Twitter followers.

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• His charity activities have already been covered in the Guardian, i Paper, Bath Life, Rubgy Players’ Association, Telegraph and BBC Sport

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From tragedy to triumph, one step at a time – an inspirational story of triumph over adversity against the odds

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Ed Jackson is an English former professional rugby union player who played for a number of sides in England and Wales, including Bath and London Wasps. He represented England and captained both U16 and U18 teams before his career was cut short through a life-changing spinal injury.

After his recovery, Ed has set up a charity focused events company, Millimetres to Mountains, which raises money for various causes. Ed adds to his busy schedule by working as a reporter for Channel 4’s rugby coverage. He will also be one of the key presenters for Channel 4’s coverage of the Paralympics.

At 27, professional rugby player Ed Jackson was told he would never walk again. A freak accident, involving a swimming pool and a miscalculated dive, broke his neck and crushed his spinal cord.

Jackson had to be resuscitated three times and spent weeks in intensive care – for the first of those, he couldn’t so much as twitch a muscle.

But three years on from the accident, Jackson’s recovery is nothing short of miraculous. Defying the predictions of even the most optimistic specialists, the former London Wasps and Bath man has not only learned to walk again, he’s found a new calling: mountaineering. Ed focused on regaining millimetres of movement in his toe and set himself the task of summiting Mount Snowden. One year on from his accident, Ed defied medical opinion and achieved his goal. His triumph inspired him to prove that he had plenty more still to give. Ed set himself his greatest challenge of all: to fund a spinal unit in Kathmandu by climbing the huge Mera Peak – one of the tallest mountains in Nepal.

Part autobiography, part personal development, LUCKY is Ed Jackson’s story of how he overcame adversity and coped with massive change – and how you can too.

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Nova Reid • Nova is the UK’s answer to Layla F. Saad, whose #MeandMyWhiteSupremacy 28-day instagram challenge went viral in June 2018.

• People coming to Nova have often already read the work of Reni Eddo-Lodge and Layla F. Saad and are wanting something both UK-specific and tangible to deepen their learning and take meaningful action in their day-to-day. Hashtags like #whiteprivilege #antiracism #allyship #stopracism #antiracismeducation, have an increasing following of over 735,000 on Instagram alone. This highlights the growing desire to engage in this work, which continues to gain momentum at warp speed.

16 Sep 2021 £ 16.99

• Nova herself has 50k Instagram followers, 1.5k Twitter, and runs an oversubscribed online course on how to challenge racism.

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• She has worked with over 250 organisations including Change.org, Lufthansa and Bloody Good Period.

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Nova Reid is a diversity and anti-racism campaigner who uses her professional background in mental wellbeing to encourage meaningful change from the inside out. She has worked with over 250 progressive organisations and clients, including Change. org, Lufthansa and Bloody Good Period, and also recently launched an online anti-racism course.

Nova is a passionate advocate for equality and helping people be the change they want to see in the world. She regularly appears on BBC News, Sky News and BBC Radio as an expert on race and diversity matters. In 2018, Nova was invited to attend the Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to provide expert media commentary.

• Regularly appears on Sky News, BBC News and BBC Radio as an expert on race and diversity, and in 2018 was invited to attend the Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to provide expert media commentary.

‘I invite you to be courageous and get comfortable with being uncomfortable, because any discomfort you feel is temporary and pales in comparison to what black and brown people often have to experience on a daily basis.

Are you ready?

Let’s get started, we have work to do.’

With social injustices rising in frequency, and an increase in far-right movements around the world, the rise in hate against “the other” is palpable. There is an urgent need to change so that we no longer repeat patterns of behaviour that have led us to where we are.

The Good Ally is the answer to ‘what next?’ It’s a book for those wanting to become better allies, for those who are hungry to expand their knowledge and understanding of systematic racism, for those who not only want to be able to better recognise both subtle and overt forms of racism in action, but who want to know what to do about it.

Full of punch, humour and hope, and packed with examples and anecdotes – some toe-curling, some blood-boiling – The Good Ally will help us unpick the myriad issues getting in the way of better inclusion, and will shows us how – with a bit of self-interrogation and a lot of courage – we can weaponise our privilege and be part of a powerful change.

“You are not only leading the change Nova, you ARE the change. You have challenged my own bias, made me question my actions, and made me a better person. Thank you for your endless work in this area. You are changing the world and you are helping people like me change mine.” – Diversity Awards Nomination (anonymous)

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Coming Up for Air What I Learned from Sport, Fame and Fatherhood

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Tom Daley • Tom’s first memoir, published in 2012, was a number one bestseller (54k TCM) that instantly tapped into his devoted fan-base. Since then, his profile has evolved and his audience has broadened and grown exponentially.

• Tom is willing to be extremely candid in this book and wants to cover never-before-heard stories. There will be significant noise in the press around its release.

14 Oct 2021 £ 20.00

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One of the world’s most recognised Olympic athletes and double World Diving Champion, Tom Daley won gold at the European Championship in 2008 at the age of just thirteen. In 2012, he won the overall FINA World Series title, alongside his second European gold, before scooping bronze medals at the London Olympics and then again in Rio. Recently, he won gold medals in the individual and synchro events at the 2021 FINA Diving World Cup, and the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will be his fourth. A threetime BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year winner, Tom currently lives in London with his husband and son.

• Tom is uniquely placed to share the mindset of a champion, and of someone whose life has been lived in the spotlight.

• He will be competing in this year’s Olympics at Tokyo, which will create a huge amount of good will and press for Tom and all of Team GB.

A deeply personal and inspiring memoir from one of the most celebrated and influential names in British sport.

With his unforgettable medal-winning performance in the 2012 London Olympics, double world champion Tom Daley captured the heart of the nation. This year’s Games in Tokyo will be his fourth, and Tom is embarking on them with a renewed sense of perspective about what matters in life.

Over the years, we have watched Tom go from strength to strength professionally, gathering recordbreaking achievements and countless awards along the way. But we have also seen him grow into the man he’s become today: a husband, a father and a role model.

In Coming Up for Air, Tom explores the moments and experiences that have shaped him. With each chapter, he reveals a lesson learned along the way, from the resilience he developed competing at world-class level, to the courage he discovered while reclaiming the narrative around his sexuality, and the perspective that family life has brought him. Warm, honest and perceptive, Coming Up for Air offers a unique insight into the life and mindset of one our greatest and most-loved athletes.

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• Tom has 2.3 million followers on Twitter, 850k on YouTube, 2.4 million on Facebook and 2 million on Instagram. He will support enthusiastically across his socials in the build up to publication and beyond.

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Stefanos Xenakis • THE SIMPLEST GIFT is a #1 bestseller in Greece having sold more than 100,000 copies, and was awarded the Book of the Year prize in 2019 by the Greek public.

• Since the publication of THE SIMPLEST GIFT, Stefanos has become a leading voice and a highly sought after inspirational speaker. Currently, he is touring Greece with his workshop ‘13 stories that can change your life’.

• Conversations around kindness and the significance of enjoying the simple things in life are likely to continue in 2021 and beyond in a post-pandemic world.

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14 Oct 2021 £ 14.99

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HC-KE not-US, not-CA Subject Popular psychology and self-help Readership General Athens-based Stefanos Xenakis is an entrepreneur and social media phenomenon whose passion for self-improvement has taken Greece, and the world, by storm. His first book, The Gift, became an instant phenomenon and remained at the top of the Greek best-seller list for over 80 weeks.

• THE SIMPLEST GIFT is perfect for fans of perennial self-help bestsellers such as Rhonda Byrne’s THE SECRET and Robin Sharma’s THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI. • Stefanos is fluent in English and available for promotional tours internationally.

The international bestseller sensation – a collection of delightfully human stories that reveal the ways compassion and empathy can bring out the best in us.

‘Every day is a Gift. Open it. Do not throw it away.’

To many, success is wealth and a fancy title. For entrepreneur Stefanos Xenakis, it is about excelling at being a good person. It means greeting neighbours, smiling often, and savouring the beauty of everyday life.

In The Simplest Gift, he shares short stories, each centred around a different lesson, from the benefits of generosity and frequent laughter, to the importance of rising early. Collectively, the stories deliver holistic self-help for body, mind, and soul.

Moving, humane, and delightfully profound in its simplicity, The Simplest Gift teaches that each of us has the potential to be great; all it takes is to be unreservedly and brilliantly humane.

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Stefanos is also a TEDx speaker and the founder of Yes, I can, an NGO that teaches life skills and the importance of moral values to young children through school seminars and workshops. He writes self-help articles for Lifo.gr, one of Greece's most visited online news sites.

Your Intuition Led You Here HQ

Alex Naranjo and Marlene Vargas • Wellness has been increasing in popularity in recent years and is set to take over the world in 2021 as more people turn to holistic methods of healing in the wake of the pandemic.

• Mysticism is one of the hottest up-and-coming trends within this area, with everything from tarot card readings, astrology, magic and rituals appearing with increasing frequency in popular culture. Crystals, and crystal healing in particular, have seen a steady 40% increase in Google searches since 2013, with stars such as Adele, Naomi Campbell, Victoria Beckham, and Munroe Bergdorf speaking openly about relying on them.

28 Oct 2021 £ 14.99

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Alex Naranjo and Marlene Vargas are the owners of House of Intuition, which has grown from a small shop offering healing and intuitive services to the biggest metaphysical brand on the West Coast of America. The stores offer a full-class schedule, an array of magical items, such as crystals and dress magic candles, and services including tarot, astrology, and clairvoyant readings, and Reiki and crystal healing.

• The book focuses mainly on using magic for beginners, and will draw in those who are magic-curious and have been tempted by the increase in popularity of this lifestyle trend, but are unsure where to begin.

• Alex Narajo and Marlene Vargas are the owners of House of Intuition – the largest metaphysical brand on the West Coast of America. The store has a following of 117k on Instagram and 31k on Facebook, and has been recommended as a ‘shop we love’ by Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop.

Magic has a large part to play in all of our lives. All you need to harness its lifechanging power is to be curious and open to the idea of new possibilities.

In 2010, Alex Naranjo and Marlene Vargas were driven to open a centre for mysticism that defied the usual magical stereotypes. Today they run House of Intuition, the biggest chain of metaphysical shops on the West Coast of America.

In Your Intuition Led You Here, Alex and Marlene impart the knowledge that they have gained over the past 10 years and demonstrate that real magic lies inside each and every one of us. This beginner’s guide will explain the tools that we all have at our disposal to practice magic – including crystals, candles, incense, oils, and altars – and provides an overview of the supportive powers that can help us along our journey. Your Intuition Led You Here also shares with readers thirty tried-andtested herb- and essential-oil based rituals that will bring more love, abundance, and happiness into your life.

By connecting with the forces of the universe via these magical practices, all of us have the power within to tap into our intuition and the ability to live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

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• Your Intuition Led You Here perfectly taps into these trends with its step-by-step walkthroughs of a variety of tried-and-tested rituals for relationships, success, protection, healing, and cleansing, as well as a full description of using crystals, candles, altars, incense, and oils in magic and for healing. Following closely in the footsteps of Sunday Times Bestsellers such as 2020’s LUNAR LIVING, it also includes guides on syncing with astrological and cosmic cycles to make the most out of your own inner magic.

Be Kind HQ

Rosie Nixon • Rosie Nixon is Editor-in-Chief of HELLO! magazine. Her #hellotokindness campaign for the magazine garnered a huge reaction from HELLO!’s followers.

• A series of bespoke illustrations have been created by this book by gift-card illustrator Jakki Jones (@JakkiDoodles), wife of Stereophonics lead singer Kelly Jones.

• Jakki’s experience as a Talent and PR manager, and Rosie’s position within HELLO! have afforded both with access to many celebrities who will support the book on publication.

Quotes from Emma Bunton, Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Mel B and Ronnie Wood have already been secured.

11 Nov 2021 £ 9.99

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Rosie Nixon lives in London and is Editor-inChief of HELLO! magazine, where she has worked for over a decade. She is a mother of two and the author of three previous novels, The Stylist (2016) and sequel, Amber Green takes Manhattan (2017), and Just Between Friends (2020). Kindness Counts is her first non-fiction book.

• KINDNESS COUNTS will be released in time for world Kindness Day on November 13th 2021 and will be supported by a marketing and publicity campaign that capitalises on this.

• Kindness is set to be one of the biggest talking points of 2021, with more people than ever looking for how they can do their bit to help the world in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

• Rosie and HELLO! have a social following amounting to over 200k.

Unlock the incredible power of kindness with this small book with a huge heart.

Packed with inspirational quotes, tips, actions and pearls of wisdom from famous personalities, experts and inspirational leaders alike, each page of this beautiful book will help you be kinder to yourself, to other people, and to the planet.

With contributions from Fearne Cotton, Matt Haig, Katie Piper, Melanie B, Holly Willoughby, June Sarpong, Izzy Judd, Beverley Knight, Dermot O’Leary, the Duchess of York, Jo Malone CBE, Paul Weller, Alex Scott MBE, Dr Julie Smith, Emma Bunton, Melissa Hemsley and many more, and with illustrations from Jakki Jones, Be Kindcelebrates kindness in all its forms and demonstrates that kindness can truly change the world.

Kindness is your superpower, and this book will teach you how to use it well.

‘A hug in book form’ Emma Bunton ‘Share the gift of Kindness’ Holly Willoughby ‘Kindness is free! So give it out! Give it to everyone’ Leigh Francis ‘Kindness can be the most precious gift’ Melanie B ‘The kindness you give always comes back to you’ Ronnie Wood

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Claudia Winkleman • Arguably the nation’s favourite TV presenter, Claudia Winkleman has been bringing us shows on the small screen for almost 20 years, including Liquid News, Let's Dance for Sports Relief, Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, Comic Relief, The Great British Sewing Bee, The Film Programme, Britain's Best Home Cook, as well as Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC’s flagship entertainment property, with ratings of between 9 – 11million per show. She has also appeared on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Would I Lie to You?, Have I Got News for You, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Eight Out of Ten Cats, QI, Loose Women, Pointless Celebrities, and more.

8 Jul 2021 £ 9.99

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• HOW DID WE GET HERE, a podcast which Claudia co-hosts with close friend Professor Tanya Byron, has received over 556k listens (86% UK, 4% USA, 2.1% Ireland). On social media, she has an impressive following of over 900k on Twitter and 530k on Instagram.

• QUITE was a Christmas sensation with total retailer coverage, over 100k copies sold across all formats, and an incredible marketing campaign.

Claudia Winkleman is the co-host of Strictly Come Dancing and works for BBC Radio 2.

She lives in London with her husband, their children, a tortoise and a fish.

Quite is her first book.

‘A delight’ Stylist

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‘Full of hilarious insights’ Vanity Fair

‘Funny, real and caring’ YOU Magazine ‘Funny, irreverent and moving… everything you would expect from the thick-fringed presenter who’s won a place in the nation’s hearts’ The Sun

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Funny, moving and truthful… Quite Claudia Winkleman’s warmth, humour, no-holds-barred attitude and smoky eye have made her the favourite broadcaster of millions and a much-loved household name.

In this, her first ever book, Claudia invites us all into her world. She shares her observations on topics such as the importance of melted cheese, why black coats are vital, how it’s never okay to have sex with someone who has an opinion on your date outfit, how nurses are our most precious national treasure, and why colourful clothing is only for the under 10s (if you’re reading this sporting a bright red jumper and you’re 9, great! If you’re older, sorry).

This is a love letter to life – the real, sometimes messy kind. Quite celebrates friendship, the power of art, the highs and lows of parenting, and of course, how a good eyeliner can really save your life.

Heartfelt, wry and unmistakably Claudia, this book gets to the heart of what really matters.

‘Funny, irreverent and moving… everything you would expect from the thick-fringed presenter who’s won a place in the nation’s hearts’ The Sun ‘Filled with humour that's perfectly balanced with wisdom, reading it makes you feel like you're having a good gossip with her’ Red ‘A delight’ Stylist ‘Full of hilarious insights’ Vanity Fair ‘Full of humour, quirkiness and astute observations’ Prima ‘This charming, warm-hearted book proves just what an intelligent, quick-witted woman Claudia is’ Woman & Home ‘A wonderfully honest read’ Good Housekeeping

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• Claudia hosts a regular Sunday evening programme on Radio 2 and, up until 2019, was a columnist for STYLE magazine. She put her own dancing shoes on for Comic Relief’s 24-hour danceathon in 2019, and most recently hosted BBC One’s flagship response to Covid-19: One World: Together at Home. Her warmth, humour and smoky eye have made her a much loved household name.

The Illustrated Child HQ

Polly Crosby • Captivating and poignant book club fiction about a girl living in a ramshackle house, whose eccentric father sets her a treasure hunt which leads to a heart-breaking secret • A beautifully written page turner for fans of Joanna Cannon, Emma Healey, and Sarah Winman • With the emotional punch of When God Was a Rabbit and the spirit of I Capture the Castle • Acquired in a 48-hour pre-empt in the UK, and a six-figure deal following a heated auction in the US, with further international deals TBA

8 Jul 2021 £ 8.99

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Polly Crosby lives in Norfolk with her husband and son, and her very loud and much-loved Oriental rescue cat, Dali. To find out more about Polly’s writing, please visit pollycrosby.com. Polly can also be found on Twitter as @WriterPolly.

• THE ILLUSTRATED CHILD had a sweep of rave reviews when the hardback published in Oct 2020 • Polly was awarded runner up in the Bridport Prize’s Peggy Chapman Andrews Award for a First Novel, and also won Curtis Brown Creative’s Yesterday Scholarship, which enabled her to finish the novel

A young girl.

A hidden treasure.

A dark family secret.

‘A future classic' Veronica Henry ‘Beautiful, dark, haunting’ Edward Carey ‘A bewitching read' Woman & Home Romilly lives in a ramshackle house with her eccentric artist father and her cat, Monty. She knows little about her past – but she knows that she is loved.

When her father finds fame with a series of children’s books starring her as the main character, everything changes: exotic foods appear on the table, her father appears on TV, and strangers appear at their door, convinced the books contain a treasure hunt leading to a glittering prize.

But as time passes, Romilly’s father becomes increasingly suspicious of everything around him, until, before her eyes, he begins to disappear altogether.

In her increasingly isolated world, Romilly turns to the secrets her father has hidden in his illustrated books, realising that there is something far darker and more devastating locked within the pages…

The truth.

The Illustrated Child is the unforgettable, beguiling debut from Polly Crosby.

Praise for The Illustrated Child: 'Evocative and enchanting – a future classic and a star in the making' Veronica Henry ‘An extraordinary debut… beautiful, dark, haunting and unforgettable. I loved it’ Edward Carey ‘A captivating coming-of-age story with memorable characters beautifully brought to life in a setting dripping with atmosphere’ Daily Mail ‘Part fantasy, part coming of age, the undercurrents of child neglect and mental ill health pull at you all the way through this poignant tale’ Heat ‘A bewitching read' Woman & Home ‘Written in fine, delicate prose, this treasure of a debut takes up the palette of emotions and paints with all the colours. Beautiful’ Nydia Hetherington ‘Exquisitely written, stunning, totally unique. Everyone needs to read this’ Jessica Ryn ‘A magical tale, beautifully written, evocative and mysterious, and stitched through with a dark thread

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The Marlow Murder Club HQ

Robert Thorogood • A break-out book for Robert that has broadened his audience and brought him a huge number of new fans.

• We’ve sold almost 15,000 copies across all formats in five weeks. 6k hardbacks net (2.4k TCM), 8k ebooks and 1.2k audiobooks. This is tracking roughly 170% up on his previous bestselling title, the paperback edition of Murder in the Caribbean • A top ten Kindle bestseller

8 Jul 2021 £ 8.99

• Robert Thorogood is the creator of DEATH IN PARADISE, one of BBC One’s most successful series – it averages 9 million viewers and has been sold in 237 territories

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• The Vicar of Dibley meets Agatha Christie

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• Extensive author PR activity to include media interviews, appearances at literary lunches, festivals and events • Review and feature coverage anticipated across press, radio and online

Robert Thorogood is the creator of the hit BBC One TV series Death in Paradise, and he has written a series of spin-off novels featuring detective DI Richard Poole.

The first in a stunning new series introducing the Marlow Murder Club!

He was born in Colchester, Essex. When he was ten years old, he read his first proper novel – Agatha Christie’s Peril at End House – and he’s been in love with the genre ever since.

‘I love Robert Thorogood’s writing’ Peter James

He now lives in Marlow in Buckinghamshire with his wife, children and two whippets called Wally and Evie.

Follow him on Twitter @robthor

‘A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful’ Robert Webb

From the creator of the BBC One hit TV series, Death in Paradise To solve an impossible murder, you need an impossible hero…

Judith Potts is seventy-seven years old and blissfully happy. She lives on her own in a faded mansion just outside Marlow, there’s no man in her life to tell her what to do or how much whisky to drink, and to keep herself busy she sets crosswords for The Times newspaper.

One evening, while out swimming in the Thames, Judith witnesses a brutal murder. The local police don’t believe her story, so she decides to investigate for herself, and is soon joined in her quest by Suzie, a salt-of-the-earth dog-walker, and Becks, the prim and proper wife of the local Vicar.

Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.

When another body turns up, they realise they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. And the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape…

READERS LOVE THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB series ’Wonderful escapism!’ 5* Amazon Review ‘A wonderful piece of escapism. Absolutely loved it!’ 5* Amazon Review ’My favourite book of the year!’ 5* Amazon Review ’I had an absolute blast reading this book’ 5* Amazon Review ‘So enjoyable, I laughed out loud !’ 5* Amazon Review ‘A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful’ ROBERT WEBB ‘A great read’ YOURS ‘Has the feel of an Agatha Christie with a modern twist’ SUN

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• The first in a stunning new series, perfect for fans of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB by Richard Osman

The F*ck It Diet HQ

Caroline Dooner • Chimes perfectly with the body positivity movement and backlash against clean eating that celebs like Amy Schumer, Jennifer Lawrence and Nigella Lawson have all weighed in on. The F*ck It Diet is the manual for where next.

• Caroline’s online F*ck It Diet course has already helped over 25k people reach a healthier way of eating, and she has helped another 2k private students.

• Listeners to her F*ck It Diet podcast total 21k in the UK, and 11k in Australia.

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Caroline Dooner is the creator of The Fuck It Diet, which helps chronic, lifelong dieters finally have an easy relationship with food.

She is a writer, storyteller, performer and yoga teacher (who mostly just teaches resting). Entertaining and brutally honest, Dooner has been where her readers and clients are now. She suffered through over a decade of obsessive, miserable dieting and bingeing. She tried every fad diet, every version of intuitive eating, but remained scared of food, her appetite, and her weight.

It was her own deep misery and dysfunction that made her investigate, research, and create another way.

The anti-diet bible that calls time’s up to poisonous beliefs about food, weight and worth.

DIETING DOESN’T WORK Not long term. In fact, our bodies are hardwired against it. But each time our diets fail, instead of considering that maybe our ridiculously low-carb diet is the problem, we wonder what’s wrong with us.

But it’s time we called a spade a spade: Constantly trying to eat the smallest amount possible is a miserable way to live, and it isn’t even working. So f*ck it.

Caroline Dooner tackles the inherent flaws of dieting and diet culture, and offers readers a simple path to healing their physical, emotional, and mental relationship with food. What’s the secret antidiet? Eat. Whatever you want. Trust that your body knows what it is doing. Oh, and don’t forget to rest, breathe, and be kind to yourself.

Irreverent and empowering, The F*ck It Diet is call to arms for anyone who feels guilt or pain over food, weight, or their body. It’s time to give up the shame and start thriving. Welcome to the F*ck It Diet. Let’s Eat. ‘The F*ck It Diet is not only hilarious, it is scientifically and medically sound. A must read for any chronic dieter.’ Christiane Northrup, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom ‘There is only one Caroline Dooner. She is funny and wise and unafraid to call bullshit where she sees it. And diet culture is nothing but bullshit. That's why we're lucky to have someone like her, reminding us all that it is possible to break the diet cycle — and while it may be hard, it's not necessarily complicated. Sometimes it really is as simple as saying, 'f*ck it.’ Kelsey Miller, author of Big Girl: How I Gave Up Dieting and Got a Life

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• Well connected with body-positive and anti-diet social media including Megan Jayne Crabbe (@bodyposipanda, 1M followers), Pixie Turner (@plantbasedpixie, 122K), Laura Thomas (@laurathomasphd, Don’t Salt My Game podcast, 45K), Not Plant Based (@notplantbased, Eve Simmons at Daily Mail 10K)

The Therapist HQ

B A Paris • B A Paris’s record-breaking debut, Behind Closed Doors, has sold over 1.5 million copies in all editions and spent six months in the Kindle Top 10 • Both an international and Sunday Times bestseller, B A Paris has a legion of fans hungry for her latest psychological suspense novel • The Dilemma, her most recent book, was a Sunday Times hardback bestseller in January 2020

22 Jul 2021 £ 8.99

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• The Therapist is a blistering tale of deception and murder, sure to delight her many fans

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B A Paris is the internationally bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors, The Breakdown, Bring Me Back, and The Dilemma. Having sold over one million copies of her debut in the UK alone, she is a New York Times bestseller as well as a Sunday Times bestseller and a Number One bestseller on Amazon and iBooks. Her books have been translated into forty languages.

Having lived in France for many years, she recently moved back to the UK. The Therapist is her fifth novel.

‘Tense and compulsive’ Louise Candlish, bestselling author of The Other Passenger ‘Suspicion, betrayal and dark secrets abound’ TM Logan, bestselling author of The Catch ‘A delicious web of lies’ Jane Corry, bestselling author of I Made a Mistake

***NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER!*** When Alice and Leo move into a newly renovated house in The Circle, a gated community of exclusive houses, it is everything they’ve dreamed of. But appearances can be deceptive…

As Alice is getting to know her neighbours, she discovers a devastating, grisly secret about her new home, and begins to feel a strong connection with Nina, the therapist who lived there before.

Alice becomes obsessed with trying to piece together what happened two years before. But no one wants to talk about it. Her neighbours are keeping secrets and things are not as perfect as they seem…

The million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author B A Paris returns to her heartland of gripping psychological suspense in this powerful tale of a house that holds a shocking secret.

Praise for The Therapist: ‘Alice’s smart new home in The Circle comes with a nightmarish secret in B A Paris’s tense and compulsive new thriller – I gobbled it up in two sittings’ Louise Candlish ‘Suspicion, betrayal and dark secrets abound in this tense story – all hidden just beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect suburban life’ TM Logan ‘A delicious web of lies. Be prepared for your head to spin and your fingers to fly!’ Jane Corry ‘Totally hooked. Completely gripping … Bernadette's books just keep getting better and better’ Mel McGrath ‘The Therapist is a propulsive and deliciously dark page-turner. Perfectly paced and tightly plotted, B A Paris remains at the top of her game’ Lucy Clarke ‘Tense and suspenseful, The Therapist is a delicious slice of suburban noir shot through with secrets, lies, paranoia and the unsettling claustrophobia of a staunchly closed community’ Kia Abdullah ‘A switchback ride of plot, character and revelation. Usually pride myself on predicting a big twist – this one got the better of me’ Felicity Everett Praise for The Therapist: ‘Alice’s smart new home in The Circle comes with a nightmarish secret in B A Paris’s tense and compulsive new thriller – I gobbled it up in two sittings’ Louise Candlish, bestselling author of The

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• B A Paris was inducted to the Nielsen Hall of Fame in 2019 for Platinum Sales of Behind Closed Doors

A Place for Everything HQ

Anna Wilson • Adult and female autism/Aspergers’ is a side of the story that’s so rarely told – though interest is gaining in the media.

• Anna has already been on Women’s Hour to speak about her mother’s late diagnosis of Aspergers, and the ‘lost generation’ of women who were just categorized as ‘different’.

• Anna Wilson is a successful children’s author who found her passion for storytelling from an early age. She speaks really beautifully about how her love of stories stemmed from avoiding the reality of her difficult childhood – and how it’s changed how she thinks about her own children.

22 Jul 2021 £ 9.99

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Anna Wilson read French and German at Cambridge University. She is a writer and went into a career in children’s publishing.

• In the vein of DADLAND and THE LIFE OF STUFF, this also deals with our rediscovery of our parents as adults when we start to care for them, and the challenges this brings.

‘Painful, raw and with an honesty that rings clear as a bell’ Catherine Simpson, author of When I Had a Little Sister A searing account of a mother’s late-diagnosis of autism – and its reaching effects on a whole family.

Anna grew up in a house that was loving, even if her mum was ‘a little eccentric’. They knew to keep things clean, to stay quiet, and to look the other way when things started to get ‘a bit much for your mum’.

It’s only when her mother reaches her 70s, and Anna has a family of her own, that the cracks really start to appear. More manic. More irrational. More detached from the world. And when her father, the man who has calmed and cajoled her mother through her entire life is diagnosed with cancer, the whole world turns upside down.

This is a story of a life lived with undiagnosed Aspergers, about the person behind the disorder, those big unspoken family truths, and what it means to care for our parents in their final years. ‘[A] vividly told and profoundly affecting memoir’ The Bookseller ‘A brilliant, searing account and I defy anyone not to be gripped by it.’ Sally Magnusson 'I read A Place for Everything with my heart in my mouth, gripped by this howl of anguish about loving someone you cannot help. This is both a love story and a horror story; an unforgettable account of a daughter going into battle to try to save her mother and father, and the toll it took.

Painful, raw and with an honesty that rings clear as a bell. This is a beautiful book and an important one.' Catherine Simpson, author of When I Had a Little Sister ‘You don’t have to have a connection to autism to find much to – enjoy perhaps isn’t the right word – that you can relate to in this book because it’s largely about the business of caring for your elderly parents when you are a woman who might have a whole shedload of other responsibilities.’ Jane Garvey, Woman’s Hour.

‘The last decade of life is the new frontier for the diagnosis of autism – brought home to us in this captivating story.’ Professor Tony Attwood, clinical psychologist ‘A very moving read’ My Weekly ‘In this extraordinary memoir Anna tells the story of what it was like for her and her sister to be raised by a woman struggling with undiagnosed high-functioning autism. This is an important story filled with compassion, and one that I hope will be read by anyone who has endured a difficult relationship with either parent.’ Isabel Losada, author of The Joyful Environmentalist ‘[Anna]’s book is one of the best memoirs I've read in a long time. I loved it. It's raw, honest, gripping . . . and very moving. The book will be helpful for people who have family members with undiagnosed autism.’ James Cook, author of In Her Room – How Music Helped Me Connect with my Autistic Daughter HarperCollins Publishers, Westerhill Road, Glasgow G64 2QT. Tel +44 (0) 141 306 3100 and The News Building, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Tel +44 (0) 20 8741 7070

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The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside Jessica Ryn • Quirky, hopeful commercial fiction with book club appeal, guaranteed to put a smile on your face and leave a tear in your eye. Perfect for fans of Something to Live For and The Lido.

• Dawn Brightside finds hope in the most unlikely of places at St Jude’s Hostel for the Homeless. But when her past catches up with her, will her new friends trust her version of the story, or is everything about to crumble around her once again?

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Jessica Ryn is a former midwife and homeless resettlement worker. She has recently completed her MA in Creative Writing at CCCU, and her stories have been shortlisted for the Kimberly Chambers’ Kickstarter Award, Wordsmag and the Val Wood Prize for Creative Writing. When she’s not scribbling away, Jessica can be found meandering through the woods, reading stories that pull on the feel-strings and eating yoghurt-covered skittles. Jessica lives in Dover with her husband, two children and their high-spirited springer spaniel. The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside is her debut novel.

• Jessica’s short stories have been shortlisted in competitions for Wordsmag and The Val Wood Prize for Creative Writing.

• As well as being a qualified midwife, Jessica has worked for many years in the homelessness sector, supporting people with mental health and substance misuse issues.

‘This is the book we all need right now: a story of kindness and hope. I absolutely loved it’ Anstey Harris, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton

She’s not lost. She’s just waiting to be found…

Dawn Elisabeth Brightside has been running from her past for twenty-two years and two months, precisely.

So when she is offered a bed in St Jude’s Hostel for the Homeless, it means so much more than just a roof over her head.

But with St Jude’s threatened with closure, Dawn worries that everything is about to crumble around her all over again.

Perhaps, with a little help from her new friends, she can find a way to save this light in the darkness?

And maybe, just maybe, Dawn will finally have a place to call home….

The utterly charming feel-good debut novel of 2021 about friendship, community and kindness to curl up with.

‘This is the book we all need right now: a story of kindness and hope. I absolutely loved it’ Anstey Harris,The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton ‘Dealing with heartbreaking issues with humour, this will uplift your soul’ Heat ‘Completely beguiling – a messy, loveable cast of characters with Dawn at the centre bringing the light’ Beth Morrey, Saving Missy ‘Charming, moving and joyous’ Alice Peterson,If You Were Here ‘Jessica Ryn writes with such warmth and sensitivity, I felt my heart crack more than once. Dawn Brightside is the heroine we never knew we needed’ Roxie Cooper,The Day We Met ‘I fell instantly in love with Dawn Brightside. She made my heart soar and ache all at once. Clever, funny and full of heart’ Lia Louis,Somewhere Close to Happy ‘Utterly charming, uplifting and full of warmth. Dawn Brightside has found a very special place in my heart’ Katy Colins,How To Say Goodbye ‘The book equivalent of a glass half-full. It is love and light and brimming with a compassion that will

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Find You First HQ

Linwood Barclay • International bestselling author Linwood Barclay returns…

• In hardback, ELEVATOR PITCH rocketed into the Sunday Times chart at number 6.

• In hardback, FIND YOU FIRST flew into the Sunday Times chart at number 7.

• He has sold over 3 million copies of his novels in the UK and is a regular hardback and paperback Top 10 bestseller.

• Linwood Barclay’s novels have twice been selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club.

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Linwood Barclay is an international bestselling crime and thriller author with over twenty critically acclaimed novels to his name, including the phenomenal number one bestseller No Time For Goodbye. Every Linwood Barclay book is a masterclass in characterisation, plot and the killer twist, and with sales of over 7 million copies globally, his books have been sold in more than 39 countries around the world and he can count Stephen King, Shari Lapena and Peter James among his many fans.

Many of his books have been optioned for film and TV, and Linwood wrote the screenplay for the film based on his bestselling novel Never Saw It Coming. Born in the US, his parents moved to Canada just

• This will be a major publication backed by an unmissable campaign.

One will change your life.

One will end it.

Who will … FIND YOU FIRST? ‘The best book of his career’ STEPHEN KING ‘A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller’ T.M. LOGAN ‘Full of sharply drawn fools and knaves’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Barclay nimbly keeps the engine racing’ THE TIMES

It’s a deadly race against time…

Tech billionaire Miles has more money than he can ever spend, but he can’t buy more time.

Diagnosed with a terminal illness, he is forced to take a long hard look at his past.

Somewhere out there, Miles has children who don’t know it, but they might be about to inherit the good and bad from him – possibly his fortune, or possibly something more sinister.

So, Miles decides to track them down. But a lethal killer is one step ahead of him. One by one, people are vanishing. Not just disappearing, every trace of them is wiped.

Number One Sunday Times bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with his electrifying new thriller, Find You First.

PRAISE FOR FIND YOU FIRST: ‘Find You First starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger one. Barclay is a terrific writer, but he’s outdone himself with this. It’s the best book of his career. I couldn’t put it down, and you won’t be able to either. If you enjoy thrillers, this is the real deal. It never lets up’ STEPHEN KING ‘A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller – Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own’ T.M. LOGAN ‘Barclay has a knack for turning news stories or social trends into rambunctious black-comedy thrillers full of sharply drawn fools and knaves’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Fizzes along the entertainment highway … Barclay nimbly keeps the engine racing’ THE TIMES 'A relentlessly tense thriller … there's plenty of the sardonic humour that came to the fore in Mr Barclay's previous novel Elevator Pitch … the comedy enhances the edgy atmosphere’ THE TIMES CRIME CLUB ‘A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay … a rip-roaring rollercoaster of a ride’ DAILY MAIL ‘Linwood Barclay’s thrillers move at breakneck speed … pacy, exciting’ WOMAN & HOME 'Another gripping thriller from bestselling master of tension Linwood Barclay' HELLO! PRAISE FOR FIND YOU FIRST: ‘Find You First starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger one. Barclay is a terrific writer, but

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Dial A For Aunties HQ

Jesse Sutanto • CRAZY RICH ASIANS meets WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S, this is a hilarious and entertaining debut • Brilliantly original and fun, this is a rom-com with a mystery twist giving a tantalising glimpse into the glitzy and glamorous lives of the uber-rich • Netflix have optioned Film rights after a competitive auction • Everyone has overbearing friends and family who meddle in their love lives so this is a brilliantly relatable depiction of families and their complexities

16 Sep 2021 £ 8.99

• DIAL A FOR AUNTIES is Jesse’s debut novel and was inspired by her own tight-knit, bonkers family although she’s never yet have them help her hide a dead body

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‘Whip-smart, original and so funny. I found it impossible to put down and lost count of the number of times I laughed out loud’ Beth O’Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Switch

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Jesse Q Sutanto is an author of books for children and adults. She is the author of The Obsession, a YA suspense novel forthcoming from Sourceboks Fire in February 2021, and Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit, the first in a middle grade series set to publish in early 2022 from Imprint.

She received her Masters from the University of Oxford. She grew up in Indonesia and Singapore and currently lives in Jakarta with her husband and two daughters.

You can find out more about Jesse on her website www.jesseqsutanto.com and follow her on Twitter @thewritinghippo and on Facebook and Instagram @JesseQSutanto

‘ARE YOU…DEAD?’ OH MY GOD. I THINK HE IS. When Meddy Chan accidentally kills her blind date, she turns to her aunties for help. Their meddling set her up on the date so they kind of owe her.

WELL, THAT DIDN’T QUITE GO TO PLAN. Although hiding this goddamn dead body is going to be harder than they thought especially when her family’s wedding business has THE biggest wedding of the year happening right now.

IT’S PRETTY BAD TIMING REALLY. It turns out the wedding venue just happens to be managed by Meddy’s ex, aka the one who got away. It’s the worst time to see him again, or…is it? Can Meddy finally find love and make her overbearing family happy?

‘Had me laughing aloud within its first five pages. Charming, hilarious and heartfelt’ Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read ‘A dazzling debut full of humour and love. A comedy caper, doused in black humour, comical references, mixed with romance – fans of Crazy Rich Asians will love it’ My Weekly ‘Brilliant, wicked and dead, dead funny’ Andi Osho, Asking For A Friend ‘Dial A For Aunties is one of the funniest, smartest, most compelling books I’ve read in a long time and I couldn’t put it down’ Lucy Vine, Hot Mess ‘A rip-roaring treat! Dark comedy at its finest and a set of catastrophes that had me roaring’ Abigail Mann, The Lonely Fajita ‘The comedy jackpot! Fresh, funny and fabulous’ Kirsty Eyre, Cow Girl

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Look Up Our story with the stars

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16 Sep 2021 £ 9.99

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Sarah Cruddas is a Space Journalist, TV host and award winning author. She has an academic background in astrophysics and is a global thought leader in the growing commercial space sector. Sarah is a director at Space for Humanity a US non-profit aimed at democratizing access to space, and a host of the television series Contact on Discovery and Science Channel.

She is a regular face on Sky, BBC, Good Morning Britain, ITV news, Channel 5 News, Channel 4 News and BBC News. She has appeared on various shows include Coast, Sunday Morning Live, Derren Brown, and various Discovery and Science Channel documentaries.

• Sarah is a London-based space journalist, broadcaster and author with an academic background in astrophysics.

• She was the face of the Discovery Channel’s 10 part series CONTACT in Summer 2019, and has appeared on BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, CNN and National Geographic Channels as well as Talk Radio.

• She is a global spokesperson and thought leader for space exploration and a passionate advocate for the emerging space industry and women in STEM. She has worked with organisations including the Gates Foundation, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Twitter, SETI, NASA, European Space Agency and more.

• Sarah’s work has been covered in The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, the Sun and Stylist.

• Her DK children’s books on space have been strong sellers in the UK and US. This is her first adult book.

‘Sarah Cruddas is a gifted writer and Look Up is an inspired book. I am hopeful that we will never stop looking up.’ Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins Most of us have never been to space. To date, of the more than 100 billion humans that have ever existed, fewer than 600 humans have ever left Earth. But the exploration of space is the most significant thing we will ever do as a species.

Sarah Cruddas has been looking to the skies her entire life. Her childhood was spent staring at the Moon and hearing stories of the space race, and she worked in a fruit factory to fund her love of the subject. Her subsequent career studying astrophysics, and becoming a television host and space journalist has seen her report on space exploration and chase launches across the world. In Look Up Sarah explains why she has always been a passionate advocate for why space should matter – to everyone.

From our ancestors who first painted patterns of the stars in caves, to the US and Soviet pioneers who first forged a path beyond our planet, Sarah Cruddas explores the stories and sacrifices that humankind has made to understand more about our place in the universe. And even today, when Moon walking and people in space suits seem less relevant to us than climate change and conflicts here on Earth, she shows how everything from medicine to mobile phones is affected by space technology, and how a new generation of entrepreneurs have kick-started a new story with the stars.

This is an inspirational and enlightening introduction to the importance of space to everyone, and why we should all learn to Look Up. ‘Sarah Cruddas is a gifted writer and Look Up is an inspired book. I am hopeful that we will never stop looking up.’ Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins ‘So full of optimism’ BBC Sky at Night Magazine ‘Practical and philosophical’ Choice Magazine ‘Genuinely one of the best space books I’ve read. The inclusiveness, breadth of topic and level of description are brilliant, coupled with the important underlying messages… I was very inspired indeed.’ Mark Ling, RAF Red Arrows

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Kenya Hunt • Contributors confirmed as: Candice Carty-Williams, Sunday Times bestselling author of Queenie, Jessica Horn, Ebele Okobi, Funmi Fetto, Freddie Harrel.

• For readers who enjoyed Slay in Your Lane, Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race, The Good Immigrant.

• A collection of essays that covers Kenya’s experiences of Black womanhood, everything from identity politics, immigration, health, motherhood, work and friendship.

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HC-KET not-US, not-CA Subject True stories and narrative history Readership General Kenya Hunt is the Deputy Editor of Grazia UK. Her career spans working for some of the world's most influential women’s titles on both sides of the Atlantic from her post-grad days at Jane magazine, to her years as Deputy Editor of ELLE UK. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Evening Standard and other publications. And she’s made a number of appearances on BBC Woman’s Hour, Sky News and more. An American based in London, she lives south of the river with her husband and two sons.

• Kenya is an award-winning American expat journalist and editor based in London. Formerly the Deputy Editor of ELLE UK (making Kenya the most senior black woman in the history of the magazine) she is currently Deputy Editor of Grazia.

• Kenya has written articles for The Guardian, American Vogue, InStyle, Marie Claire, The Evening Standard and has made a number of appearances on BBC Woman’s Hour,

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‘Powerful, intelligent and vital – one of the year’s mustreads’ Hannah Nathanson, Features Director, ELLE Featuring contributions from Candice Carty-Williams, Jessica Horn, Ebele Okobi, Funmi Fetto and Freddie Harrel.

In the vein of Roxane Gay’s Bad Feminist, but wholly its own, Girl is a provocative, heartbreaking and frequently hilarious collection of original essays on what it means to be black, a woman, a mother and a global citizen in today’s ever-changing world.

Black women have never been more visible or more publicly celebrated. But for every new milestone, every magazine cover, every box office record smashed, the reality of everyday life remains a complex, nuanced, contradiction-laden experience.

Award-winning journalist and American in London Kenya Hunt threads razor sharp cultural observation through evocative and relatable stories, both illuminating our current cultural moment and transcending it.

‘Powerful, intelligent and vital – one of this year’s must reads’ Elle ‘Enlightening, relatable, warm and witty, Girl is a must-read for 2020’ Sunday Times Style ‘Valuable’ Guardian ‘If any book should enrich – and disrupt – your life, let it be this.’ Harper’s Bazaar UK ‘very honest and intelligent’ Dina Asher-Smith ‘Put it on your reading list, pronto’ Dazed ‘Exceptional … This book genuinely changed the way I see the world’ Red ‘Essential reading’ Psychologies ‘Brilliant … if there’s any book you should read this year, it’s this one.’ Refinery29 ‘Funny, heartbreaking, and needed now more than ever.’ Cosmopolitan ‘[A] smart, sharp look at what it means to be a black woman’ i News

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The Snow Song HQ

Sally Gardner •Sally Gardner is an award-winning author, whose books have sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide and been translated in to more than 22 languages.

•Sally writes has won both the Costa Children’s Book Prize and the Carnegie Medal, and the Nestle Children’s Book Prize • The Snow Song is love story but also a timely fable which explores topical themes such as toxic masculinity and feminism • Sally’s best novel yet, perfect for fans of The Binding and The Familiars.

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•With an isolated and dramatic setting, this story brings the history of the period alive and showcases the author’s exceptional talent of combining historical fiction with a touch of magic realism

‘A darkly scattered fable told with beauty, magic, love but also heart-wrenching realism … Fans of The Familiars and The Binding will love this’ MY WEEKLY ‘It’s fabulous, we should all have copies’ Simon Mayo, Scala Radio ‘A glorious love story, a spellbinding fable’ Adele Parks Women imprisoned by superstition, chained by guilt.

Perched on a mountain in a land of ancient forests is a village, rife with secrets. Cut off from the outside world it is run by the elders, men to whom tradition is all.

Edith lives alone with her alcoholic father who is forcing her to marry the village butcher. But she is in love with a shepherd who promised to return to her.

As the village becomes isolated in a sea of snow, Edith loses her power of speech. And it is this enchantment that will have far-reaching consequences, not only for Edith but for the whole village.

‘A gorgeous love story … with more than a touch of magical realism’ Independent ‘A richly spun folk tale of fellowship and insurgence … an enchanting and timeless feminist fable’ Mail on Sunday ‘A glorious love story, a spellbinding fable’ Adele Parks, Platinum ‘A riveting fairy tale for adults, weaving magic among harsh inequality and prejudice, but at the same time a powerfully descriptive tale of resilience and hope – tissues at the ready…’ Candis ‘A darkly scattered fable told with beauty, magic, love but also heart-wrenching realism … Fans of The Familiars and The Binding will love this’ My Weekly ‘A gorgeous love story … with more than a touch of magical realism’ Independent ‘A beautiful, haunting book … an atmospheric tale that will stay with you long after the pages are closed’ SFX ‘A truly enchanting fairy tale that pulled me into another world and kept me there long after reading the last word. An utterly bewitching story about the strength and power of women and their voices’ Jessica Ryn ‘I loved this thought-provoking fable. A story of love, courage and rebellion, perfect for book groups’ Anita Frank Praise for Sally Gardner: ‘An imaginative novel with a vivid backstage world of intrigue and romance … Original and rich' Sunday Times Book of the Week.

‘With shades of Sarah Waters … irresistable’ Guardian

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Sally Gardner is an award-winning children’s novelist who has sold more than 2.5 million books worldwide and been translated into 22 languages. She lives in Hastings and this is her third adult novel.

Practically Perfect Life Lessons from Mary Poppins

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Katy Brand • Mary Poppins was the biggest hit that Walt Disney made during his lifetime. It remains the Disney film with the most awards today and is currently undergoing a huge revival with a film reboot and West End presence.

28 Oct 2021 £ 9.99

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Katy Brand is an award-winning writer, comedian and actor. After starting to write and perform comedy as a student, she spent a few years working in TV production. In 2005 Katy went back to the stage, taking her debut comedy show ‘Celebrities are Gods’ to the Edinburgh Fringe, which later became her award-winning ITV sketch show, Katy Brand’s Big Ass Show. She published her first novel, Brenda Monk is Funny in 2014, went back to the Fringe in 2016 with her critically-acclaimed live show, ‘I Was a Teenage Christian’ and wrote a play, 3Women in 2018. Her first non-fiction book H was published in 2019, and in 2020 she made her West End debut in ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie!’ It may be time for a sit down.

• Katy Brand was the 2008 British Comedy Award winner for Best Female Comedy Breakthrough Artist. She has written for and appeared in numerous radio and TV shows from Radio 4’s News Quiz to Channel 4’s Peep Show. In 2020 she made her West End debut in ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie!’

• Katy currently has 89k followers on Twitter.

Mary Poppins is a story of taking practical steps towards happiness. It’s looking at the bright side of life. It’s setting boundaries, deciding what you want and making it happen.

That’s the path to being Practically Perfect For comedian Katy Brand, part of the joy of watching Mary Poppins as a child was the thrill of the film’s iconic, no-nonsense heroine. Her unshakeable confidence, her staunch independence, and that touch of magic. Now she’s all grown up, Katy takes another look beyond the talking umbrellas, bottomless bags and dubious cockney accents to show that Mary’s still got something to teach us.

She explores how the beloved nanny was brought to life from the page to the big screen, and delves into her most striking memories to uncover themes that are still as important now as they were at the time, from women’s rights and poverty, to toxic masculinity and work-life balance.

With interviews and insights from famous fans and friends, Practically Perfect is the common-sense manual for life that we never knew we needed, and sprinkles some supercalifragilistic magic along the way.

‘Katy Brand reveals the teachings of Mary Poppins and how we can learn from her lessons to live better lives.' S Magazine

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• Award-winning writer and comedian Katy Brand explores how we can apply the messages from Mary Poppins to our everyday lives, covering themes as broad as the importance to mental health of keeping your bedroom tidy, our need for fantasy, the suffragettes, and the pressure on men having to fulfil an out-of-date ideal, when they just want to see their children and go fly a kite.

A Beginner’s Guide to Murder HQ

Rosalind Stopps • A highly original coming-of-old novel about three women in their seventies who set out to save a young girl’s life through murder.

• Murder as black comedy. Agatha Christie crossed with MY SISTER THE SERIAL KILLER. • The literary follow-up to THE STRANGER SHE KNEW, which was shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize 2020.

• Ideal book club fiction: It deals with loneliness in the elderly, giving a voice to the often ignored, as well as exploring dark themes of abuse in many forms.

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Rosalind Stopps lives in Margate and southeast London with various humans and dogs.

Her short stories have been published in five anthologies and read at live literature events in London, Leeds, Hong Kong and New York.

Her debut novel, The Stranger She Knew was shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize 2020. A Beginner’s Guide to Murder is her second novel.

• There has been a recent spate of media coverage about the lack of writers over 40, and this answers the call for novels written by older writers that feature older protagonists.

• Lots of PR opportunities with Rosalind. At 65, she’s the oldest author on the HQ Fiction list, and she and her books play an important role in broadening out the scope of fiction across the market.

The brand new book from a powerful literary voice, author of The Stranger She Knew, shortlisted for the Paul Torday Prize.

Grace, Meg and Daphne, all in their seventies, are minding their own business while enjoying a cup of tea in a café, when seventeen-year-old Nina stumbles in. She’s clearly distraught and running from someone, so the three women think nothing of hiding her when a suspicious-looking man starts asking if they’ve seen her.

Once alone, Nina tells the women a little of what she’s running from. The need to protect her is immediate, and Grace, Meg and Daphne vow to do just this. But how? They soon realise there really is only one answer: murder.

And so begins the tale of the three most unlikely murderers-in-the-making, and may hell protect anyone who underestimates them. *** Readers LOVE Rosalind Stopps’ books: ‘I was hooked from the start and finished it in little more than two days, because it was truly unputdownable. Beautifully written and really quite scary in places . . . A brilliant book. More from this excellent writer please!’ Amazon 5* ‘I enjoyed this book so much . . . It's is witty and thought provoking’ Amazon 5* ‘This is how fiction should be done! The Stranger She Knew is a fabulous, thrilling tale and I loved it!’ NetGalley 5* ‘An exceptionally powerful psychological thriller’ NetGalley 5* Praise for Rosalind Stopps: ‘A tense page-turning thriller…powerful’ The Times ‘A masterful feat of storytelling’ Tim Pears, author of The West Country trilogy

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Precious You HQ

Helen Monks Takhar • An explosive, dark and shocking thriller perfect for fans of Ali Land, Sarah Vaughan, Harriet Lane and TV dramas You, The Replacement and Dr Foster • This is the novel that will do for the workplace what GONE GIRL did for marriage. You will never look at your colleagues in the same way again…

• Sits exactly in the sweet spot where book-club meets upmarket thriller and is packed full of talking points: toxic generation gaps; the unfair maligning of millennials, especially in the press; difficulties for women as they age and become ‘invisible’; difficult working relationships and the feeling of being replaced/usurped by the younger generation

25 Nov 2021 £ 8.99

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Helen Monks Takhar has been working as a journalist, copyeditor and magazine editor since 1999, having graduated from Cambridge. She began her career in financial trade newspapers before writing for national newspapers including The Times, The Observer and The Daily Telegraph.

Originally from Southport, Merseyside, she lives in Stoke Newington with her husband and two young children.

• Stunning author quotes in, including from Alice Feeney: ‘A deliciously dark and addictive page-turner’; Jo Spain: ‘Dark, shocking, terrific’; and Will Dean: ‘Twisty, explosive, compelling, with hints of Gone Girl’.

• Optioned for TV by eOne, with Helen & her scriptwriter husband, Danny Takhar, attached to write • Pre-empted ahead of Frankfurt 2018, fighting off stiff competition from other publishers • US rights bought for six figures by PRH; rights sold in 7 territories and counting • Helen is a journalist and is very outgoing, clever and articulate; she’d be brilliant at events

‘Enthralling… you may be reminded of Villanelle by Lily, the possibly psychopathic antiheroine’ THE SUNDAY TIMES ‘A dark, addictive page-turner’ ALICE FEENEY ‘Supremely twisted and completely riveting’ KATIE LOWE ‘A breathtaking debut’ SAMANTHA DOWNING She’s got your job. She wants your life…

When Katherine first meets her new intern Lily, she’s captivated. Young, beautiful and confident, Lily reminds Katherine of everything she once was – and it’s not long before she develops a dark fascination with her new colleague.

But is Lily as perfect as she seems, or does she have a sinister hidden agenda? As Katherine is drawn into an obsessive power struggle with the intern, a disturbing picture emerges of two women hiding dark secrets – and who are desperate enough to do anything to come out on top…

Breathlessly addictive and deeply unsettling, Precious You is a thriller like no other. Taut, terrifying and with shocking twists at every turn, it will keep you guessing until the very last page. ___ Perfect for anyone who loved Lucy Foley’sThe Hunting Party, Harriet Tyce’s Blood Orange and Samantha Downing’s My Lovely Wife. ____ ‘Compulsive and sexy’ THE BOOKSELLER ‘Chilling, addictive’ WOMAN & HOME ‘Deliciously vitriolic’ STYLIST ‘Dark and totally gripping’ BELLA ‘Clever and uniquely modern’ WOMAN’S OWN ‘A brilliant and dark story’ CLOSER ‘I was genuinely terrified’ ADELE PARKS ‘Packed with toxic rivalry and explosive twists’ MY WEEKLY ‘Twisted, shocking, terrific’ JO SPAIN ‘Will keep you hooked’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY ‘Nail-biting’ HARRIET TYCE

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Both of You HQ

Adele Parks • Adele’s last two books, Just My Luck and Lies Lies Lies have both been Sunday Times Number One Bestsellers • Just My Luck and Lies Lies Lies have just been optioned for development for TV in conjunction with Netflix • A dark tale of two missing women with a killer twist • Both of You is Adele’s 21st book in 21 years

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9 Dec 2021 £ 8.99

• Adele has sold over 3.5 million copies in the UK

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‘Sizzling. Shocking. Sassy. Made me sit bolt upright’ Jane Corry ***ONE OF THE PRESS ASSOCIATION’S ‘HOT TITLES FOR 2021’*** Leigh Fletcher: happily married stepmum to two gorgeous boys goes missing on Monday. Her husband Mark says he knows nothing of her whereabouts. She simply went to work and just never came home. Their family is shattered.

Kai Janssen: married to wealthy Dutch businessman, Daan, vanishes the same week. Kai left their luxurious penthouse and glamourous world without a backward glance. She seemingly evaporated into thin air. Daan is distraught.

DC Clements knows that people disappear all the time – far too frequently. Most run away from things, some run towards, others are taken but find their way back. A sad few never return. These two women are from very different worlds, their disappearances are unlikely to be connected. And yet, at a gut level, the DC believes they might be.

How could these women walk away from their families, husbands and homes willingly? Clements is determined to unearth the truth, no matter how shocking and devastating it may be.

The Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with her most provocative, compelling book to date: Both Of You. Praise for Both Of You: ‘I've always loved Adele Parks’s gripping, immersive novels and Both of You is one of her very best.

Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic – I tore through it in two sittings' Louise Candlish, bestselling author of The Other Passenger ‘Both Of You crackles with toxic relationships, dark desires and shocking twists. An utterly engrossing read that unsettles as it entertains. I loved it’ Eve Chase, bestselling author of The Glass House ‘Sizzling. Shocking. Sassy. Made me sit bolt upright in bed when I got to the first twist. Adele has the gift of making you feel you are right there. Inside her characters. Your heart pounding’ Jane Corry, bestselling author of I Made a Mistake Praise for Both Of You: ‘I've always loved Adele Parks’s gripping, immersive novels and Both of You is one of her very best.

Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic – I tore through it in two sittings' Louise Candlish, bestselling author of The Other Passenger ‘Both Of You crackles with toxic relationships, dark desires and shocking twists. An utterly engrossing read that unsettles as it entertains. I loved it’ Eve Chase, bestselling author of The Glass House

Updated 3 Oct 2017, printed 24 Feb 2021

Adele Parks was born in North Yorkshire.

She is the author of twenty bestselling novels including the recent Sunday Times Number One hits Lies Lies Lies and Just My Luck.

She's an ambassador for The National Literacy Trust and a judge for the Costa.

Adele has lived in Botswana, Italy and London, and is now settled in Guildford, Surrey, with her husband, son and cat.

Get a Grip, Love HQ

Kate Lucey • We have never been in more need of mental health help. Prescriptions for anti-depressants are at an all time high, and 1 in 4 people in the UK alone will experience a mental health problem each year.

• Since 2013 millennials have seen a 47% increase in depression diagnoses, with 7 in 10 now reporting to having experienced a mental health issue. This generation is also changing the narrative on depression, being more willing to speak about mental health issues and therapy than any before. This is a book for those people.

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Kate Lucey is an experienced digital journalist, public speaker, and panel mediator and has worked with brands from Cosmopolitan to The Sunday Times Style to advise on how to effectively talk to millennials. She regularly writes about mental health for a range of publications and is currently living in Paris. Get a Grip, Love is her first book.

• Mental health writing continues to be a trend. The enduring popularity of Bryony Gordon, Matt Haig, Dolly Alderton and others shows an appetite for relatable stories around this subject.

• Kate Lucey is a well-connected journalist. She was ex-editor of Sugarscape.com and Cosmo. co.uk, and is now a freelance editor writing for, among others, Sunday Times Magazine, XXX, and has a regular column as the mental health writer on the Metro.

'Clever, kind, funny and wise, this book is an uplifting and useful addition to your self help library.’ Daisy Buchanan, How to Be a Grown-Up We’re all talking about mental health a lot more now than we were ten years ago, which is great . . . isn’t it?

Kate Lucey has been ‘officially’ depressed (as in, diagnosed) for six years. In that time she’s experienced everything from bad therapy, knock-out meds, and friends-with-too-many-opinions, to good therapy, medication, and solutions that actually work.

This book recognises that getting help is not as easy as ‘just telling someone’ or ‘taking some pills’. It weaves real peoples’ experiences of depression with the opinions of actual qualified experts and facts from scientific studies to create a no-nonsense guide to mental health.

Funny, irreverent, and relatable, Get a Grip, Love also tells you what to say to those mates who fancy themselves as amateur psychologists, and speaks honestly about how it feels to live with a mental health disorder.

Crucially, as well as poking fun at mental illness and all its absurdities (because what are we without laughter, hey?), Kate reminds you that it’s fine not to feel ok. That you can go back to crying at any time. And that you do not need to get a grip.

'Clever, kind, funny and wise, this book is an uplifting and useful addition to your self help library.

Kate's voice is such a big, positive part of the evolving mental health conversation. This book made me feel like I could actually survive 2020. It's brilliant.' Daisy Buchanan, How to Be a Grown-Up ‘In her wittily titled no-nonsense guide to mental health, [Kate] writes about her experiences of depression with insight, honesty and even humour.’ i News ‘A quirky, candid memoir … This will have huge appeal to anyone who feels they’re at rock bottom; it will also enlighten their friends.’ Evening Standard ‘A raw, honest, necessarily uncomfortable and funny insight into depression.’ Jo Usmar, This Book Will Make You Happy

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• This is the first book to address the accusations that are made about ‘entitled millennials ruining everything’ who are also struggling with mental health problems. GET A GRIP, LOVE will allow its readers to feel the way they do, and give them responses to others telling them to ‘get a grip, love’.