HQ Catalogue April - December 2025

CATALOGUE 2025

APRIL-DECEMBER

FICTION HARDBACK

‘Midnight in Soap Lake made me fall in love with reading all over again.’

Stuart Turton

‘A fantastic, assured debut.’

Elly Griffiths on Matthew Sullivan

MIDNIGHT IN SOAP LAKE

MATTHEW SULLIVAN

The sweeping, unputdownable new thriller.

Abigail uprooted her life to move to Soap Lake, Washington. A once-popular tourist destination, the town is now home to a dwindling population and the menacing shadow of an urban legend. With her husband away on a work trip, Abigail is alone when a young boy emerges from the desert scrub, catatonic and covered in blood. His mother, Esme, lies stabbed to death in a nearby car.

When Abigail discovers Esme was a local woman who moved away after a series of tragedies, she is compelled to find answers. Esme’s is not the only mysterious death this town has witnessed.

Drawn into a complex web of conspiracies and violence, Abigail will learn that the smallest towns can hide the biggest secrets.

MATTHEW SULLIVAN received his MFA from the University of Idaho and has been a resident writer at Yaddo, Centrum, and the Vermont Studio Center. His short stories have been awarded the Robert Olen Butler Fiction Prize and the Florida Review Editors’ Award for Fiction. His writing has been featured in  Modern Love ,  The Daily Beast , and  Shelf Awareness amongst others. His first novel,  Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore , was an Indie Next pick, a B&N Discover pick, and one of SUSPENSE Magazine 's Best Debuts of 2017.

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THE MARRIAGE RULE

HELEN MONKS TAKHAR

A propulsive domestic thriller that asks, What’s the one thing you need to do to stay married? and blows apart the uncomfortable answers.

Elle never dreamed she’d end up with a man like Dom. He’s handsome, successful, the perfect father to their baby girl. But Elle doesn’t feel the joy she knows she should. She's struggling with being a mum, failing at work, even her post-baby body doesn’t feel like her own. Not that Dom cares. He worships Elle and craves intimacy as deeply as troubled Elle wants to shy away from it.

Elle starts relying on red wine and the attention of new colleague Gabriel to get through her day. But the morning after a team away day, a bewildered Elle wakes up with a lifeless body in her bed. She knows Dom is the only person who’ll give her any chance of getting out of this situation.

Elle would never have ended up in such danger if she’d followed the Marriage Rule, the one thing she’s been told a wife should do, even if it breaks her…

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 and the  Observer. Originally from Southport, Merseyside, she lives in North London with her husband and two children.  The Marriage Rule is her fourth novel.

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8 MAY 2025

‘Weiner is the undisputed queen of the fun yet thoughtful poolside read.’  Vogue on Jennifer Weiner

‘Like Helen Fielding, Weiner balances fresh humour, deft characterisations, and literary sensibility.’ Guardian on Jennifer Weiner

THE GRIFFIN SISTERS' GREATEST HITS

JENNIFER WEINER

A story of sisters, love and the power of music, perfect for fans of Daisy Jones and the Six!

The Griffin Sisters had the world at their feet, catapulted to stardom in the early 00’s before they become one of rock music’s greatest mysteries: Zoe, effortlessly gorgeous, who loved the fans and the fame, dancing under the lights while her sister’s voice rang out across stadiums. Cassie, never comfortable with the crowds or the attention, but with the voice of a generation, rich, haunting, touched with heartbreak.

It’s two decades since The Griffin Sisters broke up. Zoe’s a wife and mother, living in suburbia, occasionally recognised by a nostalgic fan. No one knows where Cassie is. Now, despite her mum’s warnings, Zoe’s teenage daughter, Cherry, is determined to break into the music business. But as secrets emerge, Cassie and Zoe must face the consequences of their choices: the ones they made and the ones the music industry made for them. Can they forgive each other – and themselves? And will the Griffin Sisters ever make music again? HQ

JENNIFER WEINER is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two books, including the novels  Good in Bed,  In Her Shoes ,  Mrs. Everything, and  The Breakaway. She has appeared on many national television programs, including the  Today show and  Good Morning America, and her work is frequently published by the  New York Times. Jennifer lives with her family in Philadelphia. Visit her online at JenniferWeiner.com.

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22 MAY 2025

‘Heart-warming, funny and so relatable. This book made me want to cling to my life-long friendships – and listen to Fleetwood Mac.’

Laura Dockrill

KERRY DOWNES

A warm, funny, painfully relatable debut novel about friendship, coming of age in your thirties and finding your purpose. For fans of Anna Hope, Nina Stibbe and Holly Bourne.

Sam and Daisy have been best friends since university. Back then Daisy was a wild, Fleetwood Mac-obsessed girl descended from the Yorkshire Moors, while Sam’s youth was misspent traipsing around Liverpool on shopping trips and nights out.

KERRY DOWNES  grew up in East Yorkshire and has spent the last decade in south London, working as an NHS specialist audiologist. Her journey through fertility treatment over the last few years inspired parts of this novel. She lives in Brighton with her husband and two children.

But as they lean against each other on a wooden bench in the tired garden of their beloved local pub, gazing out at Sam’s wedding, they have no idea that their paths are about to truly diverge for the first time. As Sam’s desire to become a mother consumes her, and Daisy’s inability to resist temptation haunts her, these best of friends will lose sight of themselves – and each other. With each misstep and unintentional betrayal the gulf widens. But can they build a bridge, or will they let it burn? £16.99

‘An author to keep an eye on … Dhand is a fearless writer.’

Sunday Times on A.A. Dhand

‘Outstanding – relentless, multi-layered suspense and real human drama.’

Lee Child on A.A. Dhand

A.A. DHAND

Don’t miss this incredible adrenaline-filled thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat in 2025!

Local pharmacist and pillar of the community, Idris Khan, spends his days doling out methadone to the hundreds of addicts in his care. They trust Idris with their secrets, and so he knows more than his mild manner suggests. So when his childhood sweetheart, Rebecca, doesn't turn up for her daily methadone dose, Idris is worried. Worried enough to go looking for her in the most deprived area of Leeds, alone.

The mess Idris finds catapults him into the middle of a turf war between the two most powerful drug cartels in Yorkshire. Now, he must use every bit of intelligence and cunning he has to keep those he loves safe.

Because a war is on the way. And when Idris goes after his enemies, they won't see him coming.

A. A. DHAND is the author of five previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels.

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HQ 3 JUNE 2025

‘Bursts with complexity, drama and warmth… A timely, timeless novel.’

Catherine Newman

‘A powerful tale, well told… [with] a delightful cast of characters that you can't help but fall in love with.’

Fiona Davis

IN THE FAMILY WAY

LANEY

KATZ BECKER

For fans of Lessons in Chemistry and The Help, a warm, uplifting and empowering novel.

Ohio, 1965. Every week a group of suburban housewives meet for their Tuesday card game, sharing gossip, advice and confidences.

Lily Berg has the perfect life. She’s married to a doctor, with an infant daughter and another on the way. She can’t let her husband know she’s struggling but she knows she can trust her friends. Becca, Lily’s best friend and next-door neighbour, is everything Lily isn’t. She’s messy and brash and never on time for anything. When she falls pregnant with a fourth child she desperately can’t afford, she turns to Lily. Although Lily’s little sister, Rose, got married last year, she’s not ready to give up her independence. Her modern marriage appears to be perfect, but behind closed doors things are very different.

And Betsy is fifteen, pregnant and frightened. When Lily takes her in from the local home for unwed mothers she has no idea how much it will shake up all of their lives.

LANEY KATZ BECKER is an award-winning author and writer. Her debut novel, Dear Stranger, Dearest Friend , was a Literary Guild alternate selection, recommended by Library Journal , selected by Redbook Magazine as Editors’ Favorite Pick for Fall , a Traditions Book Club selection, and featured on CBS’ Saturday Early Show. Her writing career also includes working as an award-winning advertising copywriter, freelance journalist, and, most recently, for more than a decade, as a literary agent. She currently lives on the east coast of Florida with her husband and their Havanese.

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‘Creepy… A really good novel of supernatural suspense.’

Stephen King

‘Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turner.’

The Times

WHISTLE

Sunday Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay enters new territory with a fiendishly twisted supernatural chiller.

Desperate for a fresh start after the death of her husband, children’s author Annie Blunt moves with her son Charlie to a small town in upstate New York where they can begin to heal.

Bored and lonely in their isolated new surroundings, Charlie is thrilled when he finds a forgotten train set in a locked shed in the grounds of their new house. While Annie is pleased to see Charlie happy, there’s something unsettling about his new toy. Strange sounds wake Annie in the night – she’s sure she can hear a train in the middle of the night, although there isn’t an active line for miles. And then bizarre things start happening in the neighbourhood. But even stranger, Annie can’t seem to stop drawing a disturbing new character that has no place in a children’s book…

Grief plays tricks on the mind, but Annie is beginning to think she’s walked out of one nightmare straight into another, only this one is far more terrifying.

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 seven 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.

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LINWOOD BARCLAY

‘One of my ten best reads of the year. Easy five stars.’

Lisa Jewell on Kia Abdullah

‘Terrific and hugely

thought-provoking.’

Ian Rankin on Kia Abdullah

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE DARK

KIA ABDULLAH

Don’t miss the brand-new gripping thriller and courtroom drama full of twists and turns that will keep you up at night!

Lily and Safa were best friends growing up. Now, Lily is the nation’s favourite breakfast TV presenter and Safa, once a renowned journalist, is reeling from a recent fall from grace.

When news breaks about suspicious bruises on Lily’s body, Safa attempts to rekindle their old friendship. But Lily claims the bruises are nothing to worry about. And then one night the police are called to Lily’s home. Lily is strangely calm – and a body lies dead at her feet.

Lily pleads not guilty, and then says nothing more. Driven by her desire to give a voice to all victims, Safa begins her own investigation into what happened that night. But Safa is not prepared for what her quest for justice will uncover...

KIA ABDULLAH is a bestselling author and travel writer. Her novels include Take It Back, a Guardian and Telegraph thriller of the year; Truth Be Told, which was shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards; and Next of Kin, which won the Adult Fiction Diverse Book Award and was longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award. Those People Next Door was a Waterstones Thriller of the Month pick.

Kia has written for The New York Times, the Guardian, the Financial Times, The Times, and the BBC.

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‘SUCH a treat! Glorious, glamorous and transporting: the British answer to Taylor Jenkins Reid.’ Lucy Foley

MOORE RIVER OF STARS

A beautifully written and captivating novel by the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Garnett Girls exploring the lives and secrets of a group of residents of an island in the Thames.

Walnut Tree Island is home to artists, dreamers, lovers and heartbreakers. Life is different here: slow, languorous and always communal, with every evening offering a new opportunity to gather at a neighbour's houseboat over a glass of wine.

But when a former resident reappears after nearly two decades away, the islanders are thrown into a frenzy as they wonder what plans their new landlord has in store for them.

And for Jo, an artist who long ago lost her muse, his return reopens the wounds of a love she thought was gone forever…

Now Deputy MD of Arts PR Agency Midas, GEORGINA MOORE is an award-winning book publicist, who has worked in the publishing industry for twenty years, most recently at Headline.  The Garnett Girls is Georgina’s first novel and is set on the Isle of Wight, where Georgina and her family have a holiday houseboat called Sturdy. Georgina’s main residence is a houseboat in the River Thames, where she lives with her partner, two children and Bomber, the Border Terrier. You can find her as @PublicityBooks on Twitter and @georginamooreauthor on Instagram.

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GEORGINA

‘Riveting.’

The Times on Louise Candlish

‘A superstar of psychological thrillers.’ Daily Mail on Louise Candlish

A NEIGHBOUR’S GUIDE TO MURDER

LOUISE CANDLISH

The brand-new psychological suspense domestic crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Our House

It’s rare for a room in beautiful, iconic Columbia Mansions to be up for grabs and retiree Gwen is thrilled when its new occupant Pixie turns out to be the most delightful neighbour she could have wished for. Before long the two women have formed an unlikely age-gap friendship and Gwen is making herself useful to Pixie in all kinds of ways.

But when a crime comes to light Gwen’s protective instincts go into overdrive, igniting an appetite for revenge that none of the residents are prepared for.

The last thing they need in Columbia Mansions is a scandal. The last thing they want is a murder.

LOUISE CANDLISH is the bestselling author of 17 novels and her books are published all over the world. Her book  Our House was adapted into a major four-part ITV drama and won the 2019 British Book Awards Crime and Thriller Book of the Year.

She lives in a South London neighbourhood not unlike the one in her books, with her husband, daughter (when she's not at uni), and a fox-red Labrador called Bertie who is the apple of her eye.

Twitter @louise candlish Instagram @louisecandlish facebook.com/LouiseCandlishAuthor

FATELESS

The first book in a new fantasy trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa, where a twisted game of destiny has far-reaching consequences.

Seventeen-year-old Sparrow has no family other than the Thieves Guild. They found her, an orphan on the streets of Kovass, and gave her a home, training, and a purpose. Ever since, Sparrow’s sole focus has been proving herself to the Guild.

But the Guild, and the mysterious Circle that controls them, are more than simple criminals. They work to bring back the reign of the Deathless Kings, the godlike sorcerers who once ruled over the world. In Sparrow, they believe they have found the key to turn back the sands of time.

Betrayed by those closest to her, Sparrow must turn to Raithe – the enigmatic yet alluring assassin sent to eliminate her – to escape the Guild's shadowy plots. What ensues is a death-defying adventure that takes Sparrow far from home, across the Dust Sea, and into the trackless desert where she will discover not only her fate, but the world’s itself, rests in her hands.

JULIE KAGAWA is the  New York Times, USA TODAY and internationally bestselling author of The Iron Fey, Blood of Eden, The Talon Saga and the Shadow of the Fox series. Born in Sacramento, she has been a bookseller and an animal trainer and enjoys reading, painting, playing in her garden and training in martial arts. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and a plethora of pets. Visit her at www.juliekagawa.com.

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JULIE KAGAWA

14 AUGUST 2025

‘A remarkable feat of storytelling… Told through a cast of vibrant characters, Herc is a refreshingly unique and brilliantly funny exploration of Ancient Greece’s legendary "hero".’ Rosie Hewlett on Herc

The enthralling tale of the most loved goddess of Mount Olympus and all of Greek mythology new for 2025.

I’m a liar, to begin with. Well, if I’m being exceedingly honest with you, I was nothing at all to begin with. Then I was my father’s testicles. Then the weaver of Fate itself, which is when the lying started. After that, it all got a bit complicated.

Weaving herself a web of lies and careful deceptions, Aphrodite convinces everyone she’s the goddess of love whose rightful place is among the Olympians. But being a goddess isn’t quite like she thought. Those who oppose Zeus tend to disappear, or worse. And one day, Aphrodite decides she’s had enough…

From the award-winning author of Herc , this is the riveting tale of how a nobody became a goddess, and then planned to take down the most powerful god of them all.

PHOENICIA ROGERSON is altogether mortal with a rather less chequered past than Hercules. After a decade of not being able to find his complete story on bookshelves, she decided to pull her socks up and write it herself. She's had two short stories published in the UCL Publisher’s Prize. She lives and works in London. Aphrodite is her second novel.

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PHOENICIA ROGERSON

‘I’ll drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it every time.’

Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party

OUR BEAUTIFUL MESS

ADELE PARKS

A must-read domestic thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Just Between Us and Both of You

Connie can’t wait to have her daughters home for Christmas. It’s not just the excitement of the girls being together; student Fran is bringing a new boyfriend. The empty nest will once again be full of friends, family and love.

Yet from the moment she sees Zac, Connie feels a deep unease. Zac reminds her of the worst mistake she has ever made: a man whose charm and good looks nearly destroyed her marriage. Then, Fran announces she’s pregnant.

Reeling from Fran’s news and terrified that her past might threaten the future, Connie desperately tries to navigate a path forward. But there’s a much greater menace looming. Someone in the house has another devastating secret which will put everyone Connie loves in danger, and one of them will pay the ultimate price.

An explosive and deeply emotional family drama which explores the lengths a parent will go to protect a child; for there’s nothing stronger than a woman whose family is under threat.

ADELE PARKS MBE was born in Yorkshire. She is the author of 24 bestselling novels including the Sunday Times Number One bestsellers Lies Lies Lies and Just My Luck . Over five million UK editions of her work have been sold and her books have been translated into 31 different languages. Adele’s novel The Image of You was recently released as a major motion movie. She is an ambassador of the National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency, and in 2022 she was awarded an MBE for services to literature.

11 SEPTEMBER 2025

‘I read every page obsessively… sharp and witty and so delicately crafted.’

Elvin Mensah on Everyone I Know is Dying

NEVER

EMILY SLAPPER

A raw, astute and painfully relatable novel about the relationships that shape us and the relationship we have with ourselves, from the author of Everyone I Know is Dying

Noa is desperate to be loved. More than anything else –more than her studies, more than her job, her friends, her family – she wants to belong to someone. And she knows if this can happen, if someone will just choose her, she’ll finally be happy.

Elliot is terrified. Terrified about what will happen to his brother, Willy, if he isn’t there to keep him safe. Terrified that his friends will find out that he doesn’t have any of his own opinions. Terrified that the girl he loves will realise he isn’t a real person.

When they meet, Noa and Elliot have an immediate connection. And each of them hopes their great love might be enough to quiet the voices that tell them they’re not enough. But is it possible to love another person when you have no idea how to love yourself?

EMILY SLAPPER grew up in Northampton before studying Cinema and Photography at the University of Leeds.

After graduating she moved to London to work in advertising whilst hoping to one day become a screenwriter. But wanting to write films turned into wanting to write books and so she started a Creative Writing MA at Royal Holloway.

In her spare time she loves walking around South East London with her dog, Tina.

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7 OCTOBER 2025

‘A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it.’

Marian Keyes

‘A story that’s as furious as it is tender. A look at where justice fits in a world that shows women so little mercy.’

Emily Henry

THE WOMEN OF WILD HILL

KIRSTEN MILLER

The brand-new thrilling and empowering multi-generational feminist novel full of magic and witches.

Five generations of Sadie Duncan’s descendants claimed the beautiful Wild Hill as their home, each generation of witches stronger than the last. Then, in the aftermath of a tragedy, the last of the Duncans abandoned Wild Hill forever.

Brigid moved to California and turned her gift into fame and fortune. Her sister Phoebe settled on a ranch in Texas, where women visit in secret for her tonics, and Phoebe’s daughter, Sybil, became a famous chef.

Now Brigid, Phoebe, and Sibyl have been brought back to Wild Hill for one thing: The Old One, furious at the path mankind has taken, has chosen them to lead a magical revolution. But first, the Duncan women must confront their pasts, because only once they have each stepped into their power can they fulfil their destiny …

Blending witchcraft, magic, and family legacy, The Women of Wild Hill is a modern-day novel about witches and sisterhood that will make everyone believe the power to change the world is in their hands. HQ

KIRSTEN MILLER grew up in a small town in the mountains of North Carolina. At seventeen, she hit the road and moved to New York City, where she lives to this day. Kirsten’s first adult novel, The Change, is a feel-good feminist revenge fantasy and was selected by the Guardian, Prima, and Woman & Home in their ‘Books of the Year’ round ups. It has been optioned for a film by Made Up Stories Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books is her second adult novel and explores book banning and those brave enough to stand up against censorship.

Follow Kirsten Miller on Instagram @kirstenmillerbooks

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7 OCTOBER 2025

‘I absolutely treasured it from beginning to end.’

Cecilia Ahern on The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells

THE ORDEALS

RACHEL GREENLAW

Old Magic. New power. A contest to die for. The brandnew sizzling magical adventure.

Sophia De Winter has been bound to her cruel uncle, the Collector, since he exacted a blood bond from her as a child. When she learns of Killmarth, an elite academy for magic wielders outside of the Collector’s control, she sees it as her only chance to break free.

Except that each hopeful must prove their worth by competing in the Ordeals, brutal challenges that are hard to survive. And that’s just the beginning, because hopefuls are being viciously picked off one-by-one. Others, like Alden Hughes, a powerful magic wielder, are keen to team up with Sophia. But she does not know how to identify allies from rivals. Or from murderers.

In her haste to escape the Collector’s power over her, has Sophia walked out of the smoke and straight into the flames?

RACHEL GREENLAW lives on an island in the middle of the Atlantic, with all the allure of tropical palm trees in the summer and spine-tingling storms in the winter. Her debut women’s fiction novel, One Christmas Morning , was published in 2023. The Compass and Blade trilogy is her first YA fiction series.

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A SCAR IN THE BONE

SOPHIE JORDAN

Dragons. Romance. Magic. The sequel to A Fire in the Sky from the Sunday Times bestselling author.

It’s been a year since Tamsyn transformed from the enemy in Fell’s bed to the wife he sacrificed himself to save. From an ordinary girl to Penterra’s best hope to keep magic from disappearing forever.

With Fell torn from her side in the dangerous swirling mists of the Crags, Tamsyn is alone among the dragon pride. An outsider learning to survive in her new home, she trains until her muscles burn and her blood spills. And slowly, a warrior emerges.

But is Fell truly beyond Tamsyn’s reach? Their bond pulls at her, as does the fierce drive to protect both humans and dragonkind from a relentless enemy determined to destroy her – and all magic.

Magic stirs in the darkness, strengthening all who believe in it. But will it be enough to save the pride, the kingdom, and a love fated to endure for centuries?

SOPHIE JORDAN grew up in the Texas Hill Country, where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she’s the  New York Times ,  USA Today , and international bestselling author of more than fifty novels. She now lives in Houston with her family. When she’s not writing, she spends her time overloading on caffeine (lattes preferred), talking plotlines with anyone who will listen (including her kids), and streaming anything that has a happily ever after.

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‘A deliciously twisty and vibrantly plotted historical mystery . . . a must for booklovers everywhere.’

Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author

THE BOOKBINDER’S SECRET

A.D. BELL

The Shadow of the Wind meets Enola Holmes in this thrilling historical novel, with an intriguing mystery, ideal for lovers of books about books.

What danger could lie within a book? Lilian Delaney, apprentice to a master bookbinder in Oxford in 1901, chafes at the confines of her life, caught between the oppressive walls of her father’s bookshop and the limitations of being a woman in a man’s profession. But when a burned book comes into her possession, she finds hidden beneath the binding, a fifty-year-old letter speaking of love, fortune and murder.

Lily is drawn into the mystery, and learns there are other books which conceal more of the story. Lily becomes obsessed with finding them, but she is not the only one looking, and what began as a simple intrigue quickly turns dangerous.

Her journey takes her across the country, as she delves further into the heart of the secret. But with sinister forces closing in, Lily’s world begins to fall apart, and she must decide if uncovering the truth is worth losing everything.

A.D. BELL lives in Oxford, haunting the city’s bookshops of a weekend, writing in their cafés, and walking the winding paths of her characters.

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20 NOVEMBER 2025

‘Ingenious.’

Sunday Times on The Good Liars

'From now on, Anita will be a must-read author for me.’

Jill Mansell on Anita Frank

ANITA FRANK SMALL ACTS OF RESISTANCE

Sunday Times bestselling author Anita Frank returns with a breathtaking story of love and resistance…

After narrowly surviving a harrowing aerial battle and crash-landing, British airman Henry finds himself stranded behind enemy lines in a small French village. His survival depends on the courage and compassion of a local family willing to risk everything to help him.

Marie’s life in the occupied village is fraught with challenges under the oppressive gaze of German soldiers. Although she endures the hardships with quiet resilience, her world is upended when an unexpected postcard reveals unsettling secrets. As the relentless shadow of World War One spreads, so love begins to bloom in the most unlikely of places, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness.

Anita Frank’s captivating new novel is a deeply moving tale of courage, sacrifice, and the quiet small acts of resistance that shine brightest in the face of despair.

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 Award. Small Acts of Resistance is her fourth novel.

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FICTION PAPERBACK ORIGINAL

‘Had me laughing aloud within its first five pages. Charming, hilarious and heartfelt.’

Emily Henry

VERA WONG’S GUIDE TO SNOOPING (ON A DEAD MAN)

JESSE SUTANTO

Knives Out meets Kim’s Convenience , this is the mustread cozy crime from the bestselling author of Dial A For Aunties .

Vera Wong is perfectly content as a teashop owner. She is definitely not seeking opportunities for amateur sleuthing. But what else is she to do when a distressed woman called Millie asks for her help?

Okay, perhaps Vera wheedled the story out of her. And maybe the case file for Millie’s missing friend didn’t exactly fall into her lap. Everyone knows a locked briefcase is just asking to be opened.

However dangerous it is, Vera intends to uncover the truth in the only way that this Chinese mother knows how: by spilling the tea.

JESSE SUTANTO is an author of books for children and adults. She received her Masters from the University of Oxford and a BA in English Literature from Berkeley. She grew up in Indonesia and Singapore and currently lives in Jakarta with her husband and two daughters. The film rights to her women’s fiction, Dial A for Aunties , was bought by Netflix in a competitive bidding war.

You can find out more about Jesse on her website www.jesseqsutantoauthor.com

‘Intriguing, sharply funny, and a beautifully written mystery. I laughed out loud as I read –Miss Austen would approve.’

Pamela Hart

MISS CAROLINE BINGLEY, PRIVATE DETECTIVE

KELLY GARDINER; SHARMINI KUMAR

A fun, funny and imaginative take on Jane Austen.

Two years after the events of Pride and Prejudice , Miss Caroline Bingley is staying at her brother's country estate, and wondering if there's more to life than playing cribbage and paying calls on country neighbours.

So when Georgiana Darcy's maid vanishes – and Georgiana disappears in search of her – Caroline races to London to find them, and quickly discovers a shocking murder. Soon Caroline and Georgiana are careering through the underbelly of London, demanding answers of magistrates and East India Company-men to discover the killer, and along the way uncover the horrific cost of Empire.

Caroline soon finds out what an accomplished, independent woman with a large fortune can achieve –even when pitted against secrets and scandal.

KELLY GARDINER writes historical fiction for all ages, and her young adult novels  Act of Faith and The Sultan’s Eyes were both shortlisted for awards. A former journalist and editor, Kelly now teaches creative writing.

SHARMINI KUMAR is the founder and Artistic Director of 24 Carrot Productions and a producer of AustenCon, an annual Jane Austen celebration. She has adapted several Austen novels for the stage, and has written, directed and produced many performance pieces and short films. When she's not writing and directing, she works as a doctor and teaches Medicine.

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APRIL 2025

‘An entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’

Clare Chase on Jane Bettany

‘A perfect cozy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully-drawn setting.’

Roz Watkins on Jane Bettany

BETTANY MURDER ON BLUEBELL HILL

The next gripping instalment in the Violet Brewster series, perfect for fans of cosy mysteries.

In a quaint village in the Peak District, murder is brewing…

Violet Brewster is settling into the quiet life in Merrywell. The last thing she needs is to get mixed up in a police investigation…

When a snazzy tearoom opens at the local garden centre on Bluebell Hill, residents flock to visit the establishment. But not everyone is happy about the new business venture…

Matters escalate when the owner of the tearoom is found dead on the premises. As Violet unwittingly finds herself at the centre of another murder mystery, can she shift suspicion away from those closest to her and find the true culprit?

JANE BETTANY is a writer of short stories and non-fiction books and articles. Her work has been published in women's magazines in the UK (such as My Weekly , People's Friend , Yours and Woman's Weekly), as well as in literary magazines and newspapers. She has an MA in Creative Writing and has been a teacher of creative writing since 2007. As well as writing and teaching, she also runs a publishing and communications company and loves helping people to share their stories and find their writing voice.

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24 APRIL 2025

‘The term pageturner was made for books like this.’

Andrea Mara on Louise Jensen

‘Packed with suspense and tension as lives unravel with each secret that's revealed.’

Alice Hunter on Louise Jensen

THE LIAR

LOUISE JENSEN

The edge-of-your-seat, unnerving and thoroughly compelling thriller about how well you can ever know the people who are closest to you.

The Abbotts’ new lodger Luke hasn’t told them much about himself. But Luke keeps asking about their family photos and looking through their things. Why does he want to know everything about them? And why does daughter Jen think someone is watching her?

Then, suddenly, Mum Mel texts the family to say she needs a break. But Mel has never gone away alone before. And now it’s been days, and no one has heard from her.

The Abbotts’ house is full of secrets.

They say people never tell the whole truth.

They’re right.

LOUISE JENSEN has sold over a million copies of her international bestselling psychological thrillers, and they have been translated into twenty-five languages. Louise has been nominated for multiple awards including Goodreads Debut Author Of The Year,  The Guardian's 'Not The Booker Prize', and she has also been shortlisted for two CWA Dagger awards.

Louise lives with her husband, children, madcap dog, and a rather naughty cat in Northamptonshire.

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JULIE HALL; LEIA STONE BROKEN HEARTED

An inter-connected romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.

When the princesses of Summer and Fall disappeared, the burden of stopping the curse that’s tearing Faerie apart fell to me. My mission is clear: kill an Ethereum lord and return with his magical black heart to save our land.

But I know a secret no one else does – the princesses are alive, and everything I’ve been told about the Ethereum lords is a lie. And there may be another way to break the curse once and for all.

At least, that’s what they claim. I want to believe them, but trusting them could cost me everything. The clock is ticking, and the fate of Faerie rests in my hands.

LEIA STONE is the USA Today bestselling author of multiple bestselling series including Matefinder, Wolf Girl , Fallen Academy and Kings of Avalier She's sold over three million books and her Fallen Academy series has been optioned for film. She lives in Spokane, WA with her husband and two children.

JULIE HALL is a USA Today bestselling, multiple awardwinning author. She writes YA paranormal / fantasy novels. Julie currently lives in Colorado with her four favourite people –her husband, daughter, and two fur babies.

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24 APRIL 2025

‘The beauty of the Italian countryside is a stunning backdrop for an ugly war of betrayal, cruelty and love, richly told here by Tessa Harris. A must for all fans of WW2 fiction.’

Mandy Robotham on Tessa Harris

THE FLORENCE SISTERS

TESSA HARRIS

The heart-wrenching, and emotional Italian historical fiction novel.

Italy, 1940. With Florence on the cusp of war, Il Scorpione find their genteel livelihoods under threat by the Nazis. Tea rooms and bookshops are closed, and the women are forced to join the war effort.

Desperate to help in any way that she can, Angelina Leone, expert art-historian, and the niece of Il Scoprione’s founder makes a deal with the devil. To guarantee her aunt Agatha safe passage across the city, Lina must authenticate art stolen from Jewish families. But when she comes across a priceless portrait, Lina declares the masterpiece a fake. Will she set off a chain of events with consequences more deadly than she could ever imagine?

TESSA HARRIS read History at Oxford University and has been a journalist, writing for several national newspapers and magazines for more than thirty years. She is the author of nine published historical novels. Her debut, The Anatomist’s Apprentice , won the Romantic Times First Best Mystery Award 2012 in the US. She lectures in creative writing at Hawkwood College, Stroud and is married with two children. She lives in the Cotswolds.

Facebook: Tessa Harris Author Twitter:@harris tessa www.tessaharrisauthor.com

LADY OF EMBERS

K. ROEHRICH

There was no preparing for her storm.

When they met, she was shadows and darkness. Now she is a tempest of rage. Queen Scarlett Aditya will make them all pay. Starting with the one who took her brightest star.

She knows she'll come for her – her betrayal was too great – but until then, Queen Talwyn Semiria will protect a secret that could turn the tides of war. But when the time comes, can she give up everything?

A kingdom locked away to protect its secrets. That is where the last hope of King Callan Solgard lies to reclaim his throne. But will it cost him more than he’s already lost? Or will new nightmares draw him into darkness?

MELISSA K. ROEHRICH is a dark fantasy romance author that loves coffee, dragons, and constantly rearranging her bookshelves. She spends her time writing, reading, and homeschooling her three boys in the Middle-of-Nowhere, North Dakota, where she lives with her boys, husband, three dogs, multiple barn cats, and chickens on a small farmstead. She is constantly trying to convince her husband they need to add goats and ducks to the mix, and one day, she'll succeed.

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THE HERB KNOT

JANE LOFTUS

The Hundred Years' War comes to life in this spellbinding debut novel of love, betrayal and conspiracy.

A quest born on the battlefield will change a young boy’s destiny… Rafi Dubois is five years old when his mother is murdered after the Battle of Crecy in 1346. Alone and lost, Rafi is given a token by the dying Englishman who tried to save his mother’s life: a half-broken family seal which he urges Rafi to return one day to Winchester. Years later, when Rafi saves a wealthy merchant’s wife from a brutal robbery, he is rewarded with the chance to travel to England, taking the seal with him.

But when he reaches Winchester, Rafi finds himself in a turbulent world full of long-held allegiances, secrets and treachery. His path is fraught with danger and with powerful enemies working against him, Rafi falls in love with Edith, a market apothecary, trapped in a loveless marriage. In doing so, Rafi unleashes a deadly chain of events which threatens to overwhelm them both…

JANE LOFTUS studied 16th Century European history before taking a postgraduate degree in modern political history. As a lone parent, she worked in Winchester Waterstones before taking a job in IT. This novel was written in the evenings while she was raising her son. Hugely passionate about the Middle Ages, she drew inspiration for this novel from the medieval layout of Winchester which has been painstakingly documented.

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8 MAY 2025

‘A fast-paced, exciting read … kept me reading late on several nights. Will appeal to all lovers of both romance and wartime novels.’

Kathleen McGurl on Deborah Swift

‘A nail-biting read from start to finish. Edge-of-your-seat action and a desperate romance make this a must for WW2 fiction fans.’

Tessa Harris on Deborah Swift

SWIFT LAST TRAIN TO FREEDOM

DEBORAH

To share the truth, she must survive the journey …

When the Russians invade Lithuania, Zofia and her brother Jacek fear for their lives. As a journalist, Jacek is targeted by the new communist regime, which condemns intellectuals to hard labor in the gulags, where few survive.

Hearing rumors that the Japanese consul Sugihara might offer them exit visas, Zofia knows she must seize this chance for freedom. In return, Sugihara asks them to deliver a parcel to Tokyo containing intelligence about Nazi atrocities that the Nazis are desperate to retrieve.

Meanwhile, in Tokyo, the government is on the brink of signing an agreement with the Nazis to close Japanese borders to Jewish refugees.

Desperate to save others like herself, Zofia embarks on a perilous six-thousand-mile journey on the Trans-Siberian Express, carrying the damning evidence through the harsh wilderness of Siberia, with both Nazi and Soviet agents in pursuit. Can Zofia survive the journey and succeed in her mission to deliver the truth?

DEBORAH SWIFT is a lover of historical fiction.

Previously, Deborah has worked as a set and costume designer for theatre and TV. Her experience as a scenographer has inspired her love for researching her historical fiction novels, and her writing process involves a six-month long research process before she starts writing. She enjoys writing about extraordinary characters set against the background of real historical events, and more details of her research and writing process can be found on her website.

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STEVE FRECH NO TURNING BACK

A gripping, heart-pounding action-packed thriller from the author of The Good Husband .

Lucas and Julia are about to become parents, but there’s something Lucas hasn’t told his wife. Two months ago, he lost his job and has been secretly working as a rideshare driver in a desperate attempt to make ends meet.

But that’s about to be the least of his problems. One evening he picks up a passenger in the Hollywood Hills. The man, Damon, puts a gun to Lucas’s head, and tells him to drive.

Damon has a list of men he intends to kill, and he needs Lucas’s help. If Lucas complies, his family will be safe, but others will suffer. If he fights back, Damon will target his wife and daughter.

It’s an impossible choice, but what’s clear is that Lucas’s life is about to change forever. If he survives the night.

STEVE FRECH lives in Los Angeles. In addition to writing, he produces and hosts the Random Awesomeness Podcast , an improv-comedy quiz show that has been performed at Upright Citizens Brigade, The Improv, iO West, and Nerdist.

HANNAH DOYLE

A laugh out loud romcom in 2025 perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Sophie Kinsella

A week-long spa break is just what Jess needs. She’s going to be there with her best friends, Stella and Em. And the spa is so high-end it has an ethos about cleansing the mind and soul.

The laughter, gourmet food and cocktails are what every twenty-something needs. And then there’s the beautiful man she spots in the pool on the first day. A perfect addition to her week.

Until Jess finds out that he’s someone from her past. Someone she really should have recognized. Someone she should not find attractive. And that’s when things start getting a little confusing…

HANNAH DOYLE is a journalist and author who writes deliciously relatable books about love and friendship. Sponsored by coffee, she spends her days writing and running around after her twin sons in Sheffield, where she lives with her husband. Previously, Hannah worked for a celebrity magazine in London and has appeared on television and radio chatting about the hot showbiz topics of the day.

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22 MAY 2025

THE TRADWIFE’S SECRET

LIANE CHILD

A marriage is between two people. And their millions of followers.

Madison March is the perfect wife, with the perfect family and the perfect life. She spends her days baking sourdough and picking vegetables from the garden while watching her children play in the fields surrounding her Montana homestead.

Dinner is always on the table for her husband and they end their days sitting on the porch, watching the sun go down.

It’s a life anyone would dream of.

And it’s all a lie.

LIANE CHILD is a writer whose gripping thriller The Tradwife's Secret was inspired by influencers who advocate for traditional gender roles in marriage. When she isn’t scrolling Instagram or TikTok, you can find her reading, walking her dog, or attempting to bake banana bread after not perfecting it in lockdown. She has travelled extensively and now lives in London.

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perfect summer escape!’ Cathy Bramley on Sarah Morgan

‘A truly heart-warming read.’ Woman & Home on Sarah Morgan

A SECRET ESCAPE

Escape for summer with this uplifting and gorgeous feelgood novel full of friendship, forgiveness and love, from the Number One Sunday Times bestselling author!

A lifelong friendship. Childhood friends Milly and Nicole had always been more like sisters so Milly never understood why Nicole dropped out of contact all those months ago. Milly buried that hurt and moved on with her life.

A call for help. Now, suddenly, Nicole is begging for Milly’s help. She needs somewhere private to hide, and the only safe place she can think of is Milly's holiday home business in the Lake District. Milly can’t ignore the desperation in her old friend’s voice so, she agrees to let Nicole stay.

A summer to reconnect. Over a summer of tentative conversations, the two women begin to reconnect, and there’s a potential new romance for Milly too. But then the biggest bombshell of all lands and their delicate friendship is put to the test once more …

Can the friends come together in this time of need, or will this summer break their bond forever?

USA Today bestselling author SARAH MORGAN writes lively, sexy contemporary stories for Harlequin. Romantic Times has described her as 'a magician with words' and nominated her books for their Reviewer's Choice Awards and their 'Top Pick' slot. In 2012 Sarah received the prestigious RITA® Award from the Romance Writers of America. She lives near London with her family. Find out more at www.sararahmorgan.co

Twitter @SarahMorgan_ www.sararahmorgan.com

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SARAH MORGAN

The old unit will reunite to complete one last mission in honour of their fallen comrade. But all she wants is revenge …

When their old comrade, retired veteran and decorated Royal Marine Frankie Chapman, dies during a home invasion, the 11/06 club come back together to recover his stolen military medals. After they find out the medals have fallen into the hands of a wealthy billionaire who dabbles in human trafficking, they form a plan to steal the medals back – and Frankie’s daughter, Josie, wants in on the action. But Josie wants more than just her father’s medals returned. She wants retribution, and she’s out for blood...

MAX CONNOR is the pseudonym for bestselling and award-winning author Neil Lancaster. He served as a military policeman and worked for the Metropolitan Police as a detective, investigating serious crimes in the capital and beyond. As a covert policing specialist, he used all manner of techniques to investigate and disrupt major crime and criminals. He now lives in the Scottish Highlands and works as a broadcaster and commentator on true crime documentaries.

Writing as Neil Lancaster, he is the author of the DS Max Craigie books.

MAX CONNOR

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5 JUNE 2025

‘A powerful and hard-hitting novel, it tackles the themes of loyalty and compassion, and emphasizes the hard choices that need to be made in wartime.’

Deborah Swift on Lana Kortchik

ANGELS OF WAR

LANA KORTCHIK

The new WWII historical novel from USA Today bestseller Lana Kortchik

The Philippines, 1941. Rose Williams arrives in Manila on her first assignment as a US Army Nurse, enthralled by the new environment and its promise of adventure. Although worlds away from the land she grew up in, Rose feels connected to her father, who worked in the Philippines before he died.

War seems like a distant threat as Rose takes midnight dips in a warm sea with the other nurses, explores secret corners of the island, and strikes up a romance with a locally stationed US Army soldier.

But after Japan attacks Pearl Harbour, the nurses’ lives change. Rose faces constant threat, not only to her life, but from those around her she thought she could trust… What will Rose discover about herself in the turmoil of war?

LANA KORTCHIK grew up in Ukraine and Siberia, and at the age of sixteen, moved to Australia with her mother. Lana and her family live on the Central Coast of NSW, where it never snows and is always summerwarm, even in winter. She loves books, martial arts, the ocean and Napoleonic history. Her short stories have appeared in many magazines and anthologies. She is the author of the USA Today bestselling Sisters of War

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‘A romance lover's dream of a book. Whimsical, romantic and packed with charm, Ashley Poston is the queen of high concept love stories.’

Sophie Cousens on Ashley Poston

‘Whimsical, emotional, and tender, A Novel Love Story is another enchanting romance from Poston.’

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ASHLEY POSTON SOUNDS LIKE LOVE

The new magical rom-com from Ashley Poston, bestselling author of The Seven Year Slip .

Joni Lark wants to create the melodies that get stuck in your head…and your heart.

When her parents decide to close the family music venue, Joni is unable to write another song. Until a melody comes to her, half-formed, and with an imagined voice that she can’t forget.

But when the very real, very aggravating man behind the voice shows up, Joni can no longer deny their inexplicable connection.

To get out of each other’s heads, they’ll have to finish the song haunting them both. But there’s one problem –they can’t agree on anything – and if they don’t change their tune, it might end in heartbreak…

ASHLEY POSTON is the New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics and The Seven Year Slip. A native of South Carolina, she lives in a small grey house with too many books. You can find her on the internet, somewhere, watching cat videos and reading fan fiction.

19 JUNE 2025

THE NEIGHBOURS

Don’t miss this brand new thriller, full of family secrets and psychological suspense

You’re almost certain your daughter didn’t kill the neighbour. But what if she did?

Richard Wellington is one of the country’s most recognised doctors. A morning TV regular, surgeon to the elite, and scandal-proof despite a malpractice case that should have ruined him. But when his body is found sprawled in a harborside park on a sweltering Sydney morning, the facade shatters. His murder dominates the headlines, and the normally quiet cul-de-sac he called home becomes a media circus, seething with speculation and unease.

For Liv Elliot, none of that matters – except for one detail: her daughter, Gracie, was at the park that morning. As the investigation heats up and dark secrets about Richard begin to surface, Liv takes steps to shield her daughter from the storm – steps that could destroy them both if the truth comes out.

How far would a mother go to protect her daughter?

EMMA BABBINGTON is a London-born, Sydney-based journalist and is currently news editor for Australia’s bestselling weekly magazine, Woman’s Day , where she heads up the real life and crime section and also co-edits the books pages.

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3 JULY 2025

LIZ MISTRY DEADLY RECKONING

The third book in the Solanki and McQueen Crime Series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid and Marion Todd.

A DEADLY DISCOVERY

Enjoying a rare day off, DS Jazzy Solanki’s peaceful spring walk is interrupted when a body is discovered along her path. Instinct tells her it’s not a coincidence.

A HIDDEN THREAT

Could Jazzy’s estranged, vengeful stepsister – consumed by grief over their brother’s death – be sending her a deadly message?

A RACE AGAINST TIME

Then a child goes missing. The crimes appear unrelated, but Jazzy’s gut insists there’s a sinister connection, one that points straight at her. With time running out, Jazzy and her team must uncover the truth before the killer finds them.

LIZ MISTRY moved to West Yorkshire in the late 1980s. Her gritty crime fiction police procedural novels set in Bradford embrace the city she describes as ‘Warm, Rich and Fearless’ whilst exploring the darkness that lurks beneath. Yet, her heart remains in Scotland, where childhood tales of bogey men, Bible John and grey lady ghosts fed her imagination.

Her latest work, The Solanki and McQueen crime series is set around West Lothian, where she uses the distinctive landscape, historic heritage and Scottish culture as a backdrop to her stories.

SOMEONE IN THE WATER

A gripping new destination thriller, perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke, TM Logan and Catherine Cooper.

For the same two weeks every year, Frankie leaves her daughter Lola to go on a yoga retreat. But the truth is, there is no retreat. Just a remote cottage and enough pills to deceive her natural body clock into staying awake whenever it’s dark outside.

As long as she stays awake, the nightmare won’t come. But it always does. A nightmare that began decades earlier when she spent the summer working in Corsica, and was witness to something terrible.Frankie has no idea that Lola has plans of her own this summer. She’s going to Corsica, and the truth from all those years ago is about to come out.

SARAH CLARKE is a writer living in South West London with her husband, children, and stubbornly cheerful cockapoo. Over fifteen years, Sarah has built a successful career as a marketing copywriter. When her youngest child started secondary school, she joined the Faber Academy 'Writing A Novel' course to learn the craft of writing psychological thrillers. Sarah graduated in 2019 and joined HQ Digital two years later.

SARAH CLARKE

‘Haunting, dark and wonderfully atmospheric.’

B.A. Paris on Annabel Kantaria

A nail-biting read that absolutely gripped me.’

Susan Lewis on Annabel Kantaria

ANNABEL KANTARIA

Utterly unputdownable, this gripping thriller is perfect for fans of TM Logan, Nikki Smith and Elin Hildebrand and Netflix's The Perfect Couple

Sara is about to spend a week in a villa with people she barely knows.

Sara’s daughter Liv, her boyfriend and his parents have invited Sara on their holiday. After what happened, she’ll jump at any chance to spend time with Liv.

She tries to be the perfect guest, and while the Forrests seem like the perfect family, something isn’t right.

By the end of the trip, someone will be dead. Lies will tie the rest of them together. But who can lie the best?

ANNABEL KANTARIA is a British journalist who now lives in Dubai with her husband and children. She has edited and contributed to women’s magazines and publications throughout the Middle East and returns regularly to the UK.

17 JULY 2025

‘Cosy, fun and delicious – a book to devour in one sitting.’

Emily Stone on Jeevani Charika

‘Jeevani Charika is one of the most reliable, relatable, not to mention delectable romance authors out there… I enjoyed every minute.’

K J Charles on Jeevani Charika

HOW CAN I RESIST YOU?

JEEVANI CHARIKA

A hilarious summer romance for fans of Emily Henry, Elena Armas and Ali Hazelwood!

Vidya isn’t in Waterloo Bay for a holiday. Officially, she’s visiting the beautiful, quirky seaside town for work – but unofficially, she’s on a mission. One of her colleagues hooked up with her sister at a party, and as the sensible one in the family, it’s her job to find out who.

But there’s a catch: all she has to go on is a vague description of a shoulder tattoo.Vidya has just two weeks to glimpse her colleagues shirtless without getting fired, but crazy hotel guests, malicious seagulls and her pesky day job keep getting in the way.

And then there’s Leo, the most frustrating, patronising, handsome man she’s ever met…

JEEVANI (PRONOUNCED ‘JEEVUH-NEE’) writes multicultural women’s fiction and romantic comedies. She spent much of her childhood in Sri Lanka, with short forays to Nigeria and Micronesia, before returning to England to settle in Yorkshire. All of this, it turned out, was excellent preparation for becoming a novelist.

She also writes under the name Rhoda Baxter. Her books have been shortlisted for multiple awards.

A microbiologist by training, Jeevani loves all things science geeky. You can find out more about her (and get a free book) on her website www.jeevanicharika.com

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THE SECOND CHANCE SUPPER CLUB

A charming, feel-good second chance and later in life romance

When Cath moves to a rural Northumberland village to escape her husband’s betrayal and a life that no longer feels her own, she’s determined to embrace a fresh start. But the quiet charm of her new surroundings seems only to magnify the loneliness of being on her own for the first time.

On a whim, Cath suggests starting a supper club, transforming her garden shed into a cosy, twinkling haven where neighbours can gather. What begins as an effort to ease her solitude becomes something far greater – a circle of friends, each bringing their own stories, struggles, and laughter.

As bonds deepen over shared meals and mishaps, Cath discovers the healing power of community and dares to believe in love and joy again.

Family, friends, food, a glass of bubbly and, of course, a good book make me smile. I believe in following your dreams, which led me here to HarperImpulse and a publishing deal after many years of writing. Stunning Northumberland is my home –sandy beaches, castles and gorgeous countryside that have inspired my writing.

‘A wonderful, evocative novel, brimful of atmosphere and tension, with an unforgettable heroine… With her meticulous research and brilliant storytelling, Liz Fenwick has once again swept me away. What a treat!’

Jenny Ashcroft on Liz Fenwick

‘Liz Fenwick weaves intrigue and romance into this profound, luminous novel.’

Woman’s Own on Liz Fenwick

THE SECRETS OF HARBOUR HOUSE

LIZ FENWICK

Get swept away to 1930s Paris and Venice, in this achingly romantic dual timeline novel from the author of The Secret Shore .

When Kerensa is sent by her father’s auction house to catalogue a neglected house overlooking the sea in Newlyn, it’s a welcome escape. Harbour House is a treasure trove, and one painting catches Kerensa’s eye –a hypnotic portrait of a beautiful young woman.

Captivated and intrigued, Kerensa finds herself piecing together the enigma of Bathsheba Kernow, a fiercely talented artist who left St Ives almost a hundred years before, and her sweeping journey from the underbelly of Paris to the heady luxury of Venice, where a chance encounter would draw her into the most dangerous of love affairs.

Called ‘the queen of the contemporary Cornish novel’ by the Guardian, LIZ FENWICK is the author of ten books, including the most recent The Secret Shore. She lives with her husband and two mad cats near the Helford River in Cornwall. When not writing Liz is reading, painting, knitting, plot walking, and procrastinating on social media.

You can find her on X @liz fenwick, Instagram @liz fenwick, Facebook @liz.fenwick.author and TikTok @lizfenwickauthor.

For more information or to join her mailing list visit lizfenwick.com

ONE MORE TIME

EMILY MORRIS

A second-chance, opposites-attract, spicy rom-com for fans of Annabel Monaghan’s Nora Goes Off Script and all things Nora Ephron and Nancy Meyers.

A question mark added to the final line of rock band Super’s greatest song changed everything. For months, speculation ran wild, fans and journalists alike searching for the girl in the song – the girl that lead singer, Nicky Broome, was so deeply in love with.

Only Lucy Rollins knows the truth. And she has always been determined to forget the night they spent together twenty-eight years ago.

Forgetting proves difficult, however, when Lucy unexpectedly collides with Nicky in a Las Vegas hotel hallway as she prepares for her daughter's wedding. It’s a chance encounter that feels like fate – decades have passed and yet, Lucy can’t ignore the electricity still between them.

But is that enduring spark enough to undo the hurt of the past? And is there ever really such a thing as a second chance at love?

EMILY S. MORRIS grew up a military brat and has lived in such exciting places as Alaska, Hawaii, and Delaware. Like her characters, Lucy and Nicky, she is a 1990’s graduate of Dover High who spent a lot of time at the beach. After earning a Master’s Degree in Screenwriting, she began a career as a novelist. She lives in Ohio with her family.

For more about Emily and her work, please visit her website: www.emilywritesromance.com.

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JULY 2025

‘I loved it – tense and atmospheric, slowly drawing the reader in to a reality that is utterly terrifying.’

Lisa Hall on Mariette Lindstein

‘Chillingly authentic.’

Guardian on Mariette Lindstein

CHILDREN OF FOG ISLAND

MARIETTE LINDSTEIN

Are YOU ready to return to FOG ISLAND? The third thrilling book in the Fog Island Trilogy from the international bestseller Mariette Lindstein…

Sofia Bauman is living a normal life – or as close to one as she can manage. After escaping the cult surrounding the charismatic but cruel Franz Oswald fifteen years earlier, she’s found peace with her husband and their young daughter.

But when a hurricane sweeps through Sweden, it leaves a path of destruction in Sofia Bauman’s small community. The bridges are closed, trees felled, and her refuge for cult escapees is flattened.

Then Franz Oswald reaches out, offering her money she desperately needs to rebuild. But his obsession with Sofia hasn’t waned, and now he has his sights on Sofia’s teenage daughter Julia. As Julia falls under his spell, Sofia realises that the only way to keep her family safe is to confront Oswald once and for all.

MARIETTE LINDSTEIN was born and raised in Halmstad on the west coast of Sweden. At the age of 20, she joined the Church of Scientology and worked for the next 25 years at all levels of the organization, including at its international headquarters outside Los Angeles. Mariette left the Church in 2004. Fog Island , her debut novel, was first published in Sweden where it won the Best Crime Debut at the Specsavers CrimeTime Awards. Mariette now dedicates her life to lecturing others about the dangers of cults and cult mentality.

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14 AUGUST 2025

‘The perfect summer read.’

Jenny Colgan on Anouska Knight

‘An exciting young author.’

Jackie Collins on Anouska Knight

‘A brilliant page turner.’

Lorraine Kelly on Anouska Knight

LOVE IN PIECES

ANOUSKA KNIGHT

Don’t miss the emotional and heartwarming new novel from Anouska Knight, perfect for fans of Dani Atkins, Emma Cooper and Becky Hunter.

On Nancy’s phone sits a column of texts to her sister Molly which have never been answered. Molly may be off galivanting somewhere far away, but you’d think she’d have found time to let her family know what she’s doing.

At a loss, Nancy’s distracted herself by working sixtyhour weeks; that is until the day she is rushed to hospital with a suspected heart attack. Nancy's been working a little too much. Drinking a little too much. Everything has become just a little too much. Now the only sensible option is to return to the place Nancy has been avoiding: her mum’s house. Molly may not be there in person, but her presence is everywhere.

As Nancy begins to let down her guard and reconnect with her family and childhood friend, the secrets she’s run from for two years become increasingly hard to escape. But could opening her broken heart be the best way to put it together?

Since securing the top prize in a widely-publicized UK writing contest, ANOUSKA KNIGHT has become an international sensation with her debut novel, Since You've Been Gone, hitting both The Bookseller and Heatseekers bestseller lists and securing praise from the likes of Jackie Collins and Jenny Colgan.

A former bakery owner, she has gone on to wide acclaim and now writes full-time. Anouska lives in Staffordshire with childhood sweetheart Jamie and their three growing sons. When the storylines are a little darker, Anouska writes under the pseudonym Erin Knight.

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14 AUGUST 2025

‘A Devil Wears Prada for the red carpet generation.’

Glamour on Rosie Nixon

‘Rosie Nixon’s comic take on Hollywood and fashion is a gem.’

Stylist on Rosie Nixon

‘Absolutely riveting, and so true!’

Joan Collins on Rosie Nixon

ROSIE NIXON BAD INFLUENCE

The hilarious and heartwarming rom-com perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Alexandra Potter.

Amber Green is back in London and ready to style her biggest client yet.

Influencer Mandy Sykes is all-American and all-wrong for her new Surrey surroundings. Desperate to appeal to the British upper crust, Mandy asks Amber to provide all the smoke and mirrors she needs.

With twelve weeks to prove herself and earn the bonus which will secure her dream flat – Amber’s biggest challenge is to keep her flats firmly on the ground.

But when your new boss has a colourful private life and a brother-in-law whose good looks catch your eye, it becomes difficult to identify a genuine influencer from a bad influence…

ROSIE NIXON is Editor-in-Chief of HELLO! where she has worked for the past eight years. Rosie previously held senior positions at glossy women's magazines including Grazia, Glamour and Red

In her career she has been lucky enough to attend a multitude of glamorous award ceremonies, premieres and showbiz weddings all around the world. Ever discreet and protective of the big stars she has worked with, Rosie's experience has undoubtedly enabled her to write her debut novel, The Stylist and the sequel coming in 2017, Amber Green Takes Manhattan.

ALICE CARVER MANIFESTS HER PERFECT LIFE

A hilarious, relatable rom-com

I manifest… The perfect man (Guy Carmichael) falling in love with me. I manifest… Having a gorgeous flat (preferably central and cheap, or ideally free, with no rats).

I manifest… Getting a better job (more money, people bringing me coffee rather than the other way round, no one getting my name wrong, etc.). I manifest… Respect and admiration from friends, colleagues, and family (preferably with high levels of envy, veneration of my social media output, and general sense of shame for having doubted me).

I manifest… A perfect wedding (everyone whose wedding I’ve had to sit through can endure mine, commenting on how beautiful a bride I am).

I manifest… Wiping that smug smile off Matthew Lloyd’s face.

Signed Alice Carver

HANNAH LAKE was born in Germany and grew up in Oxfordshire with her three siblings. Having worked and studied in Oxford, London and New York, most recently as a teacher, she now lives in the Cotswolds with her husband and three children.

HANNAH LAKE

AUGUST 2025

‘Dickinson

does it again! Charming, quirky and properly romantic.’

Mike Gayle on Miranda Dickinson

‘I love Miranda Dickinson!’

Sarah Morgan

MIRANDA DICKINSON AND THEN THERE WAS YOU

The new novel of second-chances and finding yourself from the bestselling author! Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Beth Moran.

Merryn Rowe is happiest when looking over the dazzling Cornish seas from her small café in St Ives. Searching for a second chance after her divorce, the community here brings Merryn the hope she has long desired. But as she looks towards the horizon, Merryn can’t help but long for love again.

Zach Trevelyan is down on his luck, and with nowhere to run following a career-ending surfing injury, he wanders St Ives looking for any way to feel close to his mother’s memory.

Merryn and Zach are desperate to find the melodies missing in their lives. So, when Merryn comes across a piano left out on the pavement, she impulsively gives it a home in the courtyard of her café.

One night, when familiar notes begin to fill the space, she looks to find a striking man huddled over the piano. Who is the mysterious musician? Why can’t she get his hauntingly beautiful melody out of her mind?

MIRANDA is the author of fourteen books, including six Sunday Times bestsellers. Her books have been translated into ten languages, selling over a million copies worldwide. She has been shortlisted for the RNA Novel of the Year and Contemporary Novel of the Year awards and is the winner of the 26 Project Writer award. She is the founder of WriteFoxy and the host of the online show, Fab Night In Chatty Thing. Miranda lives in The Black Country with her husband and daughter.

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LADY OF STARFIRE

K. ROEHRICH

The Final Game Begins.

Scarlett Sutara Aditya has finally learned the full cost to save her world, but she refuses to accept the fate that has been decided for her. She fights for her twin flame, her family, and the realm that balances on her destiny. She has always played games by her own rules, but this time, winning might cost her everything.

The broken are remade. The lost are found. Fate is defied, and new destinies are forged as the realm comes together to defend what is theirs. Kings will fall, and Queens will rise. Power is lost, and Chaos is born. Truth can be uncovered in the darkness, but some secrets can only be found among the stars.

MELISSA K. ROEHRICH is a dark fantasy romance author that loves coffee, dragons, and constantly rearranging her bookshelves. She spends her time writing, reading, and homeschooling her three boys in the Middle-of-Nowhere, North Dakota, where she lives with her boys, husband, three dogs, multiple barn cats, and chickens on a small farmstead. She is constantly trying to convince her husband they need to add goats and ducks to the mix, and one day, she'll succeed.

MELISSA

THE SECOND CHANCE CINEMA

THEA WEISS

A captivating emotional novel about love, romance and secrets

At the end of an alley, shrouded by fog lies a glittering magical cinema, with ‘The Story of You’ presented on the marquee. Ellie and Drake, a newly engaged couple, stumble upon late one night. Tickets in hand, they make their way into the deserted red-velvet auditorium and to their great surprise, see projected before them memories from their respective pasts.

Drake is reluctant when Ellie insists they return to the cinema. There’s a moment she’s haunted by from her past that she doesn’t fully remember. If she could only watch what happened, then maybe she’d finally know she wasn’t to blame. Meanwhile, Drake is concerned that Ellie will get the wrong idea about a past relationship from what she sees on the screen.

As their memories inch closer to the day they met, they realize they both have been keeping secrets from each other. With their wedding on the horizon, Ellie and Drake will be forced to answer: do you need to love who someone was, to love who they are now?

THEA WEISS is a former screenwriter who worked on the Twilight franchise and is now a copywriter whose clients have included Airbnb, BMW and NBCUniversal, among many others. She lives in Denver, Colorado.

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9 OCTOBER 2025

‘An entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’

Clare Chase

‘A perfect cozy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully-drawn setting.’

Roz Watkins

VIOLET BREWSTER MYSTERY 5

JANE BETTANY

Don’t miss this cozy crime, amateur sleuthing festive read

Once a peaceful, picture-perfect village in the Peak District, Merrywell has recently become the setting for more than just postcard-perfect views.

This Christmas, while the festive markets are brimming with mulled wine and holiday cheer, a shocking murder throws everything into disarray.

Enter Violet Brewster, amateur sleuth extraordinaire (when she's not balancing a cup of hot cocoa and avoiding suspicious-looking mince pies). With her sharp wit and even sharper instincts, Violet must navigate the holiday chaos to solve the case before the season’s spirit turns even more deadly.

JANE BETTANY is a writer of short stories and non-fiction books and articles. Her work has been published in women's magazines in the UK (such as My Weekly , People's Friend , Yours and Woman's Weekly), as well as in literary magazines and newspapers. She has an MA in Creative Writing and has been a teacher of creative writing since 2007. As well as writing and teaching, she also runs a publishing and communications company and loves helping people to share their stories and find their writing voice.

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9 OCTOBER 2025

‘I was completely swept away by the story of smart, savvy heroine, Lara and the wonderfully, eclectic cast of supporting characters. A must-read for historical fiction fans and for me, Kerry Barrett’s best book yet.’ Annie Lyons

HARRIET FOX THE WOMEN OF WHITECHAPEL

The world's most famous serial killer story, told from the perspective of a gang of women. The new historical crime fiction, perfect for fans of true crime

London, 1888. Three mismatched women in Victorian Whitechapel come together to stop the Ripper, before he kills again.

HARRIET FOX is the dark and twisty alter-ego of historicalfiction writer and TV journalist Kerry Barrett. Kerry loves Strictly Come Dancing , romance novels, Emmerdale , and musical theatre. Harriet devours crime fiction, horror films and ghost stories. They both love hospital dramas, history podcasts and cryptic crosswords.

JULIE HALL; LEIA STONE BLACK HEARTED

An inter-connected romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.

With the curse threatening to destroy not only Faerie, but Ethereum as well, the last princess of Faerie must work with one of the dark Ethereum lords to end the curse once and for all… or die trying.

LEIA STONE is the USA Today bestselling author of multiple bestselling series including Matefinder, Wolf Girl , Fallen Academy and Kings of Avalier She's sold over three million books and her Fallen Academy series has been optioned for film. She lives in Spokane, WA with her husband and two children.

JULIE HALL is a USA Today bestselling, multiple awardwinning author. She writes YA paranormal / fantasy novels. Julie currently lives in Colorado with her four favourite people –her husband, daughter, and two fur babies.

21 OCTOBER 2025

‘Good Spirits is an absolute knockout. A new Borison book feels like coming home in the best way. She's truly in a league of her own.’

Hannah Grace on B.K. Borison

‘This is the easiest I’ve ever fallen in love with a romance, Borison’s words are a special kind of magic.’

Eleana Armas on B.K. Borison

GOOD SPIRITS

B.K. BORISON

The magical, cosy, small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance from the bestselling author of Love Light Farms and First-Time Caller!

Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday season exactly like every other; haunting the terrible people of Annapolis in his aimless existence as the Ghost of Christmas Past.

Harriet York is a good person – or, at least, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core, she always does what’s expected of her.

So, when Nolan is assigned the sweeter-than-candycanes antique shop owner for his holiday haunting, neither of them have any idea why. To escape one another, Harriet and Nolan must unravel the threads that bind them together – all by Christmas Eve.

Hand in hand, they uncover each other’s pasts, but why is it that Nolan doesn’t want to let go? And might Harriet be the key to giving the Ghost of Christmas Past … a future?

B.K. BORISON is the author of cozy, contemporary romances featuring emotionally vulnerable characters and swoon-worthy settings. When she’s not daydreaming about fictional characters doing fictional things, she’s at home with her family, more than likely buying books she doesn’t have room for.

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LINDSAY CUMMINGS RAVENMINDER

A captivating dark fantasy adventure.

In a war-torn kingdom, chained in a prison tower’s aviary, Ezer has spent the last two years as the Ravenminder of Rendegard. She’s paying off her uncle’s debts while he’s fighting against the dark army of the enemy and is haunted by dreams of her death at the hands of an unknown warrior.

When a Sacred Knight arrives at the tower with the news that she too has been drafted into the army, Ezer has no choice but to leave her precious ravens behind. Her gift with winged creatures has not gone unnoticed, and is about to face the ultimate test when she is given the mission to tame a raphon. Half raven, half panther, these creatures are as loyal to the Acolyte as his strongest darksoul soldiers, and having one on their side could hold the key to victory.

As Ezer forges a bond with the raphon, and her dreams take on new clarity, she finds herself faced with a choice and has to ask herself: has the darkness been her destiny all along?

LINDSAY CUMMINGS is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of seven novels for HarperCollins and Harlequin Teen, including Zenith, The Murder Complex , The Death Code , and The Balance Keepers trilogy. She lives in Texas, where she writes full time, does freelance editorial work for aspiring authors (Author Crash Course), and YouTubes on her channel, @LindsayCummings.

To keep up to date with Lindsay, follow her online at: www.lindsaycummingsbooks.com

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‘As warm and comforting as hot chocolate and a cinnamon bun … Sarah Morgan IS Christmas!’

Veronica Henry on Sarah Morgan

‘Can always count on Sarah Morgan to create a cosy Christmas book full of comfort and joy.’

Alex Brown on Sarah Morgan

‘Sarah Morgan puts the magic in Christmas.’ Now on Sarah Morgan

ALL TOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS

This Christmas, the Balfour family will have more secrets to unwrap than presents …

Becky is stranded at the airport, so when she bumps into her brother’s best friend, Will, and he suggests they drive home together, Becky reluctantly agrees. For the first time, Becky is dreading Christmas, and only Will knows why. Can she trust him to keep her secret? Her twin sister Rosie married Declan after a whirlwind romance, and now the cracks are starting to appear. Rosie and Declan have agreed to hide their problems from her family, but Rosie’s insecurities are growing. Will this Christmas bring them closer or drive them apart?

Hayley can’t wait for her first Balfour family Christmas with Jamie. The Balfour Christmas traditions sound wonderful, but she’s worried about her place in this close-knit family. Will there be room for her too? And how will they react to the secret she and Jamie have been keeping?

Despite everyone’s best intentions, all the chaos and confusion could derail their normally happy holidays. Can they tell each other the truth in time to enjoy a perfect family Christmas?

SARAH MORGAN is a USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author of contemporary romance and women's fiction. She has sold more than 21 million copies of her books and her trademark humour and warmth have gained her fans across the globe. Sarah lives with her family near London, England, where the rain frequently keeps her trapped in her office. Visit her at www.sarahmorgan.com

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SARAH MORGAN

HQ DIGITAL

23 OCTOBER 2025

CAROLINE ROBERTS CHRISTMAS SUPPER CLUB

A festive, feel-good later in life romance

Return to the Supper Club this Christmas…

The snow-dusted Northumberland village of Tilldale comes alive with festive charm. Filled with twinkling lights, carol singers, and Cath’s warm and welcoming supper club, it’s the perfect setting for laughter, friendship, and the unexpected joys of a heartfelt Christmas.

Family, friends, food, a glass of bubbly and, of course, a good book make me smile. I believe in following your dreams, which led me here to HarperImpulse and a publishing deal after many years of writing. Stunning Northumberland is my home –sandy beaches, castles and gorgeous countryside that have inspired my writing.

6 NOVEMBER 2025

‘A rich, evocative and spellbinding tribute to the women who gave so much. Prepare to be swept back in time.’

Kate Thompson on Michelle Rawlins

‘A captivating read, every bit as good as the others in this wonderful series.’

Susanna Bavin on Michelle Rawlins

JOY FOR THE

STEEL GIRLS

MICHELLE RAWLINS

A heartwarming and dramatic World War II saga, perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Pam Howes.

Winter, 1941

With the darkest nights of the Sheffield Blitz behind them, the Steel Girls are looking ahead to a new chapter. Hattie is thrilled to learn that she is expecting a bundle of joy with her husband, John. But as her father continues to fan the flames of tension at home, can she protect her baby – and herself – in such uncertain times?

Josie never dreamt that she would be raising her girls without her beloved husband, Alf. But as the war continues, she is determined to roll up her sleeves and give her daughters the strength to carry on.

Eldest daughter Daisy has seen the war destroy everything she holds dear. But as she begins to put the past behind her, could the upcoming spring bring with it the first flush of love?

MICHELLE RAWLINS is an awardwinning 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 reallife stories – living by the mantra: ‘it’s always the most ordinary people who have the most extraordinary stories’.

As the Steel Girls look ahead, could it be that they find joy…even in the toughest of times? £9.99

WINDS OF DARKNESS

MELISSA K. ROEHRICH

Two spellbinding novellas in the Lady of Darkness series: Unrelenting Winds and The Reaper

Unrelenting Winds: The Great War that divided the realm has been over. The Fae Courts and mortal lands have been rebuilding, trying to move forward in a world they no longer recognize. When the Wind Princess requests a meeting with Prince Briar Drayce, ruler of the Water Court, he accepts. He’s always kept the peace, but the aloof princess makes a request that may be too much. Now he must decide if it’s worth the risk of angering the Fae Courts, the gods, and more..

The Reaper: Before he was the Fire Court Third, he was the Reaper. Before he was the Reaper, he was her Ash Rider. Moranna, the Baroness of a colony hidden away on the Southern Islands.

Rayner always believed that she worked tirelessly to keep the Fae safe. When he learns the Baroness's secrets, he vows to put an end to her and everything she has created. But the path back to vengeance is wrought with violence, grief, unexpected allies, and Rayner knows that some nightmares never end.

MELISSA K. ROEHRICH is a dark fantasy romance author that loves coffee, dragons, and constantly rearranging her bookshelves. She spends her time writing, reading, and homeschooling her three boys in the Middle-of-Nowhere, North Dakota, where she lives with her boys, husband, three dogs, multiple barn cats, and chickens on a small farmstead. She is constantly trying to convince her husband they need to add goats and ducks to the mix, and one day, she'll succeed.

MOLLIE KENDRICK MIDDLE RAGE

Brand new hilarious fiction about women, friendship and a wild weekend

At eighty, the world might have forgotten about Maggie, but there’s life in her yet and she’ll never find it by staying at home with the cat.

Emma is angry at the world and fiercely averse to embracing her ‘dark feminine divine’, but if she can open up, it might help her daughter.

Fleur is desperate for the weekend to provide her with the courage to make a life-changing decision. But the harder she looks for answers, the more impossible it seems.

These women will give their leader Clover her biggest test. As the weekend progresses, every woman will discover they have as much to learn from each other as they do about themselves.

MOLLIE KENDRICK lives in the North East with her partner, two teenagers and a dog. Her mum visits sometimes to tell her that her house isn't tidy.

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‘A joyful, chaotic exploration of love … Laughs out loud guaranteed.’

Lizzie Huxley-Jones on Chloe Seager

‘Refreshingly candid, whip-smart and painfully funny. A perfect exploration of what it's like to navigate the never-ending challenges of love, dating and adulthood.’

Hannah Tovey on Chloe Seager

P.S. YOU’RE THE WORST

CHLOE SEAGER

The funny and page-turning new novel from the author of Open Minded .

Becky is twenty-nine and very much not living the life she hoped for. So when a tarot reading tells her she’s going to die, she jumps at the chance to change her life –by sending letters to everyone in her life explaining why it’s their fault she’s so unhappy.

CHLOE SEAGER is a children’s and YA agent at Madeleine Milburn Agency. Chloe lives in London and in her spare time she likes listening to noughties emo music, watching reality TV and shouting at Spurs games.

You can find her on X @chloeseager and Instagram @chloenseager.

‘The ending shattered me in a way only Tarryn Fisher can!’

Colleen Hoover, Sunday Times bestselling author on Tarryn Fisher

TARRYN FISHER THE OPPORTUNIST

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Never Never comes the thrilling first book in the Love Me with Lies dark romance trilogy.

Olivia Kaspen is intelligent, beautiful, and broken. Crushed by insecurities, she’s pushed away everyone who cares about her. Even Caleb, the love of her life.

When fate brings them together again, Olivia is stunned that Caleb doesn’t remember her. After a terrible car accident, he’s suffering from memory loss. Olivia sees the perfect opportunity to wipe the slate clean of her lies, secrets, and manipulation. But there’s one obstacle: Caleb’s girlfriend, Leah. She’s not willing to give up her man. And soon, Olivia must ask herself how far she’s willing to go to get what she wants.

TARRYN FISHER is the Sunday Times bestselling author of ten novels. Born a sun hater, she currently makes her home in Seattle, Washington, with her children, husband and psychotic husky. She loves connecting with her readers on Instagram.

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THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL

JANE LAMBERT

Previously published as Learning to Fly It’s never too late to follow your dreams…

Emily Forsyth is on cloud nine… She has a high-flying job (literally), a hunky boyfriend (soon to be fiancé?) and a life of luxury. But then, out of the blue, her boyfriend dumps her for a younger woman, and Emily comes crashing down to earth.

Suddenly, she’s single and homeless, and the prospect of staying in the same job as her cheating ex is unbearable. So, at forty years not-so-young, she quits steady employment and decides to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an actress.

But with eccentric acting teachers, unreliable agents, and some decidedly unglamorous roles on offer, has she made a huge mistake? Or is this the start of something wonderful?

THE ANNIE GRAHAM CRIME SERIES (4) –THE LAKE HOUSE

HELEN PHIFER

The thrilling fourth book in the Annie Graham crime thriller series

Six months on from her last brush with the paranormal, police officer Annie Graham dreams of settling down and starting a family. But now serial killer Henry Smith has escaped, and he’s out for revenge. When a local man vanishes in mysterious circumstances, Annie realises there may be darker forces at work. And when she takes a glimpse of a monster with a thirst for blood, her worst fears are confirmed.

With a serial killer on the loose and an unknown horror stalking the sewers, Annie is in a race against time to stop them before they kill again. But will she be able to save herself from their clutches?

VIRGINIA LANE IS NOT A HERO

ROSALIND STOPPS

The must-read gripping dark mystery thriller full of suspense.

Ever since her beloved Jed died, all Virginia wants is to be left alone. But the little girl who lives down the street is so sweet, that even in her grief-fuelled state Virginia’s heart softens whenever she sees her.

And that’s why Virginia knows there’s something wrong in the little girl’s house. So when the mother asks Virginia to take her child far away, somewhere safe, Virginia says yes.

The last thing Virginia would call herself is a hero. But sometimes it’s the most ordinary people who do the most extraordinary things.

'It's wise, warm and compelling.' Daily Mail

THE SICILIAN INHERITANCE

JO PIAZZA

Don’t miss this transporting novel full of family secrets, a disputed inheritance, and a century-old unsolved mystery …

When Sara Marsala’s beloved great-aunt Rosie passes away, she leaves Sara a valuable piece of land in Sicily, but there’s a catch: if Sara wants the land, she must first uncover the truth about what happened to her great-great grandmother, Serafina Marsala.

Serafina was a headstrong young woman who fought for a better life for all the women of her small village. Yet a woman who challenges the status quo is never safe, and as Sara discovers more about the matriarch, she comes up against the same menacing forces that took down Serafina.

And now they want to destroy Sara too.

‘A gritty and whip-smart read. Strong friendships, powerful women, mighty lives.’

Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight House

THE UNRAVELING

MELANIE HAMRICK

An intoxicating dark ballet romance perfect for fans of Ana Huang and Penelope Douglas.

Jocelyn Banks has always felt like an outsider – having hustled for everything in her life since her childhood in rural Louisiana. But in ballet, Jocelyn has found the thing she craves most, control.

But when her estranged mother dies, Jocelyn’s world is instantly turned upside down. Her only way out – securing a donor for her position at London’s Royal National Ballet.

Jocelyn can’t afford to lose this, but something about her sponsor, the charismatic Alistair Cavendish sets a fire in her. Swept into a world of lust and luxury, the lure of sex and power keep clawing at her.

'The Unraveling is a triumph, packed full of erotic angst, gut-wrenching loss, conflict and merciless ambition. Wildly good!’

Jodi Ellen Malpas

THE ANNIE GRAHAM CRIME SERIES (5) –THE GIRLS IN THE WOODS

HELEN PHIFER

The stunning fifth book in the police procedural serial killer crime thriller series from the bestselling author of One Left Alive!

Annie Ashworth is currently off duty. With her baby growing fast, she is under strict instructions to stay away from police work and look after herself. So when her police officer husband, Will, is called to the discovery of a skeleton buried out in the local woods, Annie tries to keep out of the investigation. But as another body is discovered and her own niece suddenly goes missing, staying away just isn’t an option.

As Annie is soon to discover, a picture really does tell a thousand stories. But which one leads to a killer?

I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU

LAURA DOCKRILL

Take a trip back to Y2K with this nostalgic, messy and utterly beautiful love story.

Ella and Lowe are teenagers when they first meet. For her, it’s love at first sight. But it’s also safest to love from afar, where the friendship zone is her safety net and she can’t get hurt

Over the next fifteen years, Ella and Lowe share everything: grief, laughter, friendship, bottles of cider, cigarettes in the rain. But there’s one thing Ella can never ask him: whether he feels the same way about her. And every time Lowe kisses another girl, Ella feels her heart break just that little bit more. She'll have to choose whether it's enough to be just friends with the love of her life, or if she's prepared to let the terrifying, beautiful, all-consuming truth come to light.

A glorious nostalgia trip for anyone who has ever known the exquisite pain and pleasure of first love.

‘Laura writes fiction like the poet that she is. No line wasted, every word perfectly placed.’

Dawn O'Porter

MURDER ON THE MARLOW BELLE

ROBERT THOROGOOD

The new cosy crime novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author. THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB is now a major TV series.

Verity Beresford is worried about her husband. Oliver didn’t come home last night so of course Verity goes straight to Judith Potts, Marlow’s resident amateur sleuth, for help. Oliver had hired The Marlow Belle for an exclusive party with the MADS committee but no one remembers seeing him disembark. And then Oliver’s body washes up on the Thames with two bullet holes in him. Judith, Suzie, and Becks are convinced they’ll find his killer in no time. But things are not as they seem in the Marlow Amateur Dramatic Society, and this case is not so clear-cut after all…

'A light-hearted romp with gallons of humour, mystery and brilliant sleuthing.’

The Sun

LOVE ON TOUR PORTIA MACINTOSH

Nicole Wilde’s life is one of sell-out gigs, sleeping on tour buses, and partying with the band all night long. But she’s not in the band. She’s a music journalist, paid to do a job many would kill for.

Nicole has had a crush on rockstar Luke Fox since she was a teenager. When she’s invited to tour with his band, she knows nothing can happen. She’s spent too much time with musicians to seriously consider a romantic relationship with one of them – and with her best friend Dylan King caught up in yet another scandal, she’s far too busy for love.

Watching fans throw themselves at Luke, Nicole settles for friendship. But as the tour goes on, will she allow it to turn into something more?

'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.'

Shari Low

LIARS ISLAND

T. ORR MUNRO

A gripping crime thriller for fans of Lucy Foley and Cara Hunter. When the body of Kieran Deveney is found on Liars Island, it sends shockwaves through the tiny, close-knit population. With the hunt for the killer underway, two locals confess to the crime. Each claims they acted alone, and neither can be convicted while the other stands by their story. Which of them is telling the truth?

CSI Ally Dymond arrives to uncover the evidence that could crack the case. As a storm closes in, and with the identity of the murderer still in doubt, no one can leave the island. But it’s not the treacherous weather that Ally fears, it’s the people she’s trapped with…

'An atmospheric whodunnit you'll devour.'

Woman & Home

TILL DEATH DO US PART

LAURIE ELIZABETH

FLYNN

A sumptuous, shocking thriller set in the vineyards of California's Napa Valley.

Ten years ago, June’s beloved husband drowned on their honeymoon. Josh’s body was never found. Now, June owns a natural wine bar in Brooklyn and is engaged to a patient, supportive man named Kyle.

But out of the blue, she sees… him. Josh, her first husband. Soon enough, she stumbles across a website for a winery in Napa, and the owner is identical to Josh. With her wedding looming, June flies to Napa for answers. But she’s not prepared for all the secrets she’s about to unlock, because everything she thought she knew about her first love is a lie.

'Sensuous and intoxicating.'

Ashley Winstead

THE FACE BEHIND THE MASK

HELEN PHIFER

The final book in the police procedural thriller series by the bestselling author of One Left Alive!

Annie is on maternity leave and enjoying spending time with baby Alfie. Perhaps her days at home are a little boring, but after all of the crimes she’s witnessed, that’s fine with her.

But when she starts having strange dreams she can’t stop herself from digging. There’s an eerie connection to a serial killer from the 1950s, and Annie fears that the same dark forces are back.

Maybe it’s just tiredness, but she’s been noticing a cold presence lingering around Alfie at night. Could her baby be the target of whatever evil is haunting them? And will she have what it takes to protect him?

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SECRETS AT MAPLE SYRUP FARM

REBECCA RAISIN

After her mom got sick, Lucy dropped everything to take care of her, working all hours in a greasy diner just to make ends meet and spending every spare moments she had by her mom’s hospital bedside.

Now, Lucy is faced with a whole year of living by her own rules, starting by taking the first bus out of town to anywhere…

Except she didn’t expect to find her next big adventure just around the corner! Especially when on her first day in town she bumps into grumpy, but oh-so-delicious Clay amidst the maple trees. Surrounded by the magic of Ashford, Connecticut, Lucy has the chance to change her life forever and finally discover a life she wants to live!

‘Rebecca’s books are always gorgeous.’

Jaimie Adman, on Rebecca Raisin

THE DARK HOURS

AMY JORDAN

A gripping police thriller from a fresh new voice in Irish crime fiction.

1994: When Gardaí Julia Harte and Adrian Clancy are called out to a sleepy housing estate in Cork to investigate a noise complaint, they are entirely unprepared for what they find. What happens next will haunt Julia for the rest of her days.

2024: Julia Harte, now a retired detective, has moved to a tiny cottage in a remote part of Ireland but then she receives a phone call from her old Superintendent – two women have been murdered, their bodies marked and staged, just like in ’94.

It’s happening again. Julia must return to Cork to face down a vicious killer and the memories that haunt her still.

‘Immersive, atmospheric, heartstopping – I tore through it in a single day.’

Louise Candlish, Sunday Times bestselling author of Our Holiday

A FIRE IN THE SKY SOPHIE JORDAN

The Sunday Times bestselling sizzling romantasy full of adventure, dragons, and magic!

Dragon fire no longer blisters the skies over Penterra, but life is still perilous – especially for Tamsyn. Raised in the palace alongside the princesses, it's her duty to be punished for their misdeeds. So, when Tamsyn is tasked with pretending to be one of the princesses and marry Fell, son to the great dragon slayer, she accepts her fate.

Fell accepts Tamsyn as his bride… but Tamsyn isn’t what she seems. She harbours dark secrets, secrets buried so deep even she doesn’t know they exist.

Magic is not dead… it is only sleeping. And it will take one ordinary girl with an extraordinary destiny to awaken it.

THE WOODSMOKE WOMEN’S BOOK OF SPELLS

RACHEL GREENLAW

A cosy new tale of witches, magic, mystery, family and romance.

Carrie Morgan expects trouble when she returns to Woodsmoke after ten years.

What she does not predict is the beautiful stranger who walks into her life with the first frost and with whom Carrie begins to fall in love.

Bound to her family’s book of spells and a deep magic that flows from the mountains, Carrie’s family warn that her new love is a curse who will disappear when the frost thaws.

If Carrie is to embrace the power a Morgan woman carries, she must trade something in return.

But is lifting a curse worth any price?

Magical and grounding at the same time, otherworldly and natural. I absolutely treasured it from beginning to end.'

Cecilia Ahern, Sunday Times Number One bestseller

THE LAST WORD IS DEATH

FAITH MARTIN

The new book in the Val and Arbie mysteries from the multimillion bestselling author Faith Martin.

One of these guests has a date with death…

Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift arrives at Dashwood House, a glamorously modern hotel in the up-andcoming resort of Galton-next-theSea, but all plans for a relaxing stay are scuppered a body is found in the writing room, the victim part of a set visiting the seaside town for an engagement party, which happens to include Arbie’s old friend, Val.

Val and Arbie quickly discover that the victim had no shortage of enemies, and many of the guests are up to no good. But who is simply hiding a secret, and who is hiding murder?

'Brilliant characters that leap off the page.'

The Sun on Murder by Candlelight

FLORA'S TRAVELLING CHRISTMAS SHOP

REBECCA RAISIN

A feel-good, festive romance, from the bestselling author of Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel!

Flora loves Christmas more than anything else in the world, so she’s gutted when her boss fires her from Deck the Halls Christmas emporium. But now she finally has a chance to follow her dreams.

Flora heads to Lapland in a campervan-Christmas-shop. She can’t wait to spend her days drinking hot chocolate and taking reindeer-drawn carriage rides, but then she meets Connor, a Norse god of a man who makes her heart flutter and snowflakes swirl in her stomach. There’s just one problem: Connor hates Christmas.

Can Flora convince Connor of the joys of Christmas – and will she find a festive romance along the way?

DANCE TO THE DEATH

SHEILA M cCLURE; SHIRLEY BALLAS

It’s Christmas time in London and all is not calm…

Discover the deadly new novel from world-renowned dancer and Strictly Come Dancing head judge, Shirley Ballas!

All Lily Richmond and Susie Cooper want is a peaceful Christmas. The last thing they expect is to find a dead body backstage at the Royal Albert Hall. Lily and Susie set to investigating, but every clue throws up more questions, and around every corner lurk more suspects.

Will the unlikely duo manage to wrap up the case in time to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones? Or is there a greater danger behind the scenes than they could have imagined?"

"It's a ten from us for this brilliant book.'

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BLACK WOOD WOMEN

MICHAEL STEWART

A spellbinding, gripping, unputdownable historical novel.

The last wolf in England hunts for prey. Exhausted and alone, she fears for the litter she carries, and the men who seek to wipe her out. Yorkshire, 1649.

Since they fled Ireland, Caragh and her family have hidden their identities to start a new life in England. But when Caragh finds her parents murdered by a Protestant determined to rid the area of Catholics, she must flee again.

Travelling east, she comes to a forest, where she meets a coven of women who refuse to follow men’s rules.

Having found acceptance at last, Caragh is unaware that a different persecution stalks the black wood women, and their days in the forest are numbered.

‘Visceral, twisting, propulsive –Black Wood Women begs to be devoured.’

Stacey Halls

SNOW LOVE LOST

PORTIA MACINTOSH

Ivy, the owner of a year-round festive store, loves Christmas.

When her mother passed away, Ivy vowed to take over her mother’s store and keep the Christmas spirit alive in the idyllic seaside town of Marram Bay, and she’s been running the place single-handedly ever since.

The only thing missing in Ivy's life is a dash of romance – something her twin sister, Holly, will not let her forget.

As Christmas approaches, an enigmatic businessman moves to town, threatening to bulldoze her beloved shop to make way for a holiday complex. Ivy must fight to save the store. But could this intriguing newcomer be hiding a softer side, one that just might grant all her holiday wishes?

Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.'

Shari Low

MISS BEETON’S MURDER AGENCY

JOSIE LLOYD

The perfect new cosy crime novel for fans of Agatha Christie, Nita Prose and Richard Osman!

Alice Beeton never meant to wind up single and childless on the wrong side of fifty and living in a rather shabby block in Kensington with Agatha, her corgi-Jack Russell cross.

Alice runs the Good Household Management Agency and when Camille Messent calls in urgent need of a new housekeeper, Miss Beeton sends out new hire Enya. News spreads that Enya has been found dead. As the intriguing Detective Rigby struggles to drum up an adequate investigation and the wealthy family and their party guests close rank, Miss Beeton takes it upon herself to solve the crime…

'Mrs Beeton herself would be proud. A perfect recipe and devoured in one sitting between elevenses and afternoon tea.'

Ian Moore

GRAFFITI GIRLS

ELISSA SOAVE

A sharp, empowering novel about a group of women who refuse to go quietly when society tells them they’re no longer valuable, from the author of Ginger and Me

Amy, Carole, Lenore and Susan have been best friends since school. Now in their forties, they’re fed up with being taken for granted by their families, being passed over for promotions at work and being told that they’re past their best. And they’re not going quietly anymore.

Fuelled by rage and their charismatic leader Amy, the four embark on a campaign of graffiti in their hometown of Hamilton, scrawling feminist slogans on the walls of local buildings.

But is Hamilton ready for the feminist revolution the Graffiti Girls have in store?

'A rebellious and uplifting tale of punkish, middle-aged, feminist defiance, told with wit, warmth and energy.'

Lucy Ribchester, author of Murder Ballad

WHEN SHADOWS FALL

NEIL LANCASTER

Don't miss Book 6 in the DS Max Craigie Series!

When the body of Leanne Wilson is found at the bottom of a Scottish mountain, it is classified as a tragic accident. There is no evidence to suggest otherwise. Then DS Max Craigie discovers that five other women in the last year have died by falling off mountains, and something feels very wrong. They were all experienced climbers and alone when they died. This can only mean one thing: there’s a killer on the loose

The more Max investigates, the more he believes that they are dealing with something much bigger than a lone serial killer. With five victims and conflicting clues, how do you catch someone committing the perfect crime?

‘Think Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty.’

Ian Rankin

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‘This book will break your heart, mend it, and send you away with hope’ Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb ‘Compulsive, intricate but never overwritten. Paradise brings the reader on a journey of both pleasure and pain’ Madeline Docherty

CHARLOTTE PARADISE

Tender, brutal, devastating, Overspill is the debut novel from incredible new literary talent, Charlotte Paradise.

Sara is twenty-five. She has never used a tampon without having a panic attack.She starts dating Miles. For three months, they don’t touch. Miles respects her boundaries, though he longs for them to melt away. Sara desires Miles, but she knows her body, or rather she knows it is an unknowable thing.Sara wants to be in love, to find a person who allows her to be herself. Someone who is happy with everything she is and everything she isn’t.

Miles hopes he won’t hurt her.But how do you navigate a relationship for which there is no blueprint? How do you love someone when your body is not your own, and how do you reclaim it?

CHARLOTTE PARADISE is a Disabled author and screenwriter with an MA in Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Her short films have been selected, nominated and award-winning at film festivals, including internationally. Overspill is her first novel.

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‘I loved Wild Moon Rising – it is passionate, powerful and a wonderful exemplar of how we Queenagers come into our power and wisdom in midlife. When everything we once were falls away there is space for something new, exciting and beautiful to flourish. What a book! What a writer!’

Eleanor Mills

KNIGHT WILD MOON RISING

JENNY

A powerful and moving debut novel about coming of age again post-marriage and post-menopause.

Claire's life isn't how she thought it would be when she moves into Hunter's Moon. Her long marriage is over, her children have flown the nest, and her work as an illustrator no longer satisfies her. She isn't sure who she is now or what she wants from her life.It wasn't always like this. Once, she had desires and ambitions.

When her octogenarian neighbour, Tansy, suffers a fall, Claire’s solitude is broken. Under the older woman’s guidance, she finds solace and a new sense of purpose in regenerating her wild garden. And as the plants grow, Claire retreads the bittersweet journey that brought her to the second half of her life.This is a story of love. Of friendship and desire, of art and nature, of finding love for yourself and for life itself. It is a story of coming of age, once again, of giving up one’s safety net and embracing a new life beyond.

JENNY KNIGHT is a prize-winning writer of short story, fiction and memoir and a contributor to Kit de Waal’s celebrated Common People anthology. Jenny has taught creative writing in prisons, worked with storytellers/actors for the UN/Comic Relief in Somalia/ Kenya, chaired and spoken on panels, and held workshops about writing. She has a degree in English Lit & Drama, and studied Creative Writing at UEA. She has also worked on farms, in pubs, factories, as a roadie, a short-term temp in the 80s music industry in London, and renovated a former pigsty.

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MS. V'S HOT GIRL SUMMER

A.H. CUNNINGHAM

Can what happens at Carnival stay at Carnival?

For sixteen years, Trinidad Velasquez has been the perfect single mum, working hard to build a stable life for her twin sons. But when her boyfriend proposes, she can’t help but wonder whether love should be practical, not butterflies and heart-racing chemistry.

Then her teenage sons trick her into a Caribbean Carnival trip.

And she finds herself staying with the one guy who’s always revved her engine…even if he’s a decade south of her dating range.

Orlando Wiggins has never been able to take his eyes off Ms V. He’s mentored her boys for two years, and she’s never suggested there could be more. But at Carnival, between the sensual dancing, heated looks and electric touches, whatever he’s been feeling for her is definitely reciprocated…

ONCE UPON YOU AND ME

TIMOTHY JANOVSKY

If one fairytale ends badly…can a new one begin?

When Taylor Frost’s boss flies him across the country to prep for her daughter’s sweet sixteen at the Storybook Endings Resort, the solo mission is well within his wheelhouse. Taylor is excellent at his job – except, he’s probably not supposed to flirt with the resort’s mountain man of a manager, Ethan Golding. Because the rugged older man is also the birthday girl’s father, aka Amy’s ex-husband. Oops.

For Ethan, his divorce seemed like the bad ending to his romantic story. And now, making his daughter’s sweet sixteen dreams come true is the closest he’ll get to the kind of magic happiness in fairy tales. Until adorable Taylor has him wondering if maybe this is just the beginning of a more erotic kind of bedtime story…

'Janovsky returns with a playful yet heartfelt romp through grief and new love set against the backdrop of reality TV… The result is fun, fast-paced, and full of feeling.'

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NOT SO FAST KAREN BOOTH

He’s on track to win her heart… Mia Neal is a champion overthinker. Fortunately, she puts that energy to good use: a podcast about Formula One, her favourite sport in the world. There’s nothing about racing Mia doesn’t adore. The speed. The drivers. The fierce competition. The single-minded ambition. Ironic for a woman who’s changed careers more times than she can count.

Only now her salty takes on gorgeous Brit driver Xander Bishop have gone viral, and the podcast feels more and more like what she’s meant to do. Then Xander’s teammate invites her to the Miami Grand Prix to see F1 up close…but Xander’s not exactly delighted at all the shade she’s been throwing his way.

It should be all-out war. Instead, Mia and Xander are stunned by the sudden crackle of…something sexual arcing between them. It’s irresistible, unbelievably hot – all Mia’s warning flags are waving. Because this reckless attraction is coming all too fast…

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MUCH ADO ABOUT HATING YOU

SARAH ECHAVARRE SMITH

Enemies by day. Spicy fanfic author and reader by night!

Financial auditor Micah Mila is used to being the bearer of bad news. But her latest assignment in the local university’s English department has been especially taxing, no thanks to a particularly infuriating literature professor. Luckily, she has an afterhours escape: reading spicy Shakespearean fanfic.

Professor Aidan Scott is damn good at his job. But Micah has been a thorn in his side since he laid eyes on her – eyes that really like what they see. But with his job on the line, there’s no room for distractions. At least, not beyond the sexy fanfic he secretly writes.

When Micah discovers the man getting under her skin is the writer heating her up, their hate turns into something steamier. But with Micah’s audit due and Aidan’s career at risk, separating fantasy from reality becomes increasingly complicated…

DESTINATION WEDDINGS AND OTHER DISASTERS

M.C. VAUGHAN

Two enemies. One wedding. What could go wrong?

There are millions of men in Los Angeles, and somehow Julia Stone’s mother just got engaged to the worst possible option. Not that there’s anything wrong with her future stepfather. It’s his son who's the problem. Event planner Carson Miller is six-plus feet of lean muscle and irresistible charm, and ten years ago he made Julia’s life hell.

Paired with Carson to organise the last-minute Belize wedding, Julia doesn’t intend to let him off the hook for past bad behaviour. If only there weren’t surprising new feelings in the mix, like their undeniable chemistry…

Carson claims he made mistakes; he’s a different person than he was back then. Julia’s response: prove it. Now in between wedding planning, zip-lining and exploring waterfalls, they’re having fun falling hard and wondering if this paradise can last once the party’s over…

THE FRIENDSTO-LOVERS PROJECT

PAULA OTTONI

If any place can turn two best friends into lovers, it’s Venice. Well, only if you don’t have a dreamy tour guide like Lorenzo…

A trip to Venice is supposed to be the start of Daisy’s new life. But then the trip goes sideways, and Daisy is left in the most romantic city in the world with her best friend, Jeremy. He’s stable, reliable, maybe she should fall for her friend?

Enter Lorenzo, hotel concierge by day, violinist in his dreams. He gave up music for a practical life in the city, and to keep his job, he’s vowed to be Daisy and Jeremy’s personal guide to romance. Only he’s not supposed to be feeling this personal about their project…

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THE CODE FOR LOVE

ANNE MARSH

A software engineer convinced that algorithms and romance don’t mix takes a work road trip with her surfer-boy nemesis in this swoonworthy enemies-to-lovers romance!

Software engineer Pandora Fyffe is known for being prickly. The same can’t be said for world-famous surfer Ozzy Wylde, Pandora’s neighbour, a social media star beloved for his relaxed charm. The eight-pack abs and angelic face don’t hurt, either. Everyone likes Ozzy, while Pandora’s boss can barely remember her name.

But Pandora’s aiming to change all that with a new app that predicts a user’s ideal travel partner. But then the demo identifies Ozzy as her perfect match! Now her boss wants them to take a romantic Mexican road trip filled with fake-dating posts to build their brand.

Soon they’re rumbling through the beaches, deserts and fishing villages of Baja, letting their guards down, confessing fears, falling deeper. Nothing prepared her for sharing close quarters with Ozzy – or for what will happen to her heart when the journey ends…

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A TOUGH ACT TO FALL FOR

CYNTHIA ST. AUBIN

Cue lights, curtains…and plenty of action

For a hot second, aspiring playwright Kate Connolly’s dreams almost came true. Almost. Seeing her work onstage in New York City was nearly a reality…until the star, her best friend, had a mimosainduced accident. Now she’s a week away from opening night, she’s missing her leading man and she’s on the verge of losing her venue. But finding the perfect understudy with an unforgettable voice is an impossible task. That is, until the answer falls right into her lap. Or rather, into her shower.

Because right at this moment, her bestie’s outrageously hot older brother is currently belting out tunes from her bathroom. Now all Kate has to do is convince Jackson Reese to star in her show. Because what hot, brawny construction guy who hates New York would turn down being in an off-Broadway showcase paying tribute to iconic New York rom coms?

THE SECRET CRUSH BOOK CLUB

KARMEN LEE

The new small-town rom-com about family, friendships and embracing the next chapter! Fall in love one page at a time…

Nothing cures a lonely heart quite like a good book…and an unexpected crush.

For Dani, life is a juggling act. As a single mum devoted to her son and family, she barely has a moment to herself. But when her sister announces she’s moving out, the ache of loneliness creeps in, and Dani can’t help but wonder if there’s something else she’s been missing.

Zoey came to Peach Blossom eager to start her new job as the town’s librarian and research her next book. She never expected to find inspiration in fellow book club member Dani, whose captivating brown eyes tell a story of their own. Before they know it, lingering glances over their favourite fiction turn into first dates and sizzling nights.

As their connection deepens, the two women must decide if they should turn the page on their past or if this thrilling plot twist is the happily-ever-after they’ve been chasing all along…

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LET'S GIVE 'EM PUMPKIN TO TALK ABOUT

ISABELLE POPP

A brand-new cosy romance, perfect for fans of small-town rom-coms and autumn reading.

When Sadie agreed to care for her father’s beloved pumpkin patch, the deal was that just for the summer, she would grow a ginormous pumpkin, win the Indiana State Fair's pumpkin competition and finally win back her father’s (grudging) respect.

Instead, a horde of wild hogs destroyed the entire patch. Which is precisely when the annoyingly sexy, sunshiny next-door neighbour shows up.

Josh is a tech millionaire who traded in the office for growing vegetables. Then, a storm-fuelled kiss proves there’s definitely something growing between them. And whatever it is, it’s already bigger than Sadie’s fast-growing pumpkin…or the secret that Josh has been hiding.

GHOST OF A CHANCE

KATHERINE GARBERA

It’s a cosy, spicy, spooky season treat in this opposites-attract romance between a mystery writer who pretends to talk to ghosts and the one-night stand who might actually be haunted…

Kirsty Henson is an expert at one thing: faking it. A mystery writer with a hit series, she knows her success relies on pretending she can talk to ghosts. It’s all fun and games until a steamy casual encounter sends Jasper Cotton careening into her life.

Jasper is haunted…literally. His college roommate’s spirit is trapped in an old physics book. Desperate for a solution, Jasper turns to Kirsty for help. But during their investigation, neither can deny the supernatural or romantic sparks!

Between a ghost who won’t quit, Kirsty’s big secret and a mystery tied to Jasper’s past, they’re in for more than otherworldly flirtations. With a little help from the beyond, Kirsty and Jasper are about to discover the only thing stronger than life or death might just be love.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS CHOIR EVER ELIZABETH HRIB

It’s a harmony of second chances, forced proximity and festive mayhem in this warm and bright holiday romance!

Music was everything to professional soprano Charlie Ward…until her brother died, leaving her lost in grief. But when her beloved Gram moves into the Glendale Retirement Village, Charlie is cajoled into temporarily volunteering to direct the community’s new choir, whose sights are set on winning the Annual Christmas Choir Competition.

Only, the home’s activities director happens to be the super-cute guy she once spent a hot, hazy, sexy summer with. Julian Guerrero hasn’t forgotten Charlie Ward. Not even a little. Fortunately, he has his hands full with the lively residents who are determined to win, even if they must twerk their way to victory. Amid mince tarts, gingerbread houses and Christmas lights, Charlie and Julian find their way to each other once again…

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THE REBEL WITH BROKEN STRINGS

STACEY KENNEDY

One hot stolen night with a country star turns into a major complication in this Western romance set in the wilds of Montana, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage. The past is the past – until he shows up on your doorstep.

Aubrey Hale misses the big-city life she left behind for a smalltown – the life that included a one-night stand with country star Gunner Woods. But Aubrey and her friends have recently sworn off men. So when Gunner turns up in Timber Falls, she pretends she’s never met him.

Gunner is surprised to see Aubrey again and even more surprised by how she’s acting. The carefree woman he knew for one night is now jaded. After a failed record launch, Gunner can relate – and maybe they could even find solace in each other, if she’d stop treating him like a stranger.

Aubrey’s not ready to let her guard down, but when Gunner’s career reignites, she’ll have to reckon with her discontent. Can they chase two separate dreams without burning everything to the ground?

CHAMPAGNE TASTE ON A BAD BOY BUDGET

ZURI DAY

Second chances have never been so sweet

For Jamilah Carver, a by-thebooks entrepreneur with refined tastes, running her own restaurant has been a dream come true…that is, until she’s buried in debt and without a chef, her once-bustling eatery on the brink of collapse. Enter Rashad White, a newly released ex-con who happens to be a culinary genius and likes to play by his own rules.

With nothing in common but their love for food, the two clash at every turn. But when they’re not bickering over menu items or cooking methods, neither can deny the attraction that simmers between them. After Rashad proposes a daring plan, they’ll have to put their differences aside to work together – that’s when things really start heating up in the kitchen…

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24 APRIL 2025

‘DOCILE is the rarest of things: a scorchingly honest, beautiful, hugely evocative memoir that’s also a proper page-turner. I read it breathlessly in a single sitting, transported and deeply moved.’

Helen MacDonald, author of H is for Hawk

DOCILE: MEMOIR OF A NOT SO PERFECT ASIAN GIRL

HYESEUNG

SONG

From Texas sugar cane fields, Ivy League halls to her homeland of South Korea and back again this memoir is a journey through identity crises, mental health struggles, and the quest for selfhood.

Born to Korean immigrant parents, Hyeseung spends her early years in the sugar cane fields of Texas, caught between her father's \""get rich quick schemes\"" and her beautiful, domineering mother who is skeptical of Western idealism. When the family's fake Gucci business lands them in bankruptcy, Hyeseung starts at a new school where she's immediately singled out with the question, ""Can you speak English?"" Growing up, Hyeseung internalizes Western expectations of the ""model"" Asian-American, striving for approval and getting into an Ivy League school.

In an attempt to reconcile her identity, she takes a trip to Korea, facing an even greater crisis of self, and after a series of shocking events, she is admitted to a psychiatric hospital and ultimately attempts suicide. Unflinching and lyrical, Docile is one woman’s story of subverting the model minority myth, contending with mental illness, and finding her self-worth by looking within.

HYESEUNG SONG is a firstgeneration Korean American writer and painter. She lives in Brooklyn and upstate New York. Docile is her debut book.

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20 MAY 2025

MARSHA:

THE JOY AND DEFIANCE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON

TOURMALINE

The first definitive biography of revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson – an iconic and trailblazing figure in LGBTQIA+ history.

Legend has it that legendary Black transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson threw the first brick in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising then picked up a piece of broken mirror to fix her make up. This fearless moment embodies both the beauty and violence of the early LGBTQ+ rights movement – and the fabulous, tenacious charisma of Marsha herself. Yet despite the fact that Marsha’s work as a gay liberation activist and drag queen helped spark the progress and continued protest we see today, there has been no definitive record of her life, loves, and lessons. Until now.

Written with sparkling prose, Tourmaline’s richly researched biography Marsha finally brings this iconic figure to life. Through unprecedented access and research, Tourmaline has become Marsha’s leading archivist and handles her life and story with care, attention and a perfect dose of humour. Her story will inspire readers to live as their most liberated, unruly, vibrant, and whole selves.

TOURMALINE is an awardwinning artist, filmmaker, writer, and activist whose work is dedicated to Black trans liberation. She is a TIME 100 Most Influential Person in the World awardee and her work has been featured in ABC News, the NYTimes , and Vogue . She created the critically acclaimed film Happy Birthday, Marsha! , and has exhibited her work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She has worked as an advocate for trans rights with Queers for Economic Justice and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project. She lives in Miami, Florida.

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‘A collection of absolute belters. If you’re a foodie like me you’ll love this book.’

Joe Wicks

‘A vibrant and delicious book.’

Gizzi Erskine

YOU’LL LOVE THIS: RECIPES THAT BROKE THE INTERNET

SASKIA

SIDEY

It made your mouth water when you saw it on your feed. Now, bring the Internet's Most Viral Recipes to Your Kitchen – Deliciously Simple, Seriously Addictive!

Get ready to finally tackle all those recipes you’ve saved on your phone but never made! You’ll Love This brings the internet’s most-shared recipes into one delicious, failproof collection. From TikTok-famous scrambled oats to spicy pickled garlic, these are the dishes that broke the internet – tested, perfected, and ready to impress.

Get a taste of what’s inside: "The Bear” Eggs – inspired by the hit TV show. Cornflake Chicken Caesar Wrap – a crunchy twist on the classic wrap that’s all over your feed. Smashed Potato Salad – crisp, golden smashed potatoes meet the creamy goodness of potato salad. The La Scala Salad – as loved by the Kardashians, with a spicy twist!

Accessible, delicious, and always satisfying – these are the recipes that’ll keep you cooking and sharing.

So, stop scrolling and start cooking!

SASKIA is a London-based food stylist, food writer and recipe developer working in the food industry for over ten years. She has previously written three cookbooks: Broke Vegan, Broke Vegan Speedy , and Vegan Slow Cooker. She often shares recipes on her TikTok, where she has over 79k followers.

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SUZY WELCH BECOMING YOU

The new revolutionary self-help guide for authentic living and personal growth

This isn’t just another self-help book; it’s a journey to uncover and live your most authentic life. Whether you’re a young adult feeling lost in a world of limitless options, a mid-career professional craving a meaningful change or even a retiree looking to repurpose your skills, this book is ready to close the gap between the life you’re living and the life you yearn for.

Change is hard. But it can also be deeply rewarding. With exercises, reflection prompts and case studies, Becoming You is here to help you create and navigate through the change that will bring you your best life. This inspiring guide introduces tried-and-true ‘Area of Transcendence’ methodology, which helps you master your balance at the intersection of the three core elements of life.

Forget vague platitudes and unrealistic mantras. This is a practical, research-backed, and no-nonsense approach to taking ownership of your life that doesn’t just tell you to ‘find your passion’ but helps you construct a purposeful life you’re excited to wake up to every day.

SUZY WELCH is the former editor-in-chief of the Harvard Business Review, where she worked from 1995 to 2002. She is the author of numerous articles about leadership, managing change, and corporate culture, and the editor of several books on related topics.

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DONE CANNOT BE UNDONE

STEVENS

This is not an inspirational memoir. This is not trauma porn. This is a memoir about the forces that impact our lives, both good and bad.

Athena Stevens has never learned the name of the doctor whose lack of intervention at her birth lead to her cerebral palsy, but she feels the consequences of his actions – and inaction – every day. The factor observed first and foremost in her life will forever be the effects of what other people have done to her, rather than her accomplishments. And yet, she was groomed to believe that she would overcome any force that stood in her way.

This complex, lyrical, gut-punch of a memoir delves into the reality that, for every action there is an equal, opposite reaction, and that changing the world singlehandedly is as impossible as defying the laws of physics.

ATHENA STEVENS is an Olivier Award-nominated actor, playwright, and author. She is currently studying at Harvard University Extension School, specialising in neuropsychology, and is host of the podcast Neuroblast. A leading voice in contemporary theatre, Athena’s work has been performed at Finborough Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe. Athena was the first spokesperson for women in the media of the Women's Equality Party and is a founder of Primadonna Literary Festival. Born in Chicago, she now lives in London. Athena was born with athetoid cerebral palsy.

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ATHENA

‘Skincare

expert.’ Vogue

‘Hirons breaks down the world of skincare like no one else.’ Red Magazine

TEEN SKINCARE

CAROLINE HIRONS

Say goodbye to skincare fads and hello to glowing, healthy skin – for real!

In Teen Skincare , world-renowned skincare expert Caroline Hirons cuts through the noise to deliver the straight-talking, no-nonsense guide every teen – and their parents – have been waiting for. Forget filters, fads and viral gimmicks; this book is all about real, effective advice that genuinely works.

Packed with easy-to-follow routines, myth-busting insights and budget-friendly product recommendations, Teen Skincare helps teens take control of their skin with confidence. Inclusive, practical and relatable, with advice from a dermatologist, nutritionist and psychologist, this book goes beyond the surface, offering a holistic approach to self-care and well-being.

No unrealistic promises, no pressure to be perfect. Just the tools, tips and truths every teen needs to feel great in their own skin and build habits that last a lifetime. HQ 19 JUNE 2025

With over 115 million views to her blog, CAROLINE is a fully trained advanced aesthetician with over 35 years experience in retail, including 23 in skincare, consulting and advising for retailers and brands in the skincare industry. She is the celebrated author of Skincare and Skincare: The New Edit

3 JULY 2025

‘This book is a saviour for busy parents. It’s full of five-ingredient meals that even the fussiest kids will enjoy.’ Good Food on My Family Meals

ONE POT WONDERS:

OVER 100 DELICIOUS RECIPES WITH FIVE INGREDIENTS EVERY TIME

GRACE MORTIMER

Five Ingredients. One Pot. Minimal Washing-Up. 80 exclusive recipes from Grace Mortimer, the bestselling author behind @myfirstmeals

Love cooking, hate washing up? This is the book for you. Stuck in a never-ending loop of washing up, Grace decided enough was enough.

In her best cookbook yet, she brings us quick and tasty family food that can be made in one pot. And when Grace says one pot, she means it. This isn’t a case of using a frying pan first, then transferring everything to a slow cooker, or boiling pasta, then adding it to a sauce you’ve made in another saucepan. This really is all-in-one.

Featuring 80 mouth-watering 5-ingredient recipes, each chapter is centred around one pot, pan or piece of equipment, from the ubiquitous air fryer to the humble roasting pot, the sanity-saving traybake to the old reliable frying pan.

My One Pot Meals is for anyone with no time and less energy. These recipes will save you time, money and washing-up –and they are a whole lot more delicious than that bland ready meal.

GRACE MORTIMER is mother to Harry and lives in Gloucestershire with her partner, Tom. She studied law at university and worked in sales for years but decided to start working parttime when Harry turned one. Originally from Essex, Grace grew up with extremely foodie parents but didn’t develop her passion for cooking until university. Now, she and Tom flip a coin at the weekends to see who gets to cook because they both enjoy it so much.

ULTRAPROCESSED WOMEN

Milli Hill’s eye-opening new book unmasks the hidden dangers of ultra-processed food for women everywhere.

We’ve heard the warnings about ultra-processed foods (UPF), but what are they specifically doing to women? For too long, women’s health has been sidelined, with the male body treated as the default. Milli asks the questions, “What about the women?” and lays bare how these everyday foods can exacerbate PMS and menopause symptoms, contribute to unwanted weight gain, and increase the risk of depression, obesity and female cancers.

Blending powerful storytelling with cutting-edge research, Hill expertly untangles the complex web of science and turns it into accessible and actionable advice, arming us with the knowledge to make informed decisions about our diet and health. Ultra-Processed Women is a rallying cry for women to reclaim our bodies, challenging us to rethink the foods we consume on a day-to-day basis and shining a spotlight on the urgent need for change.

The ultimate guide for anyone seeking to grasp the true impact of our eating habits and make lasting changes.

MILLI HILL is a writer and freelance journalist with a passion for women’s rights in childbirth and throughout their reproductive lives. Her book The Positive Birth Book is one of the UK’s bestselling pregnancy guides, and has sold nearly 100k copies since publication in 2017. Her more recent books, Give Birth like a Feminist , and My Period (for preteens), have also topped the Amazon charts. To date, Milli’s books have been translated into seven languages.

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MILLI HILL

SONITA

SONITA ALIZADA

A powerful memoir, – from the streets of Afghanistan to international stages as a rap artist and activist.

At just 10 years old, Sonita Alizada was nearly sold into marriage. By the time she turned 16, her price was set at $9,000 – a sum meant to buy her future for someone else’s benefit. In a world where nearly 15 million girls are forced into marriage each year, Sonita’s story is a heartbreaking but all-too-common reality. Yet, she refused to let her fate be sealed.

In her eponymous memoir, Sonita shares her powerful journey from child bride to global changemaker. Breaking through oppressive traditions and laws, she transformed her pain into music that resonated across the globe. Her viral music video 'Daughters for Sale' captured the world’s attention, earning her a scholarship to the U.S. and igniting a movement against child marriage.

Through personal reflections, poems, and music, Sonita’s message is clear: Dreams have the power to change lives. Sonita's story will leave readers inspired to fight for a world where every girl’s voice is heard.

SONITA ALIZADA is an Afghan rapper and activist who escaped child marriage in 2015, when her viral music video, 'Daughters for Sale' , helped her secure a scholarship to study in the United States. Sonita has campaigned for women’s rights and against child marriage, partnering with organisations like the Malala Fund, Global Partnership for Education, and Girls Not Brides. She has received the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award, the MTV Europe Music Generation Change Award, and the BBC 100 Women award, among many others.

£20.00

‘A life-affirming story … inspirational.’

Tim Peake on Lucky

‘One of the most uplifting and inspirational memoirs you’ll ever read.’

Daily Mail on Lucky

FROM THE MOUNTAIN’S EDGE

ED JACKSON

A must-read journey through the heights of the Himalayas and the depths of human resilience

After a life-changing neck injury left him paralysed, Ed Jackson defied the odds to walk again. Driven by a renewed perspective on life and determination to push his limits, Ed set out to climb Himlung Himal – a 7,126-meter peak deep in Nepal’s Himalayas. But as the climb unfolded, what began as a daring expedition quickly became a test of survival.

Stranded on the side of the mountain with no shelter, minimal food and water, and fading hope, the team endured a harrowing night, unsure if rescue would ever come. Isolated in the freezing wilderness, they confronted not only the unforgiving elements but their own fears, doubts, and vulnerabilities.

From The Mountain’s Edge is more than a tale of adventure. It’s a powerful story of resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity, the bonds forged through teamwork – and the lessons that come from facing life’s greatest challenges head-on

ED JACKSON, a former professional rugby player, had a promising career until a lifechanging accident in 2017 left him quadriplegic. Despite the devastating prognosis, Ed’s determination led him to defy the odds. Through intense rehabilitation, he progressed from limited arm movement to standing, walking, and eventually climbing mountains.

Ed’s experience ignited his passion for adventure and helping others. He founded the charity Millimetres to Mountains, supporting individuals facing mental and physical challenges and wrote his debut book Lucky which was adapted into the film The Mountain Within Me.

‘If you've ever been dumped, fired, or experienced any semblance of rejection, then boy do we have the book for you.’

Glamour

CONFIDENT AND KILLING IT: TOOLKIT

An empowering, practical guide to overcoming imposter syndrome, getting sassy with negative thoughts and succeeding in all areas of life.

Tiwalola Ogunlesi is on a mission to create a world of confident women. An esteemed and highly soughtafter motivational speaker and confidence coach, she founded her company with the sole purpose of leading women to love themselves.

In Confident and Killing It , Tiwalola guides readers in becoming the most unapologetic and unstoppable version of themselves. No self-aggrandising or posturing, no pseudo-scientific prose or tired ‘inspirational’ tropes, this is simply a book designed to work.

Featuring practical tips and tricks and real-life stories from everyday women,  Confident and Killing It will help you master your mind, overcome fear and live life to the fullest.

TIWALOLA OGUNLESI is a globally recognised and qualified life coach, international speaker, Positive Psychology Specialist, Master NeuroLinguistic Practitioner and founder of Confident and Killing It. She has hosted empowerment workshops at a wide array of businesses and organisations, including Google, Deloitte, Facebook, Morgan Stanley, TikTok, Spotify, Cult Beauty and The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. Tiwalola is also the host of the successful podcast Confident and Killing It , and she has equipped thousands of women across the world with the tools and knowledge they need to be confident.

TIWALOLA OGUNLESI

11 SEPTEMBER 2025

‘A revolutionary book.’ Woman's

Own on Menopausing

BIRTHING

The bold new guide for parents following the revolutionary success of Menopausing , the Nibbie-winning Book of the Year that sparked a nationwide conversation.

Davina McCall brings her trademark honesty, warmth and humour to the life-changing experience of conception, pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester. From navigating the highs and lows of fertility to the physical and emotional challenges of birth and recovery, Davina is joined by a team of experts to answer the questions women often feel too afraid – or too embarrassed – to ask.

Packed with unfiltered advice, bold truths and empowering stories, Birthing doesn’t shy away from the messy or raw realities. Instead, it celebrates them – because women’s health deserves nothing less than honesty and care.

Birthing is a call for change a call for change, sparking conversation and giving women the tools they need to feel confident and informed. Beautifully designed, unapologetically bold and refreshingly real, it is here to inspire, support and empower – one story, one page, one woman at a time.

Presenter, fitness guru, author and mother, DAVINA McCALL is one of the UK's most loved TV personalities. She is best known for presenting Big Brother, The Masked Singer and Long Lost Family

Davina is a passionate advocate and champion for menopause care. She has made two programmes on the subject: Sex, Myths and the Menopause and Sex, Mind and the Menopause

She also runs #MenopauseMonday on her Instagram account @davinamccall, which helps to inform all women of their options during the menopause and offers support.

£22.00 HARDBACK

DAVINA McCALL

Discover the soothing joy of knitting with these new gold medal-worthy patterns by Tom Daley – perfect for your wardrobe, home and as gifts

Packed with charming anecdotes, easy-to-follow knitting fundamentals from yarn fibre to stitch type and stylish patterns made to impress, this is the book to make you fall in love with knitting, the incredibly versatile and imaginative craft that has everyone, including your favourite Olympian, obsessed. Whether you're just beginning or an experienced crafter, this book has everything you need to create knits guaranteed to be a winner.

So, are you ready to dive in?

One of the world’s most recognised Olympic athletes and double World Diving Champion, TOM DALEY won gold at the European Championship in 2008. In 2020 he competed in his fourth Olympics, winning a gold and bronze medal, making him the most-decorated British diver of all time. A three-time BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year winner and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights across the world, Tom currently lives in London with his husband and son. His first crafting book Made with Love (2022) was a Sunday Times bestseller.

TOM DALEY

NATALIE CASSIDY HAPPY DAYS

A laugh-out-loud celebration of the everyday, from national treasure, Natalie Cassidy

Natalie Cassidy has been on our television screens for over three decades. We’ve grown up alongside Sonia on EastEnders , but what about Nat’s life beyond Albert Square?

In Happy Days , Natalie isn’t just blowing her own trumpet, she’s taking readers on a journey through the highs and lows and the changing seasons of life. From yo-yo diets to raising strong girls, coping with grief to getting acting lessons from Barbara Windsor, step into Natalie’s world behind the screen.

Packed with recipes, tips, lists, and endless stories from Natalie’s treasure trove – like the time Jerry Springer stumbled in on her being unlaced from a corset – this is a laugh-out-loud book that will encourage you to embrace the joy of the everyday!

NATALIE CASSIDY rose to fame when she first appeared on our TV screens as Sonia Fowler in the BBC’s EastEnders in 1993. A constant presence on our screens for the last three decades, Natalie has appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, Strictly Come Dancing , Celebrity Bake Off, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK , Motherland and Psychoville She now hosts the hit podcast, Life with Nat , and lives with her husband, Mark, and two daughters.

£20.00 HARDBACK

9 OCTOBER 2025

THE ART OF WALKING: MOVE THROUGH THE WORLD MINDFULLY

EMMA BASTOW

The Art of Walking is the latest instalment in an insightful series, following in the footsteps of The Art of Breathing and The Art of Sleeping . All three titles are guides to letting go and finding peace within a complex, stretched, screen-driven and messy world.

We are bombarded with often contradictory advice on health, wellbeing, and how many steps we should walk each day. The Art of Walking side-steps these pitfalls by presenting scientific research alongside the author’s insights and practical advice, including her own personal experiences. Simple activities, strategies and goals provide the practical path towards a happier, calmer you.

Through achievable adjustments you can learn to dissolve anxiety, minimize stress and unhappiness, enhance your mind and unleash its creativity. Discover how to re-think the habitual process of walking to strengthen awareness, be consciously present in your daily life, relationships and work, and draw the maximum amount of satisfaction from the world.

EMMA BASTOW is a writer and editor with more than 20 years’ experience in book publishing. She is the author of A Writer’s Year, A Mindful Year, A Mother’s Year, A Year of Self-Care , I Love Leopard and Plant Lady , all published by HarperCollins. Emma lives in Brighton, East Sussex, where she is lucky enough to combine her passion for writing with regular walking on the beach.

£10.99 HARDBACK

9 OCTOBER 2025

‘Skincare expert.’

Vogue

‘Hirons breaks down the world of skincare like no one else.’

Red Magazine

CAROLINE HIRONS SKIN ROCKS

The Only Skincare Book You’ll Ever Need – From the Queen of Skincare

Caroline Hirons, the globally adored skincare expert and international bestselling author, is back with Skin Rocks – an updated, expanded edition of her game-changing guide to glowing, healthy skin.

With over 400,000 copies of her previous books sold and her brand, Skin Rocks, becoming a global sensation, Caroline’s expertise is unmatched. In this fully revised edition, she tackles the latest skincare breakthroughs and delivers no-nonsense advice for every stage of life, whether you’re battling breakouts, navigating perimenopause, or redefining your routine post-menopause.

Inside, you’ll find: Updated Science, Life-Stage Skincare, Hormones & Skin Health, Product Picks You Can Trust and Myth-Busting Brilliance.

With her trademark wit and expertise, Caroline empowers you to decode marketing hype, build your perfect routine, and take control of your skin. Get ready to glow!

With over 115 million views to her blog, CAROLINE is a fully trained advanced aesthetician with over 35 years experience in retail, including 23 in skincare, consulting and advising for retailers and brands in the skincare industry. She is the celebrated author of Skincare and Skincare: The New Edit.

£25.00 HARDBACK

HQ 23 OCTOBER 2025

‘Hilariously funny – I couldn’t put it down.’

Beth O’Leary on Sophia Money-Coutts

‘Funny and beautifully written … I loved it.’

Daily Mail on Sophia Money-Coutts

THE PUPPY DIARIES

SOPHIA MONEY- COUTTS

A hilarious and heartfelt year in the life of a woman and her mischievous puppy – full of chaos, hilarity and unexpected life lessons.

Life with Dennis begins as a dream – Sophia and her boyfriend, armed with Pinterest-perfect visions of puppy bliss, bring home a scruffy Parson terrier to complete their happy little unit.

But soon, reality bites (literally). After an unexpected breakup, Sophia is left to face the chaos of puppy parenthood alone. And Dennis is pure chaos – he eats foam earplugs, shreds slippers and occasionally snacks on spiders. But he also becomes an unlikely source of comfort during a turbulent year.

Through the laughter and misadventures, Sophia reflects on life's peculiarities: the pressures of being single, the curious parallels between puppies and babies and the way love (even the furry kind) can transform our lives. Equal parts hilarious and poignant, this is a relatable read for anyone who’s ever loved a dog – or wondered what it might mean to be ‘that’ person on Instagram who posts about their pet a lot.

SOPHIA MONEY- COUTTS is a journalist and author who spent five years 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 the Modern Manners column for The Sunday Telegraph

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WISH CRAFTING

Craft the life you have always wished for with the new biggest book on manifesting

Manifesting isn’t always about achieving material wealth. It is about paying attention to the stories you tell yourself so you can be more honest about where you are now and intentional in crafting the story of where you want to be. It is about shifting your perspective on life so you can rewrite it into its best, most positive version. Wish crafting draws on ancient practices of storytelling and the universal Law of Attraction to help you finally take control of your life and attract what you wish for.

Practical and inspiring, Wish Crafting walks you step by step through a profound journey of personal discovery and development.

With prompts, exercises, interactive journaling space and Carolyn’s own tried-and-tested advice, Wish Crafting is for those ready to break out of old habits, make a change and take a step towards the life you have always desired – the life that has been waiting for you, if you know just how to wish for it.

Following a successful career as a fund manager and stockbroker working for a number of financial companies, CAROLYN is now a consultant and author. She specialises in discovering simple, practical, self-help tools from business, psychology and ancient traditions.

£12.99

CAROLYN BOYES

NON-FICTION SECOND FORMAT PAPERBACK

HEARTBREAK HOTEL

ALICE HADDON; RUTH FIELD

Heartbreak hits us so completely, almost violently. It is known and felt in an instant, as if we have been hit, punched. Yet it takes a slow and painful journey of months, sometimes years, to restabilise ourselves and integrate the awful truth of it; the paralysing tiredness that follows is testament to just how much our bodies take the blow.

The Heartbreak Hotel was set up in 2020 as a retreat for heartbroken women by good friends Alice and Ruth. Their mission is to light up hearts all over the world.

Bursting with compassion, humour and courage, this is a supportive practical guide that provides the therapeutic tools, as on the retreat, to revolutionise the way we overcome loss, seek and welcome love, and find the confidence to be our complete self. It is time to heal, recover and thrive.

THE QUEER BIBLE

JACK GUINNESS

We stand on the shoulders of giants. Now we learn their names.

THE QUEER BIBLE is a collection of essays written by queer icons, about the queer trailblazers throughout history who inspired them. From Elton John on Divine to Graham Norton on Armistead Maupin; Tan France on the Queer Eye cast to Mae Martin on Tim Curry, today’s queer heroes write about the icons that provided a creative inspiration to them. Each essay is accompanied by exclusive, bespoke illustrations by queer or ally artists. Based on the popular website QueerBible. com, founded by model and activist Jack Guinness, this timely collection, edited by him, continues his mission – to create a space dedicated to the celebration of queer history.

‘A joyous collection of essays.’ Grazia

THE SONGS THAT SAVED US SIMON

McDERMOTT

The nostalgic memoir of a young man, eldest of fourteen, growing up in 40s Wednesbury. The heartbreaking true account of his son struggling to come to terms with his father’s dementia. A tribute to the unbreakable bond between father and son.

Set in the heart of the Black Country just before WWII, The Songs That Saved Us recalls a boy who became a gutsy and fiercely loyal man. It remembers a childhood of sleeping top-to-toe, rationing, adventure in the woods and making-do-andmending, a close-knit community, and a life-long passion for music. This is a story of two halves: a celebration of the man Ted was, and a powerful and moving account of caring for a loved one.

'The old-school entertainer, a former Butlin's redcoat who has spent his whole life singing in working men's clubs, singing in the bath, singing for family and friends, dreaming of his big break, will finally get it… the story of how they got to here is Simon's as much as it is Ted's – a story about the love of a son for his father.'

Daily Mail

TECHNOLOGY IS NOT THE PROBLEM

TIMANDRA HARKNESS

The ultimate history of our relationship with technology and how it has shaped our world today, from smartphones to AI. We already know how much of our data is collected and used to profile and target us. The real question is why, knowing all this, do we keep going back for more?

Technology has delivered a world that we expect to revolve around us, our needs and preferences, and our unique personalities. We willingly hand over intimate information about ourselves in return for a world that’s easier to navigate. Interrogating the historical currents that have brought us here, Harkness envisages a messier, riskier and less comfortable world than the one into which we’re sliding.

'Great book.'

Matt

Ridley, author of How Innovation Works

THE CLOSET

TEO VAN DEN BROEKE

The memoir telling the true story of growing up gay and finding yourself through fashion.

From the princess dress he coveted as a child, that first led him to question whether he was ‘normal’, to the Nike cap and Gucci loafers he wore to impress the men he first desired, fabric has long shaped his formative moments.

Using the wardrobe of his past as a lens through which to explore the trials of adolescence, The Closet charts Teo’s growth from uncertainty to self-acceptance.

Courageously recounting his sexual awakening, the hesitancy around his adult future – and his tumultuous relationships with family and friends – Teo learns that through celebrating our differences we can learn to fully embrace the brilliance within ourselves.

'Witty and original and incredibly touching. I loved this book.'

Andrew Scott

THE SHADOW WORK JOURNAL

KEILA SHAHEEN

The new and updated smash-hit TikTok sensation and million-copy international bestseller.

The Shadow Work Journal is an empowering and compassionate tool to help you face your shadows and overcome the obstacles and limiting self-beliefs that are holding you back from achieving your true potential.

Based on established and effective therapeutic practices, this interactive journal will guide you on an exploration through the hidden aspects of your psyche, to confront and embrace your shadow self. Using insightful prompts, and thought-provoking exercises and reflections, you’ll discover a path to greater selfawareness, cultivate self-love and acceptance, and find a deeper connection with your authentic self.

Join the millions of people whose lives have been transformed through The Shadow Work Journal and experience the healing you deserve.

'The new empress of self-help.'

The Atlantic

NOBODY ASKED FOR THIS CHARLY COX

Bringing together the collected works of bestselling poet Charly Cox for the very first time with new and exclusive material.

Nobody asked for this Whatever this is

Nobody asked for this Charly Cox lays bare the last decade of her life.

In this anthology of poetry, combining her bestselling collections She Must Be Mad and Validate Me , and with 70 new poems and handwritten annotations, she paints a complex picture of the formative experiences of womanhood and living with Bipolar II disorder.

From first loves, to lost loves, to the dark humour of mental illness, Nobody Asked For This is an intimate and unflinchingly honest exploration of growing up in the 21st century.

'Honest, relatable, and thought provoking.’

Stylist

SPREAD THE JOY: SIMPLE PRACTICAL WAYS TO MAKE YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE BRIGHTER

GABY ROSLIN

Celebrated TV presenter, storied radio broadcaster and beloved podcast creator – over the years, we have come to know and adore Gaby Roslin for her unbridled enthusiasm and infectious energy. Now, Gaby is on a mission to help others discover all the joy and fun that life has to offer.

In Spread the Joy , Gaby shows us how to live a happier, more fulfilled life, one Tiny Task at a time. Whether at home, at work or on your commute, be inspired to find and create pockets of joy in your day.

Packed with heart-warming stories and laugh-out-loud anecdotes, practical tips and inspired tricks, this guided journal shows you how to lean into life’s simple pleasures and spread the joy, one person at a time.

'This book distils the things that can make us all feel a bit happier.’

Matt Haig author of The Midnight Library

MUCH MORE TO COME ELEANOR MILLS

How to survive midlife and navigate the highs and lows of menopause, empty nests, second careers, dating post-divorce and more.

In the tumult of midlife, women can face a whirlwind of challenges: divorce, loss, career upheaval, and the daunting task of reinvention. At forty-nine, Eleanor Mills thought her life was going swimmingly. Then the bottom fell out of her world, and she had to start again from scratch.

Within these pages, Eleanor shares stories of resilience and optimism; her own and those of women who have survived and thrived in midlife. It is a time for transformation, when we can finally become the women we always wanted to be.

'A warm, witty and wise guide to embracing midlife – and far beyond.’

Liz Earle

HEARTBREAK IS

THE NATIONAL

ANTHEM:

HOW TAYLOR SWIFT REINVENTED POP MUSIC

ROB SHEFFIELD

A new one-of-a-kind look into the artistic journey and cultural legacy of the one-and-only Taylor Swift.

A cultural phenomenon. A worldwide obsession. There's no parallel to Taylor Swift in history: a teenage girl who turns into the world's favorite pop star, songwriter, storyteller, guitar hero, live performer, changing how music is made and heard.

Heartbreak Is the National Anthem is the first book that goes deep on the musical and cultural impact of Taylor Swift. The legendary Rolling Stone journalist is the writer who has chronicled Taylor for every step of her long career, from her early days to the Eras Tour. Sheffield gets right to the heart of Swift and her music, her lyrics, her fan connection, her raw power.

'Sheffield’s writing is both relatable and lyrical, making this memoir a heartfelt tribute to the ways we navigate love and sorrow through song.'

Glamour UK

£10.99

6 NOVEMBER 2025

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