HQ Catalogue January - June 2026

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15 JANUARY 2026

‘I love Robert Thorogood's writing’ Peter James

THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR OF JUDITH POTTS

ROBERT THOROGOOD

The brand-new gripping novel in the Marlow Murder Club Mystery series!

Someone is killing celebrities in Marlow! When footballer Gary Wise and thriller writer Tony Sexton are found dead, Judith, Suzie, and Becks (AKA The Marlow Murder Club) must untangle a web of blackmail and scandal to find the killer.

But with their friend and police contact, DI Malik, suspended from duty, and Judith’s own past catching up with her, The Marlow Murder Club find themselves on their own for the first time ever. With suspects piling up like tabloid headlines, and someone threatening to expose Judith’s secrets, the pressure is on for The Marlow Murder Club in more ways than one …

Can they find the killer and help Judith in time, or will this be the end of The Marlow Murder Club?

ROBERT THOROGOOD is the creator of the hit BBC One TV series Death in Paradise. He also co-created the spin-of shows, Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise, and has written a series of Death in Paradise novels featuring DI Richard Poole. Robert’s first Marlow Murder Club novel, The Marlow Murder Club, is now a major TV series starring Samantha Bond as Judith Potts. Robert was born in Colchester, Essex. When he was ten years old, he read his first proper novel – Agatha Christie’s Peril at End House – and he’s been in love with the genre ever since. He now lives in Marlow in Buckinghamshire with his wife, children and two whippets called Wally and Evie.

15 JANUARY 2026

ROSS EVERY LIFETIME AFTER

JENNIFER

The must-read, enchanting, high-concept, epic love story, perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid

Claudia is searching for her past. Grieving and isolated amidst the faux-glamour of Hollywood, A-list star Claudia Baxter is desperate for an escape. But when she chooses the Yorkshire estate of Doverley as home to her next project – an epic romance set in the throes of war – Claudia is astonished to find herself slipping into the story, into the life of her heroine, into time…

Iris can’t unsee her future. Radio operative Iris Winterton sits in the grounds of Doverley on a moonless night, watching planes fly across Europe. Her stare is fixed on one plane in particular – inside is the man she has loved since childhood. But Iris already knows that this time he’s not going to come back, and she will be the reason why.

Together, can they complete their story? Pulled together by the past and the future, Claudia and Iris begin to unravel the threads of their connection. But in doing so, will they discover a secret bigger than they could ever imagine…

JENNIFER ROSS is the pseudonym for Jenny Ashcroft, author of several historical novels, including Secrets of the Watch House , The Echoes of Love , Beneath a Burning Sky and Island in the East . She previously spent much of her life living in, working in and exploring Australia and Asia, and now splits her time between Australia and the UK.

15 JANUARY 2026

‘The perfect village mystery. A golden-age world with an energy that is totally contemporary’

J.M.

Hall on Murder by Candlelight

A DANGEROUS TRAIN OF THOUGHT

FAITH MARTIN

A brand new Golden Age cosy crime mystery from the multi-million-copy bestseller Faith Martin.

1927, gentleman ghost-hunter Arbuthnot 'Arbie' Swift Arbie is invited to Cleeves Lea Manor in Yorkshire.

The lady of the house is an avid reader of Arbie’s books, and is eager to show him off to the assembled guests. Arbie must also investigate the rumours of a ‘ghost train spitting fire’ for the third instalment of the increasingly popular (to Arbie’s great surprise) Gentleman’s Guide to Ghost-hunting

FAITH MARTIN has been writing for thirty years under different pen names, and has published over fifty novels. She began writing romantic thrillers as Maxine Barry, but quickly turned to crime! But it was when she created her fictional DI Hillary Greene, and began writing under the name of Faith Martin, that she became more widely known. Having lived in Oxfordshire all her life, both the city and the countryside/wildlife often feature in her novels. The fauna of a farming landscape has always played a big part in her life – and often sneaks its way onto the pages of her books.

But when the guests start dying, Arbie instead finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation. And it's up to him and his old pal Val to get to the bottom of it. £16.99

‘[A] devilishly twisted debut which I could not put down’

Gillian McAllister

LAUREN SCHOTT VERY SLOWLY ALL AT ONCE

Money can’t buy happiness. But it can buy everything else.

Mack and Hailey Evans are on the cusp of living the American Dream. Established careers, two beautiful children, and a new house on a coveted lakefront estate.

But modern life is expensive, so the anonymous cheques they start to receive are spent before they know it. Could this money be from Mack's estranged father? Or one of Hailey's clients? Does it really matter?

Then they discover that this mysterious benefactor expects a return on their investment. How far will the couple have to go to pay them back?

Debt is like fire, and someone wants to burn Mack and Hailey’s lives down to the ground.

LAUREN SCHOTT is a freelance editor and ghostwriter with over 20 years experience in book and magazine publishing. She was a literary agent in New York and London for 15 years and has written children’s books published by Scholastic and Orion. She was born and raised in Ohio but now lives in Henley with her husband and two children.

12 FEBRUARY 2026

‘Convincing

and involving’ Sunday Times on This Lovely City

THE HOUSE OF FALLEN SISTERS

LOUISE HARE

The exquisite new novel from bestselling author Louise Hare based in 18th century London.

December, 1765. In the early hours of the morning, Sukey Maynard flees her home – a brothel in Covent Garden. Her maidenhood is about to be auctioned off to the highest bidder, and she is too frightened to stay. But when she is captured and returned to the house of fallen sisters, she has a choice to make – should she stay, or should she run again?

As Sukey accepts her fate, she begins to learn how to navigate this strange new life, and soon realises that there are those who wish her and her sisters harm. But this world that operates in the shadows has its own set of rules, and if Sukey is to survive then she must learn to play the game…

LOUISE HARE is a Londonbased writer and has an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck, University of London. Originally from Warrington, she has found inspiration in the capital for much of her work. Louise was selected for the Observer Top 10 Best Debut Novelists list in 2020, securing her place as an author to watch.

Louise’s debut novel, This Lovely City , was featured on the BBC TWO TV book club show, Between the Covers , shortlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize, and longlisted for the HWA Debut Crown Award.

From the brothels of Covent Garden to the oppressive society of the eighteenth century, Louise Hare’s enthralling historical masterpiece paints a vivid picture of London’s underbelly and shows how, even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better future. £18.99

12 FEBRUARY 2026

‘Tense and compulsive’

Louise

Candlish on The Therapist

B A PARIS WHEN I KILL YOU

Who is watching Nell Masters?

Nell is certain someone is following her. The hairs on the back of her neck rise when she travels to and from work, there are silent calls to her office, and a huge bouquet of flowers arrives without a card. And Nell has a reason to be looking over her shoulder, because she has a secret that she’s hiding from everyone in her life, including her new partner, Alex. But Alex also has secrets of his own.

Fourteen years earlier, when Nell went by the name Elle Nugent, she witnessed a student, Bryony Sanders, getting into a stranger’s car. When Bryony was found murdered, Elle became obsessed with finding the person responsible. She was convinced she knew who it was and her fixation with Brett Parker, the man she accused, led her down a dangerous path…

B.A. Paris is the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of seven novels including the word-of-mouth hit, Behind Closed Doors . Over 7 million editions of her work have been sold worldwide and her books have been translated into 41 languages.

Before becoming an author, B.A. Paris, who spent most of her adult life living in France, worked in finance as a trader before retraining as an English teacher. She and her husband then ran a language school together whilst bringing up their five daughters. Today, she writes from her cottage in Hampshire, England.

Now, Nell tries to convince herself that this unnerving feeling of being watched is all in her mind. Has someone from her past discovered her new identity? Has the stalker become the stalked? Or is there something even more deadly at play? £16.99

FEBRUARY 2026

‘She's so consistently good, isn't she? Wonderful on characterisation and family dynamics, and done very deftly, with that wry humour of hers’ Marian Keyes

ERICA JAMES THE FOREVER HOME

Hope Hall was once a grand estate near Cambridge, until the former mansion was converted into idyllic apartments. Neighbours Cassie and Nina have forged a strong friendship since moving in, but beneath the surface, their lives are anything but perfect.

Cassie couldn't be happier with her partner, Ben, but she's terrified that he will abandon her just like her first husband did after the birth of her daughter.

Nina was widowed two years ago, and despite her mother-in-law’s disapproval, she knows it’s time to move on. But to do so she must confront her past and make a painful decision.

Then, both of their lives take an unexpected turn with the arrival of Venetia , a sprightly seventy-nine-year-old resident who brings many secrets of her own, including her long history with Hope Hall...

ERICA JAMES is the author of twenty-five internationally bestselling novels, including most recently An Ideal Husband. Her books are loved by readers looking for beautifully drawn relationships, emotionally powerful storylines and evocative settings.

A keen gardener, Erica lives in Suffolk and has a growing obsession for doll’s houses. She is also a keen follower of F1 motor racing and, when possible, loves travelling to Japan and the US to see her sons.

26 FEBRUARY 2026

COVER NOT FINAL

‘Dark, tense, action-packed, and so, so clever... Outstanding’

Andrea

Mara on The Kill List

THE SHADOW CARVER

NADINE MATHESON

DI Henley faces her darkest challenge yet…

When a string of grisly murders begins painting the city in terror, DI Henley soon realises a vigilante killer is scalping their victims before leaving them for dead.

Henley is thrust into a web of secrets, unravelling connections between the victims while battling demons from her own past. As the killer raises the stakes, the line between predator and prey begins to blur. With time slipping away and her own life in jeopardy, Henley must outwit a psychopath who views murder as an art form.

Can she hunt them down before the final stroke of the scalpel closes the case forever?

NADINE MATHESON was born and raised in Deptford and now practises as a criminal defence lawyer. She won the City University Crime Writing competition, and she has an MA in Creative Writing. The Jigsaw Man was her first crime novel and was loved by readers around the world. It was shortlisted for the Dead Good Reader and the Adult Diverse Book Awards in 2022 and it has been translated into fifteen languages. Nadine is also the host of the podcast, The Conversation with Nadine Matheson. For more information about Nadine and her writing, visit her website at www.nadinematheson.com, sign up for her mailing list, or follow her on Twitter @nadinematheson, and on Instagram @queennads

26 FEBRUARY 2026

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

Lucy Ribchester on Graffiti Girls

ELISSA SOAVE COMMON GROUND

A love letter to community and the power of activism, from the author of Ginger and Me and Graffiti Girls .

Germaine only accepted the job at the Kenmar allotments for a fresh start. Far from anyone who knows her history she can focus on work and tending to her own plot. Most of the other plot-holders keep to themselves and that suits her just fine.

But when the local council announces plans to turn the allotments into luxury housing, Germaine finds herself leading a battle to save the place that has become a sanctuary for fractured souls.

Amidst crumbling sheds and overgrown paths, the rag-tag band plan protests, forge alliances and uncover long-buried secrets. Soon they’ll learn that the allotments aren’t just plots of land but a place to belong.

ELISSA SOAVE won the inaugural Primadonna Prize in 2019. She was also a Bloody Scotland Pitch Perfect finalist 2019 and has had work published in various journals and anthologies, including New Writing Scotland, Gutter, and the Glasgow Review of Books. Her first novel, Ginger and Me , was published by HQ, HarperCollins in July 2022, and was shortlisted for the Saltire Society Scottish First Book Award 2023. Her second novel, Graffiti Girls , was published by HQ in March 2025. Elissa was a judge on the Primadonna Prize 2022 and the Curae Prize 2023. She currently lives in South Lanarkshire.

MARCH 2026

BLOODWING ACADEMY —

THE WINGS THAT BIND

BRIAR BOLEYN

The new and hottest, must-read dark academia, enemiesto-lovers fantasy romance, with dragons and vampires.

Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood.

The night's chaos left us breathless. Now the real nightmare begins. A second dragon has awoken – her heart tainted and her power commandeered by two ruthless highbloods whose cruelty knows no bounds. My dearest friend teetered on the brink of death. A dragon saved her, but now she's tied to him in a way I can scarcely understand. What will this new bond do to the woman I've come to love as a sister?

And then there’s Blake. Once my relentless tormentor –he betrayed me again, nearly condemning Nyxaris to a cursed, stone-cold fate. Now something has shifted in him. His gray eyes hide a secret he’s desperate to keep. I saved Blake’s life, despite everything. Yet now my every heartbeat questions where we go from here.

With Bloodwing Academy in turmoil and a new headmaster no one saw coming, only one thing is certain: This is going to be one hell of a term.

BRIAR BOLEYN is the fantasy romance pen name of USA Today bestselling author Fenna Edgewood. Briar rules over a kingdom of feral wildling children with a dark fae prince as her consort. When she isn't busy bringing new worlds to life, she can be found playing RPG video games, watching the birds at her bird feeder and pretending she's Snow White, or being sucked into a captivating book. Her favorite stories are the ones full of danger, magic, and true love.

12 MARCH 2026

‘Neil is the master of the crime mystery’ Jeremy

Vine on When Shadows Fall

NEIL LANCASTER THE DARK HEART

Don’t miss the next instalment of Max Craigie, for fans of police procedural crime fiction.

A DEADLY BOMBING

When renowned author Dr. Daniel Solomon is killed in a devastating explosion in York, the attack is initially attributed to Islamic extremists. But as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the truth is far more sinister.

A MURDEROUS TRIO

DS Max Craigie soon discovers that three brutal murders are connected, each victim tied to a dark secret that someone is desperate to keep hidden. As the body count rises, the investigation reveals a web of corruption and hate that runs deep.

A RACE AGAINST TIME

With pressure mounting from the higher-ups and a shadowy figure known as The Cashier pulling strings from the dark, Max must navigate a treacherous landscape of deceit. Can he unravel the truth before more lives are lost, or will the darkness consume them all?

NEIL LANCASTER is the No. 1 digital bestselling author of both the Tom Novak and Max Craigie series. His first Craigie novel, Dead Man’s Grave, was longlisted for the 2021 McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year.

Neil 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.

26 MARCH 2026

‘Claustrophobic and tense. Munro has a knack for keeping you gripped and terrified all at once’

The Sun on Liars Island

DEATH WATCH COTTAGE

T. ORR MUNRO

Assume nothing

The body of Leo Hawkins is found in a Devon holiday cottage, the cause of death carbon monoxide poisoning. Was this a tragic accident or something more sinister? CSI Ally Dymond will follow the evidence wherever it leads.

Believe no-one

Leo’s wife gives an account of his final hours, but something isn’t adding up. Graffiti left by an anti-tourist group is discovered nearby. The only consistent thread in the investigation is that no one is telling the truth.

Challenge everything

When a second body turns up, Ally and the murder team must examine everything they thought they knew, untangling a web of suspects to get to the truth. But can they catch the killer before they strike again?

T. ORR MUNRO was born in Aldershot in Hampshire to an English mother and a GreekArmenian father who moved to deepest Devon after recognising it would be a great place to raise their children. After university she trained as a CSI, then later became a secondary school teacher. She changed career at thirty-three to become a police and crime journalist and is currently freelance. She lives with her family in North Devon, the setting for the Ally Dymond series, but heads to Greece as often as she can. Her time as a CSI provides much of the inspiration for her novels, shining a light on what happens behind the crime scene tape.

7 APRIL 2026

‘Agatha

Christie's And Then There Were None meets Yellowface… Great fun!’

Kate Mosse

THE ENDING WRITES ITSELF

EVELYN CLARKE

Secrets don't stay secret for long in publishing.

World famous author Arthur Fletch is dead. His final novel, the most anticipated book in history, remains unfinished. But the ending won’t write itself.

Fletch’s publisher, Merriweather Press, has invited six authors to Fletch’s private island in Scotland. Authors whose books have never had the big marketing budgets or publicity opportunities. In other words, midlist. And they’re about to be presented with the opportunity of a lifetime.

Whoever writes a worthy ending will receive one million dollars, and a further one million dollars for a new threebook contract.

They have just seventy-two hours, with no access to the outside world, just a typewriter and a blank page. All they have to do is write…

Starting is often the hardest part. But getting to the end could be murder.

EVELYN CLARKE is a pen name for two writers, both of who have been published for more than a decade. One is a New York Times bestseller many times over. The other… isn't. Speculation is mounting and multiple theories are circulating on social media about the identity of the authors.

SANCTUARY

JAMES CLEARY

Who will you save when the world ends?

After decades of unrelenting disaster, America is on the brink of environmental and social collapse. Billionaire John Brandt was one of the few who planned for it.

While Brandt and his family retreat to Sanctuary, their luxurious underground bunker, ordinary Americans don’t stand a chance.

But men like construction worker Tom Grady aren’t going down without a fight. He helped build the bunker and knows it’s the only way to keep his friends and family safe.

Grady will stop at nothing to get in. Brandt will do whatever it takes to keep them out.

Locked in a fight for survival that is playing out across the nation, who will win out, and at what cost to themselves – and to civilisation?

JAMES CLEARY is a native of Long Island, New York. He is a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship for Fiction. James is also a theatre professional, and has worked extensively as an actor, director, and playwright.

LIFE IN WAITING

1937. At a Devon railway station, seven-year-old Lucie Kyte is handed over by her mother to a relative she has never met. Raised in British Malaya by her mother, Ruth, and her stepfather, Lucie has been brought back to England to attend boarding school. During the holidays, she will stay with a distant cousin at The Ruins, the rambling Kyte ancestral home.

Life at The Ruins couldn’t be more different from everything Lucie knows. Lucie tries to navigate a path between her new home and the mysteries of English boarding school. She is sustained only by the hope her mother will return, clinging to the sporadic postcards from Ruth. When news arrives that Ruth has had a baby, Lucie is thrilled to think she finally has a sister. And then the postcards stop.

In the aftermath of a war which has torn the world apart, Lucie is determined that somehow she will find her way back to Ruth and her new sister.

Becky Docton’s remarkable debut is a deeply moving story of a young woman’s search for her family, spanning decades and continents.

BECKY DOCTON trained as an accountant, and took an MA in Creative Writing at Bath. She lives in Bath with her husband and two young sons.

BECKY DOCTON

‘Dark, compelling and beguiling’

Kate Mosse on The Four

A BAD DAY TO HIDE A BODY

ELLIE KEEL

It takes a village to solve a murder. Or cover one up…

On a bright Wednesday afternoon in St Agnes-onStewe, a body is found in a lake. The story of how it got there depends on who you ask.

New arrival, Yara, is looking for a fresh start in 'the most tranquil town in England'. Instead, she finds herself mixed up with a group of colourful amateur detectives.

The mission of the St Agnes Sleuths is to keep people safe from crime and injustice. But on this occasion, they have an ulterior motive.

Although they are determined to crack the case, the Sleuths also have a body on their hands. And solving this crime might just help them cover up their own.

A Bad Day to Hide a Body is the gripping, charming and hilarious mystery about dead bodies, old secrets, and new friends.

ELLIE KEEL is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Four, an Olivier Award-nominated theatre producer, and the youngest ever winner of The Stage’s Producer of the Year Award. She is the Founder Director of the Women’s Prize for Playwriting. With her company EKP, she has produced over twenty-five new plays to critical acclaim. Her journalism and short stories have appeared in The Guardian, The Daily Express , and The Stage. Her first play, SKYE: A Thriller, debuted at Edinburgh Fringe in 2025. She lives in London.

‘Dhand is a fearless writer’

Sunday Times

A. A. DHAND THE KINGPIN

Idris Khan is no longer the man he used to be. How can he be? Murder changes people – and it has changed him.

But he drags himself through another day at the pharmacy. He’s expecting his usual evening ritual –Rebecca’s visit for methadone, a flicker of something normal in a world which has gone to hell – but instead, Zidane, his estranged brother, walks through the door. Freshly released from prison, Zidane is back, and his presence is radioactive. Truths are laid bare. New alliances are formed. And Zidane has an offer for Idris that could blow his whole world apart.

Now, Idris has a choice to make: leave Leeds forever, or become the very thing he’s always feared …

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.

THE HOUSE ON OTLEY ROAD

ROSA SILVERMAN

Olivia Kavanagh reinvented herself when she went to Uni. She’s trying hard to fit in with her much more worldly flatmates, but constantly feels like the odd one out. When she discovers that another girl was murdered in a burglary gone wrong not only in their house, but in her bedroom, twenty years before, she becomes obsessed. She starts asking questions, not knowing how much danger they will put her in.

Leeds, 1999: Emily Pierce couldn’t care less what her flatmates think of her. The only person she cares about is Aidan, her tutor, and the man with whom she’s having an affair. On New Year’s Eve, her plans to have the best night ever are cut short – it will be her last.

Journalist Kate Marsden is sent to cover the story, first of Emily’s death and then Olivia’s twenty years later. When she realises the cases are linked, her investigation leads to places she could never expect.

ROSA SILVERMAN is a feature writer at The Daily Telegraph

A mother of two young children, she also writes the Telegraph’s parenting newsletter and appears as a guest on BBC radio shows such as Woman’s Hour. She grew up in Leeds.

JUNE 2026

‘I loved it, I loved it, I loved it!’

Dawn O'Porter on I Love You, I Love You, I Love You

TWO SISTERS

LAURA DOCKRILL

A warm, laugh-out-loud funny, poignant novel about sisterhood and finding your place in the world from the author of I Love You, I Love You, I Love You .

Leonie and Nora couldn’t be less alike.

Leonie is brave and bold. She left the Isle of Pitte behind in search of adventure and swore she’d never return. Nora prefers the cosy embrace of home. And besides, one of them has to take some responsibility.

When her reckless lifestyle catches up with her, Leonie returns home to Pitte to recover in the comforting, cloying care of her younger sister. Instead, she's surprised to find reliable, steadfast Nora is just as lost as she is.

Leonie and Nora have spent their lives certain they've nothing in common, but it seems they each have exactly what the other needs. And there's no one who can heal you - or hurt you - quite like a sister.

LAURA DOCKRILL is an awardwinning author, illustrator, scriptwriter and performance poet who has been shortlisted for the Waterstones’ Book of the Year prize and twice been nominated for the Carnegie Medal. As a playwright her work has been seen at the Bush Theatre, the Royal Festival Hall and the Young Vic, and she has published an adult memoir called What Have I Done? which detailed her struggles with post-partum psychosis and for which she is now writing a TV series script.

She grew up in Brixton, attended the Brit School and still lives in London with her husband and son.

18 JUNE 2026

‘A tender, elegant novel about the beauty and importance of friendship. Colin Morgan’s debut is one of the most moving books I’ve read in some time’ John

Boyne

THE BALLAD OF RONAN McCOY

COLIN MORGAN

A beautifully written, tender coming-of-age story about friendship and first love, loss and letting go, and a young man standing on the cusp of the rest of his life.

Brendan's best friend, his only friend, is Ronan McCoy. He tells Ronan things that no one else knows: about his job washing the cars at Feeney’s Funeral Home, about the loneliness he feels even when surrounded by hundreds of others at school. But Brendan never told Ronan about the dark feeling that sits at the bottom of his stomach, the feeling that tells him something bad is coming. It never comes when Ronan's around.

Ronan is smart and sporty and popular, totally comfortable in his own skin: all the things that Brendan isn't. But Ronan makes him feel like a good friend, a good person, a better Brendan.

Standing at the school gates on the first day of term, the dark feeling begins to form in Brendan's stomach. And when Ronan doesn’t turn up, Brendan learns that something terrible happened to his best friend over the summer and he'll never be the same again.

COLIN MORGAN grew up in Northern Ireland, a boy with an instinctive love for stories: hearing them, telling them, writing them, performing them. As an adult he counts himself very lucky that not much has changed, finding himself on stage, in front of a camera, before a microphone or with pen in hand, storytelling. The Ballad Of Ronan McCoy is his debut novel.

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29 JANUARY 2026

‘Pacy,

twisty and layered revenge tale’

Joanna Barnard

THE PACT

LISA WALKER

Don’t miss this dark academia, psychological suspense thriller with jaw-dropping twists

Tess enters the prestigious and exclusive Ravensthorpe Writing College with dreams of literary greatness, but soon discovers that ambition comes at a cost.

Drawn into a tight-knit group with fellow writers Ethan, Theo, and Jaz, Tess’s world is upended when their charismatic tutor is found dead. Believing someone in their circle is responsible, Tess flees the elite literary world and abandons the future she once craved.

Three years later, an enigmatic invitation to walk the Camino de Santiago offers Tess a chance to uncover the truth. Reunited with her former friends, including Ethan, now a literary star, Tess realises the past isn’t finished with her. Someone knows what really happened that night, and they’ll do anything to keep it buried.

LISA WALKER is the author of seven novels in women’s fiction and cosy crime genres, published in Australia by HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, and two small presses. Two were also published by Harper360 in the US and UK, and one has been optioned for film. Her recent cosy crime novel was shortlisted for the Australian Davitt Awards in two categories.

She has also been published in The Guardian, the Big Issue and the Sydney Morning Herald , and has had a radio play produced on ABC Radio National. She is a dual Australian/British citizen, based in Australia but travelling frequently to the UK.

29 JANUARY 2026

‘Achingly romantic’

Jessica Bull on A Matter of Persuasion

AN AMERICAN SCANDAL

THERESA HOWES

Newport, 1895. After failing to make a positive impression on New York’s ‘old money’, Madeline Crosby and her beloved brother and protector, Hugh, escape to their inherited summer house in Newport. As Hugh’s half-sister who spent most of her childhood in a brothel until her mother died – something society is unwilling to forgive – Beachlands is the fresh start Madeline desperately needs.

The siblings expand their social circle, making ‘new money’ acquaintances. Despite his good nature, Hugh is prone to flirting and Madeline captures the unwanted attention of the man whose family destroyed her mother and continues to exploit women.

As lines are crossed and reputations threatened, Madeline becomes determined to ignore her heart and fix the situation. But can she keep her tarnished past buried? And will she ever allow herself to love?

THERESA HOWES lives in London, and has a background as an actor. Her work has been long-listed for the Mslexia Novel Award, the Bath Novel Award, The Caledonia Novel Award, The Lucy Cavendish College Prize, and the BBC National Short Story Award

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29 JANUARY 2026

HUNT RANCH (1) —

NIGHT RIDER

SLOANE FLETCHER

She’s running from her past. But he might just give her a reason to stay…

Hollywood starlet Nina Keller is hiding. Hiding from her attacker, hiding from her past, and worst of all, hiding from herself. When she arrives at Hunt Ranch, she only wants one thing: to rediscover who she truly is.

Maverick Hunt was never a part of that plan. But with his kind heart and unwavering patience, Nina can’t help but feel safe around the strong – and undeniably handsome – cowboy.

Enchanted by ranch life with Maverick and his young daughter, Poppy, Nina imagines a future for herself in the country: she may have arrived at Hunt Ranch looking for an escape, but it feels as though she may have finally found a home instead.

But the truth is that Nina isn’t just hiding at Hunt Ranch. She’s still running. And when an unlikely predator strikes, she and Maverick must make a choice: to let each other go or face the world together.

SLOANE FLETCHER is a (selfproclaimed) novice film critic, a middling yogi, and a pro smut enthusiast. She loves writing damaged heroes and heroines, and isn't above exploring topics that make you uncomfortable – but always with a happilyever-after. Sloane lives with her husband, two dogs, horse and innumerous houseplants in Dallas, Texas. When she's not writing, she can be found day drinking with her friends, crying to sad songs by indie artists on YouTube, and Googling the disturbing factoids she hears on true crime shows.

12 FEBRUARY 2026

A VOW MADE TWICE COVER NOT

‘I loved every moment’

Freya Marske on One Night in Hartswood

EMMA DENNY

From the TikTok author of One Night in Hartswood comes the heartwarming new historical romance, perfect for fans of Freya Marske.

After inheriting his father’s title, Earl Ash Barden has no choice but to find a wife to ensure the family line. But Ash has pledged himself to another, and making new vows – even with his lover long-since dead – feels like the ultimate betrayal to his memory.

Skilled bowman and widow Agnes Forrett wants two things: to be true to herself, and to avoid marrying the childhood friend her family is determined will take her hand. When Ash arrives in her keep, she realises he’s the perfect choice to grant her the freedom she needs to be the person she is – be that lady, lord, or something else entirely.

Agreeing to enter a marriage of convenience, their plan is set … until a roadside attack thrusts a familiar face back into Ash’s life. Whilst his feelings for the ghost from his past remain as strong as ever, he can’t deny his growing affection for Agnes too. Now Ash must ask himself: can one heart truly be pledged to two people?

EMMA DENNY won the Mills & Boon and RNA Romance Includes Everyone competition in 2021. She submitted her first manuscript to a publisher when she was eight and a half and was astonished when it was rejected. Thankfully, that didn’t put her off. After completing a degree in English & Creative Writing, Emma became a professional copywriter and now spends all day – literally – writing. Living on the edge of a forest, Emma enjoys exploring the wilderness while thinking through her latest plot tangle, scouting out exciting craft ales and indulging in historical romances.

12 FEBRUARY 2026

THE MUDLARKERS' CLUB

JANE RILEY

Five mudlarkers. One club. Countless unexpected discoveries…

Gemma spends her days working as a nurse and her weekends mudlarking – searching for historical objects by the River Thames. But when her husband suddenly announces that he has met someone else and their marriage is over, the foreshore becomes the only place which provides her with comfort and calm.

After a chance encounter with fellow mudlarker Phyllida and metal detectorist Nick, Gemma unexpectedly finds herself becoming a founding member of The Mudlarkers’ Club. To boost numbers, she recruits retiree Timothy, and his troubled foster granddaughter Leila.

As they bond over the wonders of the past, it’s the present they all need help with: Phyllida’s husband has a gambling problem, Timothy has mobility issues, Nick’s grieving for his father and Leila has fallen out with her foster parents. Yet whilst none of them expected the club to bring friendship and community, neither do they anticipate an even more priceless discovery.

JANE RILEY grew up in New Zealand, married an Englishman and lives in Sydney, Australia. She has a degree in French and English Literature and has worked in public relations and publishing. For more than twenty years she freelanced as a writer and editor and has completed the Faber Academy Course in Australia. She is the author of the novels The Likely Resolutions of Oliver Clock and Geraldine Verne's Red Suitcase .

12 FEBRUARY 2026

‘Erin Connor is my favourite new voice in romance’

Alison Cochrun on Unromance

STILL INTO YOU

ERIN CONNOR

Bad-boy-turned-straight-edge frontman, Dax Nakamura, would prefer the skeletons in his closet to stay there. But with their new album about to drop, Dax is finally ready to address the rumours that have plagued Final Revelations for eight years. And the only person he trusts to write it is the one who broke his heart three summers ago.

Sloane Donavan knew she wanted to write about music since she posted a MySpace blog for her neighbour’s garage band. A journalism degree, a failed internship, and countless backstage passes later, Sloane still hasn’t secured the dream job she left her dream man behind for. So when Dax shows back up with a career-making opportunity, Sloane agrees, with one stipulation: No one can know they’re exes.

But the article Dax wants and the salacious tell-all Sloane’s editor expects are two completely different stories. This is the big break she’s been waiting for, but it comes with a price: the chance to rewrite the ending with her first and only love.

ERIN CONNOR has been telling herself stories for as long as she can remember, and once she realized she could write them down and share them with others, there was no going back. She loves writing about messy women, platonic and romantic love, and happily ever afters.

Erin lives in the Pacific Northwest in Canada, with her spouse, two large dogs, two lazy cats, and more houseplants than she can count. When not exploring fictional worlds, she enjoys hiking, cooking, emo nostalgia, and slowly but surely actualizing her lifelong goal of becoming a forest witch.

FEBRUARY 2026

MIDDLE RAGE

MOLLIE KENDRICK

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

Talking about feelings is Emma’s idea of hell. Annoyingly, she’s bottling up a lot of them. According to her husband, she’s been in a bad mood for the last five years. But Emma needs to open up to help her struggling daughter. The family therapist suggests a wellness retreat, so she’s picked the maddest one she could find.

Which is how she has found herself on Bodmin Moor with two strangers and a retreat leader called Clover urging her to get in touch with her ‘dark feminine divine’. But Clover doesn’t know just how much Emma is hurting, and the more she pushes, the more Emma resists. Can she finally accept the anger she feels, and what will happen when she finally lets it all out?

Relatable, poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, Middle Rage is a rallying cry for women everywhere.

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.

26 FEBRUARY 2026

THE REGENCY SWITCH

HELEN GASKELL

The Holiday meets Lost in Austen, with Bridgerton steam, in this heartwarming rom-com comedy about living life to the full.

Etta Moore expects nothing from a Tuesday than another dull day in the office. But when her morning commute ends in Regency England, she is forced to accept the impossible: she and her ancestor Miss Henrietta Bainbridge – or ‘Mad Hetty’, as she’s known amongst the ton – have switched.

Suddenly Etta and Hetty must get to grips with the new worlds they find themselves in. For Etta, it’s goodbye to Tinder and the Tube and hello to the list of things ‘Ladies Do Not’ do. Luckily the dashing Lord Stanhope is on hand to aid her through even the most shocking of faux pas.

Meanwhile Hetty, who has always felt unseen and unknown, finds her truest self blossoming with the help of 21st century medicine and the most welcome attentions of her rather beautiful adult-learning teacher, Stella.

Two hundred years away from everything they’ve ever known, might Etta and Hetty have actually found a place where they each truly belong?

HELEN GASKELL is a freelance content designer. Recently, she led the content design for the government’s first public-facing AI project. During the pandemic, Helen worked as a writer for the bestselling game Lily’s Garden (with over a million daily players) and penned the first sapphic romance storyline for a mobile phone game. She is the first games writer to be admitted as a full member of the Romantic Novelists' Association.

Helen lives in Manchester with her daughter, cat, dog and husband (in order of precedence). When she’s not immersed in romantic novels, she’s usually halfway through one of many niche handicrafts.

26 FEBRUARY 2026

CROW THE SILENT TWIN

JEN L

Eve returns to the windswept Scottish island of her childhood, drawn back to her mother’s secluded artistic retreat by unsettling news – a local boy connected to the family has gone missing.

But the island feels different. Her sister won’t speak, her brother is on edge, and the retreat’s once-thriving group of artists and misfits are quietly packing up and leaving.

As a fierce storm rages across the island, Eve must confront whatever it is her family are hiding – and the darkness that may be lurking far closer than she ever imagined.

JEN L CROW was born in Edinburgh and has lived in Scotland all her life. She currently lives south of Edinburgh with her husband, Chris, and her border collie, Midge. She went to university in Dundee, gaining a Bachelor of Design from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, followed by a post-graduate qualification in Education. Her first novel, written as Jen Mouat, was The Bookshop of New Beginnings , which was published by HQ Digital. Jen is a yoga enthusiast, hillwalker and reader of murder mysteries and urban fantasy novels. She enjoys drawing, swimming and visiting book festivals with her best friend.

‘A wonderfully escapist narrative filled with surprises’ People's

Friend on Always and Only You

THE WAY I LOVED YOU

FIONA LUCAS

The emotional new love story with a twist from Fiona Lucas, author of Always and Only You .

Jess and Luke are celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary. They should be on top of the world, but a petty argument spirals, and a well-meant surprise goes wrong, resulting in a less than perfect night, and Jess sleeping alone.

When she wakes the next day, Jess realises that it's actually twelve years ago – and the day that she and Luke met. Can she find a way to fix what went wrong in their relationship as she relives their anniversaries? And can their marriage survive when she reaches number ten?

FIONA LUCAS is an awardwinning author of contemporary women's fiction. She has written heart-warming love stories and feel-good women's fiction as Fiona Harper for more than a decade. During her career, she's won numerous awards, including a Romantic Novel Award in 2018, and chalked up a no. 1 Kindle bestseller. Fiona lives in London with her husband and two daughters

12 MARCH 2026

THE VANISHED GIRL

KATHLEEN McGURL

Hareton Wick has always held a special place in Jo Atkinson’s heart. It reminds her dearly of that long, hot summer in 1976 – the final summer she and her family spent together before everything fell apart. Before little Pippa Jenkins went missing . . .

Now Jo’s back in the village she’s always loved, surrounded by the memories she has tried to forget. Only this time, there’s no running from the past. The secrets of that summer won’t stay buried forever. And maybe it’s finally time for everyone to face the truth of what truly happened fifty years ago.

KATHLEEN McGURL lives in Bournemouth with her husband. She has two sons who have both now left home. She always wanted to write, and for many years was waiting until she had the time. Eventually she came to the bitter realisation that no one would pay her for a year off work to write a book, so she sat down and started to write one anyway. Since then she has published several novels with HQ and self-published another. She has also sold dozens of short stories to women's magazines, and written three How To books for writers. After a long career in the IT industry she became a full-time writer in 2019. When she's not writing, she's often out running, slowly.

12 MARCH 2026

‘A wildly original, darkly funny love story about desperation, house prices, and making terrible decisions together. Most Wanted is criminally good’ Steve Jones

MOST WANTED

ANDI OSHO

The hilarious, witty, satirical crime novel from comedian Andi Osho

All Naya and Jake want is their own home. An island in the kitchen. A wine cooler, maybe… Nothing fancy really.

With artisanal coffee shops and microbreweries popping up on every corner, prices are skyrocketing. And as Jake and Naya tour property after property, one thing becomes clear: unless they want to share their home with black mould, they need to find a way to make the market crash. And fast.

There’s only one thing for it: they're going to have to take matters into their own hands. But how far are they willing to go?

ANDI OSHO is an accomplished actor, writer, stand up comedian and film-maker. As an actor, Andi has appeared in TV shows including Line of Duty , I May Destroy You , Good Omens , Sex Education, Breeders , The Sandman, and Blue Lights. Shazam and Lights Out are among her film credits.

Andi has written for Sky , Fox , BBC TV and BBC Radio and several UK newspapers and publications. She also wrote and starred in Sky Arts short, Twin Thing , and wrote and produced award-winning films Brit.I.am, The Grid and Amber Most Wanted is her third novel.

12 MARCH 2026

‘Tense, twisty and unpredictable’

T.M. Logan on The Other Couple

A MOTHER ALWAYS KNOWS

DIANE JEFFREY

Diane Jeffrey, winner of an International Thriller Writers Award, returns with a brilliantly tense thriller which explores how much a parent can ever truly know their child.

When a young man is found murdered in a rural village, it sends shock waves through the local community.

But Carla is more concerned for her teenage daughter, Iris. When Joshua was alive, he humiliated Iris in the worst way, and now she’ll be the main suspect in his murder. As the police investigate every lead, Carla must navigate the murky waters of guilt and betrayal as well as her growing suspicions of what her own daughter might be capable of.

When a shocking revelation threatens to tear her family apart, Carla is forced to ask herself how far she’ll go to protect her loved ones. In a world of secrets and deception, can a mother truly know what lies beneath the surface?

DIANE JEFFREY is a USA Today bestselling author. She grew up in North Devon, in the United Kingdom. She now lives in Lyon, France, with her husband and their three children, Labrador and cat.

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

17 MARCH 2026

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

Colleen Hoover on Good Half Gone

TARRYN FISHER LOVE ME WITH LIES (2)— DIRTY RED

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Never Never! The twisty, unconventional second-chance love story you didn't see coming continues in the Love Me with Lies trilogy!

Manipulation. Lies. Backstabbing. Just your typical obsessively toxic love triangle.

Dear Opportunist, You thought you could take him from me, but you lost. Now that he's mine, I'll do anything to keep him. Do you doubt me? I have everything that was supposed to be yours. In case you were wondering – he doesn't even think about you anymore. I won't let him go…ever. Dirty Red

Leah Smith finally has everything she’s ever wanted. Except she doesn't. Her marriage feels more like a loan than a lifelong commitment, and the image she has worked so hard to build is fraying before her eyes. With a new role and a past full of secrets, Leah must decide how far she is willing to go to keep what she has stolen.

You know Olivia’s side of the story, but now it’s Leah’s turn.

TARRYN FISHER is the #1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of fifteen novels. She is best known for her bestselling novels Never Never, The Wives and The Wrong Family Born in South Africa, Tarryn now calls Seattle, Washington home, where she resides with her husband and children. She writes primarily in the romance, thriller, and new adult genres and specializes in writing villains.

UNTITLED

ANITA FAULKNER

Renowned love coach Alyssa Heart has mastered the art of helping others find love, all while swearing it off herself. After being dumped by her teenage sweetheart Devan Shaw for her best friend, Alyssa fled her small town of Hartglove and built her own life in London.

But when she’s roped into promoting a quirky love app that pairs her with none other than Devan, Alyssa is forced to face the old feelings bubble to the surface.

As someone online threatens to expose her secrets, Alyssa must decide if she’s ready to risk it all for love. Will she keep her heart locked, or finally let love in?

ANITA FAULKNER writes warm and witty romcoms from her upcycled bureau near the Cotswolds. Anita loves dreaming up quirky characters and extremely awkward dates. Her debut novel, A Colourful Country Escape was shortlisted for two RNA awards. When Anita’s not writing, she’s busy coaching other writers, running her fiction writers’ membership, Writers’ Dream House, and celebrating books in her Facebook group. If you’re a fan of books and stories, Anita would love to stay in touch! You can find her through her website, on Instagram and in her free Facebook group for readers and writers – Chick Lit and Prosecco! Come and join us….

9 APRIL 2026

‘A taut mystery: I was gripped’ Louise Jensen, author of The Fall

UNTITLED

KARIN NORDIN

A

brand-new psychological suspense thriller for fans of Alice Feeney and Cara Hunter.

KARIN NORDIN is an author, martial artist, cosplayer, and self-proclaimed cat whisperer. Her first novel, Where Ravens Roost , was shortlisted for the 2022 CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger award and her second novel, Last One Alive , was a 2022 ITW Best eBook award nominee. She has an MSc in Creative Writing from the University of Edinburgh and an MA in Scandinavian Literary Studies from the University of Amsterdam. Born in ‘The Biggest Little City in the World’ and raised in America’s Rust Belt, she now lives in the Netherlands.

9 APRIL 2026

‘A thrilling, immersive and beautifully written historical novel that will resonate long after the last page is turned’ Marius Gabriel on Last Train to Freedom

THE ENEMY'S WIFE

DEBORAH SWIFT

Lose yourself in 1940s Shanghai. Perfect for fans of Daisy Wood and Marius Gabriel.

Shanghai, 1941. Just weeks into her marriage, Zofia's world shatters when her husband, Haru, is conscripted into the Imperial Japanese Army. Alone in Japaneseoccupied Shanghai, she must navigate a city filled with peril and uncertainty.

In her struggle for survival, Zofia befriends Hilly, a spirited young refugee fleeing Nazi Germany, and together they seek solace with Zofia's American employer, Theo. As Zofia witnesses the horrors inflicted on Shanghai’s residents, the distance between her and Haru grows. Torn between love and loyalty, she grapples with a devastating question: can she separate the man she loves from the enemy he has become?

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.

‘A twisty tale of family complexities and high-risk secrets from an author who rarely disappoints’ Daily

Mail on The Liar

I DID A BAD THING

LOUISE JENSEN

All secrets become toxic in the end . . .

Blood has a taste. A smell. It catches at the back of my throat. Oh, God. There’s so much blood. What have I done? Panic skitters around every cell in my body. I can’t breathe. I need to hide the evidence. From everyone. What have I done?

When Mia Finch begins documenting her daughter’s battle with a rare blood disorder, she never expected to become a popular social media influencer. And she never expected that fame to turn into a nightmare . . .

One year later, a true crime documentary airs looking into the case of the Finch family tragedy. As the documentary uncovers more about what really happened to the Finches, public interest in the case reaches fever pitch. In a world where everyone is watching, how can you keep your darkest secrets hidden?

I Did a Bad Thing is a one-more-chapter psychological thriller exploring how even the most well-intentioned lies can spiral into catastrophe – and murder . . .

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.

Follow Louise on X @Fab_Fiction, and Instagram @fabricating_ fiction

APRIL 2026

MY GIRLFRIEND IS NOT THE FATHER

DANA HAWKINS

A year ago, Jade Hudson's wife dropped the bomb of a lifetime and, going back on all her previous promises, declared that she wanted children with or without Jade. Forced out of her marriage, Jade is now rebooting her life in small town Minnesota, pouring all her energy into her new salon–not to mention trying her darndest to regain her sense of self-worth.

After a grocery store meet-cute in the condiments aisle, sparks fly between Lucy and Jade. But as Lucy navigates the world of expanding bellies and self-care and Jade spends long nights reviewing payroll discrepancies and trying to be the best business owner she can be, neither are prepared for a new love. Neither Lucy nor Jade can deny their growing feelings, but with both their lives verging on transformation, the timing could not be worse. Do they play it safe and stay single? Or risk it all for love?

DANA HAWKINS is a queer author of contemporary romance stories that focus on queer joy, including Not in the Plan, In Walked Trouble , SO Not My Type and Serving Love .On Amazon, her books have reached #1 New Release (Gay and Lesbian), #2 Best Sellers in Lesbian Romance, and #2 Lesbian Fiction.

In addition, her work is included in multiple anthologies, including Uncensored Ink: A Banned Book Anthology , Carnation Collection, and Prom Perfect . After living for twenty years in Seattle, she recently trekked back with her family to her hometown in Minnesota

UNTITLED

STEVE FRECH

The gripping third instalment in the Detective Meredith Somerset crime thriller series from bestselling author Steve Frech, perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine.

STEVE FRECH lives in Los Angeles. His novels, Dark Hollows, Nightingale House, and Deadly Games were Amazon best sellers. Secrets to the Grave and Want You Dead (Books 1 & 2 in the Detective Meredith Somerset series) are available now from Harper Collins, as is his most recent best-seller, The Good Husband. In addition, he is the co-creator of 'Sports? with Jessiemae Peluso' for Comedy Central. He is a frustrated fan of the Chicago Bears, finds cooking to be very cathartic, and is amazing at pub trivia.

MAY 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

SISTERS OF THE STORM

LANA KORTCHIK

From the bestselling author of Sisters of War, this is a heart-stopping story of lost love, family drama, resilience and courage in World War II – perfect for fans of Heather Morris, Mandy Robotham and Kate Quinn.

Albania, 1943. When US Army nurses and identical twins Andrea and Nicole find themselves stranded in a remote area of the war-torn country, their only route to safety is a perilous trek through the mountains with the Germans on their tail.

On the long and risky journey, the treacherous conditions push both of them – and Andrea’s marriage – to the limits.

When a chance encounter brings Darren, Nicole’s first love, back into their lives, a long-held secret threatens to tear the sisters apart. As the enemy moves ever closer and the danger continues to mount, will the chance to rebuild their relationship be lost forever?

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.

MAY 2026

THE DIVERGING LIVES OF BETHANY RAVEN

SARAH E. BONNER

The laugh-out-loud, enemies-to-lovers, multiverse rom-com, for fans of Impossible by Sarah Lotz and The Husbands by Holly Gramazio.

When physics genius Bethany Raven wakes the morning after the biggest breakthrough of her career, she finds only an empty notebook and white flip-flops by her door. Which is strange because she remembers writing down her multi-verse theorem and choosing beige flipflops with her sister, Cesca. But it’s only when certified lazy-girl Cesca calls Bethany from the gym at 7 a.m. that Bethany realises something is terribly wrong.

As the details of the life she knew continue to diverge in ever more different ways, Bethany knows that there is only one person who can help her work this out impossible situation – Tyler Adams, fellow physics genius, and her ultimate nemesis after a one-time flirtation gone wrong. Fortunately, she seems to have a knack for finding Tyler Adams in every universe. But in other worlds Tyler is also different to the man she thought she knew, and Bethany discovers that working with him to get back to her reality might not be all bad…

SARAH E. BONNER grew up in Salisbury, dreaming of a career as a writer and performer. Instead, she became an accountant! After a fifteenyear career, she decided to answer her original calling and completed her first novel which was published in 2022. Sarah lives in Devon with her husband and very spoiled rescue dog.

21 MAY 2026

‘A perfect slice of joyful summer escapism from Sarah Morgan, the master of the genre’ Clare Pooley on Sarah Morgan

SARAH MORGAN BRAVE NEW SUMMER

The brand new joyful and life-affirming novel from the number one Sunday Times bestseller.

Three women, connected by a charming hotel in Cornwall, find the courage to live life on their own terms through the power of friendship. Evie, the acting general manager, grapples with self-doubt and the challenges of implementing changes in a close-knit community. Abby, secretly the owner's daughter, arrives undercover to assess the hotel's situation. Alexandra, the formidable owner, returns to confront her past.

Set against the picturesque Cornish coastline, this is an uplifting novel about three women finding their way in life and love. The novel celebrates finding the courage to create the life you want, and through facing their fears these three women each find the new beginning they were craving. Brave New Summer blends drama, romance and female friendship like only Sarah Morgan can.

SARAH MORGAN is a USA Today and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of contemporary romance and women's fiction. She has sold more than 24 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

‘We laughed out loud at this perfect holiday read’

Closer on The Spa Break

THE LONG HAUL

HANNAH DOYLE

How many times does it really take to fall in love?

When Martha bumps into The One Who Got Away on a long haul flight, she’s determined to rekindle their perfect romance. It’s just a shame that she’s also got to deal with her horrible and annoyingly handsome coworker Casper on this airplane too. But is Martha really meant to be with Hamish, ten years on?

After an untimely death by golf buggy in arrivals, she wakes up yesterday and finds herself in a time loop, giving her plenty of fun-filled opportunities to find out.

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.

4 JUNE 2026

‘Feels like a blockbuster movie… Amazing, authentic characters, some of the best dialogue I've read’ Helen Fields on No Mercy

NO WAY OUT

MAX CONNOR

The new gripping organised crime and espionage thriller

For her latest mission, British intelligence operative Josie Chapman lands in California. Beneath the sun-soaked boulevards and rolling hills lurks a sprawling network of organised crime.

Posing as a climbing instructor, Josie infiltrates the operation and uncovers the staggering extent of its power and corruption. At its core is Franco Tondino, ruthless crime boss known as ‘The Director’, whose influence snakes through every level of authority, from local police to high-ranking officials.

As Josie’s cover begins to fray, she faces a race against time. How much is she willing to sacrifice to outwit a criminal empire that stops at nothing to protect its secrets? While failure means certain ruin, success could come at a devastating cost…

MAX CONNOR is the pseudonym for bestselling and awardwinning 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. He is an expert on two Sky Crime TV series, Meet, Marry, Murder and Made for Murder

DIGITAL 4 JUNE 2026

‘I was rooting for Kitty even as she killed more men (oops!). Funny and twisty in the best of ways’

Tasha Coryell on I Bet You'd Look Good in a Coffin

TO ALL THE MEN I'VE KILLED BEFORE

KATY BRENT

If a man hurt your best friend – like, really hurt her –what would you do?

1. Key his car?

2. Broadcast what a scumbag he is to everyone in his life? 3. Hunt him down and chop him into little pieces?

If you picked number 3, I think we could be friends. Because that is exactly what I intend to do.

I’ve tracked this lowlife to LA and brought my little sister Antoinette along for the ride. It’s like a girls’ trip, only with more knives.

It won’t be the first time I’ve killed for revenge. But it will be the sweetest.

KATY BRENT is the author of three novels. Previously an award-winning journalist, she always dreamed of writing a book and lockdown finally gave her the excuse to do it.

‘The ending shattered me in a way only Tarryn Fisher can!’ Colleen Hoover on Good Half Gone

TARRYN FISHER LOVE ME WITH LIES (3) — THIEF

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Never Never !

The Twisty, unconventional second-chance love story you didn't see coming concludes in the Love Me With Lies trilogy!

TARRYN FISHER is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fifteen novels. She is best known for her bestselling novels Never Never, The Wives and The Wrong Family

Born in South Africa, Tarryn now calls Seattle, Washington home, where she resides with her husband and children. She writes primarily in the romance, thriller, and new adult genres and specializes in writing villains.

18 JUNE 2026

JUNIOR YEAR ABROAD (1)

HIT OR MISS

ELLE KELK

The first novel in the new spicy, new-adult college romance series. Perfect for fans of Elle Kennedy, Hannah Grace and Chloe Walsh!

After nineteen years as the awkward bookish outcast in her native South Carolina, Mia Meyers can’t wait to start her college year abroad. She arrives in the UK at the University of Hemden, excited to finally find her people, Mia is determined to transform herself into the person she’s always dreamt of being, leaving Mia “The Librarian” Meyers in another life.

But Mia isn’t the only student from USC at Hemden this year. Brash and brazen star of the USC soccer team, Ethan Taylor, is also studying at Hemden while he tries out for a premier league football team. Mia tries hard to separate herself from Ethan and his newly acquired clique, but that’s easier said than done. Even though they were far from friends in the US, Ethan just can’t seem to leave Mia alone.

Under the twinkling lights of the Hemden Winter Ball, can Mia reassess everything she thought she knew about love…and about herself?

ELLE KELK is the pseudonym for Sunday Times bestselling author, podcaster and internet oversharer Lindsey Kelk. Born and brought up in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, she worked in London as a children's editor before writing her first book, I Heart New York , and moving to Brooklyn. Lindsey's novels include the I Heart series, The Christmas Wish and Love Story , as well as her YA fantasy debut, The Bell Witches . She lives in Los Angeles with her husband. You can follow Lindsey on Facebook, X or Instagram @LindseyKelk, and sign up for her newsletter at www.LindseyKelk.com.

18 JUNE 2026

‘A new Australian writer explodes onto the scene with a dynamite debut’

Peterborough Telegraph on The Neighbours

THE GARDENS

EMMA BABBINGTON

A brand-new gripping thriller from the author of The Neighbours , this time set in an exclusive enclave in glamorous and opulent Hampstead.

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 coedits the books pages.

‘Ashley Poston has done it again … enchanting’

B.K. Borison

ASHLEY POSTON UNTITLED

The new high-concept magical rom-com from Ashley Poston, bestselling author of The Dead Romantics and The Seven Year Slip !

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.

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FICTION SECOND FORMAT PAPERBACK

THE LIFE OF HEROD THE GREAT ZORA

NEALE HURSTON

The epic, compelling and powerful never before published historical novel by the bestselling author of Their Eyes Were Watching God

A never-before-published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston revealing the historical Herod the Great – as not the demon the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of adventure.

Far from his villainous portrayal in the New Testament, Hurston casts Herod as a forerunner of Christ, a beloved king who enriched Jewish culture and brought prosperity and peace to Judea. An intimate of both Marc Antony and Julius Caesar, the Judean king lived in a time of war and imperial expansion that was rife with political assassinations and bribery, as the old world gave way to the new.

‘A masterpiece, a miracle, and a marvel’ Tayari Jones

THE CHEMIST

A. A. DHAND

The Sunday Times bestselling adrenaline-filled thriller from the author of the DI Harry Virdee novels

Local pharmacist, Idris Khan, spends his days doling out methadone to hundreds of addicts in his care. They trust Idris with their secrets, so he knows more than he lets on. When his childhood sweetheart, Rebecca, doesn't turn up for her daily dose, Idris goes looking for her in the most deprived area of Leeds.

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

A war is coming. And when Idris goes after his enemies, they won't see him coming.

‘Outstanding – relentless, multilayered suspense and real human drama’ Lee Child

FATELESS (1) — FATELESS

JULIE KAGAWA

A thrilling fantasy trilogy begins in Fateless .

Seventeen-year-old Sparrow has no family other than the Thieves Guild. They gave her a home, training, and a purpose. 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. What ensues is a death-defying adventure that takes Sparrow far from home, where she will discover not only her fate, but the world’s itself, rests in her hands.

MET YOUR MATCH

PORTIA MACINTOSH

Thirty-one-year-old matchmaker Lola James had it all – until she broke her leg at a wedding and discovered that her so-called ‘best friend’ was suddenly too busy to call, her flat had far too many steps, and her boyfriend replaced her quicker than you can say ‘crutches’.

Now back at her parents’ B&B, sleeping in the living room (she can’t get upstairs) and having her hair washed by her mum (she can’t get in the shower), Lola is only too pleased to run into gorgeous Dr Will, an old friend who has definitely improved with age.

Then there's Dean, a charming divorcé convinced he’s better off alone. Can Lola mend her heart and help Dean find love?

A NEIGHBOUR’S GUIDE TO MURDER

LOUISE CANDLISH

The 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.

‘You won’t know who to trust in this tense, twisty delight of a thriller’ TM Logan

‘Brilliantly crafted with characters that will move into your mind, and stay with you in all the very best ways’ Adele Parks

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 she 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.

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

‘A whale of a read; a stomachroiling page turner and a disturbing look at how women end up in such bad places…I was so invested’ Observer

THE LOVE WE FOUND JILL SANTOPOLO

The heart-breaking follow-up to the bestselling epic love story and Reese’s Book Club pick, The Light We Lost Fate broke her heart . . .

It’s been ten years since Lucy Carter Maxwell lost her soulmate. Having hidden from love ever since, she’s stunned to find it pulling at her when she discovers a forgotten box of Gabe’s photographs and begins to unravel the secrets he left behind.

. . . Can new love set her free?

The journey leads Lucy to Italy and into the path of Dr Dax Armstrong. The pain in his sad, intense eyes matches Lucy’s own – his touch reignites her in a way no one has since Gabe.

But with an earth-shattering secret waiting in the shadows, can Lucy ever embrace love, if she doesn’t embrace the truth?

‘Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart’ Taylor Jenkins Reid

‘The Light We Lost broke my heart, The Love We Found mended it’ Paige Toon

MIDNIGHT IN SOAP LAKE

MATTHEW SULLIVAN

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 hide the biggest secrets.

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

‘A cracking read’ Daily Mail

OUR BEAUTIFUL MESS

ADELE PARKS

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 when she sees Zac, Connie feels a deep unease. Zac reminds her of the worst mistake she's 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 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.

‘Adele Parks consistently writes banger after banger, and Our Beautiful Mess might just be her best yet. Addictive and brilliant’ Lisa Jewell

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 is married to a doctor, with an infant daughter and another on the way. Her best friend, Becca, is messy and brash, and pregnant with a fourth child she desperately can’t afford. Although Lily’s little sister Rose’s modern marriage appears to be perfect, 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.

‘This warm tale of friendship has a wonderful cast of characters that you will root for. An uplifting read.’ Platinum

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE DARK

KIA ABDULLAH

Don’t miss the brand-new gripping thriller and courtroom drama full of twists and turns!

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

When news breaks about bruises on Lily’s body, Safa tries rekindling their friendship. But Lily claims the bruises are nothing to worry about. 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 says nothing more. Driven to give a voice to all victims, Safa begins her own investigation. But she’s not prepared for what her quest for justice will uncover...

‘An impeccable blend of courtroom drama, mystery thriller and social commentary … a true masterpiece’ Andrea Mara

ONLY IN NEW YORK MELISSA HILL

A warm, funny, enemies-to-lovers romance from the No. 1 Irish Times bestselling author.

When a celebrity client offers to lend LA Publicist Hannah a luxury penthouse apartment in New York, she jumps at the chance.

But balancing a new job and new neighbours is hard. With a troublesome – yet undeniably attractive – client making headlines for the wrong reasons, and the secretive curmudgeon next door on a mission to get her out, Hannah has her hands full.

It’s going to take her best PR tricks to win them over. But it isn’t only their walls that begin breaking down. And as Hannah opens her heart to the possibilities the city has to offer, love might be closer than she thinks.

‘The perfect read for incurable romantics. Delightfully, deliciously enjoyable’ Patricia Scanlan

EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU

JO PIAZZA

The brand-new, gripping domestic psychological suspense thriller. Lizzie and Bex were inseparable, but after graduation, Bex vanished. Fifteen years later, Bex is now Rebecca Sommers, a tradwife influencer with millions of followers. Lizzie is a struggling magazine writer, watching reels while her children demand attention.

Then, Bex calls Lizzie with a career-making proposition – an exclusive interview about her multi-million-dollar business and an invitation to the influencer event of the year.

But when Bex goes missing and her husband Gray is murdered, Lizzie is plunged into the dark side of social media. To save Bex, Lizzie must uncover who her old friend has become, and which of Bex’s secrets is worth killing for …

‘One part cautionary tale, one part thrill ride, Jo Piazza has pulled back the curtain on tradwife influencers … A fun, twisty mystery … I was obsessed with this strange world from start to finish’ Sara Shepard

THAT TIME EVERYTHING WAS ON FIRE

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 Macobsessed girl descended from the Yorkshire Moors, while Sam’s youth was misspent traipsing around Liverpool on shopping trips and nights out.

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. With each misstep and unintentional betrayal, the gulf widens. But can they build a bridge, or will they let it burn?

‘Warm, witty and deeply romantic’ Lauren Bravo

THE GRIFFIN SISTERS' GREATEST HITS

JENNIFER WEINER

The Griffin Sisters had the world at their feet, catapulted to ’00's stardom before they became one of rock music’s greatest mysteries. There is Zoe, effortlessly gorgeous, who loved the fans and the fame, and Cassie, uncomfortable with attention, but with the voice of a generation.

It’s two decades since The Griffin Sisters broke up. Zoe’s a wife and mother, occasionally recognised by a fan. No one knows where Cassie is. Now, despite Zoe’s warnings, her daughter Cherry is determined to pursue the music business. As secrets emerge, Cassie and Zoe face the consequences of their choices, the ones they made and the ones the industry made for them. Can they forgive each other – and themselves? And will The Griffin Sisters make music again?"

‘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

APHRODITE PHOENICIA ROGERSON

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

‘I’m a liar, to begin with.’

I wasn’t always a goddess, you see. My only real power was my beauty – you’ll have heard. It’s legendary. But that wasn’t enough.

Through a web of lies, I convinced the gods of Olympus I belonged among them. Zeus bestowed titles and riches upon me, expecting my love in return. But of course, Zeus was a tyrant, which is not entirely surprising when you’re 90 per cent insecurities and 10 per cent raw power. I couldn’t live at someone’s mercy. Really, I had no choice. I had to take on the mightiest Olympian of all. And this bit’s not a lie… I intended to win.

‘With its sharply witty prose, Aphrodite perfectly captures the charm and chaos of the Greek gods’ Rosie Hewlett

IT MIGHT NEVER HAPPEN

EMILY SLAPPER

A captivating and lyrical literary novel about the ways love tears us apart, again and again, from the author of Everyone I Know is Dying . Perfect for fans of Talking at Night , Ordinary Love or Milk Teeth .

Noa is desperate to be loved. She knows if someone will just choose her, she’ll finally be happy. Elliot is terrified, all the time, about everything.

When they meet, Noa and Elliot have an immediate connection. And each hopes their great love might be enough to quiet the voices that tell them they’re not enough.

But how do you love another person when you have no idea how to love yourself? How do you survive when you're constatly fearing for the worst – and how do you carry on when it happens?

‘Astonishing. If you love Sally Rooney, buy this book’ Hattie Williams

THE

MARLOW MURDER CLUB MYSTERIES (5) — THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR OF

JUDITH

POTTS ROBERT THOROGOOD

The brand-new gripping novel in the Marlow Murder Club Mystery series now!

Someone is killing celebrities in Marlow! When footballer Gary Wise and thriller writer Tony Sexton are found dead, Judith, Suzie and Becks (AKA The Marlow Murder Club) must untangle a web of blackmail and scandal to find the killer. But with their friend, DI Malik, suspended from duty and Judith’s past catching up with her, they find themselves on their own for the first time.

With suspects piling up, and someone threatening to expose Judith’s secrets, the pressure is on in more ways than one … Can they find the killer and help Judith in time, or will this be the end of The Marlow Murder Club?

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AKAN BOOKS

23 APRIL 2026

‘This book will break your heart, mend it, and send you away with hope’ Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb

CHARLOTTE PARADISE OVERSPILL

Tender, brutal, devastating, Overspill is the debut novel from incredible new literary talent, Charlotte Paradise, perfect for fans of Sally Rooney and Coco Mellors

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.

4 JUNE 2026

‘Powerful … A moving story of female desire, ambition and renewal’

Kit de Waal

WILD MOON RISING

JENNY KNIGHT

A powerful and emotional literary debut novel exploring female friendship and midlife. For fans of Ann Patchett or Miranda July.

Claire's life isn't how she thought it would be. Her long marriage is over, her children have flown the nest, and her work 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 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.

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, rejection and resilience. 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.

Fiction to think about

HARDBACKS

5 MAY 2026

‘Ridiculously good. Razor-sharp, wickedly funny, and darkly thrilling… Unforgettable’

Chris Whitaker

ILONA BANNISTER FIVE

Five passengers. Five minutes until the next train… five minutes until someone dies.

It’s 7:01. Someone will die this morning, at this suburban train station. It will happen in the next five minutes when the 7:06 to London Victoria arrives.

In this gripping tale narrated with a sharp tongue, the five characters – a child, a mother, a businessman, an old woman, and a gambler – draw you in with their stories as the clock ticks down. As the train gets closer, we fall in love with the beautiful Sonny on the verge of gambling his life away. We pity the furious old Mrs Worth who grew up in a macabre household and failed at being a mother. We look away from demonic child Gideon. We judge his mother Emma who must be to blame? And we are compelled by the successful, damaged businessman Liam. Five stories. Five minutes until a life ends. In this tense, intriguing drama that explores fate, sacrifice, and the meaning of life, you’ll frantically turn the page to see who will survive, and who will be lost…

ILONA BANNISTER is a New Yorker who now makes her home in Brighton with her husband and sons. She is a dual qualified US lawyer and UK solicitor and practiced immigration law in the UK before she started writing fiction. Her family's history of migration to the US, her experience as an American mother raising children in the UK, and her work as a lawyer have led her to write stories about otherness, belonging, and what it means to be on the outside of a place looking in. Her first book When I Ran Away was longlisted for the First Novel Prize in 2021.

JUNIPER 4 JUNE 2026

MOTHER, GHOST, MANGO SEED

NATALIE GREGORY

Set in Thailand from 1976 to the present, Mother, Ghost, Mango Seed is a haunting yet hopeful exploration of grief, motherhood, and cultural identity

Lin returns from England to Bangkok to care for her dying mother. In the city, pro-democracy protestors clash with the military government and power-hungry king. And among all this, Lin’s mother dies.

Numbed at the wake and feeling like a stranger in her home country, Lin tries to cook her mother’s favourite dish, but her mother’s recipes are all missing, and in their place is an old political leaflet which everyone refuses to translate. Lonely and intrigued, Lin sets off with her baby to the Thai countryside in search of answers.

As she discovers herself and her culture, Lin quickly finds that tugging at a single thread can unravel a web of secrets held for decades, driving away loved ones, breaking cultural taboos, and uncovering dreadful truths behind a devastating political past.

NATALIE GREGORY, like her protagonist, had a Thai mother. It was the accidental disposal of Natalie’s mother’s recipes, shortly after her mother passed away, which eventually inspired the novel’s inciting incident. With a BA in English and History and an MSc in International Politics, Natalie has made a career out of writing for others, including as a speechwriter, but her passion has always been fiction. Her short story, A Bowl of Soup, was published in Together in the UK ’s anthology, Hear our Stories by Victorina Press in August 2023. This story also won the Creative Writing NZ flash fiction competition and was shortlisted for the Exeter Short Story Prize. Natalie lives in Buckinghamshire.

The Heart of Romance

PAPERBACKS

ONE WEEK TO WIN THE CHOCOLATE MAKER

TIMOTHY JANOVSKY

A golden ticket to love…

Dario Cotogna has a problem: he must marry by his next birthday or lose his family’s chocolate empire to his philandering brother. But Dario’s agoraphobia keeps him trapped at home, so he launches a global competition: five contestants, one week at his luxury Italian Villa and a chance to become his husband.

Aspiring tattoo artist Charlie Moore isn’t looking for love – he’s looking for a miracle to save his grandparents from the bill collectors. But when Charlie meets the brilliant heir, their attraction is instant...

After a whirlwind week of wine, indulgence and temptation, their chemistry grows. But will Dario and Charlie melt under the pressure… or find a love worth savouring?

HOT FOR PREACHER

ANNE MARSH

He's the one man she can't tune out.

When country singer Dixie Pearl’s van breaks down in the middle of nowhere, it feels like rock bottom. After a string of health struggles, her Nashville dreams have never felt more out of reach.

Enter Jack Carter, the rugged, charming local who pulls her out of the ditch. Dixie’s used to the grit of dive bars and the chaos of life on the road – not someone as steady and grounded as Jack.

Jack’s life is anything but simple, but Dixie throws him completely off balance. As sparks fly, Dixie faces a tough decision: chase her dream or take a chance on a life –and love – she never expected.

SPARRING PARTNERS

ERIN ROSE

One year ago, Lily Parker escaped to Chicago, seeking anonymity. Her new job as a content creator for a South Side MMA gym is more than a fresh start – it’s a chance to save the gym and empower women.

Kieran Sullivan, the gym’s tattooed coach, marks Lily as an enemy from day one. He will do anything to protect those he loves – and that doesn’t include the gym’s newest employee. Even if the heat between them is impossible to ignore...

When their video goes viral, sending the internet spiralling over their sizzling chemistry, Kieran and Lily are forced to play nice to keep the fans happy.

Sometimes the thing that separates love from hate…is knowing exactly who your opponent really is.

CODE NAME GORGEOUS

M. C. VAUGHAN

Vivian Flint knows danger. Espionage, combat, and covert missions are all in a day’s work for a spy. Her alias, Jane Davis, lives a quiet life as an art broker with a handsome boyfriend, who knows nothing about Vivian.

Until said boyfriend proposes…and she has to come clean.

John is reeling. Everything he knew about his fiancée was a lie –and now they’re both on the run. Who is this woman jetting them around the world? She may be sexy and strong, but the wedding is definitely off.

Vivian can’t blame John, but right now, they need each other. His mission, should he choose to accept it: trust the woman he loves, and maybe they’ll make it out alive…

TOO FAST TO FALL

KAREN BOOTH

Formula One champion Emilio Baquero is having a terrible season: his girlfriend dumped him, and to salvage the season, he needs a dog nanny. One who won’t distract him and definitely not one with a sunny smile that soothes his mischievous pup and sets his pulse racing…

Piper Murphy’s only here for the dog, not his seriously sexy owner. After her broken engagement, she’s sworn off men. Yet, she can’t help but notice how incredibly sexy Emilio is in person…

Will these two broken souls be able to navigate the chicane of love and find their way back to each other in the driver’s seat?

Perfect for fans of the Dirty Air series by Lauren Asher and Cross the Line by Simone Soltani!

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21/5/26

ONE PLACE. MANY STORIES.

NON-FICTION HARDBACKS

SOULLA DEMETRIOU

We all carry invisible wounds – past experiences that have taught us to shrink, to apologise, to overcompensate.

You learned to doubt your instincts, ignore your needs and exhaust yourself proving that you matter.

But what if the problem was never you?

You Have Always Been Enough is your powerful, sciencebacked guide to radical self-love. Using techniques from trauma therapy, attachment science and nervous system regulation, this seven-step guide will teach you how to:

•Heal the inner critic that hijacked your life

•Set boundaries that feel empowering, not terrifying

•Build unshakeable worth from the inside out

Why? Because you deserve the kindness you keep giving to everyone else.

SOULLA DEMETRIOU is an Intuitive Coach specialising in Somatic Trauma Therapy. For over a decade, she has immersed herself in healing practices, translating them into teachings that empower others to reconnect with their authentic selves. As the founder of Soulshine Retreats, an international luxury retreat company, Soulla creates powerful experiences that blend Internal Family Systems, Breathwork, Somatic Coaching and Embodiment Practices, guiding people to cultivate selfcompassion and release limiting patterns.

BEYOND BELIEF

KATIE BASKERVILLE

Tittle-tattle. Hearsay. Rumours. Bitching. Tea.

Call it what you will: the fact remains that gossip is entwined into our daily lives. From group WhatsApp chats to click-bait headlines and social media snooping to reality television, there is nothing more devilishly delicious, scandalous, and satisfying than a juicy piece of gossip. All-too-often dismissed as the pastime of silly schoolgirls and bored housewives, there’s more to gossip than meets the eye. In today’s world of misinformation, where the voices and stories of women are being silenced, gossip has the power to shatter reputations and destroy credibility. Yet it can also be a vital political tool; a communication style that strengthens relationships and can even act a life-saving measure. Tracing gossip’s roots from old wives’ tales and the witch trials to reality TV and defamation lawsuits, Beyond Belief asks: have we lost the ability to listen, to hear, and to believe women who speak up and speak out?

A joyous reclamation of gossip, this book is for anyone who’s ever uttered the words, ‘You won’t believe this…’

KATIE BASKERVILLE is a journalist covering health, sex and relationships with bylines in British Vogue, HuffPost , Cosmopolitan, Women's Health Magazine, Bustle, Refinery29, VICE, Stylist , Metro, Mashable, Glamour, The Times , Insider, GayTimes and more. Her journalism is centred on telling women and LGBTQ+ stories, reporting on under-reported gynaecological health conditions, women's rights, mental health, pleasure, fertility, gender discrimination and disability. Beyond Belief is her first book.

THE MENOPAUSE: A DOCTOR’S GUIDE

DR NAOMI POTTER

Empower yourself with expert advice, practical strategies, and a holistic approach to navigating menopause and perimenopause – because your health, well-being, and future matter.

This in-depth guide goes beyond typical menopause education by exploring how this life stage intersects with other health conditions such as pelvic health, the impact of allergens, sexual health, nutrition, and mental health.

Drawing on her medical expertise, Dr. Potter provides practical strategies for coping with symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood changes. She explores how menopause intersects with chronic conditions such as autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular health, and thyroid disorders, offering insights into managing these conditions alongside menopause.

Whether you are looking to manage symptoms, navigate health challenges, or simply understand this stage of life more deeply, The Menopause: A Doctor’s Guide is an indispensable resource.

DR NAOMI POTTER is a highly respected menopause specialist with a career dedicated to improving the well-being of women experiencing menopause. With training in both general practice and menopause care, Dr. Potter is an expert in hormonal health and has been at the forefront of menopause education in the UK. She is the founder of Menopause Care, a clinic dedicated to providing women with the latest medical advice and treatments for menopause. Through her work, Dr. Potter has become a trusted voice, offering women both expert knowledge and compassionate support through one of life’s most transformative stages.

ALEX LIGHT THE PRICE OF PRETTY

How toxic beauty standards are bringing women down, and how we can fight back.

This book is a broad-ranging, rigorously researched exploration of the modern beauty standards that everyday women are battling against; from the ready availability of drugs like Ozempic, to tweakments such as lip filler and Botox on the high street, along with the rise of AI image alterations and social media’s proliferation of an increasingly unrealistic aesthetic for women.

From looking back at the impact of ’90s diet culture on women of today, to how to break the generational cycle of body shaming, the book is a rallying cry to fight against these crippling beauty standards and to instead embrace and accept ourselves and our own individual beauty, flaws and all.

After struggling with various eating disorders, ALEX LIGHT transformed her beauty and fashion blog into a digital safe space to help others. In doing so, she has opened up urgently needed conversations about eating disorders, weight stigma and diet culture, and she is passionate about using her platform to encourage change. Alex has a background in fashion and beauty journalism.

MAY 2026

DELBRIDGE UNLOCK YOUR POWER

POPPY

This is a book about breaking the internal patterns that keep you stuck. Overthinking, proving, people-pleasing, pushing – they’re not your personality. They’re survival strategies. And while they may have helped you cope, they’re not helping you thrive.

This book offers a practical, powerful method to interrupt those patterns and reconnect with the calm, confident, magnetic version of you that’s already there underneath the noise.

Grounded in seven breakthrough keys, the book blends timeless energetic principles with modern mind–body science to help you reset your nervous system, shift your emotional state, and move forward with clarity and ease – no burnout, no pretending.

It’s not about becoming someone else. It’s about remembering who you are. And choosing to live from that truth – now.

POPPY DELBRIDGE is a powerhouse of resilience. At 21, she became a mother while still at university, earning her first-class honours degree with her baby by her side. She went on to build a thriving career in TV. Despite her high-achieving career, Poppy found herself burned out – her body broke down, and stress led to a loss of sight.

Poppy rebuilt herself using a more sustainable model, focusing on energy, wellbeing, and self-empowerment. Today, she coaches high-performance individuals, including Fearne Cotton, and has a residency at The Savoy, where she works with clients one-on-one.

ONE PLACE. MANY STORIES.

NON-FICTION SECOND FORMAT PAPERBACK

EAT YOUR AGE DR IAN K. SMITH

Fight the ageing process with new, science-driven advice on diet, nutrition and lifestyle from a bestselling doctor.

In Eat Your Age , Dr Ian K. Smith reveals exactly how you can slow down the ageing process with the right foods, movements, and habits. Whether you’re in your thirties, forties, fifties or beyond, this book arms you with practical, science-backed advice to help you live longer and feel great.

With his easy-to-follow plan, Dr Smith shows you the power of food as medicine – what to eat to fend off illness, boost energy, and stay in top form. Packed with smart tips, fitness tests and tailored advice, this is the book to keep you fit for life.

Feel your best, and find joy in every decade.

CONFIDENT AND KILLING IT: TOOLKIT

TIWALOLA OGUNLESI

From a certified life coach and positive psychology expert comes the new self-help guide to improving self-esteem and confidence, and setting your goals

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

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: Toolkit will help you master your mind, overcome fear and live life to the fullest.

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

MOTHERKIND ZOE BLASKEY

Become the happiest, most confident mum with this Sunday Times best-selling book.

Based on years of research and proven transformational coaching tools, and featuring world-leading expertise from Dr Gabor Maté, Philippa Perry and Dr Becky Kennedy, this validating, judgement-free book will help you to:

– Understand the pressures of modern motherhood, and why you’re not failing

– Support yourself through the daily ups and downs

– Change your relationship with guilt, and finally feel good enough

– Learn why ‘self-care’ doesn’t work – and what does

– Ditch the idea of ‘balance’ and embrace boundaries instead

This empowering book will give you the tools you need to thrive in modern motherhood and become your happiest self – for yourself and your children.

‘Life changing’ Red Magazine

‘An important and impressive book, that will change how you experience motherhood’ Dr Julie Smith

GUT RENOVATION

DR ROSHINI RAJ

Your complete guide to the anitageing, anti-inflammatory health benefits of digestive wellness, from a certified gastroenterologist.

From impaired brain function to poor skin, weakened immunity to premature ageing, your gut health affects more than just your digestive system. In fact, keeping it in balance can revolutionise your health and wellbeing.

In this ground-breaking book, esteemed gastroenterologist Dr Roshini Raj outlines triedand-tested methods to improve your gut health, and offers lifechanging results. Sharing practical tips, developed over years of practice, Dr Raj covers everything from the food that we should be eating, to the probiotics, vitamins, and medicines that we should be taking.

With Gut Renovation you can optimise your gut, renovate your body, and transform your health, for good.

ULTRAPROCESSED WOMEN

MILLI HILL

The no-holds-barred look into the ultra-processed food industry’s impact on our health – and how to break free.

Everyone is talking about ultraprocessed food (UPF) and its impact on our health – but what about women?

In this book, acclaimed journalist Milli Hill uncovers the shocking truth. From period pain and weight gain to depression, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions and even Alzheimer’s, Hill reveals cutting-edge research into the hidden dangers lurking in your daily food choices.

This book will help you understand the issues, develop a clear course of action, arm you with tools to cut through the confusion, break free from the damaging effects of UPFs, and reclaim your health. Changing the way we eat, Hill argues, is a radical act of resistance to an ultra-processed world.

HEARTBREAK HOTEL

ALICE HADDON AND RUTH FIELD

This empowering guide offers new therapeutic tools to transform how we process loss and find love – both within ourselves and in the world around us.

Heartbreak is inevitable. But within us lies the power to move through pain and turn it into meaning. Still, between the sad songs, sleepless nights and endless scrolling, we can lose our way.

Psychologist Alice Haddon and bestselling self-help author Ruth Field show how to dissect heartbreak, mine it for strength, and break free from patterns of self-sacrifice and enabling. With their help, those cycles end here.

Full of compassion, humour and courage, this book shares real exercises from their life-changing retreat. It will help you:

• Face your deepest hurt without shame

• Ask for help and lean on others

• Be kind and forgiving to yourself

• Turn heartbreak into healing and pride

With decades of experience, Alice and Ruth offer a clear path to recovery – and a return to your most powerful self.

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