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Can two friends find hope in hard times? Ruby and Grace have grown up in the poorest slums of Hull. Friends since early childhood, they have supported each other in bad times and good. But their families are bound together by more than friendship, and secrets from the past threaten to make their...

Discover the gripping crime thriller from bestselling author Wes Markin Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, J M Dalgliesh and Rhys Dylan. Still grieving from the tragic death of her colleague, DCI Emma Gardner continues to blame herself and is struggling to focus. So, when she is seconded to the wilds...

The Strong family has survived against all odds, but their greatest test is still to come. After a seemingly endless labour, Horatia Strong is delighted to announce that she’s given her husband, Tom, a much-needed son and heir to the entire Strong fortune. But the birth of the child is soon...

In the waning days of the turbulent 1970s, in the wake of unsolved killings that have shocked Detroit, the lives of several residents are drawn together, with tragic consequences. There is Hannah, wife of a prominent local businessman, who has begun an affair with a darkly charismatic stranger whose identity remains elusive; Mikey, a canny street hustler who finds himself on an unexpected mission to rectify injustice and the serial killer known as Babysitter, an enigmatic and terrifying figure at the periphery of elite Detroit. 

An utterly heartwrenching tale of love and loss that will break your heart and put it back togeher again. From top ten bestseller, Jo Bartlett. A family in turmoil... Phoebe Spencer left home a long time ago, desperate to get away from her mother's emotional manipulation. She knows her life is...

Pick up the first in a BRAND NEW Scottish crime series from bestselling author Daniel Sellers. A must-read for fans of Aline Templeton and Matt Brolly. 🔍👀🩸 'A fascinating page-turner!' - Bestselling author T. A. Williams ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Like a warm blanket with spiky edges.' -...

A collection of short stories set in and around Rome from Jhumpa Lahiri, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Interpreter of Maladies. 'Stimulating, elengant, distinctive and thought-provoking' – Sunday Times In these short stories Jhumpa Lahiri sets her gaze on the eternally beautiful city of...

‘Addictive writing wrapped up in a compelling page turner that makes you deeply think and feel’ YOMI ADEGOKE 'An incisive new voice in fiction' COCO MELLORS We give celebrities a power they don’t deserve. Power they haven’t earned. What happens when they exploit it? Imagine you’ve just...

A wonderful heartwarming read from Rosie Clarke's bestselling Mulberry Lane series - see what everyone's talking about... London 1949 Peggy is once more torn two ways and can only hope that a reunion with her Mulberry Lane family and friends at Christmas can help resolve her problems. Her eldest...

Lucas knows the perfect night entails just three things: video games, wine, and pad thai. Peanuts are a must! Other people? Not so much. Why complicate things when he’s happy alone? Then one day the apartment board, a vexing trio of authority, rings his doorbell. And Lucas’s solitude takes a startling hike. They demand to see his frying pan. Someone left one next to the recycling room overnight, and instead of removing the errant object, as Lucas suggests, they insist on finding the guilty party. But their plan backfires. Colossally.

'The perfect festive read!' Debbie Johnson It's the most wonderful time of the year...but is it the time to fall in love? When Darcy returns to Manhattan, she’s put in charge of the Inglenook Inn, a cosy boutique hotel in the heart of Greenwich Village. The Inn needs a boost in bookings if...

The grand finale to MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING author Rosie Clarke's 'Family Feud' series.In the aftermath of the war, can a united Searles family finally thrive? 1950, Stretton Village, Cambridgeshire Emily's troubles continue as she tries to manage the Vanbrough estate, which has been left in...

⭐ The unputdownable new thriller from Mandy Byatt that will leave you reeling after the final twist… ⭐ She knows him better than anyone. She doesn’t know him at all… Lottie and Nick once had a dream marriage, but a series of failed IVF attempts has left Lottie feeling insecure, and her...

'You know you're in the presence of an expert when you read The Siege. A gripping debut novel.' Jeffrey Archer Nine hostages. Ten hours. One chance to save them all. Lee James Connor has found his purpose in life: to follow the teachings of far-right extremist leader, Nicholas Farmer. So when...

Situationship? Ghosted? The Ick? Join the club. 'Sharp, funny, and unexpectedly tender. If you love found family, disastrous dates, and characters who feel like your own best friends, this one's a winner' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I laughed so much' Reader review...

Meet Harriet White, Sherlock Holmes' feisty – and entirely fake – assistant, in this gloriously fun mystery, perfect for fans of Anita Prose, Verity Bright and Janice Hallett. 🔎 London, 1932. A young maid steps onto a train… and disappears. Her family writes to the only person they can...

A BRAND NEW gripping gangland read, perfect for fans of Mobland, House of Guinness and Peaky Blinders, from the bestselling author of Double Trouble. Meet the O'Connors... 🍀🩸 London, 1975. Dublin-born Sean O’Connor rules the streets of Kilburn with his charm and his fists. But the locals...

*The deliciously entertaining new novel from the award-winning writer and comedian, MARK WATSON* 'Funny and thought-provoking' ADAM HILLS 'A heartwarming story of happenstance' iPAPER ––––––––––––––– That's three sashimi rolls. Two vegetable dumplings. One...

‘Funny, touching and wise, I loved it’ Kit de Waal, bestselling author of My Name Is Leon Wendy is lonely but coping. All nineteen-year-old Wendy wants is to drive the 255 bus around Uddingston with her regulars on board, remember to buy milk when it runs out and just to be okay. After her...

'I absolutely loved this book!' Maxine Morrey What's a girl to do when Prince Charming turns into a frog? City girl Sophie has married the prince (or landed gentry - close enough), moved to his pile (which is more accurate a description than she’d anticipated) and is set to live happily ever...