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'Under the Tuscan Sun meets The Holiday' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewThe BRAND NEW novel from the bestselling author of A Year at the French Farmhouse, Gillian Harvey!Would you swap houses with a stranger?Nina has always played it safe. But when her divorce papers come through on her fortieth birthday she decides enough is enough.She's always chosen the sensible route, staying in her stable job and marrying her rather boring ex. In fact - she realises - she's chosen security over excitement for years. Ever since she refused to elope with her first love: beautiful, poetic, thoughtful Pierre, the man she met aged 17, on her French exchange. The only man who ever made her heart race.Maybe it's time to take a few risks?Impulsively she goes online and finds another kind of French exchange... a house-swap. She can't imagine what French businessman Jean-Luc wants with her terraced home in rural England, but she can't wait to stay in his beautiful, spacious, bougainvillea-strewn villa on the French riviera.She's not just there for the house though. She's decided to find the love she missed all those years ago. But will Pierre still be the man of her dreams after all this time?As two lives collide, will love bloom on the French riviera? A gorgeously escapist story for fans of The Holiday, from the bestselling author of A Year at the French Farmhouse.Readers love Gillian Harvey: 'Irresistible! Sparkles with warmth, wit and compassion. A treat from start to finish!' Nicola Gill, author'Wonderfully warm and enchanting... With empathy, insight, and humour... Will delight readers seeking their own escape.' Natalie Jenner, author'An uplifting, heartwarming, escapist novel to be read with a DO NOT DISTURB sign, because once you start that very first page, you are not going to want to put it down.' Kim Nash, author

A BRAND NEW Gangland Series from Gillian Godden - Meet The Silvas...A new start. A deadly past...As the new owners of the local village pub, Alex and Maggie Silva and their two children, are the picture of respectability...but looks can be deceptive.Because the Silva family is keeping deadly secrets.Alex Silva is a man with a dark past and a bounty on his head - one he knows will only be paid with his life. He'll do anything to protect Maggie and the kids, but one wrong move could cost them everything...As they settle into suburban life, Alex hopes that by hiding in plain sight his past demons won't return with a vengeance. But as he watches and waits, he realizes that behind closed doors, the residents of this street are keeping dark secrets of their own.Secrets that could be deadly. And the Silva family have more to lose than most...A brand new gripping and thrilling gangland story by Gillian Godden. Perfect for fans of Kerry Kaya, Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.Readers love Gillian Godden: 'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya'The characters were so real I'm still looking over my shoulder!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen'Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic' ★★★★★ Reader Review'If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!' ★★★★★ Reader Review'A fast and rivetting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended' ★★★★★ Reader Review

A new start. A new romance? When businesswoman Maddy Young is made redundant from the job she loved so much, she takes her wounded pride back to her childhood home - the village of Giddywell. Best friend Beth needs help with her doggy daycare business and Maddy is the obvious choice to help out. After everything, time on her hands is the only thing she does have. With Beth's brother - and Maddy's schoolgirl crush - Alex, back from the States, she realises he still makes her heart flip. But when she receives an offer that looks too good to refuse, she's tempted back by her old life. Will she discover that the key to her future lies here, in Giddywell, making other people happy? An uplifting romantic comedy that will warm your heart, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Milly Johnson and Lucy Dillon. Previously published as Escape to Giddywell Grange

A BRAND NEW sweeping historical romance set in the golden age of Hollywood from Alexandra Weston. A governess bound by her own strict rules, a movie-star tormented by grief, a forbidden love story you won't forget. Hollywood, 1937 Hester Carlye has no wish to look after the pampered offspring of the rich anymore, in spite of being a highly sought-after governess. But with her elderly father frail, and the roof of their rundown cottage falling in, she has no choice but to accept a dazzling new placement. Movie star Aidan Neil is box office gold, but after the tragic death of his wife Dinah Doyle, he needs Hester's help to raise their young daughter Erin. Aidan and Dinah were once the perfect Hollywood couple, but stars don't shine forever... At Aidan's glittering Hollywood mansion, Hester finds a family struggling with their grief. Hester knows she can help little Erin, but Aidan's torment is palpable. Brooding and reclusive, he is far from the picture-perfect hero Hester's seen in films. There's an edge to him that makes Hester wonder if he's hiding a dark secret of his own.... Was the marriage between Aidan and Dinah as perfect as it appeared to be? Was Dinah's death really a tragic accident? When it finally comes, the truth is more shocking than Hester could ever have imagined. And she knows that if revealed, it will destroy the family she has grown to love and ruin Aidan's Hollywood dream forever... A sweeping new story from a talented new voice.

The sword has the power of Britain in its steel, men will follow and fight for whoever wields it... Dark Age Britain. A legendary hero rises to unite a divided and threatened land... A country left in ruins after the fall of the Roman Empire is plundered and broken. Saxon hordes have invaded and conquered the East coast of Britain in a blood-soaked Great War which tore the old kingdoms apart. From Bernicia to Kent, land and kingdoms are now under Saxon rule. But these new conquerors want more... Britain's remaining kingdoms are jaded by the constant threat of war, their Kings old, alliances fickle and frayed. It seems Britain must fall enslaved to the brutal and marauding conquerors from across the sea. But no one counted on a new and fearsome warlord. A warrior granted power by the druid Merlin through the mighty sword Excalibur. A man with no Kingdom but a quest to unite the country and fight back against the baying Saxon warriors? He is known as the legendary Arthur. The compelling, fast-paced start of a brand new series from bestselling writer Peter Gibbons. Perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwall. Praise for the series: 'Epic, brutal action' - Matthew Harffy 'Bloody and brutal, Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan Cook 'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter 'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon Doherty 'Absolutely cracking. The best Viking saga I've read in years. A joy to pick up again.' - Ross Greenwood

Three's a Crowd: The absolute must-have friends to lovers sexy read for fans of Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey. Right guy, wrong time... Daisy's perfectly content with her life. She's got a job she likes, a nice enough flat, and in a relationship with childhood best friend Adam. She's got used to the lack of fireworks - after all, you can't put a price on friendship being the foundation of everything. But they say you never forget your first, and Daisy has never forgotten how she felt that one summer with Zach - one electrifying, yet slightly embarrassing fumble in the dark. The catch? Zach was also her and Adam's best friend growing up. Now he's back, after making his fame in Hollywood, and he has the same to-die for smile and cheeky glint in his eye... but Daisy has made her choice and it's Adam - right? Can Daisy follow her heart without anybody else's hearts getting broken in the process?

Until the girl went missing, we thought it was the perfect place to live...When we move into the exclusive Westford Park housing estate, we feel safe at last. More like a country club, it has everything we might need - beautiful houses with big gardens, a pool, a boating lake, extensive grounds. It's also got 24/7 security.Our new neighbours are lovely too. We start to make friendships that feel like they could last a lifetime.It feels like nothing could possibly go wrong here.It's like our secrets haven't followed us here.Or that's what we think at first...A completely gripping and unmissable psychological suspense novel, that fans of KL Slater, Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden will find unputdownable.Praise for Natasha Boydell: 'Wow! What a brilliant book!! Is it crazy to say this might be my favourite read of 2024 even though it's only January? The suspense, the doubt, THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved the characters, loved the story, loved everything about this book. This was my first by Natasha Boydell and now I am running to read more by her! 5 stars!!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book blew me away. I love books that grab you from the beginning and hold on so tightly that you cannot put the book down... The ending was explosive and was not predictable at all. I love, love, love this author and cannot wait for more.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A gripping psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author J A Baker!Every parent's worst nightmare...When five-year-old Leo disappears after leaving school, it sets a chain of events in motion that will change the lives of the local residents forever.Ashton committed a terrible crime as a child, but he's determined to put the past behind him and build a new life for himself - where no one knows his dark secrets.But Lynda, a stern secondary school teacher, recognises the troubled boy from all those years ago, bringing him the unwelcome attention he fears.Sarah, a bored housewife and vicious gossip, hears about Ashton's past and convinces herself he is responsible for Leo's disappearance.And meanwhile Leo remains missing. Gone without a trace...But just who took Leo and why? And will he be found before it's too late?Please note: This book is re-issue of Looking For Leo by J A BakerA gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis.What people are saying about J.A.Baker"Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!" Bestselling author Valerie Keogh."A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!" Bestselling author M.A. Hunter."A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!" Bestselling author Alison Stockham."This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I'd worked it out, but no... the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker " Bestselling author Ruby Speechley"Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!' Bestselling author, Alex Stone

A heartfelt wartime saga from bestseller Rosie Clarke continues the Trenwith SeriesCaught between enemy lines - can they survive?1914, HampshireJack Barlow has a dream. For generations his family have been in service at Trenwith Estate. If he can survive the ravages of war, he'll return home to build his own mechanic business and become master of his own destiny.Louise Saint-Claire, is battling against the odds to run her family farmhouse in German occupied France after her abusive husband is taken prisoner by the Germans. She is determined to survive this brutal and bloody war.But fate throws Jack and Louise together when she finds the wounded British soldier and she decides to risk everything to keep him safeWhat chance can one woman and one man have when caught between the French Resistance and the German army?If you love this, have you tried Rosie Clarke's Mulberry Lane, Blackberry Farm, Dressmakers Alley and Harper's series?Previously Published as Love and War by Linda SolePraise for The Trenwith Series: 'Rosie Clarke has written another quality historical fiction novel, she is an author whose books I will always want to read' - Beyond The Books'Rosie Clark is such a brilliant writer. It takes no time at all to imagine the characters and surroundings and be totally immersed. If only there were 2 of you and you could write twice as many' - Reader Review'Superb histoircal fiction - I am a huge fan of Rosie Clarke and her work. I can honestly say that there is not one single book of hers that I haven't enjoyed' - Ginger Book Geek'Lovely book to read, I didn't want to put it down.' - Reader Review'Brilliant book, absolutely compelling. Love Rosie Clarke's books and this is no exception. Beautifully written and difficult to put down' - Reader Review'Count on Rosie Clarke to take you away from all the craziness in the world right now and give you a lovely story with a happy ending. I wish the next book in this trilogy was ready to be released!' - Reader Review

Summer, 1816. A notorious rebel is about to meet her match...Lady Georgiana Pendlebury is no stranger to breaking the rules of polite society. But when a so-called 'friend' invites her to a clandestine party, Georgiana is shocked to discover the event is more scandalous than even she could have imagined. So when a mysterious stranger offers help, she accepts, not realising their encounter will turn her life upside down.Later that summer, Georgiana is invited to attend a house party at an infamous castle in Yorkshire. The gathering is a loosely veiled effort to arrange a marriage for the Duke of Northriding, who desperately needs an heir. Duke Gabriel Mauleverer has a terrible reputation as a rake, and Georgiana is happy to be a guest purely for the entertainment, but upon arrival, she is shocked to discover that the Duke is none other than the stranger who rescued her weeks earlier.As the other ladies vie for the Duke's attention, Georgiana is desperate to avoid their shocking secret getting out. But she finds herself caught, unable to avoid Gabriel's gaze. Are they a threat to each other? Or could they be the answer to each other's greatest desires?Readers can't get enough of Emma Orchard's books: 'If you're girding your loins for Bridgerton, you may want to indulge in this Regency romp' - THE TIMES'An exciting new talent' - KATIE FFORDE'Hot stuff. I loved it!' - FERN BRITTON'Absolutely glorious' - SOPHIE IRWIN'A delicious Regency romp' - ALAN TITCHMARSH'Sensual and exciting' - HEIDI SWAIN'Heyer with spice!' - LIZ FENWICK'Witty, heartfelt, deeply emotionally authentic and incredibly sexy' - KATY MORAN'Sexy, seductive and swoon worthy' - SARAH BENNETT'Witty, spicy, seductive' - HANNAH DOLBY'Perfect for fans of Bridgerton' - DARCIE BOLEYN'Fans of Heyer and Bridgerton rejoice!' - CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD'A delicious slice of escapism' - LAURA WOOD'Heart-thumping romance' - JENNI KEER