⭐ A heartwarming and hilarious novel about family secrets, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Debbie Johnson⭐Three generations. Three secrets. One chance to bring their family closer than ever. ‘I laughed and shed more than a few tears… One of the best books I’ve read in ages’ FIONA LUCAS *THE TIMES BOOK OF THE MONTH* *A TIMES POPULAR FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR* _________________________ Stella’s life hasn’t quite gone to plan. She imagined that, at forty, she’d be settled with a supportive husband, two kids and a dog. Instead, she’s single and living at home with her mum, Bonnie, and grandmother, Florence. She passes the evenings in her childhood bedroom, obsessively searching for the perfect sperm donor. Unbeknownst to Stella is that Bonnie and Florence both also had difficult journeys to motherhood. And now that they’re writing down their stories for Stella’s unborn child, the truth about their family is becoming harder to conceal. And while you can’t choose your family, you can choose what you tell them… _________________________ Previously published as YOU GET THAT FROM ME ‘A delight… Her wry humour can induce proper snort-laughs’ THE TIMES ‘A beautifully crafted novel, spanning three generations of women whose stories and secrets are sure to steal your heart’ HOLLY MILLER ‘An absolute page-turner’ SHEILA McCLURE ‘Heartwarming’ HEAT _________________________ Readers love The Family Fix! ‘You’ll find yourself laughing and smiling, shouting and crying’ ‘This is the perfect book!’ ‘A page-turning novel…about motherhood, love and all that life throws at us’ ‘A fantastic read that I couldn’t put down and have been thinking about since it finished’ ‘Entertaining and uplifting’ ‘What a beautiful book’

The Family Fix

Some love stories end before they even begin…‘Romantic and gorgeous’ Milly Johnson ‘An emotional novel about the power of hope’ Holly Miller ‘Made my heart ache’ Liz Fenwick ‘An epic story of love and emotion. Wow!’ Jane Linfoot *** When Lili meets Ben by chance one hot summer’s day, it feels like fate. But life is about to take them in different directions, and so they agree to meet next July, in the beautiful hidden garden where they first laid eyes on each other. But one of them never shows up… Five years later, Ben still wonders how he got things so wrong – he let the love of his life slip between his fingers. And then a stranger, Alice, arrives in his tiny Scottish hometown. Alice has no memory of how she got there: she can’t remember anything before that morning. The only clue to her past is the silver bee necklace she wears – the very same one Ben bought for Lili that magical summer’s day… As Ben, Lili and Alice’s stories converge, so begins a beautiful and deeply emotional story of love, forgiveness and second chances. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Lucy Score. *** Readers LOVE Never Forget You: ‘This story was unputdownable, and absolutely wrecked me… an incredibly moving and often poignant story with truly authentic characters and a perfect ending. Just exquisite.’ 5**** ‘A powerful novel about love that just sinks into your heart and soul.’ 5***** ‘Oh my, what a heart-wrenching read! I loved it!’ 5***** ‘Gripping, beautifully written and all-consuming. One of my favourite reads this year’ 5***** ‘An enthralling love story… The perfect novel in my opinion!’ 5***** ‘This was absolutely beautiful – I was completely blown away by the writing and the storyline’ 5***** ‘This book is so well written, I couldn’t put it down! So many emotions!!!!’ 5***** ‘Simply stunning…you won’t be able to put it down. Beautiful and yet also heartbreaking’ 5***** ’This book gives me Colleen Hoover crossed with Taylor Jenkins-Reid, in a British way’ 5*****

Never Forget You

"A whirlwind journey, filled with heart-wrenching tension and sinister twists. This is the kind of dark romance you thirst for!" - Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill A Kingdom. Sink your teeth into a bloodstained tale of a girl torn between her vows and her heart, where falling in love may be the deepest sin of all. . . Everline Blackthorn has devoted her life to the wardens - a fierce sect who wield arcane magic to guard their community against vampiric monsters known as the vespertine. When a strangely human vespertine is killed on their borders, and a series of unsettling events follow, Everline disobeys orders and uncovers a startling truth in the form of Ravel Severin: a rogue vespertine who reveals that monsters have secrets of their own. Everline's own magic has failed to appear, and she is feeling both outcast from her own community and powerfully drawn across the vespertine-fllled moors. As Ravel also needs Everline as cover to return home, he promises to use his magic to ensure safe passage for them both for the treacherous journey, but at a heavy price: vespertine magic requires blood, and Everline will have to allow Ravel to feed from her. But it's a sin for a warden to feed a vespertine - let alone love one. As Everline and Ravel travel across the desolate moorland, their fractured, temporary trust in each other is put thrillingly to the test and Everline realises the question isn't only whether she will survive the journey - but if she does, if she will ever be the same again . . .

Unholy Terrors

A new heart-stopping thriller from the author of The Wild Girls in which two couples go on vacation and murder ensues. How well do you know your friends? Four friends are on the vacation of a lifetime in Thailand. Until a vicious murder shatters their paradise. Four friends who would do anything for each other—until now. Only one of them committed a crime. But all four know how to keep a secret. And they’re all guilty of something…

The Trip

'I hope the lights are on when we finally have sex so he can see how young I am compared to his wife.'Readers are loving Everyone I Know is Dying:'An important, electric portrayal of mental health' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brutally relatable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of the most powerful books I've ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brilliantly written by an outstanding new literary talent' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Words struggle to express the enormity and the power it holds' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Raw, relentless, revelatory' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *** When she’s having sex with her boss, Iris likes to have the lights on so he can see how much younger she is than his wife. She likes watching her colleagues eat unhealthy lunches at their desk while her stomach aches with emptiness. She likes coasting at work knowing she’s going to land a big promotion anyway. So why when it arrives does she find herself sprawled on her hallway floor, crying uncontrollably? Why, instead of a sense of triumph, does a crippling depression threaten to overwhelm her? Why does the support and stability of her family and friends feel so suffocating? And why, torn between her flatmate George – good, kind, reliable George – and cold, indifferent Patrick, does she only seem capable of making choices that cause her pain? A razor-sharp, bleakly funny exploration of mental health crises, the societal pressures on young women, and toxic sexual and romantic relationships from one of the most exciting new literary voices. Perfect for fans of Sorrow and Bliss or Cleopatra and Frankenstein. 'Sharp and uncompromising… Everyone I Know is Dying is a book that demands to be read' Joe Gibson, author of Seventeen 'I read every page obsessively… sharp and witty and so delicately crafted' Elvin Mensah, author of Small Joys

Everyone I Know is Dying

‘Lovely and grotesque’OLIVIE BLAKE, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six and Masters of Death Full of heartbreak, revulsion and black humour, a scientist desperately searches for a cure to a zombie virus while also hiding a monumental secret – her undead husband. Kesta’s husband Tim was the last person to be bitten in a zombie pandemic. The country is now in a period of respite, the government seemingly having rounded up and disposed of all the infected. But Kesta has a secret . . . Tim may have been bitten, but he’s not quite dead yet. In fact, he’s tied to a bed in her spare room. And she’s made him a promise: find a cure, bring him back. A scientist by day, Kesta juggles intensive work under the microscope alongside Tim’s care, slipping him stolen drugs to keep him docile, knowing she is hiding the only zombie left. But Kesta is running out of drugs – and time. Can she save her husband before he is discovered? Or worse . . . will they trigger another outbreak? ‘An acidic, funny, queasy debut’ EMMA VAN STRAATEN, bestselling author of This Immaculate Body

One Yellow Eye

THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY. WHICH ONE WILL YOU BELIEVE? 'Addictively readable. Absorbing, bittersweet' Pandora Sykes Gripping and emotional, THE DIVORCE explores the unravelling of a marriage from first the wife, then the husband's point of view. Together for more than thirty years, Bea and Niklas live a comfortable life in Stockholm. But one evening, following a trivial argument, Niklas disappears. Weeks pass before it emerges that he has met someone else. To Bea's horror, he insists they must divorce. But is this divorce really coming out of the blue? Is the person who does the leaving always the one at fault? What emerges once you begin scratching the surface? 'Compelling, emotional, thought-provoking' DAILY MAIL 'A stunning portrayal featuring both sides of a marriage breakdown. Gripping, heartrending and intimate, this is a book you can't put down. A brilliant read' JULIE OWEN MOYLAN, author of That Green Eyed Girl and 73 Dove Street 'Book club alert: who's been cruel and who's been clueless in this marriage that can't be saved? The Divorce deftly unmasks the secrets and stresses of an unraveling relationship that absolutely begs to be discussed' SALLY KOSLOW 'Pulls back a curtain on a long marriage, a close family, and in one moment reveals the devastating truth that has been hiding in plain sight. Moa Herngren writes with such compassion and insight, bringing the characters so vividly to life that their emotions and passions become our own. I love this novel' LUANNE RICE

The Divorce

'Funny, daring, and romantic, you’ll always have a good time with Kate Johnson' Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil‘What’s so funny?’ she snapped. He wanted to brush away that sweaty hair from her nape and kiss her there. His fingers remembered the heat and silk of her skin when he’d unfastened her dress. The scent of her, warm and rich, still lived in his mind. He wanted to lick the salt from her skin. Remember you can’t have her. ‘Nothing,’ he said. ‘At all.’ He stood and extended his hand. ‘Your vessel awaits.’ – In a world without magic, only the cunning survive…In a realm where magic has vanished and a kingdom teeters on the brink, Ember Hart, a master thief with a hidden past, is thrust into a strange new world and a destiny she never sought. Anointed as ‘the Promised One’, she is bound by a twisted prophecy into an unholy union with the kingdom’s beastly prince. Rumours of his brutality haunt the palace halls. But Ember is no sacrificial lamb. Forming a precarious alliance with the dangerous Rhaell, Captain of the Guard, Ember seizes the chance to return home by helping to restore the kingdom’s lost magic. In this land of danger and desire, can she reclaim her freedom or, with every barb and bated breath, will her growing awareness of Rhaell risk everything she yearns for? – Readers are LOVING The Promised Queen!‘A vibrant magical world, woven throughout with Johnson's trademark wit, snark and spice’ Ruth Frances Long 'The story had me hooked from the beginning—there’s magic, drama, romance, and some great twists that kept me guessing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Promised Queen by Kate Johnson is a one in a lifetime book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heart pounding adventure with a thief searching for stones to complete a heart.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Promised Queen

The Vinland Viking Saga: Book 1 History set her fate in stone…Murderer. Mercenary. Temptress. Trickster. Traitor. Thief. But under a hammer that falls like thunder, stone will always shatter. So with her voice she lights the forge. The Voyage of Freydis sings the silenced tale of Freydis Eiriksdottir, the first and only woman to lead a Viking voyage across the Atlantic in this tempestuous retelling of an ancient Icelandic saga set at the dawn of the 11th century. Content notice: spousal abuse. Praise for The Voyage of Freydis:‘Anyone who loves Vikings and historical fiction definitely should pick up this book’ Emily, NetGalley reviewer ‘Very lyrically written, I felt as if I was reading a song’ Tiffany, NetGalley reviewer ‘As a lover of mythology and historical fiction I knew immediately I was going to like this book – and I’m pleased to say I not only liked it but I LOVED it!’ Libby, NetGalley reviewer ‘Tamara Goranson’s writing really shines here. I felt the cold, heard the wind, flinched with the blows – that takes a lot of skill’ Dawn, NetGalley reviewer ‘Took me on a rollercoaster of emotions’ Charlotte, NetGalley reviewer

The Vinland Viking Saga

The Voyage of Freydis

From the multi-award winning author of The Bridge (BBC) and Marcella (Netflix, ITV) comes a blockbuster new thriller…A DEAD WOLF A DRUG DEAL GONE WRONG A LETHAL FEMALE ASSASSIN Hannah Wester, a detective in the remote northern Swedish town of Haparanda, finds herself on the precipice of chaos. When human remains are found in the stomach of a dead wolf, Hannah knows that this summer won’t be like any other. The remains are soon linked to a bloody drug deal that went down just across the border in Finland. But how did the victim end up in the woods outside Haparanda? And where have the drugs and money gone? Hannah and her colleagues are soon caught up in an increasingly complex investigation. But time is scarce and they aren’t the only ones looking. When the secretive and deadly Katja shows up, unexpected and brutal events start to pile up. In just a few days, life in the border town is turned upside down. Not least for Hannah, who is finally forced to confront her own past.

Cry Wolf

The perfect uplifting romcom for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Beth O’Leary and Lindsey Kelk!Jess is falling for Sam. Sam is falling for Jess. But it seems life will do whatever it takes to make them fall apart. When Jess and Sam lock eyes at a party, a spark ignites. The spark. But love at first sight isn’t like the movies, especially when Sam’s ex, Victoria, is determined to make their honeymoon period a living hell. Is love at first sight enough? Readers can’t get enough of The Spark:‘If I could give this book more stars I would…My number 1 read so far this year’ Lisa-Marie ‘Aw man aw man aw man…This book is the best feel good contemporary romance I've read in a while…Had me screaming at the plot twist’ Tyler ‘The perfect romantic comedy…Uplifting and makes you warm and fuzzy’ Zoe ‘I loved this book! I couldn't put it down until I had finished it and that doesn't happen very often…a romance you will be rooting for from start to finish’ Pamela ‘I absolutely loved this!! Definitely a book for fans of Sophie Kinsella and also for fans of The Flat Share and The Switch’ Nicola ‘My first book by this author and won't be my last…A fab romcom read and the perfect pick me up in the current times’ Helen ‘I finished this adorable romance in a single day…a great escapist read that has lots of chemistry and a strong, independent, female lead’ Raven ‘This book drew me in from the very first page and I couldn't put it down…Thoughtful, truthful, heartbreaking, and heartwarming’ Sandra ‘This is my first Jules Wake read and certainly will not be my last, what a breath of fresh air this was!’ Lucy ‘This uplifting book had me up all night turning those pages, and boy was it worth the bags under my eyes this morning’ Margaret ‘This author is becoming one of my favourite authors!…I was genuinely sad to finish this book and could have started it all over again! ’ Sharon

The Spark

A secret hidden in the past.A family bound by a dark legacy…‘What a fascinating story. I enjoyed every moment of it. Intriguing and with a lovely time-slippery twist’ Barbara Erskine, Sunday Times bestselling author Ever since her sister disappeared eleven years ago, Serena Warren has been running from a ghost, haunted by what she can’t remember about that night. When Caitlin’s body is discovered, Serena returns to her grandfather’s house, nestled beside the ruins of Minster Lovell Hall in Oxfordshire, determined to uncover the truth. But in returning to the place of her childhood summers, Serena stands poised at the brink of a startling discovery – one that will tie her family to a centuries-old secret… Taking readers from the present day to the Wars of the Roses in the 1400s, and with an enthralling mystery at its heart, The Last Daughter is a spellbinding novel about family secrets, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Kate Morton. ____ Praise for Nicola Cornick’s captivating historical mysteries: ‘A most engaging novel, full of intrigue and atmosphere’ Anne O’Brien ‘Weaves the past and present together skilfully’ Sarah Morgan ‘A real page-turner; I couldn’t put it down’ Tracy Rees ‘Transporting and imaginative’ Woman ‘A gorgeous novel, so fresh and original. And the tension! I was on the edge of my seat’ Jenny Ashcroft

The Last Daughter

WATERSTONES BEST POLITICAL BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2021 LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL ‘I am absurdly excited for this book’ Caroline Criado Perez Bestselling author Katrine Marçal reveals the shocking ways our deeply ingrained ideas about gender continue to hold us back. Every day, extraordinary inventions and innovative ideas are side-lined in a world that remains subservient to men But it doesn’t have to be this way. From the beginning of time, women have been pivotal to our society, offering ingenious solutions to some of our most vexing problems. More recently, it is women who have transformed the way we shop online, revolutionised the lives of disabled people and put the climate crisis at the top of the agenda. Despite these successes, we still fail to find and fund the game-changing ideas that could alter the future of our planet, giving just 3% of venture capital to female founders. Instead, ingrained ideas about men and women continue to shape our economic decisions; favouring men and leading us to the same tired set of solutions. For too long we have underestimated the consequences of sexism in our economy, and the way it holds all of us – women and men – back. Katrine Marcal’s blistering critique sets the record straight and shows how, in a time of crisis, the ingenuity and intelligence of women is that very thing that can save us.

Mother of Invention

One of ‘the heirs to John le Carré’ The Times ‘A tremendous achievement’ WILLIAM BOYD‘Behold the new Golden Age of Spy Kings’ Sunday TimesTo betray, you must first belong… In June 1934, Kim Philby met his Soviet handler, the spy Arnold Deutsch. The woman who introduced them was called Edith Tudor-Hart. She changed the course of 20th century history. Then she was written out of it. Drawing on the Secret Intelligence Files on Edith Tudor-Hart, along with the private archive letters of Kim Philby, this finely worked, evocative and beautifully tense novel – by the granddaughter of Kim Philby – tells the story of the woman behind the Third Man. A future classic: ‘A fine achievement’ THE TIMES ‘Completely fascinating. A sophisticated and brilliantly constructed fictional retelling of a crucial relationship in 20th century espionage history. A tremendous achievement’ WILLIAM BOYD ‘Atmospheric and rigorously researched’ Sunday Times ‘Persuasive… involving… impressive’ LITERARY REVIEW ‘A fascinating contribution to the literature of the Cambridge spies by a clever, nimble writer with some genuine skin in the game’ CHARLES CUMMING ‘Complex and powerfully written… a persuasive repurposing of the lives of real-life figures’ i NEWSPAPER ‘A dextrous writer who gives her tale a quickening, thrillerish propulsion’ NEW STATESMAN ‘Mother, lover, revolutionary, spy… Philby’s stunning fourth novel thrusts this former bit-player in the Cambridge Spy scandal to the centre stage where she belongs… Her best book yet’ ERIN KELLY ‘Blending SIS files and imagined letters from her grandfather, Philby shines a spotlight on Edith Tudor-Hart as activist, spy and often desperate single, working mother’ SARAH VAUGHAN ‘Completely absorbing’ MICK HERRON ‘A tense and brilliantly structured story of power and intrigue’ JANE SHEMILT ‘Unforgettable… a fascinating exploration of a key moment in history and a stunning piece of fiction’ HOLLY WATT

Edith and Kim

***The International Bestseller*** Do you procrastinate instead of doing the things you really need to? Are you inclined to miss a workout session because curling up on the sofa is more appealing? Do you let your fears stand in the way of your dreams? This is what can happen when your emotions are controlling your behaviour. Our thoughts, feelings and behaviour are all connected and if we start by changing our behaviour, a change in thoughts and feelings will follow. In this practical and engaging guide, Swedish psychologist Siri Helle breaks down core principles of psychology into accessible, relatable tips to help you break free from emotional traps and reclaim control of your life.

The Emotion Trap

'A singular novel, sometimes brutal, certainly merciless.' - Le Figaro (France) Ferocious and irreverent, this multiple prize-winning novel burns down the pretensions of a pompous literary establishment and takes no prisoners. Ellinor is thirty-six. She wears soft black sweatpants and a Michelin Man jacket. She fights. Smart and unsentimental, she tries her hand at online dating, only to be stranded in a snowstorm with a literary critic. Cut to Max Lamas, an author who dreams of a polyglot lover, a woman who will understand him in every tongue. His search takes him to Italy, where he befriends a Marchesa whose old Roman family is on the brink of ruin. At the heart of this literary intrigue is a handwritten manuscript that leaves no one unaffected. The Polyglot Lovers is a fiercely witty and nuanced contribution to feminism in the #metoo era. Pleasure is an elusive thing, love even more so. Lina Wolff was born in Lund, Sweden, and lived for several years in Spain and Italy, where she worked as a translator. In 2012 her debut novel,'Bret Easton Ellis and the Other Dogs', won the prestigious Vi Magazine's Literature Award. In 2016 her novel 'The Polyglot Lovers' won Sweden's highest literary award, the August Prize for Fiction, and has been translated into seventeen languages. 'Carnality' was awarded the prestigious Aftonbladet Literature Prize in 2019.

The Polyglot Lovers

Nanny Wanted is a gripping thriller from the bestselling author of Out of Her Depth, Lizzy Barber. 'Nanny Wanted is the perfect gothic suspense novel, with complex characters and a creeping sense of dread.' - Clare Mackintosh, author of The Last Party A remote Cornish mansion. The perfect couple. And the deadly secrets that bind them. When Lily finally leaves her toxic relationship, a job as a nanny at Kewney Manor seems like the perfect solution. There, she can cut herself off from her old life, and never have to see him again. The Rowes seem like a model family, and Lily falls instantly in love with her new home. But she can’t help feeling that something isn’t quite right. Why will nobody tell her about the nanny who came before her? Where does Laurie go at night? And what does Charles really want? As Lily becomes increasingly entangled in the Rowes’s lives, she realizes that the perfect family may not be all that they seem. And as much as she fears the past she is running from, perhaps the present is where the real danger lies . . . Praise for Nanny Wanted: 'A masterful read-in-one-sitting thriller. Every bit as gripping as last year’s Out of Her Depth (one of my favourite novels of 2022).' - B P Walter bestselling author of The Dinner Guest 'A tense, slow-burn du Maurier style domestic noir. Loved it.' - Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet and The Cruise 'A gorgeous setting that hides a multitude of dark secrets.' - Nikki Smith, bestselling author of Look What You Made Me Do

Nanny Wanted

Private investigator Julia Stark receives an unannounced visit at the office. The man at the door is one of the owners of a successful family business. The day before, he was present at a board meeting and dinner at his estate in the northwestern part of Sweden. The following morning, he finds a photograph in his phone of a bloody man, tied up with a bag over his head. Due to alcohol-related amnesia, the man has no idea where the picture comes from and wants to hire Stark Detective Agency to clear his name before the police get involved. Julia asks her ex-husband Sidney Mendelson to take time off from the City Police and assist her in the investigation. There is still a glimmer of hope left in Julia that this might be her chance to win him back. Welcomed as guests at the opulent estate, Julia and Sidney begin to search for the truth while dining and socializing with each of the family members that could theoretically be involved in the murder.

I Will Find The Key

The Trade Off from Sandie Jones - the author of the Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick, The Other Woman - is an addictive, page-turning psychological thriller about how far a journalist will go to get the story. Everyone has a price. What's yours? Would you print a lie across a front page? For Stella, Deputy Editor of The Globe, the choice has always been clear. There is no stone she will leave unturned in her pursuit of the best story. It’s what she’s built her reputation on. For Jess, the Globe’s rookie reporter, the story stops when the truth does. But she knows that the dirty tricks of the tabloids will be hard to overturn. And when the subject of the story Jess is working on pays the ultimate price, she suspects that the paper may have had more to do with it than they’re letting on... What price would you pay to uncover the truth if someone is prepared to kill to bury it? What readers are saying about The Trade Off: 'This book was insane!!! I have always loved Sandie Jones but this book right here is definitely her best yet' ***** 'Another masterpiece from Jones!' ***** 'I had never read a Sandie Jones novel before. I am absolutely a fan now!' ***** 'Flew through it!! Once again, Sandie Jones had a clever plot and really went above and beyond' ***** 'Captivating. . . It deserves a resounding 5-star rating' Praise for Sandie Jones: 'A perfect beach read' - Kristin Hannah 'A brilliant page-turner. . . Sandie Jones is the queen of the twisty thriller' - Sarah Pearse 'Whiplash-inducing final pages' - New York Times Book Review 'One of the most twisted and entertaining plots' - Reese Witherspoon 'A twisty, deliciously fun read' - Sarah Pekkanen 'Will leave you breathless' - Liv Constanstine

The Trade Off

"How ought one to live?" This is the question that obsesses London-based publisher Ayush, driving him to question every act of consumption. He embarks on a radical experiment in his own life and the lives of those connected to him: his practical, economist husband; their twins; and even the authors he edits and publishes. One of those authors, a mysterious M. N. Opie, writes a story about a young academic involved in a car accident that causes her life to veer in an unexpected direction. Another author, an economist, describes how the gift of a cow to an impoverished family on the West Bengal-Bangladesh border sets them on a startling path to tragedy. Together, these connected narratives raise the question: How free are we really to make our own choices? In a scathing, compassionate quarrel with the world, Neel Mukherjee confronts our fundamental assumptions about economics, race, appropriation, and the tangled ethics of contemporary life.

Choice

A brilliant collection of stories based on the heroes and villains of Norse Mythology, hand-picked and collected together in this compelling audiobook. Delve into the world of gods, giants and monsters, as you sit atop Air Throne and survey the kingdom of Asgard. With a foreword from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, this special audiobook is perfect for fans of Norse Mythology, new and old. Inspired by over 175 years of publishing history it also contains accounts of the authors and artists behind Macmillan's original story collections, first published in the 1800s and early 1900s. The companion audiobook to The Macmillan Fairy Tales Collection and The Macmillan Collection of Greek Myths.

The Macmillan Collection of Norse Myths

An award-winning novel about family old and new, friendship growing into romance, the beauty of the sea and a hot summer on a Swedish island Vinga dreams of the sea. She's going to be a sailor when she grows up, sailing to distant lands. At home, back in the city, Mum is sad and Dad has left for good. But here with Granddad on the island, all her problems feel far away. Summer goes on as usual, with porridge for breakfast, drinking rhubarb lemonade under the lilac tree and watching the sunset from 'her' cliff. But things are different now too. The heat vibrates during the day, and a girl with a black hat has started appearing. Her name is Ruth. The only thing they seem to have in common is their age and that they are both on the island for the summer. But spending time together, their friendship soon turns out to be something much more. Rhubarb Lemonade is story filled with empathy and heart about an unusual summer when childhood comes to an end. Translated from the original Swedish by A. A. Prime.

Rhubarb Lemonade

Brought to you by Penguin. An astonishing dystopian novel about a woman's discovery of a community of swan-people from one of Iceland's greatest writers. In the not-too-distant future, a young spy named Elísabet Eva is about to discover something that will upend her carefully controlled life. Elísabet's work is the lynchpin of her existence in the city; her friends and social life centre around the Special Unit. But recently Elísabet has found herself taking long solitary walks near the lake. One day, she sees two creatures emerging from the water, half-human, half-swan. She follows them through tangles of thickets into a strange new reality. Elísabet's walks turn into regular visits to these swan women, who reveal to her the enigma of their secret existence, and their deepest desires. Pulled further and further into the monomaniacal, and often violent, quest of the swanfolk she finds her own mind increasingly untrustworthy. Ultimately, Elísabet is forced to reckon with both the consequences of her involvement with these unusual beings and a past life she has been trying to evade. *SHORTLISTED FOR THE ICELANDIC WOMEN'S FICTION PRIZE* PRAISE FOR KRISTIN OMARSDOTTIR: 'Ómarsdottir's skills as a poet and playwright are evident' Helen Oyeyemi, New York Review of Books © Kristín Ómarsdóttir 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Swanfolk

Brought to you by Penguin. The unpredictible and big-hearted new love story from the author of Until Next Weekend and Saturdays at Noon! From their very first date, Jamie and Lucy know they've met THE ONE. They're as different as night and day. Jamie's a home bird, while Lucy's happiest on holiday. He has a place for everything - she can never find her keys. Yet, somehow, they make each other happier than they ever thought possible. So why does their story start with them saying 'goodbye'? And does this really have to be the end. . . ? Relatable, romantic and heartbreakingly real, HELLO, STRANGER proves that the best love stories often have the most unexpected endings. 'Clever, poignant, and satisfying' Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde 'An eminently real and relatable love story . . . Lucy and Jamie had me at Hello' Julietta Henderson, author of The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman 'Heartbreakingly tender & poignant. It kept me guessing & hoping until the last page' Sophie Claire, author of A Winter's Dream © Rachel Marks 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Hello, Stranger

'A “he said/she said” courtroom drama with a very contemporary twist; I was gripped!’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Vanishing of Class 3B A brand new up-all-night thriller to keep you gripped this summer! For fans of Gillian McAllister and Harriet Tyce! What happens when the whole world watches your life come crashing down… When Hollywood actor Ethan Simmons sues his wife Tori for allegedly lying about his infidelity, the world is captivated. Once the darlings of the social scene, the case will tear apart their perfect exteriors. For Riley Grey, a true crime influencer, the case might hold the key to the disappearance of her sister, Alice, after an anonymous source tips her off. As the high-profile trial begins, it soon becomes clear that both parties are willing to air their dirty laundry in public. And when Tori hints at an even darker secret, Ethan’s reputation could be destroyed once and for all. And as the media frenzy intensifies, and the courtroom holds their breath, who will win the defamation case of the century? ** ‘A gripping, gossip-fuelled thriller for the true crime generation. I inhaled it – so much fun!’ Emily Freud 'True crime and celebrity scandal combine into a fast-paced, gripping and timely novel about a pair of A-listers and the defamation trial that could ruin them both. For fans of thrillers that are razor sharp and packed full of twists, this one is for you’ Sian Gilbert, author of She Started It ‘Fresh, contemporary and loaded with tension… such an enjoyable ride’ Naomi Williams, author of The Woman in Ward 9 Reader have been shocked by Slander:‘A wild ride, an absolute page-turner and solid 5-star read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My new auto buy author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A captivating novel that has surprises hidden in its pages. Definitely not disappointed’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twisty plot, intrigue, suspense, likeable characters, and a great showdown in the way of a trial!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you like your celebrity gossip spiked with influencers, try this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The pacing of this book absolutely spot on, the story worked so well with tiny hints of information along the first two thirds or so of the book, enough to get you forming theories and making connections which may or may not be real’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The plot was fast-paced and captivating, and felt utterly modern’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was swept up in the salacious story and didn’t want to tear my eyes away until the conclusion’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Slander

‘I just loved everything about this book… Ticked all the boxes for the perfect read.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1933. Hannah Snow is fleeing her unhappy marriage when she finds herself in a small hotel on the banks of Loch Ness. But when a monster is spotted in the depths of the waters, the press descends – and Hannah finds her hiding place is discovered. Someone has been looking for Hannah, and when they find her events will take a devastating turn… Present day. True crime podcaster Scarlett finds herself intrigued by the mystery of Hannah Snow, wife of a promising government minister who disappeared in 1933 – just months before her husband also went missing, presumed dead. As Scarlett works to uncover the truth, she discovers a tragic family secret, and a story as murky as the depths of the loch where Hannah and her husband were last seen… From the bestselling author of The Book of Last Letters, get transported to Scotland in The Missing Wife, a gripping and emotional dual timeline historical novel, perfect for fans of Lorna Cook and Dinah Jeffries. Readers LOVE The Missing Wife!‘I absolutely loved this book… An enthralling story that kept you guessing… An unexpected gem.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a great book! I’ve finished it in 2 days, absolutely loved every bit of it… Beautifully written and so easy to read. I’m off to find some more from this author!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I read this in less than a day… A brilliant read, uplifting and just a great story.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Enthralling and absorbing and I loved it. Definitely recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really enjoyed this book… Gripping story, well written and researched. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A pleasure to read and incredibly engaging… Undoubtedly a “just one more chapter” type of book… Quite possibly my most favourite book of 2022.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me up way past my bedtime as I needed to know what happened… Definitely recommended for those who enjoy a mystery.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great fun. Tragedy, romance, and history all mixed up together… Fast paced and very absorbing.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Missing Wife

All of them are guilty of something…Five friends. One deadly secret. Five old university friends gather on the eve of their flatmate’s memorial at a beautiful riverside house. Host Caro is as perfect as always. Shy, awkward Lily’s now a bestselling author. Sports hero George loves suburban fatherhood. Bad-boy Travis only gets his highs from meditation. And gatecrasher Elle is still a troublemaker. Estranged for years, they’re finally ready to reminisce over dry martinis and delicious food. But there’s more than that on the menu… Because each guest is hiding a dark secret about their time at Oxford. They’re all guilty of something. Is one of them guilty of murder? Praise for The Fifth Guest: ‘Will keep you turning the pages late into the night’ Lucy Clarke, author of One of the Girls ‘A highly entertaining tale of jealousy, betrayal, obsession and revenge – I thoroughly enjoyed it’ TM Logan, author of The Holiday ‘A deliciously dark story’ Woman’s Own ‘Fantastic! Absolutely gripping and very entertaining!' Emma Curtis, author of The Babysitter ‘A gripping thriller’ My Weekly ‘Power, glory, secrets, lies and sweet revenge… loved this!’ Anna Kent, author of The House of Whispers

The Fifth Guest

Like a modern Midsummer Night’s Dream, an ethereal and haunting novel about a young spy who enchanted by a species of half-swan, half-human creatures—an obsession that ultimately leads her to question her own existence—and sanity. In the not-too-distant future, a young spy named Elísabet Eva finds herself mentally unraveling following an assignment in Paris. Everything in Elísabet’s life in the city—her friends, social engagements, and late nights—revolved around her work as a spy with the Special Unit. To regain her mental balance, Elísabet finds herself taking long solitary walks near the lake. One day, she sees two strange beasts emerging from the water—a pair of seemingly mythical creatures, human woman above the waist, swan below. Curious, she follows them through tangles of thickets to a clearing . . . and into a strange new reality. Elísabet’s walks become regular visits to these swan women. As she earns their trust, the creatures reveal the enigma of their secret existence and their desire to reproduce. Pulled further and further into the swanfolk’s monomaniacal (and often violent) quest, Elísabet finds her own mind growing increasingly untrustworthy. Ultimately, she is forced to reckon with both the consequences of her involvement with these unusual beings and her own past—and face a truth she’s carefully tried to evade.

'Delightfully subversive, I loved it' RED The darkly funny new novel from Polari Prize-shortlisted author Crystal Jeans, inspired in part by Dickens' Great Expectations…It’s 1924, and the village of Skimpole is full of secrets. When Anastasia’s mother dies, she must move in with ‘the Aunt’ – a writer, too fearsome for a first name, who lives in a dilapidated mansion with her dogs. But mysteries abound: who wrote the raunchy love letters she discovers in the Aunt’s bedroom, signed ‘Big Willy’? Why do the villagers hate the Aunt so much? And how did Anastasia’s father, who passed before she was born, really die? When the Aunt’s friends arrive at the house one summer, wreathed in cigarette smoke and an air of debauchery, Anastasia may be closer to finding answers – but the truth will turn her world upside down…

Accidental Darlings

An addictive domestic drama set during one hot Stockholm summer that marks the American debut of #1 Swedish bestselling author Moa Herngren. “The collapse of a thirty-two-year marriage is depicted with an even hand in this book, which amounts to two parallel novels: one about a woman 'feverish with confusion,' who feels that she was abandoned without warning, and another about a man who has been grappling with the end of his relationship for months. . . . As Herngren stitches together the couple’s perspectives, she writes with a sharp neutrality, never overplaying the book’s many tense moments of discovery or languishing in the wife’s despair.” —The New Yorker There are two sides to every story . . . Bea couldn't be more excited to trade the stifling Stockholm summer heat for vacation on Gotland Island. She’s looking forward to spending quality time with her beloved husband of thirty-two years, Niklas, and their two moody teenage daughters, and recuperating from the stress of daily life in the company of her beloved in-laws. One night shortly before their departure, Bea and Niklas have a seemingly mundane argument over a trivial issue, and Niklas goes out with a friend to blow off steam. As the hours pass, Niklas doesn’t come home, and Bea’s irritation soon gives way to panic as she imagines what kind of disaster might have happened to delay his return. What she soon learns will change her life forever: while her husband is fine, their marriage is not. Her kind, gentle pediatrician husband wants to leave her. But while this might seem like sudden insanity to Bea, for Niklas, it’s anything but… Writing with the warmth and empathy that have made her insightful, page-turning family novels bestsellers in her native Sweden, Moa Herngren raises thoughtful questions about why relationships fall apart: Is the person who leaves always the bad guy? What emerges once you begin scratching the surface of what seems like a clear-cut situation? Told from dual perspectives, The Divorce is a gripping novel that deftly explores the complexities of modern marriage. Translated from the Swedish by Alice Menzies

***Don’t miss SOMEONE IN THE WATER, Sarah Clarke’s gripping new summer thriller, available now***'You won’t know who to trust’ Adele Parks, Platinum’A fast-paced tale of revenge.’ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet ‘Suspenseful, claustrophobic.’ Katy Brent, How to Kill Men and Get Away With It 'A tense and twisty thriller.' Nikki Smith, author of The Beach Party ********************************************** THE PERFECT TRIP When four friends embark on a boys’ skiing holiday in the Alps, they anticipate a weekend of fun, drinking, and some healthy competition on the slopes. But their trip is cut short when one of them falls to his death. A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT… Tom’s widow, Zoe travels to France with her friend, Ivy to collect his body. While Zoe is consumed by grief, Ivy starts to question everything. OR COLD-BLOODED MURDER? The slope Tom fell from wasn’t dangerous, and tensions between the group were at breaking point in the days before his death. But if Ivy’s suspicions are correct, Tom was killed by one of his closest friends. And they are still in the chalet… ********************************************** Readers LOVE The Ski Trip 'A thrilling novel full of tension and suspense.' NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Chilling, almost claustrophobic…' NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute masterpiece of mystery and suspense.' NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Anger, jealousy, guilty, betrayal, lies, secrets… and more secrets!' NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Ski Trip

'An enchanting blend of Olivia Dade’s warmth and the adventurous spirit of A Knight’s Tale, all wrapped up in a spicy romcom that left me grinning from ear to ear.’ NetGalley Reader Review Each book in the Roll for Romance series can be read as a standalone. When life goes rogue, roll for romance…Avid role-playing gamer Morgan is on a quest – to step out of her comfort zone and become her own knight in shining armour. Jack, the group’s loveable cleric character, is also looking to rewrite a more exciting story for himself. When they and their friends plan a Renaissance Faire adventure, Morgan and Jack embrace the magic of their alter egos – is it possible they might just fall for each other in real life too? See why real readers are loving You’ve Got Chain Mail: 'The characters are loveable, the humour is spot-on, and the romance is heartwarming. A perfect feel-good read!' 'This book was so entertaining that I read it in a single day. Short but sweet and I loved the role-playing game part' 'This book felt like it was made for me: D&D, Renaissance Faire, costumes, romance, competency' ‘A cute feel good plot with some nice chemistry' 'What a fabulous slow burn!! This is completely different to any romance book I’ve ever read… loved the story line along size the sweet romance' 'The characters were complex. The plot was well written and compelling, and the story was interesting.' 'THIS IS LITERALLY SO GOOD. I can't express how much I love this. Cheers to the author for writing this masterpiece'

Roll for Romance

You’ve Got Chain Mail

It seemed like an open-and-shut case. But they couldn’t have been more wrong. When a 25-year-old woman is found dead in Stockholm, detective Vanessa Frank knows that there is more to the case than meets the eye. And when Vanessa finds herself on the trail of a dangerous internet community who call themselves ‘incels’, her world starts to unravel. These ‘involuntarily celibate’ men have fostered hatred towards the women who turn them down, and now women are turning up dead. But can Vanessa prove the connection, and is she ready to risk her life to do so? ‘Femicide’ is a heart-pounding scandi-noir from the Swedish writer Pascal Engman, that scours the dark side of the internet in a thriller that feels all too real. For fans of Jo Nesbo or Stieg Larsson, this is an absolute must-read from the next generation of crime writing. ‘It is one of the best Swedish crime novels I’ve read in years... impossible to put down.’ - Camilla Läckberg, author of the Fjällbacka and Faye series, with more than 26 million copies sold worldwide ‘It is irresistible reading.’ - David Lagercrantz, author of The Girl in the Spider’s Web - Millennium series by Stieg Larsson ‘Fresh, brilliant writing and utterly compelling. I loved it.’ - Peter James, UK No.1 bestselling author of the Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series 'He never lets go of the reader’s desire to know just how the hell this is going to go' Fredrik Backman, best-selling author of A Man Called Ove Praise for Femicide ‘It is one of the best Swedish crime novels I’ve read in years... impossible to put down.’ - Camilla Läckberg, author of the Fjällbacka and Faye series, with more than 26 million copies sold worldwide ‘Fresh, brilliant writing and utterly compelling. I loved it.’ - Peter James, UK No.1 bestselling author of the Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series ‘[Pascal Engman] never lets go of the reader’s desire to know just how the hell this is going to go.’ - Fredrik Backman, best-selling author of A Man Called Ove ‘There is an incredible drive in [Pascal Engman’s] prose, and a wonderful sense of dramaturgy. With a light hand he throws you into his dramas. It is irresistible reading.’ - David Lagercrantz, author of The Girl in the Spider’s Web - Millennium series by Stieg Larsson ‘[Pascal Engman] has an amazing ability to constantly accelerate the pace of the story. He absorbs the reader so you can’t stop reading.’ - Inga-Lill Mosander, Swedish journalist

Vanessa Frank

Femicide

Visceral and poetic, these short stories reveal everyday miracles and trivialities, human desires and anxieties in a very recognizable reality. The woman who cooks soup for the lover whose fidelity she questions, the man who loses courage when faced with the birth of his child, the married couple who know they have embarked on their last summer together. In English for the first time, readers of Tove Ditlevsen and Tove Jansson will be thrilled to discover the debut short story collection of a celebrated Danish writer. Lotte Kirkeby (b.1970) is a Danish independent journalist, author, editor, and translator. She has co-authored a number of specialist books on maternity, old age and divorce. "The Reunion" is her English debut.

The Reunion

Two gripping novellas from the No.1 international bestselling authorWomen Without MercyIngrid gave up her career to support her husband. Now he’s having an affair. Birgitta is avoiding the doctor. No one can see the bruises her husband leaves. Victoria left Russia to marry a man she met online. But he is nothing like she imagined. Maybe the only way out is to commit three perfect murders… Truth or DareBest friends Liv, Martina, Max and Anton are spending New Year’s Eve together. But each of them is keeping a terrible secret. When a game of truth or dare takes a dark turn, the shocking truth emerges. Not everyone will live to see the chime of midnight… To avoid disappointment, please note that these two novellas have been previously published separately

Sweet Revenge

'A beautifully written love story that travels beyond epic' ANSTEY HARRIS, author of THE HOUSE OF LOST SECRETS'A cosmically thwarted romance' DAILY MAILFrom the critically acclaimed author of THE RULES OF SEEING and WHEN THE MUSIC STOPSFor Mika and Jem, love is love; wherever, whenever and whoever they are… When they meet by chance, perfect strangers, they recognise each other – not from life, but from a shared dream. Both are wary of forming new connections, but as their dreams – or are they memories? – grow in intensity, they are forced to consider the possibility that they have known and loved each other over and over, across the centuries. Will they find happiness together this time? LIFE NUMBER NINE is an extraordinary literary achievement and a groundbreaking love story. READERS ARE SAYING… 'An epic literary achievement and a groundbreaking love story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A love story like no other. Joe Heap writes with the soul of a poet’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ah hauntingly beautiful love story that transcends time’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of those books I want to reread the minute I finished the last page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So achingly beautiful that it takes your breath away’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Life Number Nine

They say that revenge is a dish best served cold - but how cold does it have to be? ?And should it be chopped, sliced or diced? What dish is best suited to a man who at one point had an ex-wife, a wife, a pregnant girlfriend and a new girlfriend - all at the same time? I was an independent, clever, blonde and slightly wild 31-year old Swedish girl when I in 1998 met the man of my dreams. A big hunk of an Englishman, with the looks of Marlon Brando (a young Marlon that is), lush Paul Newman lips and a wide Gene Kelly smile? Now, still independent, clever, not-so-blonde-and-wild but also deceived, dumped and ditched by that same man. Sixteen years together, and two kids. So what do you do when you find out that a big part of that has been a lie? Well - you write about it of course!? This is the true story about how Mr Right became the father of my boys. And how he turned out to be Mr Not-so-Right. Names have been changed of course, but the email correspondence, texts and conversations are real. Welcome to indulge in my revenge - a sweet and juicy real life love story with a spicy twist!

Mark

Too Good to Be True

An utterly gripping and twisty psychological thriller for fans of Claire McGowan, K.L. Slater and Andrea Mara‘I could not put it down until I finished the last page!!!’ Netgalley reviewer ‘A fantastic thriller which will have you racing to the very end’ Netgalley reviewer Frances Brookman has just received the phone call every mother dreads. Her daughter Naomi has been in a life-threatening accident. As she races to the hospital, Frances catches sight of a child in another car – a girl screaming for help. It's a split-second thing and looks can be deceptive. Should she follow the car and risk a delay getting to her daughter? Or do nothing and live with the knowledge that she didn’t help a child in need? What everyone’s saying about The Girl Who Vanished! ‘I thought I knew what the outcome was going to be I couldn’t have been more wrong. This is an exceptional thriller’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Original storyline, lots of intrigue, twists, and turns (I could not guess the ending). I devoured this.‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Twisty and unpredictable this book was gripping and let me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't put it down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping, unputdownable read that I devoured in a single afternoon’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Totally gripping suspense with lots of twists and turns truly enjoyed totally recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So many unexpected and explosive twists and stunning cliff hangers kept me glued to these pages. I sped through it unable to put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Girl Who Vanished

A sizzling beach read thriller with an ending readers are calling 'jaw-dropping'…'A stone cold tale of secrets, lies and betrayal unfolds on the holiday from hell – 2024’s suitcase essential.' Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal ‘A thrilling page-turner set against a stunning Thai backdrop where everyone has secrets and with a killer twist – loved it.’ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet 'I raced through The Trip – thrilling and fabulous. A summer thriller you won't want to put down.' Lauren North, author of The Teacher's Secret 'A stunningly brilliant book. The Trip is sun-drenched suspense that demands to be read in one breathless sitting.' Matthew Blake, author of Anna O The perfect holiday. The perfect crime.Four friends on the holiday of a lifetime. Until a vicious murder shatters their paradise. Four friends who'd do anything for each other, until now. Only one of them committed a crime. But all four know how to keep a secret. And they're all guilty of something… Readers love The Trip!‘A terrific thriller set on an island with a bunch of friends and one of them could be the killer – what more could you ask for in a book? Loved this!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was such a fantastic gripping read it pulled me in from the first page until the very last … Excellent writing from start to finish and what a finish it was – such a jaw-dropping ending’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Yet another brilliant novel by this author. I am a big fan' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Awesome book! I can’t get enough of these beach vacation thrillers. Great suspense. Great ending!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved the twist and was desperate to know the "secret"… Fantastic' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Discover the history of our lifetime through one girl's adventure, in the epic new children's novel from bestselling author and broadcaster, Professor Alice Roberts. 'A fine storyteller' Philip Pullman ‘A wonderful book – exciting, fascinating, gripping, beautifully written’ Anthony McGowan 'Highly atmospheric, this impressive story asks questions about human fears across the ages.' Daily Mail Tuuli is a prehistoric girl, travelling with her tribe through the seasons – making camp, hunting for food and protecting themselves against the many hazards that the climate throws at them. Tuuli knows there’s a bigger world out there, and when she spots a strange boy lurking outside their camp, she realises that he might hold the adventure she is looking for. He is from another tribe, sent to find safer ground and as he and Tuuli strike up an unlikely friendship, they set out on a journey that will impact the rest of human history. A vast adventure with a very human heart, full of wild animals, huge scenery and heart-stopping danger and inspired by real anthropological discoveries. The stunning debut novel from Digging for Britain presenter, Professor Alice Roberts, for fans of His Dark Materials, Wolf Brother and The Last Bear.

Wolf Road

Could the wrong man be the right one after all?The heart-wrenching and beautiful new romance from Fiona Lucas, author of Never Forget You. 'Unique and moving. A heartfelt read' Woman's Own 🌸🌸🌸 Erin is about to marry the love of her life. She and Simon have been together for eight years so it feels right that they’re finally tying the knot. It’s been stressful balancing the demands of friends and family – not to mention Simon’s difficult best man, Gil – but Erin couldn’t be happier. Couldn’t be happier, that is, until she walks down the aisle and finds the wrong man waiting for her. But is the universe playing a cruel trick on Erin, or could it be that her perfect life isn’t quite what she imagined…? A beautiful, deeply emotional story of love, secrets and second chances. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Lucy Score. Perfect for fans of: 🌸 Enemies-to-lovers 🌸 Emotional love stories 🌸 Dual timelines 🌸 'He falls first' trope Readers are falling hard for Always and Only You:'The ultimate enemies-to-lovers story … I couldn’t get enough of it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Definitely in my top 10 reads of 2024' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Told with great emotion … you can truly feel the love' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A lovely story that will make you believe in magical dreams again' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was totally hooked' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A unique, heartfelt romance that broke my heart and then managed to put it all back together again' ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Always and Only You

The brand-new World War 2 historical novel from the bestselling author of The German Messenger Charlotte Weber is against the Nazi regime and what it stands for, but as she attends Hamburg University, she struggles to make sense of the war she finds herself a part of. Practising her violin for the university orchestra with her friend, Greta, gets her through the days, until Greta fails to meet her one day, and Charlotte goes to her friend’s apartment to find her body inside. The police declare it a suicide, but Charlotte knows it is murder. Desperate to discover who killed her friend, but not knowing where to turn, Charlotte is approached by Nazi spies, who recruit her, believing she is Greta. Caught right in the middle of the regime’s web, Charlotte determines to use her position to subvert the regime from the inside, and find out the truth about Greta once and for all. As the war atrocities heighten, and she witnesses the brutality of the Gestapo, Charlotte begins to discover hidden truths of her closest circle of friends, all of whom have something to hide that would make them targets for the Nazis… Readers are LOVING M.J. Hollows ﻿'I loved this book' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Would recommend it’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I finished it in one sitting’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Violinist’s Secret

From the author of A Nearly Normal Family - now a major Netflix TV series. The Woman Inside is a breathless page-turner from an international master of suspense, this is a story about dependency, justice, and the sometimes fine line between right and wrong. 'The darkness dwells, the desperation grows between the characters and the walls close in until you're caught in the trap' - Lars Kepler, author of The Spider Three young people. Bill, a widower and single dad, is in a financial mess with bills to pay when he rents out a room in his apartment to Karla. Karla left home to study law and to earn some money begins working as a cleaner at the palatial home of Steven and Regina Rytter. But inside their house it is clear that something is wrong with the doctor and his wife, who never leaves her bedroom. Jennica is single and careerless when she meets Steven on Tinder. But just as she thinks her luck is changing, it soon becomes clear that Steven is hiding secrets of his own . . . Two murders. By the end of the summer Steven and Regina Rytter will be found dead in their home and the questions will begin . . . One truth. Ordinary people will do things they never thought possible when faced with extraordinary circumstances, and the truth is that the woman inside may hold the key to it all . . . What readers are saying about The Woman Inside: ‘The Woman Inside was my first novel from author Edvardsson. It certainly won’t be my last. Five stars’ ‘The last sentence left me breathless’ ‘I loved how the layers of the story were revealed and I am always a fan of multi POV’ ‘This book is over 10 hours long and I am telling the truth when I say I didn’t press pause’ ‘This was a very fun thriller, great for fans of Lisa Jewell and Sally Hepworth’ Praise for A Nearly Normal Family: ‘Deceptive and riveting’ - Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of Girl, Forgotten ‘Taut page-turner *****’ - The Sun ‘A cracking read!’ - T. M. Logan, bestselling author of The Vacation ‘A compulsively readable tour de force’ - Wall Street Journal ‘A canny, intensely suspenseful legal thriller’ - Scott Turow, author of Presumed Innocent

The Woman Inside

Three first dates and an art-world mystery – it's going to be a busy Christmas for Darcy. All I Want for Christmas is the Sunday Times bestselling cosy winter romance from Karen Swan, author of Christmas By Candlelight. Can she find love this Christmas? Christmas in Copenhagen is a magical time of year but Darcy Cotterell isn’t feeling festive. Newly single, again, she's not even going home for Christmas. Instead she will be spending her holiday finishing her art history PhD. Her best friend, Freja, has other ideas. She signs Darcy up to a dating app, determined that she won't be lonely this Christmas. Darcy agrees to three dates – but her mind is on work, not play: an unknown portrait by Denmark’s greatest painter has been found and she is tasked with identifying the woman in the painting. During her research, she encounters sexy, arrogant lawyer Max Lorensen – who happens to be bachelor number one! The attraction is instant but, knowing they must work together, they abandon the match. Or try to. But their feelings are undeniable - until Darcy discovers Max has an agenda . . . *Number 8 on the Sunday Times Bestsellers List 27/10/2024

All I Want for Christmas

In the darkness of war, light shines from the pages of a book…For as long as Alice Carmichael can remember, the only thing she’s been able to count on is the written word. The war may have taken everything from her, but the stories she cherishes provide solace and escape into a world that is more hopeful than 1942 England. So when Alice finds herself at the mercy and kindness of strangers, miles from everything she’s ever known, it’s little surprise that books become her purpose. Now, Alice must channel the courage of her favourite heroines to risk everything for her country. Because it’s only in writing her own story that Alice can seize the destiny her beloved books have taught her she deserves…

The Orphan’s Secret Library

Gail wakes in the middle of the night to everyone’s worst nightmare. She can’t move, can’t speak and a stranger is standing over her. Then everything goes black. Gail knows she didn’t dream it. Or him. But the police don’t believe her. That was two years ago. She has tried to move on, forget what happened. Until she meets his next victim. This woman’s story is identical to hers. And the attack happened exactly one year later. There is one week left until he will strike again. Now the silence is broken, there is no telling what he will unleash… A totally gripping and twisty crime thriller that will take your breath away. Fans of K.L. Slater and Rachel Abbott will be hooked from the very first page. Readers are loving The Silence:‘Wow! Oh wow! I read this book in a day as I just couldn’t put it down. Stories like these need to be told so that women feel empowered to speak out. A thoroughly gripping, yet heartbreaking, read’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A well written and well researched book, The Silence is a highly topical read, and deals with horrific subject matter in an empathic and compassionate way’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant thriller that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending. I loved the characters and the tense and chilling plot!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Diamond’s whodunnits just keep getting better and better!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely brilliant! I love Katerina Diamond. There is no one else like her. Another book that I devoured in a day’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book, it’s dark, raw and emotional. Diamond is back with a jaw dropping and addictive read. This is a must for the TBR list…’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant revenge thriller that had me on the edge of my seat until the bitter end.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I could not put this book down. It is so clever and really innovative, I read well into the early hours to finish it. Absolutely riveting – you'll be rooting for Gail and the other women all the way through.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A skilful masterclass on how to write a fabulous thriller!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for Katerina Diamond:‘Gripping’ OK! ‘A web of a plot that twists and turns’ Sun ‘Heartstopping’ Crime Monthly ‘Diamond is the master of gripping literature’ Evening Standard

The Silence

The epic conclusion to Camilla Läckberg and Henrik Fexeus' pulse-raising Swedish crime thriller trilogy'Hello Niklas Sockenberg. We hope you have been satisfied with our services during this time, which has now reached its end. You have 14 days, 1 hour and 12 minutes left to live' It is December in Stockholm and Sweden's Minister of Justice is under threat. An anonymous note has told him he has four days left to live. At the same time, a human skeleton is found in the Stockholm subway, belonging to a high-ranking financier. Police inspector Mina Dabiri's team, still recovering from the traumatic incident last summer that ended in the death of a colleague, calls in mentalist Vincent Walder to help with the case. For Vincent, it feels as if the world is increasingly closing in on him. When another pile of bones is found underground, the group is once again put to the test – what is going on in the tunnels deep under Stockholm? And who taunting the minister? Readers love MIRAGE 'Scandi detective fiction at its best'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A five-star read … highly original, completely absorbing, interesting and entertaining'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is another excellent book in the Mina and Vincent series'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Definitely one of the best crime thrillers I have ever read!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mina Dabiri and Vincent Walder

Mirage

THE HOLY CITY IS NO PLACE FOR MERCY'Matthew Plampin should rank with the best' Sunday Times 'Plampin is heartbreakingly good' The Times 'Gripping, immersive, at times very funny and beautifully written, this is historical fiction of the highest quality' Elizabeth Fremantle Rome, 1650. The streets are teeming as thousands of pilgrims flood in for the Holy Jubilee, but behind the gilded façade of the Vatican, power is unravelling. Donna Olimpia Maidalchini has long kept Pope Innocent X under her thumb, but as loyalties shift, her enemies close in. And her most dangerous opponents may be those she deems too weak to matter. Two destitute nuns arrive, fleeing the ruined city of Castro and each carrying secrets that could destroy them. Meanwhile, the assistant to the famed Spanish artist Diego Velázquez is drawn into a perilous conspiracy – one that could bring Italy to its knees, and against which his own desperate ambitions seem to count for nothing. As the sweltering summer heat rises, survival, not salvation, becomes the ultimate goal – and in this world of sin, saints almost never survive.

These Wicked Devices

Death whispers through Stockholm once more... When two dead bodies appear in a park in Stockholm - a policeman and an unidentified young woman - the police focus solely on the murder of the officer, believing the woman to be nothing more than collateral damage. But Detective Vanessa Frank senses something lurking beneath the surface and as she delves deeper, her investigation becomes alarmingly personal, leading her toward a real terror threat... Treading carefully, Vanessa must now navigate a society paralyzed by the dread of terrorism to unravel the truths about the terrorist networks that operate deep in the shadows... A fast-paced Scandi-noir that delves into a frighteningly current threat to our society, "The Widows" is the second standalone novel to feature Detective Vanessa Frank. For fans of Jo Nesbo or Stieg Larsson, this is an absolute must-read from the next generation of crime writing. © 2024 Pascal Engman (P)2024 Saga Egmont Pascal Engman (1986) is a Swedish crime writer and former journalist. Pushed by his exposure to extremist views on social media, Pascal has become known for writing about the darkest reaches of the internet and the people behind the screen. His Vanessa Frank detective series has achieved critical acclaim within the scandi-noir scene and includes works such as ‘The Widows’, ‘Cocaine’, and ‘Femicide’. “Pascal Engman is the master of the new generation. There is an incredible drive in his prose, and a wonderful sense of dramaturgy. With a light hand he throws you into his dramas. It is irresistible reading.” - David Lagercrantz, author of ´The Girl in the Spider’s Web´ - Millennium series by Stieg Larsson, and ´I am Zlatan Ibrahimović´. “Femicide is a book you must read. A real page-turner, from the first to the last page. It is one of the best Swedish crime novels I’ve read in years... impossible to put down.” - Camilla Läckberg, author of the Fjällbacka and Faye series, with more than 26 million copies sold worldwide. “He has an amazing ability to constantly accelerate the pace of the story. He absorbs the reader so you can’t stop reading. High international standard!” - Inga-Lill Mosander, named "Sweden’s most influential journalist in the book business.” ”He never lets go of the reader’s desire to know just how the hell this is going to go.” - Fredrik Backman, best-selling author of ´A Man Called Ove´ (2012) and ´Beartown´ (2017)

The Widows

In this heart-wrenching and unique spin on the zombie mythos, a brilliant scientist desperately searches for a cure after a devastating epidemic while also hiding a monumental secret—her undead husband. How far would you go to save your marriage? For British scientist Kesta Shelley, there is no limit. Having always preferred the company of microbes, Kesta has spent her life looking down the barrel of a microscope rather than cultivating personal relationships. But that changed when Kesta met Tim—her cheerleader, her best friend, her absolute everything. So, when he was one of the last people in London to be infected with a perplexing virus that left the city ravaged, Kesta went into triage mode. Though the government has rounded up and disposed of all the infected, Kesta is able to keep her husband (un)alive—and hidden—with resources from the hospital where she works. She spends her days reviewing biopsy slides and her evenings caring for him, but he’s clearly declining. The sedatives aren’t working like they used to, and his violent outbursts are becoming more frequent. As Kesta races against the clock, her colleagues start noticing changes in her behavior and appearance. She is withering away, self-medicating with alcohol, and has stopped attending her mandated ZARG (Zombie Apocalypse Recovery Group) meetings. Her care for Tim has spiraled into absolute obsession. There are whispers of a top-secret lab working on a cure, and Kesta clings to the possibility of being recruited like a lifeline. But can she save her husband before he is discovered? Or worse…will they trigger another outbreak?

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