TV series starring Ella Purnell now on Sky Atlantic!The last person who called me ‘Sweetpea’ ended up dead… Rhiannon is your average girl next door, settled with her boyfriend and little dog…but she’s got a killer secret. By day her job as an editorial assistant is demeaning and unsatisfying. By evening she dutifully listens to her friend’s plans for marriage and babies whilst secretly making a list. A kill list. From the man on the checkout who always mishandles her apples, to the driver who cuts her off on her way to work, to the people who have got it coming, Rhiannon’s ready to get her revenge. Because the girl everyone overlooks might be able to get away with murder… Readers are LOVING Sweetpea‘Visceral, chilling and absolutely downright thrilling: I wish I had read it sooner!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wickedly funny’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliantly dark and twisted’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is one of the best books I have ever read’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sweetpea series

Sweetpea

One small mistake. One deadly consequence. Elodie Fray wants to be more like her perfect sister, Ada, the one her parents are actually proud of. When she decided to quit her job and pursue her dream of becoming an author, she thought it would be her time to shine, but a year on nothing has happened. And she's getting desperate. When Elodie makes one small mistake on a drunken night with a friend, things quickly spiral and suddenly everyone believes she has a book deal. Unable to find a way back from her little lie, her perfect dream becomes a perfect nightmare - and desperate times call for desperate measures. Meanwhile, everything is not as it seems in Ada Archer's perfect life. When her sister suddenly disappears, she questions everything - from her marriage, to the man who's been charged with Elodie's abduction. The papers say it's him, but the more she digs into her sister's life the less convinced she is. Ada will do anything to discover the truth, even if it kills her. No one knows what happened to Elodie Fray, and now her only chance of survival is her sister. Perfect for fans of Claire Douglas, B A Paris and Lisa Jewell.

One Small Mistake

Liked the Sweetpea TV series on Sky Atlantic? You'll love the books…‘This isn’t a book for the squeamish or the faint-hearted … think Bridget Jones meets American Psycho’ Red 🪓 Sweetpea is coming home at last… Newly married, with a loving family surrounding her, everything's coming up roses for ex-serial killer Rhiannon Lewis, right? Wrong. Her husband has just been shot, and the daughter she left behind in the UK is desperately ill. She’s got no choice but to flee the States and return home, back to her roots, where she’s in danger of being recognised and arrested at any moment. Only nothing is quite as it seems… With a series of bad choices in front of her, and the authorities right behind, Rhiannon's in a hell of a hole and she needs to dig herself out of it pronto. But help can come from the most unlikely places. And even more unlikely people… Readers love the Sweetpea series!‘Visceral, chilling and absolutely downright thrilling: I wish I had read it sooner!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wickedly funny’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliantly dark and twisted’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for CJ Skuse:‘This darkly comic novel… has the potential to become a cult classic’ Daily Mail ‘Dark, depraved and devilishly delicious. A full throttle savage and satirical thriller’ John Marrs ‘Hilarious, refreshing, dark and memorable. It doesn’t disappoint, I loved it’ Phoebe Morgan

The Bad Seeds

Sweetpea TV series starring Ella Purnell now on Sky Atlantic!She’s back and killing for two… Rhiannon Lewis should be happy. Her cheating fiancé is in jail – framed for the depraved killing spree she committed. Her ex-lover is chopped up and buried where no-one will find him. But there’s one small problem. She’s pregnant. And as much as Rhiannon wants to continue working her way through her kill lists, a small voice inside is trying to make her stop. Now Rhiannon has to choose – motherhood or murder. Readers are LOVING In Bloom: ‘Alright, buckle up, folks, because this book is a rollercoaster of dark and twisted hilarity!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I would give 10 stars if I could!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Outrageous, hilarious and smart’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In Bloom

Sweetpea TV series starring Ella Purnell now on Sky Atlantic!Victim. Murderer. Serial Killer. What next? Since confessing to her bloody murder spree Rhiannon Lewis, the now-notorious Sweetpea killer, has been feeling out-of-sorts. Having fled the UK on a cruise ship to start her new life, Rhiannon should be feeling happy. But it’s hard to turn over a new leaf when she’s stuck in an oversized floating tin can with the Gammonati and screaming kids. Especially when they remind her of Ivy – the baby she gave up for a life carrying on killing. Rhiannon is all at sea. She’s lost her taste for blood but is it really gone for good? Maybe Rhiannon is realising that there’s more to life than death… Readers are LOVING Dead Head‘I absolutely loved it! Team Rhiannon’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Deliciously dark’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A truly brilliant comedy thriller series’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dead Head

Sweetpea TV series starring Ella Purnell now on Sky Atlantic!Everyone’s favourite serial killer is back, and she’s more unpredictable than ever… Readers LOVE Thorn in My Side ‘Perfect for fans of a snarky narrative’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved it’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sometimes, you can be your own worst enemy… Rhiannon Lewis thought she finally had it all: thanks to the pandemic she’s had to keep a much lower profile but has found happiness with her fiancé Rafael and his family. For once, she is surrounded by people who love her for who she is (or who they think she is). After over 800 days without murdering anyone, the woman formerly known as the Sweetpea Killer thinks she might have finally turned over a new leaf. That is until her soon-to-be sister-in-law has a run in with her abusive ex, and Rhiannon rediscovers her taste for revenge. This time, with a loving family in tow, the stakes are much higher. Wedded bliss and life as a normal person are finally within Rhiannon's reach, but you can never keep a good serial killer down. Can you? Praise for CJ Skuse: ‘This darkly comic novel…has the potential to become a cult classic’ Daily Mail ‘Dark, depraved and devilishly delicious. A full throttle savage and satirical thriller’ John Marrs

Thorn In My Side

Finding true love can be murder. Gwen Turner, 29, entrepreneur and part-time barista. Likes: true-crime podcasts, cheese-based snacks (the more unnaturally orange the better) and constantly refreshing her dating apps. Dislikes: two-day hangovers, people who refer to themselves as entrepreneurs... and discovering her latest match is actually a serial killer (probably should have put that top of the list). They say romance is dead - but if Gwen can't catch the mystery killer who's targeting every man she's ever dated - it's about to get a whole lot more deadly. A twisty, fast-paced and darkly hilarious modern murder mystery set in the terrifying and mystifying world of online dating, Don't Swipe Right is perfect for fans of Bella Mackie's How To Kill Your Family and Netflix's You. 'Utterly compelling and laugh-out-loud funny.' KATY BRENT 'You'll come for the addictive murder mystery, and stay for the brilliant satire of modern dating at its worst.' HAYLEY QUINN 'Rarely is murder so much fun!' RACHAEL BLOK 'Kept me guessing right to the end... fresh and original while being funny and quirky to boot.' NICOLE KENNEDY 'So cleverly plotted. I felt like I was on some kind of terrifying ride and I just had to let it all happen.' LAURA PEARSON

Don't Swipe Right

From the Sunday Times number one bestselling author Lucinda Riley, The Missing Sister is the seventh instalment in the multimillion-copy epic series The Seven Sisters. They’ll search the world to find her. The six D’Aplièse sisters have each been on their own incredible journey to discover their heritage, but they still have one question left unanswered: who and where is the seventh sister? They only have one clue – an image of a star-shaped emerald ring. The search to find the missing sister will take them across the globe – from New Zealand to Canada, England, France and Ireland – uniting them all in their mission to complete their family at last. In doing so, they will slowly unearth a story of love, strength and sacrifice that began almost one hundred years ago, as other brave young women risk everything to change the world around them. The Missing Sister is the seventh instalment in Lucinda Riley’s multimillion copy epic series. PRAISE FOR THE SEVEN SISTERS SERIES 'The Seven Sisters series is heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' Lucy Foley 'Well researched and compelling … on an epic scale' Sunday Express 'There’s something magical about these stories' Prima 'Addictive storytelling' Woman & Home 'A masterclass in beautiful writing' The Sun

The Seven Sisters

The Missing Sister

'This book is my happy place!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, broken-hearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly pensioner Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like her own. They made plans for a date, but Frank lost the ticket with her number written on it. For the past sixty years, he's ridden the same bus trying to find her. Libby is inspired by the story and, with the help of an unlikely companion, she makes it her mission to continue Frank's search. As she begins to open her guarded heart to strangers and new connections, Libby's tightly controlled world expands. But with Frank's dementia progressing quickly, their chance of finding the girl on the 88 bus is slipping away . . . More than anything, Libby wants Frank to see his lost love one more time. But their quest also shows Libby just how important it is to embrace her own chance for happiness - before it's too late.

The Girl on the 88 Bus

‘Compelling, addictive…brilliant’ B A ParisIt was just a party. But it turned into a nightmare.When Rachel wakes up in a strange room, the morning after a neighbour’s party, she has no memory of what happened the night before. Why did her husband leave her alone at the party? Did they row? Why are Rachel’s arms so bruised? And why are her neighbours and friends so vague about what really happened? Little by little, Rachel pieces together the devastating events that took place in a friend’s house, at a party where she should have been safe. Everyone remembers what happened that night differently, and everyone has something to hide. But someone knows the truth about what happened to Rachel. And she’s determined to find them. The Party is the gripping new novel from bestseller Lisa Hall. What readers are saying about The Party: ‘Such a page turner, I enjoyed every minute of it. I would definitely recommend it.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The author's writing style is masterful. I realised there would be some twists and turns to lead me to think who the culprit might be – or indeed, if there was a culprit at all! I was properly sucked in!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is without doubt the best book I have read this year, I was gripped from the first page and found it truly absorbing… if I could give more stars I most definitely would. Gripping read!!!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I fell into this book head first and have been kept fully immersed right to the end… I didn't however see the ending coming! Great author, definitely looking forward to reading more from Lisa!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a smasher! I love all the books by Lisa Hall but this is my favourite. Grabs you from the start, keeps hold of you all the way through, spinning you this way and that, riveting read.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was so excited for this book, and it didn't disappoint. Lots of little surprises in store throughout this book. Loved Lisa Hall's previous books and this one was just as good as the others, if not better. Outstanding, thrilling and gripping.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Party

‘This gripping book will keep you hooked, whatever your age.’Fabulous magazineThe stunning YA debut thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Escape.“You have to help me. We’re not being reformed. We’re being brainwashed.” All sixteen year old Drew Finch wants is to be left alone. She's not interested in spending time with her mum and stepdad and when her disruptive fifteen year old brother Mason is expelled from school for the third time and sent to a residential reform academy she's almost relieved. Everything changes when she's followed home from school by the mysterious Dr Cobey, who claims to have a message from Mason. There is something sinister about the ‘treatment’ he is undergoing. The school is changing people. Determined to help her brother, Drew must infiltrate the Academy and unearth its deepest, darkest secrets. Before it’s too late.

The Treatment

The Perfect Couple… A match made in HEAVEN or HELL?‘Chillingly believable and utterly compelling’ Lucy Foley, No.1 bestselling author of The Hunting Party ‘The perfect summer read. A classy thriller. Stylish, twisty and full of suspense’ Sarah Pinborough, No.1 bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes When Emily applies for a job as a housekeeper for widower Rupert, it’s a chance to start over – a steady job and regular money means she can work towards her own place, not sharing a grimy flat with old mate, Mags. As Emily gets to know more about Rupert’s world – how he likes his supper when he comes in from work, who his friends are – she can make sure everything runs like clockwork for him. Soon there’s a spark between them; Rupert likes Emily and invites her to stay. For good. To the outside world, they really seem to be a perfect match. There’s just the small issue of what really happened to Rupert’s first wife… A gripping, razor-sharp game of cat and mouse, from the bestselling author, Lisa Hall. Praise for The Perfect Couple: ‘Chillingly believable and utterly compelling with thrills aplenty — I loved this book’ Lucy Foley, No.1 bestselling author of The Hunting Party ‘The perfect summer read. A classy thriller that’s stylish, twisty and full of suspense, Hall’s novel is garnished with echoes of the classics such as Rebecca and Gaslight, but is very much a delicious cocktail all of its own’ Sarah Pinborough, No.1 bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes ‘Razor-sharp’ The Sun ‘Chock-full of menace, red herrings, and well-drawn characters who pull you one way, then hurl you in the opposite direction. I had my theories – they were all wrong! Highly recommend’ Caz Frear, No.1 bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies ‘Think Rebecca, Body Heat, and Gaslight. Lisa Hall’s dark thriller plays on three classic tropes and does the seemingly unimaginable: it improves on them. You’re going to devour this one’ Christina Dalcher, bestselling author of Vox and Q ‘A sharp game of cat and mouse with a brilliant, twisty plot. Unputdownable!’ Candis ‘Darkly addictive and impossible to predict, this is Lisa Hall at her absolute best’ CWA Dagger-winning author Chris Whitaker

The Perfect Couple

Pre-order BOLEYN TRAITOR now – Philippa Gregory’s landmark return to the Tudor court, coming Autumn 2025 … From the bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl, Philippa Gregory, comes a wonderfully atmospheric evocation of the court of Henry VIII and his final queens. 1539. Anne of Cleves wins the dangerous prize of becoming Henry VIII’s fourth wife. From the start, Anne’s royal blood, education and fierce intelligence count for nothing as the king pursues young Katherine Howard. Katherine is a pawn in the political manoeuvres of her ambitious family; unprepared for the dangers that await, she steps into their trap. At her side is kinswoman Jane Boleyn, who has served – and betrayed – one queen already: her sister-in-law Anne, who died on Henry’s scaffold. Will Jane betray a second queen to the headsman? As the three women’s fates entwine in the most volatile court in Europe, each must survive an increasingly tyrannical, murderous king. With an exclusive afterword written and read by Philippa Gregory, exploring the inspiration behind The Boleyn Inheritance.

The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels

The Boleyn Inheritance

Read by Emily Watson (Small Things Like These), Richard Armitage (The Hobbit), and Georgia Maguire. The worldwide bestseller, over half a million copies sold. A Nearly Normal Family is the stunning psychological thriller from M. T. Edvardsson, which asks what would a parent do if their child was suspected of murder, and just how far they’d go to protect them . . . 'A deceptive and riveting novel' – Karin Slaughter, author of Girl, Forgotten One night, eighteen-year-old Stella comes home late. The next morning she is accused of murder. As parents Adam and Ulrika deal with the fallout and try to protect their daughter, they must search out the truth – but how much do they really know about their daughter? Told from three viewpoints – father, mother and daughter – but who is telling the truth? Perfect for fans of A. J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window or J. P. Delaney’s The Girl Before. 'An absolutely fantastic read' – Jo Spain, author of Don't Look Back 'An utterly compelling premise . . . a layered, intelligent novel' – Fiona Cummins, author of Into the Dark 'A canny, intensely suspenseful legal thriller' – Scott Turow, author of Suspect 'I couldn't go to bed until I finished it. Effortlessly brilliant' – Sandie Jones, author of The Other Woman 'I couldn't put it down' – Michelle Frances, author of The Girlfriend 'An unsettling page turner. Highly Recommended' – Adam Hamdy, author of White Fire

A Nearly Normal Family

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Carer/companion wanted. Young female preferred. Competitive salary. Room and board included.' Una Richardson is devastated after the death of her mother. Hoping for a fresh start, she responds to an advertisement and steps into the rich, comforting world of elderly Mrs Elspeth McKenzie. But Elspeth's home is not as safe as it seems. Kathryn, her cold and bitter daughter, resents Una's presence. More disturbing is the evidence suggesting two girls lived here before. What happened to them? Why will the McKenzies not talk about them? As the walls close in around her, Una fears she'll end up just like the other girls... © Claire Douglas 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Just Like the Other Girls

The Interview is a gripping locked-room thriller from C. M. Ewan, the acclaimed author of A Window Breaks and the half-a-million-copy bestseller Safe House. It’s 5 p.m. on a Friday. You have been called to an interview for your dream job. In a stunning office thirteen floors above the city below, you are all alone with the man interviewing you. Everyone else has gone home for the weekend. The interview gets more and more disturbing. You’re feeling scared. Your only way out is to answer a seemingly impossible question. If you can’t . . . what happens next? What authors are saying . . . ‘C.M. Ewan never once drops the pace in this heart-pounding rollercoaster of a thriller that had me up all night’ - Clare Mackintosh, author of Hostage ‘A brilliant hook, a breakneck game of cat and mouse, and twists galore’ - Tim Weaver, author of The Shadow at the Door ‘A fast-paced twisty read that races along like an action movie’ - Sarah Pinborough, author of Insomnia ‘I can’t stop thinking about The Interview. I loved it’ - Sarah Hilary, author of Fragile ‘I couldn’t put The Interview down. Totally brilliant’ - B A Paris, author of The Therapist ‘A terrifying, heart-stopping ride’ - Sharon Bolton, author of The Split ‘So tense and twisty. An absolute nail-biter of a novel!’ - Gilly Macmillan, author of The Long Weekend What readers are saying . . . ‘Oh boy did I enjoy this book! The definition of a keep you up all night, read in one sitting thriller’ ‘I read this beauty in a day, had so much else to do but just couldn't put it down’ ‘Wow, this book blew me away! I was hooked immediately and found the concept, both exciting and highly original’ ‘YOU GUYS! If you haven't read this book, DO IT NOW!’

The Interview

Revolution's a bloodthirsty business . . . Scarlet is a thrilling reinvention of the tale of The Scarlet Pimpernel with the addition of magic and even more mayhem. Revolutionary France is no place to be, especially for aristocrat vampires facing the guillotine. But the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel are determined to rescue them. And they have an ace up their sleeve: Eleanor, a lowly maid from an English estate with a striking resemblance to French royalty. For Eleanor, the League and their legendary deeds are little more than rumour – until she’s drawn into their most dangerous plot yet. The mission? Travel to France in disguise, impersonate Queen Marie Antoinette and rescue the royal family. If they succeed, it’ll be the heist of the century. But there’s more to fear than ardent Revolutionaries. For Eleanor stumbles across a centuries-old war between vampires and their fiercest enemy. And they’re out for blood . . . Scarlet is the first book in the Scarlet Revolution trilogy, set during the turbulent French Revolution, and featuring all of Genevieve Cogman’s trademark wit and fast-paced plotting. It’s perfect for fans of The Invisible Library series, Kim Newman and Gail Carriger. ‘I absolutely loved this’ – N. K. Jemisin on The Invisible Library

The Scarlet Revolution

Scarlet

Don’t miss the new novel from the Kindle bestselling author of The Little Venice Bookshop!*** ☀️A Greek island holiday. A fake-dating pact. A chance at true love?☀️After losing her job as a book scout, hopeless romantic Evie needs a fresh start. So when she hears that her eccentric grandmother has just taken on a small bookshop in Santorini, Evie jumps at the chance to visit her. But life on the island is not as idyllic as it first seems. Gran has a tempestuous relationship with her landlord and he’s threatening to take the bookshop away from her. So when Gran asks Evie to fake date her landlord’s Greek God of a grandson, Georgios, to keep the family on side, she reluctantly agrees. As the sun sets on Evie’s Greek holiday, can she save the bookshop – and fake date her way to love? Praise for Summer at the Santorini Bookshop:'Reading about Santorini was so vivid … Rebecca brings readers along with her to the places she describes so beautifully' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I would love to find a bookshop like this. I would never want to leave!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Reading a book by Rebecca Raisin is like being enveloped in a warm hug … what's not to like? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book will give you all of the feels and then some' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely fabulous read that I couldn't put down … I can't recommend it enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful story full of laughs and mischief' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A must have read for this summer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Summer at the Santorini Bookshop

'A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker had me on the edge of my seat' Kerry Barnes 'An atmospheric, taut thriller which keeps you hooked from the first page. An exceptional debut.' Jacqui Rose Eve Harding's world implodes one Sunday morning when she is violently assaulted and raped walking to a South London train station. As her attacker evades the Police and is left to roam the streets to stalk his next victim, Eve is forced to seek out her assailant before he strikes again. With vengeance in mind, Eve is determined to find him in time and deliver justice on her own terms.In a game of cat and mouse, who is stalking who? A gritty crime thriller, asking how far would you go to seek justice. Perfect for fans of Caroline Kepnes' You, Kimberley Chambers, Emma Tallon and Jessie Keane.

Stalker - A Gritty Thriller That Will Have You Hooked (Unabridged)

From bestselling author Sam Carrington who also writes as Alice Hunter comes another nail-biting thriller. You never really know what goes on behind closed doors… ***An exclusive podcast episode included with its very own twisty ending! Get it now!!!*** When Isla McKenzie is brutally mugged, it’s her boyfriend Zach who’s there for her, who moves in to look after her when she can barely bring herself to leave the house. But then something else happens, right on their doorstep. And it’s almost like someone’s out to get her… Can Isla and Zach find out the truth before it’s too late? …Or at least before the secrets they’re hiding from each other surface? Because those may be even deadlier… From the USA Today bestselling author Sam Carrington comes an absolutely compelling psychological thriller that will make you question how well you know those closest to you—and how safe you ever are. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors,The Girl on the Train, and Gillian Flynn. Readers love The Couple on Maple Drive:‘Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW!!… Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked… and the twist at the end!! O M G – I did not see that coming… Guys, This is a MUST read!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing. I could not put the book down for even a minute… mind blowing… I spent the whole day telling my sister about it.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can't speak highly enough of this… It kept me up reading til the early hours.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I devoured this… One of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic page turner… just all round amazing… Had me feeling every single moment of fear, unease, and creepiness. One thriller you won't want to miss!’ Rubie_reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… fantastic… I loved it so much!…so addictive…It felt as though I was watching a movie.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Couple on Maple Drive

‘A fabulously sexy romp that should be in everyone’s beach bag this summer!’ BELLA OSBORNE ‘Make sure you pack this gem alongside your plane tickets and sun cream. It's packed with all the ingredients necessary for a PERFECT holiday’ SAMANTHA TONGE Previously published as The Bed and Breakfast on the Beach One Greek island. Three best friends. Endless heat – on and off the beach … When life implodes for lifelong friends Winnie, Stella, and Frankie, they do the only sensible thing: impulse buy a crumbling B&B on a sun-drenched Greek island. Villa Valentina is supposed to be their fresh start. But paradise has its own surprises – like a basement full of gin, unexpected guests and a world-famous rock band staying next door. Frankie’s not looking for romance, but the band's devastatingly sexy, tattooed frontman is hard to ignore – and even harder to resist. Winnie’s drawn to Jesse, their brooding neighbour with secrets of his own. And as for Stella? She’s ready to burn the rulebook and light up the island. A gorgeous, spicy summer romance celebrating the power of female friendship – proving you're never too old for a new beginning … or a hot vacation fling

The Bed and Breakfast on the Beach

A harmless prank. A tragic outcome. Now, the joke’s on them... Still grieving for her father, Eleanor Greene has a chance encounter with a man linked to his death and realises she can orchestrate the perfect revenge. But her quest becomes an obsession and soon El doesn’t seem to know how to stop. Her drive for his destruction means risking her own life and the lives of those closest to her… The Prank is a contemporary thriller examining the fallout from a single moment in a reality TV programme that has devastating and long-term consequences.

The Prank

Nicole Jameson has always been proud of her husband, Ethan. He’s built a successful career in finance, and his employers, the Harrisons, treat them like family. They’re a firm who look after their own and even gave a loan to the company chauffeur, Conrad, to fund his pilot licence. When the two men are returning from a business trip, their plane crashes into the sea. No survivors are expected to be found. Nicole is heartbroken, much like Conrad’s wife, Ania. They now share a bond of grief. When evidence is found that Conrad took drugs shortly before the plane departed with him at the controls, the two women begin to wonder if all is not what it seems. But when they ask questions about events leading up to the crash, unsettling occurrences suggest it wasn’t a good idea to pry. Sinister-looking men follow them, the Harrisons are increasingly cagey, and the women wonder if there is not more to this than a tragic accident.

One Fatal Secret

'You are mine for the next two weeks.' Resigning might be the sexiest thing she’s ever done… Mills & Boon presents Legal Seduction by Lisa Childs Quitting her job puts executive assistant Bette Monroe in a very compromising position. With ten days left, powerhouse lawyer Simon Kramer is working her late into the night… and seducing her into oblivion! While he’s convinced she’s selling business secrets, the bombshell she’s keeping secret would shock him more. Does she bare all…or keep him guessing?

Legal Lovers

Legal Seduction

Don’t miss this chance to escape to stunning Cornwall for a heartwarming new standalone novel about secrets and second chancesThey say a single moment can change your life… For Cornish artist Sennen Kellow that moment comes with the discovery of her late gran’s epic love story – a story that happened years before she ever met Sennen’s grandfather. Now, as Sennen digs into her grandmother’s past and discovers a forgotten beach, a hidden poem, and a love that blazed brightly before Fate intervened, her search for answers leads her on a fated journey of her own. One which sees history repeating itself, and Sennen faced with a chance at the kind of once-in-a-lifetime love her gran experienced…but only if she’s willing to risk everything. Readers LOVE The Forgotten Beach:‘A true love story…curl up in a comfy chair and be transported by this talented author’ Brenda ‘A beautiful love story that spans generations…I loved how the old house slowly got renovated and came back to life plus I could picture the steps down to the private beach with the cave’ Muriel ‘Complex characters, with a simple love story and a heartstopping final arc but the ending we all wanted!’ Ritu ‘The author does a wonderful job of describing the beauty of Cornwall … a good beach read’ Sarah ‘Perfect escapism and I read it in almost one sitting…so much more than just a romance’ Helen ‘A heartwarming love story…My eyes were a bit teary at the end’ Anne ‘I have always been an avid fan of Amanda James, a truly talented author who strives to write a beautiful story for others to enjoy time after time’ Joan ‘Delightful story with the past gently woven into the present.…a joy to read’ Judy

Cornish Escapes Collection

The Forgotten Beach

‘The ideal poolside read!’The Writing Garnet Did she really say ‘I do’?!Emma is getting married! She knows it should be the happiest time of her life, but she can’t help feeling she’s marrying the wrong man. So when she wakes up on her wedding day with a ring already on her finger, she panics – who did she marry last night? Perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk, Kat French and Tracy Bloom. Readers LOVE The Morning After the Wedding Before:‘Wow! This book has blown me away, it was absolutely fantastic!’ Jessica’s Book Biz ‘An entertaining and refreshing romantic comedy that I read in two days.’ Book After Book ‘I only wish I'd had a cocktail in my hand whilst reading it!’ The Bookend Reviews ‘A lovely feel-good story that will leave you with a big smile on your face’ BoekInWonderland ‘I absolutely ADORED this book!’ BooksLoveReaders ‘I feel like there needs to be a Spice Girls reunion surrounding this book because GIRL POWER!’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘A great summer escape’ GoodReads Reviewer ‘I stayed up most of the night to read it’ GoodReads Reviewer

The Morning After the Wedding Before

'A beautifully written tale of enduring love' Rowan ColemanOne night in December, Marianne Cooper is running away from a party. Having found her boyfriend in a passionate clinch with someone else, she can't get away fast enough. That same night, twenty-two year old Ted Green is trying to make the hardest decision of his life. What he really needs is someone he can confide in. When Marianne meets Ted, with the lights of London shining around them, the night becomes one they'll never forget. Because this night might just be the start of a love story to last them a lifetime. But as Ted watches Marianne leave in a black taxi, all he can think is he should have asked for her name and phone number. In a story spanning twenty years, join Ted and Marianne as they navigate life's twists and turns, joys and heartbreaks, while all the time wondering - will fate ever bring them together again... Perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens and Isabelle Broom. 'I loved The Night We First Met by Clare Swatman. Warm, romantic and wonderfully written, it's an emotional and thought-provoking read with such relatable characters.' Debbie Howells 'The Night We First Met is a beautiful love story that vividly evokes time and place, transporting the reader to a snowy London night and a chance encounter that changes the lives of two people irrevocably. It takes us on a nostalgic and emotional trip through the past twenty years, and leaves you rooting for everyone who is brave enough to follow their heart and not their head.' Victoria Scott Praise for Clare Swatman: 'The Night We First Met is a breathless story of enduring love that will fill your heart and give you hope.' Laura Kemp 'The Night We First Met is such a special book, filled with broken and relatable characters, who you can't help but love. Just Gorgeous!' Emma Cooper 'The Night We First Met' is a gorgeously romantic, sliding doors love story about how The One will find you in the end.' Katy Regan'Heart-breaking and life-affirming in equal measures, Before We Grow Old is the tender story of a chance meeting between former childhood sweethearts Fran and Will, and is packed with secrets and revelations. Through her beautiful writing, Clare Swatman delivers a powerful lesson in learning to love with your whole heart and accepting the same, no matter what life throws at you.' Sarah Bennett'Irresistible . . . A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day' - Sunday Mirror 'Wonderful' - Sun

The Night We First Met (Unabridged)

Germany, 1937. Fear and betrayal stalk the streets. People disappear. Persecution of the Jews has become a national pastime. When Ruth Friedman's husband is arrested by the SS, she is left to fend for herself and her four children. She alone stands as their shield against the Nazis. But where can she go? Where will her family be safe? Ruth must overcome the indifference, hatred and cruelty that surrounds her as she and her family race to escape the advancing Nazi army's final solution.

The Runaway Family

The Rebel vs. The Princess Complete opposites who share the same burning passion! Mills & Boon presents Ruled by Anne Marsh Jaxon Brady of the Hard Riders MC has sworn to protect Evie Kent from a rival gang. His hard muscles and black leather motorcycle boots are a sharp contrast to the girly dresses Evie wears for her successful party-planning business. Their instant attraction is magnetic, and their lust keeps them glued to each other’s side…but is it a dangerous distraction?

Hard Riders MC

Ruled

Some people go looking for love. Others crash right into it. ‘Funny and smart – a breath of fresh air!’ Claire Frost Zara Khoury believes in love – so much so that she flies from Dubai to Liverpool to be with a man she barely knows. It’s a risk, but she’s certain that uprooting her life for Nick is the new start she needs. Jim Glover is stuck. Since his Dad died, he’s put his dreams aside and stayed at home in Liverpool to care for his mum. Trapped in a dead-end job, he’s going nowhere – that is, until he gets a phone call that just might change his life.. Zara and Jim aren’t supposed to meet. But then fate steps in, and when their worlds – and cars! – collide, the real journey begins… A gorgeous tale about taking risks and living life to the full – perfect for fans of Beth O’Leary and Josie Silver. If you love Never Saw You Coming, don’t miss Hayley Doyle’s new book Love, Almost.

Never Saw You Coming

Do we ever know what goes on behind closed doors? Eve and Gregg were the perfect couple, with the perfect marriage... which has become the perfect lie. Gone is the charming, attentive Gregg - instead Eve wakes up each morning beside a manipulative and sinister man who controls his wife's every move. So Eve flees her immaculate marital home to keep herself, and young son Jack, safe. Yet no matter how careful she has been, she knows Gregg will be relentless in pursuit of his missing family and that one day, when she's least expecting it, he will find them... What was Eve's greatest mistake? Marrying Gregg? Leaving him? Or leaving him alive...?

Her Greatest Mistake

Sisters Carol and Jackie haven’t had the easiest of childhoods, but as they grow up and begin their own lives, both hope for happier times ahead. Stylish Carol works in Lewis’ department store, while Jackie dreams of a career on the stage. But the sisters are heartbroken when they discover they have been dating the same man and an unexpected pregnancy causes a rift between them. As the sisters’ troubles spiral, will their sisterly bond be destroyed forever?

Mersey

The Liverpool Girls

“My name is Ruby. I live with Barbara and Mick. They're not my real parents, but they tell me what to do, and what to say. I'm supposed to say that my bruises and black eye came from falling down the stairs. But there are things I won't say. I won't tell them I'm going to hunt for my real parents. I'm going to be with my real family. And I'm not going to let Mick stop me.”

The Doll Funeral

Tremarnock is a classic Cornish seaside village where Liz has found sanctuary for herself and her young daughter, Rosie. From early in the morning with her job as a cleaner, till late at night waitressing in the restaurant, Liz works all the hours God sends to provide for them both. But trouble is waiting just around the corner. As with all villages, there are tensions, secrets - and ambitions.

Tremarnock

Liz has found refuge in the small fishing village of Tremarnock with her young daughter, Rosie, after her relationship with Rosie's father came unstuck. Now happily married to village restaurant owner, Robert Hart, all seems set for a quiet autumn and merry Christmas. But strangers have bought the local guest house and seem to have big plans. Why is he so charming and confident, but she so frightened? And what are they really doing with the guest house?

The Cornish Guest House:  Tremarnock, Book 2

Sunday Times bestselling author Kate Hamer's new novel blends the rawness and power of The Virgin Suicides with the propulsive force of a Megan Abbott novel. Phoebe stands on Pulteney Bridge, the shock of mangled metal and blood-stained walls flashes through her mind as she tries to cover her face, so she won't be recognised. It wouldn't do to be spotted looking like this. She feels sick. Phoebe thought murder and murder happened. At home, Phoebe arranges the scissors and knives, so they point toward her mother's room. She is exhausted, making sure there's no trace of herself - not a single hair, not even her scent - left anywhere in the house. She must not let her thoughts unravel, because if they do, there's no telling who might be caught in the crossfire, and Phoebe will have to live with the consequences.

Crushed

A lost child, a family divided, the bitter backdrop of war. After the Franco-Prussian War and the siege of 1870-71, the St Clair family return to Paris, seeking refuge and security, only to be swept up into the terrible cruelties and violence of the Commune. Here their young daughter, Hélène, falls ill and in an unlucky twist of fate, becomes separated from her family. Alone and frightened, she has to fend for herself on the war-torn streets. Meanwhile, her two brothers face each other as mortal enemies across the barricades. Heart-stopping and gripping, this classic Diney Costeloe story shows the courage of one family in the face of ugly violence and great danger.

Children of the Siege

Liverpool, 1955. With her abusive husband drinking all her wages, Alice faces a daily struggle to provide for her family. Her eldest daughter Cathy has always longed to be a nurse, but when poverty means she’s forced to leave school and get a job it looks like her dreams are over. But Cathy isn’t willing to give up, and with the support of old friend – and new love – Gianni, she manages to secure a place as a cadet nurse. Now, though, her mam must stand up to her violent husband alone – and with less money coming in, Alice will be in danger of losing everything. What’s more, since nursing students must be unmarried, and Gianni is desperate to settle down, it’s not just her mam who hopes that Cathy will come home…Can Cathy find a way to have it all, or will becoming a nurse mean leaving her family – and love – behind? The Nurses of Lark Lane is a heart-breaking saga about a family’s battle to survive.

The Nurses of Lark Lane

Dartmouth Circle is quiet and exclusive – just the way its residents want it to stay, especially arch busybody Sheila Colby. When she hears that the house next door to her has been bought for a student and four friends to rent, she is incandescent. Nothing in this outwardly serene little cul-de-sac is quite as it seems -will the arrival of Madeleine 'Mad' Richmond and her friends bring seething tensions and dark secrets bubbling to the surface?

The New Neighbours

Diney Costeloe's wonderful new bestseller is set in 19th-century France. As the St Clair family prepare for the grand wedding of their daughter, Clarice, trouble is brewing in the shape of an old friendship, a dangerous secret and new love threatened by unexpected events. As the St Clair family prepare for the wedding of their daughter, Clarice, at the great country house of Montmichel, trouble is brewing. Their younger daughter, Helene, became friends with orphaned Annette during the terrible events of the 1871 siege of Paris. Now they are reunited, with Annette working below stairs for Helene's parents. But Annette is hiding a dangerous secret, which Helene has promised to keep at all costs. Meanwhile, Helene herself has begun to fall in love with a young nobleman from England, whose family has plans which do not include their son choosing a French wife. Praise for the author: “A treat from the very first page. I could not put it down!” HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY “Historical fiction heaven ... Anyone who feels that women's hist fict is a simplified genre sub-set would definitely need a rethink after this” BOOKBAG “Enlightening, compelling and emotional” LIVING NORTH

The French Wife

Liverpool, 1946: The blackout blinds may be coming down, but one family is about to face devastating misfortune. Dora Evans is finally marrying the love of her life and her dreams of opening a dressmaking business look as if they might come true. With twin daughters on the way, Dora has everything she’s ever wanted. But then tragedy strikes: one of Dora’s babies dies in infancy, and a catastrophic fire changes their lives forever. Can Dora save herself, her marriage and her daughter?

The Lost Daughter of Liverpool

What would you do for the perfect life? Would you lie? Would you cheat? Would you kill? Cecilia Wilborg has the perfect life. A handsome husband, two beautiful daughters and a luxurious house in the picture-postcard town of Sandefjord. But Cecilia also has a dark secret. A secret so damaging it can never be brought to light. Then Tobias enters her life. He is a small, friendless eight-year-old boy who just wants to find a home. But he threatens to bring Cecilia's world crashing down.

The Boy at the Door

Liverpool,1951: Dora Rodgers is settling into a new life with her daughters Carol and Jackie, moving on from the betrayal of her husband. But then an unexpected knock at the door rips her family in two. Carol is taken away by a welfare officer to live with Dora’s estranged husband Joe. Dora is determined to fight for her child, but she struggles to cope when shocking news from Joe breaks her heart once more.

The Forgotten Family of Liverpool

Beth lives by Camden Lock with her partner Sol and their daughter Fern. Life is peaceful, but Beth is troubled by increasing unease. It could be to do with her mother's disappearance years ago. It could be her sense that Fern is keeping secrets from her. So she goes to therapy. Dr Tamara Bywater is there to help her patients, and soon their sessions become the highlight of Beth's week. But Beth is in over her head before she realises that Tamara might not be all she seems... What if the person you trust the most turns out to be the greatest danger of all?

The Seduction

In a world prone to violent flooding, Britain, ravaged 20 years earlier by a deadly virus, has been largely cut off. Survivors are few and far between, most of them infertile. Children are a rare commodity. For 22-year-old Roza Polanski, life with her family in their isolated tower block is relatively comfortable. But when a stranger called Aashay Kent arrives, everything changes. Roza can't shake the feeling that there's more to Aashay than he's letting on. Is there more to life beyond their isolated bubble?

When The Floods Came

Pre-order the breathtaking, new escapist novel from Emma Burstall, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.A magical villa. A life-changing summer...Heartbroken after the loss of a friend and the collapse of her marriage, Stella hopes that this trip to the idyllic Greek island of Crete will give her and her family a chance to heal. And when she first steps into the breath-taking Villa Ariadne, with its views over the azure waters and intoxicating scent of lemons, Stella's troubles seem to melt away.Until the arrival of an old acquaintance, and an unwelcome revelation, threaten to undermine the peace at the villa, and Stella is forced to make a difficult decision.But with the help of Crete's beautiful scenery and the kindness of its locals, Stella is about to discover that Villa Ariadne can still offer an escape... and so much more. Can she open herself up to the possibility of love and find the strength to start again?Praise for Emma Burstall:'With a delightful Greek backdrop and an enticing mix of a fractured family, strained friendships, plus a healthy dose of mystery, love and loss, Beneath the Lemon Trees is a gorgeous summer escape' Kate Frost'A wonderful escapist novel - mysteries, revelation and happy endings make it a perfect summer read' Rachel Burton'Brilliant' Phillipa Ashley'A novel to lose yourself in' Faith Hogan'Step into a world of pure escapism in this gripping tale of family secrets, sibling rivalry and summer romance' Chat Magazine'A charming, warm-hearted read... Pure escapism' Alice Peterson'Burstall is a great writer, and this is not your usual run-of-the-mill chick lit... I was gripped from the start' Daily Mail'Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world' Jane Corry'Wow, what an incredible rollercoaster of a read! From the minute I picked up this book, I was swept away by the vividly described landscapes and mouthwatering descriptions of Crete's delectable cuisine.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Fabulous, fabulous book, loved every minute of it. The storyline, the varied characters. The setting made me feel I was on holiday.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Loved it. A magical villa, a broken family, a dead best friends husband being awkward, beautiful food descriptions, clear blue seas. Just read and escape. Perfect for September blues.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measures! I loved this book so much and could relate to it and the characters! Beautifully written, really made you feel like you were right there in Greece!' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A charming book about marriage, grief, friendship and parenting, all set in a charming villa under the Cretan sun.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'What a lovely story, full of loss and grief, love and hope.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beneath the Lemon Trees - Escape to Crete in a BRAND NEW uplifting story of love and new beginnings from Emma Burstall for 2024 (Unabridged)

One night was supposed to ease her craving… But after one taste, she’s hooked! Mills & Boon presents Sweet Thing by Nicola Marsh Abby loves her new life working at Sydney’s finest patisserie. Working alongside brooding new man-in-charge Tanner is an unexpected but delicious challenge, especially as each night their attraction only grows hotter! But Tanner’s past is as dark as the ink on his skin… He’ll let her get closer than close in the bedroom, but dare Abby go deeper?

Sweet Thing

‘Echoes of Angela Carter’s more fantastical fiction reverberate through this exuberant tale of a hermaphrodite Jekyll and Hyde figure … enjoyably energetic’ SUNDAY TIMES Late nineteenth-century Manchester is a city of charms and dangers – the perfect playground for young siblings, Edie and Gnome. But as they grow up, they grow apart, and while Gnome revels in the night-time, Edie wakes each morning, exhausted and uneasy, with only a dim memory of the dark hours. Convinced she deserves more than this half-life, she tries to break free from Gnome and forge her own future. But Gnome is always right behind, somehow seeming to know her even better than she knows herself. Edie must choose whether to keep running or to turn and face her fears. The Night Brother is a dazzling and adventurous novel exploring questions of identity, belonging, sexual equality and how well we really know ourselves.

The Night Brother

It's Lex's first day back at work after maternity leave. She worries about the separation from her daughter as she leaves her with the nanny - but it's normal to worry, right? But Lex isn't a 'normal' mother. She's an elite-trained killer who works for a covert department within Her Majesty's Secret Service. She's just been given the assignment of her life, but can she juggle motherhood with the life of an assassin?

Killing It

‘I want to taste you tonight.’ With chemistry this hot, it’s worth getting burned… Mills & Boon presents Off Limits by Clare Connelly Billionaire Jack Grant is totally off-limits to Gemma Picton. He’s wild, deliciously dangerous…and her boss. When working late turns X-rated, it’s better than her wildest imaginings—and Gemma’s imagined a lot! But Jack has major emotional baggage, so when she starts wanting to heal his heart as well as enjoy his body she knows she’s in big trouble…

Off Limits

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