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Repentance
By Eloísa Díaz. 2021
A FINANCIAL TIMES 'SUMMER BOOKS OF 2021' PICK'An accomplished, inventive detective novel thrumming with tension and family secrets' Sanaë Lemoine,…
author of The Margot Affair'An astonishingly assured first novel, both funny and moving'The Times Crime Club'Very impressive... Repentance is an evocative crime thriller with a likeable, self-aware protagonist, but also skilfully explores the darkest period in Argentina's modern history'Financial Times'A powerful crime novel ... Opening old historical wounds that still strongly affect Argentinian society, this is a tale with many layers, many of them painful to evoke and a strong depiction of a country and a period that still simmers between the pages of history books and the crime novel is a perfect way of lancing the boil. Recommended'Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time BUENOS AIRES, 1981.Argentina is in the grip of a brutal military dictatorship.Inspector Joaquín Alzada's work in the Buenos Aires police force exposes him to the many realities of life under a repressive regime: desperate people, terrified people and - worst of all - missing people.Personally, he prefers to stay out of politics, enjoying a simple life with his wife Paula. But when his revolutionary brother Jorge is disappeared, Alzada will stop at nothing to rescue him.TWENTY YEARS LATER...The country is in the midst of yet another devastating economic crisis and riots are building in the streets of Buenos Aires. This time Alzada is determined to keep his head down and wait patiently for his retirement. But when a dead body lands in a skip behind the morgue and a woman from one of the city's wealthiest families goes missing, Alzada is forced to confront his own involvement in one of the darkest periods in Argentinian history - a time ofcollective horror and personal tragedy.Alternating between two key moments in the life of a man and his country, Repentance is a noir with a difference, featuring an unforgettable character on a quest to solve a case that offers both a painful reminder of all he has lost and a last chance at redemption.'A burst of warmth and wit, twists and turns' MARIAN KEYES'This is Cathy Kelly on top form writing about warm,…
believable women with real, messy lives' RACHEL HORE'Other Women captures the stories of three modern women... A real feel-good read' HEAT'The brilliant storyteller is back with another perfectly concocted tale' OK!---Three women. Three secrets. Three tangled lives...Sid wears her independence like armour. So when she strikes up a rare connection with unlucky-in-love Finn, they are both determined to prove that men and women can just be friends. Can't they?Marin has the perfect home, attentive husband, two beloved children - and a secret addiction to designer clothes. She knows she has it all, so why can't she stop comparing herself to other women?Bea believes that we all have one love story - and she's had hers. Now her life centres around her son, Luke, and her support group of fierce single women. But there's something that she can't tell anyone...With her inimitable warmth and wisdom, Cathy Kelly shows us that in the messy reality of marriage, family, and romance, sometimes it's the women in our lives who hold us together.---------------------------Praise for Cathy Kelly's irresistibly comforting storytelling:'Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations on modern life. I loved it' - Marian Keyes'This book is full of joy - and I devoured every page of it gladly' - Milly Johnson'Filled with nuggets of wisdom, compassion and humour, Cathy Kelly proves, yet again, that she knows everything there is to know about women' - Patricia Scanlan'Packed with Cathy's usual magical warmth' - Sheila O'Flanagan'Comforting and feel-good, the perfect treat read' - Good Housekeeping'With nuanced and believable characters, each grappling with complex, messy lives, the drama explodes from the first two pages of Other Women and doesn't let up until the final chapter' - Carmel HarringtonIf you love Holly Martin, Sarah Morgan and Jill Shalvis, you'll love Jaci Burton!What readers are saying about The Engagement…
Arrangement!'What a lovely summer read! The vineyard setting was so idyllic and romantic'Don't miss The Best Man Plan - out now! A 'sweet and hot friends-to-lovers story' set in a gorgeous vineyard!'Always sexy, romantic and charming' Jill Shalvis 'The characters leap off the page and the romance sparkles' Romantic TimesWhat do you do when you develop feelings for your fake fiancé? Jaci Burton's next Boots and Bouquets novel is an accidentally-in-love romance sure to warm your heart.Brenna Bellini is never going to get married again. She's thrilled to be her friend's bridesmaid though - that is, until she realizes who else is in the wedding party. Brenna's going to have to spend four days in the company of not only her ex-husband, but also her high school nemesis. There's no way she'll let the fact she's single be rubbed in her face all weekend. She's going to find herself a fake fiancé. Finn Nolan has had it bad for Brenna ever since he came from Ireland to work at the Bellini family vineyard. After falling for Brenna from afar, this Irish cowboy is determined to take the chance to show the woman of his dreams that he is her Mr Right. So what does a confirmed never-getting-married-again woman do when the man of her dreams unexpectedly lands right in front of her? Because for the first time, she might not be able to walk away. This time it might be forever.Want more fun romance? Look out for more cowboys and weddings in the Boots and Bouquets series and check out Jaci's gorgeously romantic Hope series beginning with Hope Flames. Or, to turn up the heat, look out for Jaci's sizzling Brotherhood by Fire and Play-By-Play series which began with The Perfect Play.The Holiday Swap: The perfect heartwarming and cosy festive romance
By Maggie Knox. 2021
'An utterly adorable, pitch-perfect romance'Taylor Jenkins Read, author of Daisy Jones and The SixWhen chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on…
the head on the L.A. set of her reality baking show, she loses a lot more than consciousness; she also loses her ability to taste and smell - both critical to her success as show judge. Meanwhile, Charlie's identical twin, Cass, is frantically trying to hold her own life together back in their quaint mountain hometown while running the family's bustling bakery and dealing with her ex, who won't get the memo that they're over.With only days until Christmas, a desperate Charlie asks Cass to do something they haven't done since they were kids: switch places. Looking for her own escape from reality, Cass agrees. But temporarily trading lives proves more complicated than they imagined, especially when rugged firefighter Jake Greenman and gorgeous Physician Assistant Miguel Rodriguez are thrown into the mix. Will the twins' identity swap be a recipe for disaster, or does it have all the right ingredients for getting their lives back on track?Readers love The Holiday Swap:'A feel good story, romance, Christmas, dogs and cake! What more could you ask for?' - 5 STARS'A perfect mix of fun and romance!' - 5 STARS'A delightful festive read with drama that will pull you in' - 5 STARS'A glorious holiday adventure with a dash of romance and sibling love . . . Great fun!' - 5 STARS'Delightfully entertaining and thoroughly addictive . . . the perfect winter romance to curl up with this Christmas, with an ending worthy of a Hallmark movie' - 5 STARS'A warm, funny, uplifting writer to celebrate!' KATIE FFORDEIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin,…
you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter!Readers are enchanted by From Shetland, With Love at Christmas!'A lovely Christmas read . . . made me feel good. Excellent''An essential for anyone's pre-Christmas light and relaxing reading list''I couldn't put this book down it was that good. . . 10 stars at least''A wonderful festive read that makes you wish you were there''This was a beautiful escapist read''Great characters, great storyline and a big hug in book form will be found within the pages of this amazing festive book. Loved it''A lovely story of friendship, love, and starting over. I wish I lived in this town, could shop at their stores and be friends with these lovely characters'...........................................................................Friendship can be the greatest gift you'll ever give...Verity is embarking on a better-late-than-never gap year now that her sons have flown the nest, and dreams of turning a lifetime's hobby of knitting and crocheting into a profitable new enterprise at Lerwick Manor's gallery. Nessie has returned to Shetland after two years spent retraining as a blacksmith on the Scottish mainland. She's determined to do whatever it takes to reignite the traditional craft and prove that gender is no obstacle to taking on her family's heritage. Isla is fresh out of catering college, but she is desperate to prove she has what it takes to run Lerwick Manor's artisan café. Focused on perfecting her grandmother's traditional recipes, Isla has no time for anything else - especially not her pesky ex.With the island's Yule Day celebration fast approaching, it's the ideal moment for their crafts to shine. But they can't do it alone - and their friendship might turn out to be their greatest creation yet..............................................................................'A perfect story full of hope, love and friendship' 5* reader review'An uplifting, engaging and heart warming book. Loved it' 5* reader review'An amazing book and makes you really think that your dreams of changing your life can really happen' 5* reader review'The author has the knack of making her characters spring off the pages so real that you'll care about them' Peterborough TelegraphDon't miss Erin's uplifting From Shetland, With Love - out now!You are invited to holiday at gorgeous Rose Cottage - where friendship, home comforts and romance are guaranteed... look for New Beginnings at Rose Cottage - out now! - 'Utterly charming...an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool PlacesIf you don't ask you'll never know... don't miss Taking a Chance on Love - out now!'A warm, funny, uplifting writer to celebrate!' KATIE FFORDEIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin,…
you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter!Readers are enchanted by From Shetland, With Love at Christmas!'A lovely Christmas read . . . made me feel good. Excellent''An essential for anyone's pre-Christmas light and relaxing reading list''I couldn't put this book down it was that good. . . 10 stars at least''A wonderful festive read that makes you wish you were there''This was a beautiful escapist read''Great characters, great storyline and a big hug in book form will be found within the pages of this amazing festive book. Loved it''A lovely story of friendship, love, and starting over. I wish I lived in this town, could shop at their stores and be friends with these lovely characters'...........................................................................Friendship can be the greatest gift you'll ever give...Verity is embarking on a better-late-than-never gap year now that her sons have flown the nest, and dreams of turning a lifetime's hobby of knitting and crocheting into a profitable new enterprise at Lerwick Manor's gallery. Nessie has returned to Shetland after two years spent retraining as a blacksmith on the Scottish mainland. She's determined to do whatever it takes to reignite the traditional craft and prove that gender is no obstacle to taking on her family's heritage. Isla is fresh out of catering college, but she is desperate to prove she has what it takes to run Lerwick Manor's artisan café. Focused on perfecting her grandmother's traditional recipes, Isla has no time for anything else - especially not her pesky ex.With the island's Yule Day celebration fast approaching, it's the ideal moment for their crafts to shine. But they can't do it alone - and their friendship might turn out to be their greatest creation yet..............................................................................'A perfect story full of hope, love and friendship' 5* reader review'An uplifting, engaging and heart warming book. Loved it' 5* reader review'An amazing book and makes you really think that your dreams of changing your life can really happen' 5* reader review'The author has the knack of making her characters spring off the pages so real that you'll care about them' Peterborough TelegraphDon't miss Erin's uplifting From Shetland, With Love - out now!You are invited to holiday at gorgeous Rose Cottage - where friendship, home comforts and romance are guaranteed... look for New Beginnings at Rose Cottage - out now! - 'Utterly charming...an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool PlacesIf you don't ask you'll never know... don't miss Taking a Chance on Love - out now!The Saffron Trail: the perfect sun-soaked escapist read we all need right now
By Rosanna Ley. 2015
An exotic tale of lost family secrets from the #1 Kindle Bestseller'The perfect holiday companion' Heat'The ultimate feel-good read' Candis'Sun-soaked…
escapism' BestAfter the death of her beloved mother, Nell travels from rural Cornwall to the colour and chaos of Marrakech. Her marriage may be on the rocks, but exploring the heady delights of Moroccan cuisine could help her fulfil her dream of opening her own restaurant. It's there she meets Amy - a young photographer trying to unravel the story behind her family's involvement in the Vietnam War. The two women develop a close friendship and discover a surprising connection between their own pasts. This connection will take Nell and Amy on a journey to find their own 'saffron trail' - from the labyrinthine medina and bustle of Moroccan bazaars all the way back home to Cornwall and to the heart of their families' origins.SEE WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:'Impeccably researched and deftly written . . . kept me hooked until the end' Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter'Loved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read' Amazon reviewer 'Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' Candis 'A fantastic read' Amazon reviewer'A fascinating story with engaging themes' Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of The Tea Planter's Wife 'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' - Amazon reviewerThe Adults: A Christmas vacation with your ex. What could go wrong?
By Caroline Hulse. 2018
'Genuinely unputdownable books are rare in my experience. This is one. A brilliant, original comedy' Daily Mail* * * *…
*MEET THE ADULTS...Claire and Matt are divorced but decide what's best for their daughter Scarlett is to have a 'normal' family Christmas with them all together.Claire brings her new boyfriend Patrick, a seemingly eligible Iron-Man-in-Waiting. Matt brings the new love of his life Alex, funny, smart, and extremely patient. Scarlett, their daughter, brings her imaginary friend Posey. He's a rabbit.Together the five (or six?) of them grit their teeth over Organized Fun activities, drinking a little too much after bed-time, oversharing classified secrets about their pasts and, before they know it, their holiday is a powder keg that ends - where this story starts - with a tearful, frightened, call to the police...But what happened? They said they'd all be adults about this...* * * * *'I loved The Adults! Funny, dry and beautifully observed. Highly recommended' Gill Sims, #1 bestselling author of Why Mummy Drinks and Why Mummy Swears'Such a breath of fresh air! Witty, intensely human and (dare I say it) relatable ... The perfect comedy of errors' Katie Khan'The Adults is my top read of 2018 so far. Absolutely hilarious ... This one will stay with me for a long time' Cathy Bramley 'Packed with sharp wit, engaging characters and off-beat humour, this is a fresh and feisty thrill-ride of a novel' Heat'I took this book on holiday and couldn't put it down! I've never read anything quite like it' The Unmumsy Mum'Gripped me from the start. Reminiscent of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies - a sure-fire winner' Cass Hunter, author of The After Wife'Brilliantly funny - will have you wincing in recognition' Good Housekeeping'Funny, poignant, real - a truly original book that made me laugh, cry and cringe in equal measure. I loved it' Charlotte Duckworth'Razor-sharp comedy - barbed and brilliant. The characters are totally convincing ... Sparky, heart-felt and fantastically fun, this is a fabulous debut' Sunday MirrorThe Holiday Swap: The perfect heartwarming and cosy festive romance
By Maggie Knox. 2021
'An utterly adorable, pitch-perfect romance'Taylor Jenkins Read, author of Daisy Jones and The SixTwo identical twins. Twelve days til Christmas.…
One recipe for love.When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the L.A. set of her reality baking show, she loses a lot more than consciousness; she also loses her ability to taste and smell - both critical to her success as show judge. Meanwhile, Charlie's identical twin, Cass, is frantically trying to hold her own life together back in their quaint mountain hometown while running the family's bustling bakery and dealing with her ex, who won't get the memo that they're over.With only days until Christmas, a desperate Charlie asks Cass to do something they haven't done since they were kids: switch places. Looking for her own escape from reality, Cass agrees. But temporarily trading lives proves more complicated than they imagined, especially when rugged firefighter Jake Greenman and gorgeous Physician Assistant Miguel Rodriguez are thrown into the mix. Will the twins' identity swap be a recipe for disaster, or does it have all the right ingredients for getting their lives back on track?(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited'A warm, funny, uplifting writer to celebrate!' KATIE FFORDE If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly…
Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter! 'A lovely, heart-warming story . . . I was hooked!' CHRISTINA COURTENAY 'A delightful tale of friendship, family and love' JENNI KEER 'Thoroughly entertaining. The characters are warm and well drawn' SUE ROBERTSReaders are loving the latest From Shetland, With Love book!'An excellent and highly enjoyable read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Brilliant escapism' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A good cozy read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ...............................................New friendship is just a stay away . . . Pippa has long felt like the odd one out in her family. Taking a job driving a mobile bakery van around Shetland's villages gives her a sense of freedom and purpose, but also makes her realise how much she wants to belong. Natalia has recently returned to Lerwick hoping to reconnect with an old flame. But she's engulfed by loss and rejection when she hears that he's moved on, and Natalia's world is turned upside down. Autumn is dedicated to her job in hospitality and relishes her role as general manager of Lerwick Manor's new hotel. No guest request is too big or too small, but her own unrelentingly high standards could push Autumn to her limits. Will the beauty of Shetland help these three women find the friendship, support and healing that they all need?...............................................Readers love the From Shetland, With Love series!'Wow! Reading this book was like comfrey tea. The more it fermented the better it got' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'What a lovely and uplifting read. I really really enjoyed it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A perfect heartwarming read which has provided a great escape' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Loved this thoroughly feel good read & now I'm just off into my garden to plant some carrot seedlings!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Don't miss any of Erin Green's gloriously uplifting reads in Lerwick - look out for From Shetland, With Love; From Shetland, With Love at Christmas and A Shetland Christmas Carol - perfect for any season! You are invited to holiday at gorgeous Rose Cottage - where friendship, home comforts and romance are guaranteed . . . look for New Beginnings at Rose Cottage - out now! 'Utterly charming . . . an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool Places If you don't ask you'll never know . . . don't miss Taking a Chance on Love - out now!'A warm, funny, uplifting writer to celebrate!' KATIE FFORDE If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly…
Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter! 'A lovely, heart-warming story . . . I was hooked!' CHRISTINA COURTENAY 'A delightful tale of friendship, family and love' JENNI KEER 'Thoroughly entertaining. The characters are warm and well drawn' SUE ROBERTSReaders are loving the latest From Shetland, With Love book!'An excellent and highly enjoyable read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Brilliant escapism' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A good cozy read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ...............................................New friendship is just a stay away . . . Pippa has long felt like the odd one out in her family. Taking a job driving a mobile bakery van around Shetland's villages gives her a sense of freedom and purpose, but also makes her realise how much she wants to belong. Natalia has recently returned to Lerwick hoping to reconnect with an old flame. But she's engulfed by loss and rejection when she hears that he's moved on, and Natalia's world is turned upside down. Autumn is dedicated to her job in hospitality and relishes her role as general manager of Lerwick Manor's new hotel. No guest request is too big or too small, but her own unrelentingly high standards could push Autumn to her limits. Will the beauty of Shetland help these three women find the friendship, support and healing that they all need?...............................................Readers love the From Shetland, With Love series!'Wow! Reading this book was like comfrey tea. The more it fermented the better it got' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'What a lovely and uplifting read. I really really enjoyed it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A perfect heartwarming read which has provided a great escape' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Loved this thoroughly feel good read & now I'm just off into my garden to plant some carrot seedlings!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Don't miss any of Erin Green's gloriously uplifting reads in Lerwick - look out for From Shetland, With Love; From Shetland, With Love at Christmas and A Shetland Christmas Carol - perfect for any season! You are invited to holiday at gorgeous Rose Cottage - where friendship, home comforts and romance are guaranteed . . . look for New Beginnings at Rose Cottage - out now! 'Utterly charming . . . an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool Places If you don't ask you'll never know . . . don't miss Taking a Chance on Love - out now!Spend your holiday season with the Christmas listen you don't want to miss in Erin Green's uplifting novel of love,…
friendship and changing your life!If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter!'Utterly charming...an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool Places on New Beginnings at Rose Cottage'A perfect story full of hope, love and friendship' 5* reader review'An uplifting, engaging and heart warming book. Loved it' 5* reader review'An amazing book and makes you really think that your dreams of changing your life can really happen' 5* reader review'The author has the knack of making her characters spring off the pages so real that you'll care about them' Peterborough TelegraphFriendship can be the greatest gift you'll ever give...Verity is embarking on a better-late-than-never gap year now that her sons have flown the nest, and dreams of turning a lifetime's hobby of knitting and crocheting into a profitable new enterprise at Lerwick Manor's gallery. Nessie has returned to Shetland after two years spent retraining as a blacksmith on the Scottish mainland. She's determined to do whatever it takes to reignite the traditional craft and prove that gender is no obstacle taking on her family's heritage. Isla is fresh out of catering college, but she is desperate to prove she has what it takes to run Lerwick Manor's artisan café. Focused on perfecting her grandmother's traditional recipes, Isla has no time for anything else - especially not her pesky ex.With the island's Yule Day celebration fast approaching, it's the ideal moment for their crafts to shine. But they can't do it alone - and their friendship might turn out to be their greatest creation yet...Don't miss Erin's uplifting From Shetland, With Love - out now!You are invited to holiday at gorgeous Rose Cottage - where friendship, home comforts and romance are guaranteed... look for New Beginnings at Rose Cottage - out now!If you don't ask you'll never know... don't miss Taking a Chance on Love - out now!(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group LtdThe Proposal: The sensational Reese's Book Club Pick hit!
By Jasmine Guillory. 2018
A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick!A fun and flirty novel from New York Times bestseller Jasmine Guillory,…
author of The Wedding Date, one of Cosmopolitan's 33 Books to Get Excited About in 2018.For fans of Jo Watson, Sarah Morgan and Holly Martin, about the perils of public proposals and the beauty of an unexpected second chance.When freelance writer Nikole Paterson goes to a Dodgers game in LA with her actor boyfriend, the last thing she expects is a scoreboard proposal. Saying no isn't difficult - they've only been dating for five months, and he can't even spell her name correctly. The hard part is having to face a stadium full of disappointed fans...At the game with his sister, Carlos Ibarra comes to Nik's rescue and rushes her away from a camera crew. He's even there for her when the video goes viral and Nik's social media goes crazy. Believing that neither of them are looking for anything serious, Nik embarks on an epic rebound with the handsome doctor, filled with food, fun, and fantastic sex. But when their glorified hookups start breaking the rules, will they be brave enough to admit what they're really feeling? 'What a charming, warm, sexy gem of a novel' New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay on The Wedding Date(P)2018 Penguin AudioDon't miss the stunning new novel from Cathy Kelly about sisterhood, love & friendship - The Wedding Party is available…
to pre-order now!'A burst of warmth and wit, twists and turns' MARIAN KEYES'This is Cathy Kelly on top form writing about warm, believable women with real, messy lives' RACHEL HORE'Other Women captures the stories of three modern women... A real feel-good read' HEAT'The brilliant storyteller is back with another perfectly concocted tale' OK!---Three women. Three secrets. Three tangled lives...Sid wears her independence like armour. So when she strikes up a rare connection with unlucky-in-love Finn, they are both determined to prove that men and women can just be friends. Can't they?Marin has the perfect home, attentive husband, two beloved children - and a secret addiction to designer clothes. She knows she has it all, so why can't she stop comparing herself to other women?Bea believes that we all have one love story - and she's had hers. Now her life centres around her son, Luke, and her support group of fierce single women. But there's something that she can't tell anyone...With her inimitable warmth and wisdom, Cathy Kelly shows us that in the messy reality of marriage, family, and romance, sometimes it's the women in our lives who hold us together.---------------------------Praise for Cathy Kelly's irresistibly comforting storytelling:'Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations on modern life. I loved it' - Marian Keyes'This book is full of joy - and I devoured every page of it gladly' - Milly Johnson'Filled with nuggets of wisdom, compassion and humour, Cathy Kelly proves, yet again, that she knows everything there is to know about women' - Patricia Scanlan'Packed with Cathy's usual magical warmth' - Sheila O'Flanagan'Comforting and feel-good, the perfect treat read' - Good Housekeeping'With nuanced and believable characters, each grappling with complex, messy lives, the drama explodes from the first two pages of Other Women and doesn't let up until the final chapter' - Carmel HarringtonRoyal Holiday: The ONLY romance you need to read this Christmas!
By Jasmine Guillory. 2019
Reese Witherspoon, Oprah and Roxane Gay LOVE her! Readers love her!Have you discovered New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon…
Book Club pick Jasmine Guillory yet? IT'S THE CHRISTMAS ROMANCE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!When Vivian Forest gets the chance to tag along on her daughter Maddie's work trip to England to style a member of the royal family, she can't refuse. She's excited to spend the holidays taking in the magnificent British sights, but what she doesn't expect is to become instantly attracted to a certain private secretary, his charming accent and unyielding formality. Malcolm Hudson has never given a personal, private tour in his time with the royals - until now. Intrigued by Vivian, he finds himself making excuses just to spend time with her. Soon, flirtatious banter, results in a kiss under the mistletoe sure to keep the frostiest winter chill at bay. With Vivian's return to the US fast approaching, she and Malcolm will have to decide if this is simply a holiday romance or a love affair to change their lives.PERFECT FOR FANS OF SOPHIE RANALD, JO WATSON and ZARA STONELEY!(P)2019 Penguin AudioThe Bad Mothers' Book Club: A laugh-out-loud novel full of humour and heart
By Keris Stainton. 2019
'Keris is a wonderful writer. You should definitely get hold of this book!' Charlotte, 5 starsThe laugh-out-loud new novel from…
the ebook bestseller!Meet Emma, the new Mum on the block. Since moving to the Liverpudlian seaside after her husband's career change, her life consists of the following: long walks on the beach (with the dog), early nights (with the kids) and Netflix (no chill). Bored and lonely, when Emma is cordially invited to the exclusive cool school-mums' book club, she thinks her luck may finally be about to change. But she soon finds the women of the club aren't quite what they seem - and after an unfortunate incident involving red wine and a white carpet, she finds herself unceremoniously kicked out. The answer? Start her own book club - for bad mothers who just want to drink wine and share stories. But will this town let two book clubs exist? Or is there only room for one queen of the school gates...? Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Why Mummy Drinks.Read by Laura Morgan(p) The Orion Publishing Group Ltd 2020'Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations on modern life. I loved it' Marian Keyes--------------------An uplifting story about…
one mother trying to hold it all together - told with Cathy Kelly's trademark sparkling warmth, humour and honesty.--------------------Freya Abalone has a big, messy, wonderful family. She has an exciting career as a celebrity chef. She has a new home that makes her feel safe.But behind the happy front, Freya feels pulled in a hundred directions. Life has thrown Freya some lemons - and she's learned how to juggle! But she's keeping a secret from her family, and soon something is going to crashing down...All families have their struggles and strengths. So can Freya pull everyone - and herself - together when they need it most?--------------------You'll love Cathy Kelly's feel-good, relatable stories of family life! 'Honest, funny, clever, it sparkles with witty, wry observations' Marian Keyes'This book is full of joy' Milly Johnson'A lovely story of life and change' Prima'The perfect comfort read for a cold autumn afternoon' Jo Finney, Good Housekeeping'Cathy Kelly shines an insightful light on female insecurity and, through Freya's journey, shows the healing power of self-belief and family support' Woman & HomeEscape with a comforting, relatable and funny story about real family life - perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Milly Johnson, Shari Low and Ruth Jones.Grandma Can You Teach Me?
By Jacqui Ertischek. 2016
Teach me to dance, to cook and to sew. Teach me to fish and help me to grow. This is…
a wonderful story of a young girl staying for the day with her grandma. Grandparents and Grandchildren all over the world will understand and appreciate the love and joy of spending time with each other.The Secret Ingredient
By George E. Stanley. 1999
Katie Lynn Cooke loves her grandmother's home-baked cookies and sadly goes without between visits. Grandma urges Katie Lynn to start…
making her own cookies, using Grandma's recipes, so she won't ever have to go without again. Before Katie Lynn can scrape the batter off the bowl, she's in business -- the cookie business! Running a business is great fun, but it's also a real live grown-up J-O-B. Katie Lynn and company have their work unlike their cookies cut out for them! Step-by-step instructions enable kids to turn their kitchens into mini-cookie companies of their own!Can Irene find a new home by the docks?Newly married to dashing RAF officer, Tom, Irene Farley leaves behind her…
safe countryside life to move in with his family by the docks in South Shields. Little prepares her for the devastation the Jerry bombers have wreaked on the Sixteen Streets or that they would be living under her mother-in-law's roof, alongside Tom's three brothers and two wives!Irene's only escape is her job at the local Wright's Biscuit factory packing up a little taste of home for the brave boys fighting for King and country across the channel. As the threat of war creeps ever closer to the Sixteen Streets, the biscuit factory girls bond together, because no one can get through this war alone...