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The Great Escape - Fiona Gibson

The Great Escape
Fiona Gibson

Format: Paperback - Released: 16/02/2012
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February 2012 Book of the Month. This Laugh-out-loud funny tale, packed full real life cringe-worthy moments we all know so well, asks the question: Can any woman ever grab back a piece of her younger self? For one weekend only, Hannah, Sadie and Lou are determined to give it their best shot. Perfect for fans of Jane Costello, Kate Long and Tess Stimson.

Nine Uses for an Ex Boyfriend - Sarra Manning

Nine Uses for an Ex Boyfriend
Sarra Manning

Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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February 2012 Book of the Month. Anyone who has been through a break up with a long term first love will totally relate to the characters in this sexy, funny, witty and well written romantic novel. The dilemma is simple. What do you do if you catch your boyfriend passionately kissing your best friend; try to save the relationship or move on?

Attachments - Rainbow Rowell

Attachments
Rainbow Rowell

Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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February 2012 Debut of the Month. This is such a funny, warm, heartfelt, touching and unforgettable novel and as a bloke I’m not even sure I’m the target reader at all! Set in 1999 when email was just emerging - follow the will-they-won’t-they romance between glamorous office junior and painfully shy IT geek!

Care of Wooden Floors - Will Wiles

Care of Wooden Floors
Will Wiles

Format: Hardback - Released: 02/02/2012
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February 2012 Debut of the Month. Inhabiting the spaces in-between everyday events - a place where tiny oversights can have disastrous, farcical and even fatal consequences. This is a unique, bold and brilliant debut from a darkly funny new voice - which has a little bit of floorcare in it as well.

The Sealed Letter - Emma Donoghue

The Sealed Letter
Emma Donoghue

Format: Paperback - Released: 03/02/2012
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From the bestselling author of Room comes a delicious tale of secrets, betrayal and forbidden love. Based on blow-by-blow newspaper reports of the 1864 Codrington Divorce, The Sealed Letter, full of sparkling characters and wicked dialogue, is a thought-provoking mystery and gripping drama of friends, lovers and marriage.

Q : A Love Story - Evan J. Mandery

Q : A Love Story
Evan J. Mandery

Format: Hardback - Released: 02/02/2012
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In a gripping tale of time travel and true love that will appeal to fans of The Time Traveler's Wife and The Confessions of Max Tivoli, a successful writer meets his future self, who advises him not to marry Q, the love of his life. Tissue boxes at the ready!

The Copper Beech - Maeve Binchy

The Copper Beech
Maeve Binchy

Format: Paperback - Released: 20/02/2012
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A Special Edition of The Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy to celebrate Orion's 20th anniversary. Maeve Binchy's marvellous portrait of a small Irish town whose untroubled surface conceals the passions, rivalries, friendships, ambitions and jealousies beneath.

The Lover's Dictionary : A Love Story in 185 Definitions - David Levithan

The Lover's Dictionary : A Love Story in 185 Definitions
David Levithan

Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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A cleverly constructed novel whose story is told through the device of the alphabet. From 'Aberrant' and 'Abstain' to 'Yesterday' and 'Zenith' the author explores the intimacies and workings of love through his namelss narrator to paint a highly original and deeply moving portrait of love in our time. Beautifully packaged too and a perfect 'gift' of love.

Daughters-in-law - Joanna Trollope

Daughters-in-law
Joanna Trollope

Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012
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January 2012 Book of the Month. Shortlisted for the Galaxy Popular Fiction Book of the Year Award 2011. Rachel has always been at the centre of her family of three sons but now the youngest is getting married. She must learn to adjust to the changing dynamics within the various new relationships. This is the author at her absolute best, a first rate read. Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 17 March 2011. The Lovereading view... Joanna Trollope cleverly weaves together an involving family drama in which the matriarchal mother finds herself suddenly bereft of her 3 sons as they marry and their wives try to create some distance between them and the mother-in-law. A power struggle develops and as it does people are going to get hurt. As with all of Joanna Trollope's novels they are packed with emotion and the characters incredibly well drawn.

Trust Nobody - June Hampson

Trust Nobody
June Hampson

Format: Paperback (a Format) - Released: 01/02/2007
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The publisher created a new category with the publication of this novel, that of ‘gangster saga’ and it’s not far off the mark. A gangland 60’s saga set in Gosport with a strong heroine and some memorable characters. It’s got heart, violence, sex and an underground current which is very atmospheric. Evocative and gritty, it’s the beginning of a series that continues in the follow up, Broken Bodies. See the links below to read the books in order. 1 Trust Nobody 2 Broken Bodies 3 Damaged Goods 4 Fatal Cut 5 Jail Bait 6 Fighting Dirty Similar this month: None.Comparison: Martina Cole, Mandasue Heller, Lynda La Plante.

The Other Family - Joanna Trollope

The Other Family
Joanna Trollope

Format: Paperback - Released: 09/12/2010
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Oh this is a tough one. Joanna certainly knows how to put her thumb on a bruise and continually push till it hurts. Why Richie never divorced his first wife to marry the mother of his three girls, his partner for twenty-three years, is beyond me. Now he’s dead and there is a Will to sort out … oh dear. This is Joanna writing at the top of her game, as astute and sensitive as ever. Comparison: Libby Purves, Lionel Shriver, Elizabeth Buchan. To view a Q & A with Joanna, click the link below: Q&A with Joanna about The Other Family.

A Village Affair - Joanna Trollope

A Village Affair
Joanna Trollope

Format: Paperback - Released: 21/09/1990
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To all intents and purposes this was Joanna’s first novel and it was the start of a genre labelled ‘aga saga’ – upper-middleclass country families getting into all sorts of messes. Joanna is queen of this type of novel and has grown with each new one. She’s lovely. She actually started her writing career penning historical novels under the name of Caroline Harvey. A "Piece of Passion" from the publisher... ‘A funny, intelligent and wonderfully involving novel for anyone who’s ever thought of leaving the rat race for the peace of village life – or who’s wondered if their present existence really contains all that life has to offer.' Linda Evans, Senior Editorial Director at Transworld

Horse Play - Jo Carnegie

Horse Play
Jo Carnegie

Format: Paperback - Released: 19/01/2012
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February 2012 Book of the Month. A great fun, racy portrait of country living for fans of Jilly Cooper and Fiona Walker. Set in the fictional picture postcard village of Churchminster - which is far from up-tight or straight-laced ...

Brother and Sister - Joanna Trollope

Brother and Sister
Joanna Trollope

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/02/2005
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A hugely popular author that has her finger right on the pulse of family relationships. In this novel she tackles adoption.

A Walk in the Park - Jill Mansell

A Walk in the Park
Jill Mansell

Format: Hardback - Released: 16/02/2012
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It's been a while, but Lara Carson's back in Bath and lives are set to change as a result. Because Lara left her family and boyfriend Flynn eighteen years ago without a word to anyone. Why has no one heard from her since? Her childhood best friend Evie is thrilled Lara's back and able to share her happiness. Evie's about to walk down the aisle with her dream man, Joel. Or so she thinks...Then there's Flynn Erskine, even more attractive now and stunned to see Lara again. The spark between them is as strong as ever, but how's Flynn going to react when he discovers the secret she's been keeping from him? Oh yes, there's a lot of catching up to be done...