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Murder Most Haunted: A gripping debut murder mystery set in a haunted house, the perfect cosy Autumn read

"Brought to you by Penguin. As the snow falls, the haunting begins... Get ready for the most gripping cosy murder mystery debut of the year. A grand country estate. On her last day as a Detective, Midge McGowan is given the retirement present from hell: a ticket to take part in a haunted house tour. She’ll have to spend the weekend before Christmas ghost-hunting in an isolated mansion with a group of misfits, including a know-it-all paranormal investigator and a has-been pop star. An impossible crime. It isn’t long before the tour starts to spiral out of control. Midge and the guests see an unsettling figure walking the grounds late at night. Then the unthinkable happens – someone is murdered in a room that’s been locked from the inside. A Christmas they might not survive. Heavy snow cuts them off from help, the house’s own dark secrets begin to surface, and Midge can’t shake the creeping sense that they are walking into a nightmare. Could a ghost really be responsible, or is the culprit one of the guests? 'A delightfully engaging debut, starring one of the most amusing and unusual sleuths I’ve come across. Best enjoyed with a nice glass of sherry!' Tess Gerritsen © Emma Mason 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Emma Mason (Author), Angus King, Anna Acton, Ayesha Antoine, Barnaby Edwards, Jacqueline King, Jonathan Case, Roy McMillan (Narrator)

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Slow Burn Summer: The new holiday romance from the bestselling author of One Day in December

"Brought to you by Penguin. The delicious new summer romance from the bestselling author of One Day in December Sometimes pretending to be someone else helps you figure out who you really are… Freshly divorced and in need of a job – Kate Elliot’s life needs a rewrite. So when she unearths an old letter from her ex-talent agent, Jojo Francisco – she takes it as a sign from the universe to brush off her old acting skills and become someone else entirely. Meanwhile, Charlie Francisco is back from LA, leaving his dumpster fire of a life behind. He may be well over his head in filling the shoes of his late eccentric father but he is determined to prove he can, and he might just have the job for Kate: to pose as the author for a novel that the real writer wants nothing to do with. It’s not quite the glamourous gig she was hoping for, but he’s looking for a nobody and she needs cash fast. When Kate and Charlie meet they’re all friction and sparks, but they have one thing in common – they’re determined to play their parts. But as the summer heat ups and the lies get bigger and bigger, can they stick to their lines or will they go off-script? A steamy and sweet love story set in the steamy heat of a London summer, from the queen of the 'what if?' romance Josie Silver. 'A gorgeous warm hug of a novel!' Beth O'Leary 'Sexy, funny and poignant' Sophie Cousens 'Joyous, uplifting and heart-racingly romantic. I devoured it.' Cathy Bramley © Josie Silver 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Josie Silver (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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A Place in the Sun: The brand new heart-warming beach read from the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse

"Brought to you by Penguin. It's never too late to find where you belong... Thea knew the holiday house her late husband Marco bought in Tuscany wasn't pristine. But when she relocates to Italy for the summer with her children, she's shocked by how much work Casa Luna needs. And she only has six weeks to fix it up ready to sell! Her only option is to ask the tight-knit Italian community for help. In return, Thea and her children become involved in the community kitchen, working alongside handsome chef Giovanni and three very competitive nonnas. Gradually, Thea begins to open up to the people around her for the first time in a long while. But just as she's beginning to wonder whether this small Tuscan town could become a new place to call home, a surprise visitor turns everything on its head . . . © Jo Thomas 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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What If I Never Get Over You: The must-read love story and perfect holiday read from the bestselling author of Seven Summers

"Brought to you by Penguin. Three days to fall in love. Six years to try to forget. Ellie didn’t expect to fall in love while travelling in Europe. But she also didn’t expect to meet a man like Ash. Three blistering days in Lisbon is all it takes to form an unforgettable connection – deep enough for them to plan to meet again in Madrid. But Ellie arrives late, and Ash is nowhere to be found. Six years later, the memory of Ash and their time together still burns deeply in Ellie’s heart. She hopes that her dream job as a gardener on a grand estate in Wales will bring the fresh start she desperately needs. But when Ash unexpectedly crashes back into her life, Ellie is forced to question if the universe has other plans... Praise for What if I Never Get Over You: 'A sweeping love story that is deep, complex and so, so riveting. I devoured this novel in one glorious gulp and still wanted more. Paige Toon’s ability to weave longing, hope, devastation and joy into one powerful, heart-tugging love story is nothing short of spectacular' Jill Santopolo ©2024 Paige Toon (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Paige Toon (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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A Recipe for Christmas: The deliciously heart-warming festive read from the bestselling author of Countdown to Christmas

"Brought to you by Penguin Let the queen of feel-good Christmas fiction whisk you off to the snowy mountains this festive season... Take one woman longing for the perfect Christmas . . . All Clara has ever wanted is Christmas surrounded by loved ones, full of warmth and delicious food. So when her new boyfriend asks her to move to Switzerland, she can't help but say yes! After all, what could be more perfect than Christmas in the Alps? Add a dash of surprise She quickly signs up for a tempting chocolate-making class, but it turns out to be chocolate-making bootcamp! And her boyfriend isn't all he seemed either . . . And enjoy a magical festive treat! Despite it all, Clara begins to make friends - including the aloof yet intriguing Gabriel. With all of the ingredients at her fingertips, will she finally be able to whisk up her Christmas dream? 'It just wouldn't be Christmas without Jo's book in your stocking!' Jill Mansell © Jo Thomas 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Love In Provence: Escape to France with this gorgeous romantic story from the bestselling author

"Brought to you by Penguin. In the beautiful lavender fields of Provence, harvest season – the busiest time of the year – is about to start. Del is looking forward to a new group of pickers arriving from all over the world to help out at her little lavender farm. But just as they’re due to appear, some bad news turns her world upside down. Then Del’s partner Fabien is given the chance to rejoin his old band for one last tour – and Del wants him to seize the day. But is sending him away the right decision? As the pickers arrive and the harvest gets underway, Del feels the mounting pressure of trying to keep everyone happy. Even her cooking – the thing she loves best – is suffering. Until the pickers, missing home and keen to find comfort through a home-cooked meal, share their recipes with her . . . and a supper club is born. After all that’s happened, will the community come together once more? And when Fabian makes an unexpected return, will Del finally get her happily ever after? ©2024 Jo Thomas (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Countdown to Christmas: The uplifting and feel-good Christmas romance book from the bestselling author

"Brought to you by Penguin. Chloe can't wait for Christmas . . . to be over! Her son Ruben is staying with his dad this year and Chloe is planning to ignore the holidays all together. Her only nod to the season is the advent calendar Ruben left her, to help count down the days till he's home again. But then an heir hunter gets in touch, telling her there's a plot of land in Canada she may be entitled to. Surely, it's a scam. Or could it be just the escape she needs right now? They're offering to pay for her flights . . . and Ruben's latest note in the advent calendar tells her to 'say yes!' Suddenly, Chloe's new countdown to Christmas involves a log cabin in the middle of a snowy forest, a community that's worried for its future, a gruff lumberjack who gives her butterflies and a lot of pancakes with maple syrup . . . This Christmas is full of surprises! 'Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness' Veronica Henry ©2023 Jo Thomas (P)2023 Penguin Audio"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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The Reason

"How much is the smile from the person you love worth to you? Brooke's life has derailed. Her social life and career have evaporated, her daughter is desperately unhappy and being bullied at school, and, for a 43-year-old, she probably spends way too many weekends at her parent's. But the reason for all this is no mystery. A year and a half ago, Brooke's husband died. But Brooke does have one secret. Her husband's death, the worst thing that has ever happened to her, has made her unbelievably rich. Despite her despair, Brooke suddenly realises she has the power to make her daughter's life, and the world a little brighter. "

Catherine Bennetto (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Keeping a Christmas Promise: Escape to Iceland with this feel-good festive romance

"Brought to you by Penguin. One Icelandic holiday. One snowstorm. The adventure of a lifetime. Freya has one wish this Christmas... to visit Iceland and track down the illusive Northern Lights in memory of her beloved friend. Nothing - not even a snowstorm - is going to stop her. But when an avalanche leaves her stranded in a remote village with no way to contact the outside world, handsome and enigmatic Petur comes to her rescue, giving her a place to stay in his farmhouse. In this harsh yet beautiful landscape, Petur and his community must come together in order to survive. Stepping up to help Petur with the Christmas celebrations, chef Freya is determined to make this most of her time here, cooking delicious fresh food and delivering it to the friendly locals. But as her feelings for Petur and love for the village begin to grow, she is about to discover that the greatest adventures are the ones you don't expect... © Jo Thomas 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Retreat to the Spanish Sun: Escape to Spain with this feel-good holiday romance from the #1 bestseller

"Brought to you by Penguin. From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good new story... Eliza has a full house! When her three children grew up and moved out, she downsized to a smaller property... but now they're all back. Every room in the house is taken and Eliza finds herself sharing her bed with her eldest daughter and her daughter's pug. Combined with the online course she's trying to finish, plus her job to fit in, there just isn't the peace and quiet that Eliza needs. So when an ad pops up on her laptop saying 'house-sitters wanted', Eliza can't resist the chance to escape. She ends up moving to a rural finca in southern Spain, looking after the owner's Iberico pigs, learning about secret gastronomic societies... and finding a new zest for life and love along the way. Praise for Jo Thomas: 'Rich, warm and sunny. A story that stays with you long after the last page is turned' Milly Johnson 'Like the very best kind of holiday' Lucy Diamond 'A sparkling, heartwarming hug of a story' Miranda Dickinson © Jo Thomas 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Celebrations at the Chateau: Relax and unwind with the perfect holiday romance

"So good I could almost taste it. Magnifique!' Milly Johnson, bestselling author of My One True North Cosy up with this heart-warming, romantic story from Jo Thomas about turning your dreams into a reality. - - - - - When their grandfather dies, Fliss and her sisters are astonished to inherit a French chateau! Travelling to Normandy to visit the beautiful if faded house, they excitedly make plans over delicious crepes and local cider in the town nearby. But they soon discover the chateau needs major work, a huge tax bill is due . . . and there's a sitting tenant to whom they owe a monthly allowance. Unable to sell but strapped for cash, Fliss determines to spruce up the elegant old rooms and open a B&B. But, why is Jacques, the local mayor, so hostile? How did Fliss's grandfather come to own the place anyway? And will Jacques and Fliss be able to put their differences aside to save the chateau? Inspired by Escape to the Chateau, this cosy and uplifting novel to curl up with, from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and Finding Love at the Christmas Market. Readers are falling in love with Celebrations at the Chateau: ***** A wonderful hug of a book. Feel-good fiction at its very best! ***** A perfect book to curl up with and forget the world. ***** A romantic and magical read . . . I couldn't put it down"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Finding Love at the Christmas Market: The magical second-chance festive romance

"Brought to you by Penguin. Cosy up with the new Christmas book from best-selling author Jo Thomas Residential-home caterer Connie has had one online-dating disaster too many. Hurt in the past and with her son to consider, now she's feeling hesitant. Then one of Connie's residents sets her up on a date at a beautiful German Christmas market - with the promise she'll take a mini-bus full of pensioners with her... Amongst the twinkling lights and smell of warm gingerbread in the old market square, Connie heads off on her date with a check-list of potential partner must-haves. Baker Henrich ticks all the boxes, but when Connie meets Henrich's rival William, she starts to wonder if ticking boxes is the answer. Will Connie's wish for love this Christmas come true, and if so - with who? Praise for Jo Thomas: 'Magically romantic...best read in front of a crackling log fire' Milly Johnson 'The characters went straight to my heart' Katie Fforde 'A sparkling, heartwarming hug of a story' Miranda Dickinson 'Like the very best kind of holiday' Lucy Diamond © Jo Thomas 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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