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"Slave Girls, a new series by bestselling author Louise Allen, reveals a shocking modern-day scandal of County Lines – the single most dangerous form of systematic child abuse prevalent today."
"Slave Girls, a new series by bestselling author Louise Allen, reveals a shocking modern-day scandal of County Lines – the single most dangerous form of systematic child abuse prevalent today.
Charlotte - The Cutting Girl - comes from a family of high achievers. Her father is a politician, and her mother is a senior medical officer.
When she moves from her prestigious boarding school she is groomed by a girl two years her senior, spiralling into a cycle of drugs, self-harm and sexual abuse.
When she goes missing, five other girls do, too. A nationwide media campaign sets out to track them down, but can Charlotte ever escape the gang behind the abduction and abuse?"
"'Its magnetism and effortless backflips reminded me a lot of Raven Leilani's Luster, like reading a painting. She's an incredible talent' Julia Raeside, author of Don't Make Me Laugh
'Shannon's debut is a tremendous display of talent. Contemporary in its composition and fearless to experiment, the book elegantly makes bold thematic suggestions which avoid heavy-handedness' Gonzalo Ceron Garcia, author of We Are The End
A woman in her mid-twenties moves back home to live with her parents, where her listlessness fuels an obsession with cleaning, and sets in motion a series of events that lead to her posing as a model in a nude gallery where she encounters a woman whose life will intertwine with her own.
'An utterly unflinching debut novel about becoming adrift: a rare and profound book about loneliness, self-expression and disillusionment, featuring sex, love, drugs – and cleaning' Ian Sansom"
"'This book is a beautiful, heartwarming read. It’s a story of love, friendship and secrets and I devoured every page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde
When travel writer Jack Hartwell arrives on Puffin Island amidst a terrible storm, he stumbles into The Story Shop, the island's quaint bookshop.
Seeking refuge, he finds himself immersed in Amelia Brown's enchanting world of books, puffins, and an eccentric group of book club regulars. So when the enigmatic Amelia challenges Jack to read a mysterious novel The Temptation Bucket List – and to complete its challenges with her – he can’t resist.
But with Jack’s time on Puffin Island ticking away, the stakes rise. The final item on the list? To share a secret that no one else knows…
Praise for The Story Shop:
'This book is a work of art and I think Christie’s best one yet!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'There is something magical about Christie's Puffin Island. I just adore this series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Full of love, friendship and wonderful adventures … a real page turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I fall more in love with Puffin Island and its inhabitants with each book! The Story Shop will get under your skin and stay with you long after you have finished reading it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! Well done Christie Barlow for writing such a stunning romantic, mystery masterpiece! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'Christie Barlow has the knack of transporting you and making you want to be part of the community she writes about … highly recommend' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'Another brilliant read about Puffin Island. Christie Barlow never disappoints. Can’t wait for the next one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'I loved returning to Puffin Island and it's people. They feel like family to me. I hope this series never ends!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
"If you go, there's no coming back.
Dr. Georgia Healey can't grieve. Her nineteen-year-old daughter, Stephanie, stepped out for a walk two years ago and never returned. No body. No answers. Just an open wound that refuses to heal.
On the anniversary of Stephanie's disappearance, Georgia isn't ready to let go — not yet. She retraces every step her daughter took, determined to question everyone: students, professors, ex-boyfriends, anyone who might hold a sliver of truth.
But the truth isn't always a comfort. And what Georgia uncovers is far more terrifying than she ever imagined.
When you seek the lost, be prepared for what you find...
'A slow-burning thriller that builds to a devastating dénouement.' Mail on Sunday
'A tense thriller that kept me reading way past bedtime then kept me awake.' Kerry Watts
Born in Glasgow, P.R. Black is an author and journalist living in Yorkshire. His stories have been in the Daily Telegraph's ´Ghost Stories´ and the 'Northern Crime One' anthology, and he's a runner-up of the 2014 Bloody Scotland competition."
"Wish You Were Her, the brand new rivals-to-lovers YA romance from bestselling, award-winning Elle McNicoll, is perfect for fans of Emily Henry's Book Lovers.
'A beautiful, witty, cinematic romcom . . . A must read for summer' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones
'I loved loved loved this book! My favourite of Elle McNicoll's yet!' - Reader review
'I LOVED this swoony enemies-to-lovers autistic love story' - Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Dear Mysterious Reader, I think I'm falling in love . . .
Everyone wants a piece of actress Allegra Brooks. When she decides she desperately needs to get away from the spotlight she heads for the remote town of Lake Pristine and its summertime book festival.
When Allegra immediately clashes with annoying (and annoyingly handsome) bookseller Jonah Thorne, their rivalry soon becomes the talk of the small town. Before long, Allegra's main escape is the increasingly flirtatious email relationship she's sharing with an anonymous charming bookseller that she's sure can't possibly be Jonah . . .
An unforgettable romcom about finding the one person who makes you feel yourself when the whole world is watching.
Praise for Elle McNicoll's Some Like it Cold:
'A clever, poignant and healing love story' - Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen
'Achingly honest and heartfelt, this is McNicoll at her best. It is quite literally my favourite romance novel of all time.' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine this Christmas
'McNicoll delivers a breathtaking story of love and joy that will keep the reader hooked until the very last page.'- Anika Hussain, author of This Is How You Fall In Love"
"'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde
A blast from her past…
Having narrowly avoided losing everything to her romance scammer ex, artist Delilah Waters is done with men and focused entirely on her quest to buy Puffin Island’s magical lighthouse. It’s a crucial piece of her own family’s history and the perfect space to turn into her home. But then Max Harrington walks through her door.
…puts her future in question.
Her feelings for her former art teacher might have been forbidden at the time, but now he’s back, and single, and there’s no denying that the attraction is mutual! But when something seems too good to be true, it normally is, and Dilly soon makes a shocking discovery that changes everything for her and Max. Now she’ll have to call upon the same fortitude as her beloved lighthouse if she’s to weather the storm headed her way…
Readers have fallen in love with The Lighthouse Daughters:
'Warm, emotive and engaging from start to finish. Christie Barlow is one of my go-to authors and the latest addition to her new series is fantastic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is a fabulous continuation of the Puffin Island series … heartwarming and uplifting … I love the Puffin Island community' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'When you receive a new Christie Barlow novel, it immediately goes to the top of the TBR pile. I could not put this book down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'If you are already a fan of this author, this one will be another hit with you. If you have not read any of her books then what better place to start, than a visit to Puffin Island' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Praise for the Puffin Island series:
'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
"1979. Jackie Chadwick is 17 and living in a supported bedsit. She’s still close to her foster parents and friends with (aka unofficial minder for) Amanda, their irresponsible daughter, but she’s enjoying her independence – until a fire leaves her temporarily homeless.
Jackie’s dad, widower and recovering alcoholic Dave, has just been released from prison and sees this as his chance to make amends. He offers her his spare room – but can their relationship survive him going back on the booze, his gin – loving lady friend and her errant son?
As things go from bad to worse, Jackie has to decide how many chances you give someone who keeps letting you down."
"Other books in the Flower Girls Collection:
OUR FAIR LILY
OUR DEAR DAISY
As the much doted-on daughter of the local doctor Violet Stroud had a comfortable, happy childhood - despite a distinct lack of love from her cold-hearted mother. But when her father unexpectedly dies, Violet's life is turned upside down. As secrets about the family come to light, Violet finds herself homeless and with no one to turn to apart from Edie, the family's gentle and loving housekeeper.
Violet and Edie set out on their own to run a café by the docks and life, while humble, starts to settle down. Perhaps, Violet may find happiness again and even...love? But when Violet's brother, Oliver, comes back on the scene, chaos follows at every turn, and while walking home alone one night, something unthinkable happens. With her contented existence and her chance at true love under threat, Violet must summon all the strength she has to put her life back together. Will she ever find the peace that she so desperately desires?"
"From the bestselling author of Remember Me: She escaped her painful past—but will a murder case drag her back into the darkness?
Ana, who lives in a small Oxfordshire village, came from Liverpool carrying a secret. Her life is now on the straight and narrow, though, and she has a blossoming career as a policewoman.
But when a vigilante starts to practice their own kind of justice on her watch, and then a body is discovered in the woods, Ana's contentment is shattered as the past comes flooding back to haunt her.
Soon Ana must make a choice—turn her back on the girl she used to be . . . or embrace the bitterness and rage she has buried for so long."
"Revisiting the past threatens a woman's future, in a stunning new thriller by the author of The Good Child.
Emma and I did everything together—including getting kidnapped . . .
As teenagers, we were both taken but only I survived.
I promised myself that I would tell my story, and Emma's story, when the time was right. Now here we are. I'm on the cusp of launching my true crime novel which is predicted to be a huge bestseller.
Life is good. I have a home, a dog, and a woman who loves me—but I'm a complete fraud.
Worse still, someone knows it.
One way or another, I'll find the person who is threatening me.
One way or another, I'll stop them.
Whoever is sending me sinister fan mail, whoever is hoping to ruin it all, they should know one thing: I'll do whatever it takes to survive. I've done it before, and I'll do it again . . .
'Mind. Blown!' —Amazon reviewer, five stars
'Excellent thriller!' —Goodreads reviewer, five stars
'A brilliant twist . . . keeps you gripped.' —Amazon reviewer, five stars
Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes
'An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller.' —Donna's Book Blog
'Smartly plotted. . . . Definitely an author to watch!' —Grace J Reviewerlady"
