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Audiobooks Narrated by Melissa Vaughan
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"Glamorous murder mystery from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet and The Cruise
'The Penthouse is a twisting, unpredictable, glamorous whirlwind of a thriller' Amy McCulloch
‘Intense and claustrophobic’ HEAT
‘Agatha Christie with glamour’ SUNDAY TIMES
Beneath the glamour dark secrets lurk.
World famous singer Enola had it all – fame, fortune, and a breathtaking penthouse view. Then she vanished without a trace, leaving the band’s careers in ruins.
Fifteen years on, the remaining members are reuniting for a series of concerts in Las Vegas. But when mysterious accidents plague them, some start to wonder if Enola is back for revenge.
What happened all those years ago – and who really knows the truth?
Praise for Catherine Cooper:
‘Intense and claustrophobic’ Heat
‘Agatha Christie with glamour’ Sunday Times
‘A well-plotted twisty read’ Woman’s Weekly"
"Will they find their happy-ever-after in Lilacwell?
Eva needs a change. After a tragic miscarriage and breaking up with her unsupportive boyfriend, she is desperate for a new start somewhere peaceful, where she can focus on her pottery.
In The Cobbled Courtyard of Lilacwell, she meets the mysterious Fitz, a carpenter who similarly escaped to the tiny village a few years ago.
But can you ever really run away from your past? Eva and Fitz – two wounded souls – will need to help each other heal to find love and happiness once more.
A charming cosy romance for fans of Holly Martin and Suzanne Snow.
Praise for ´Together in Lilacwell´:
‘A truly uplifting and feel-good book, you will not want to put it down!´
´The characters are engaging as is the storyline and setting.’
Sasha Morgan writes mainly contemporary fiction. Her previous series had a touch of 'spice', probably due to all the Jilly Cooper novels she read as a teenager."
"Livia Denby is on trial for attempted murder. The jury have reached a verdict.
Two years earlier, Livia was a probation officer in Yorkshire, her husband Scott a teacher. Their children, Heidi and Noah, round out a happy family until the day Scott's brother dies.
Grief and guilt leave Scott seeking answers, a search which takes him into the world of conspiracy theories. As his grip on reality slides, he makes a decision which will put the family on a collision course with tragedy.
Livia's family has been torn apart, and now her son's life is hanging in the balance. Just how far will she go to save the ones she loves?"
""Kat is a warrior, both on the track and off it. This book is a stunning testimony to the power of believing in yourself" - SIR CHRIS HOY
"An extraordinary story of resilience and determination, from an incredible athlete" - DAME JESSICA ENNIS-HILL
The inspirational and powerful memoir from double world heptathlon champion and Team GB Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson.
The audiobook is read by Melissa Vaughan and features Katarina Johnson-Thompson reading her Prologue and Letters.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson has never had it easy. Born a child of two worlds - her mum's working-class Liverpool, and her dad's idyllic Bahamas - she was never supposed to be a world champion. Her early childhood wasn't easy. She was raised by a single mother, and at times it was a struggle for her to keep up with other athletes who had more funding around them. But she persevered.
Now, in her intimate, heartfelt autobiography, she tells her story as she never has before. She opens up about the pressures of representing Britain at the London Olympics while just sixteen years of age, and about her complex relationship with mentor-turned-rival Jessica Ennis-Hill. Unbroken is a rare insight into the inner workings of a champion's mind: the rigorous discipline, the undying passion for sport, and the unshakable belief in one's self despite the odds.
Johnson-Thompson's journey has been a remarkable one. Her upbringing and her career, both rich with challenges overcome and dreams pursued with relentless determination, serve as a powerful reminder that the human spirit is capable of extraordinary feats. But this is more than a story of triumph-against-the-odds. It's a testament to the sweat, tears and laughter that pave the road to success, and to the unyielding spirit of a true champion.
"Katarina's determination is incredible. She is a true champion" SIR MO FARAH
"A shining example of someone who has succeeded against the odds" JOHN BISHOP
"Kat is one of the strongest women I know; this book is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when you believe in yourself" ALEX SCOTT
"One of the most inspiring women I have met. This book is a brilliant insight into what it takes to become a champion" GABBY LOGAN"
"They say you shouldn't work with kids, but then you haven't met the parents...
All of Gemma's dreams come true when she's asked to step into the role of Puddleducks Playgroup leader. She knows the place better than anyone and is determined to prove she's the right person for the job. Nothing is going to spoil this opportunity for her...
...Until she meets Joe Balls, the newly appointed head of reception at the neighbouring infant school. An ex-banker more comfortable with numbers than nursery rhymes, Joe has this annoying habit of interfering with Gemma and her plans for the playgroup.
The two may not see eye to eye, but when the kids suddenly start acting out, and the parents aren't any better, can Joe and Gemma put their differences aside and work together to overcome these unexpected challenges?
A highly relatable and uplifting read that will have you racing through the pages to find out how the story ends. Full of warmth, love and laughter, The Playgroup is perfect for fans of Kristen Bailey, Fiona Gibson and Carmen Reid."
"Including an exclusive bonus conversation between the narrator and the author, Dr Natalie Cawley.
'I loved this witty, insightful journey into the world of psychotherapy' - Raynor Winn, bestselling author of The Salt Path
At the psychologist's clinic of an NHS hospital, Noah needs help with procrastination, Bill compulsively lies, Steph is coping with rejection and their therapist, Dr Natalie Cawley, is dealing with her own emotional crisis, breathing into a paper bag between patient sessions.
In this honest, often poignant and frequently funny memoir about training to be a psychotherapist, we meet the patients grappling with mental health issues. From OCD and addiction to self-deception and toxic relationships, Dr Natalie helps them understand and change these attempts to self-soothe.
Full of lightbulb moments, Just About Coping is a journey into our inner worlds, where the drama of our break-ups, breakdowns and breakthroughs takes place. In times of stress and suffering, Dr Natalie reveals, we are all just about coping. None of us is immune - not even your therapist."
"Bestselling YA horror writer Cynthia Murphy crafts a spine-chilling thriller about a summer camp gone deathly wrong.
When an American-style residential camp is set up in the grounds of an English stately home, the teenage camp counsellors are looking forward to a fun summer of activities.
But right from the outset, things don’t feel quite right at Camp Miller. Rumours circulate of a tragedy that took place in the grounds and there are unexplained sightings of a ghostly presence.
Then the incidents begin – a near-drowning out on the lake, a fatal fall from a cliff-face … Are these tragic accidents or is there something more sinister going on at Camp Killer?"
"A one-of-a-kind, hilarious, high-stakes murder mystery!
“Funny, heartfelt and I loved the mystery” – Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls
“How many weeks before the ghost of your unspeakably generous organ donor ascends the glitter escalator to heaven, Jess? Six weeks? Eight? Or maybe never unless you bloody well help her find out why she was murdered…”
Seventeen-year-old Jess wakes from an emergency heart transplant to discover she's being haunted by the disgruntled ghost of her donor - teenage socialite, Tilly. And she won't leave Jess in peace until they unravel the mystery surrounding her death.
Their investigations take them deep into Tilly's luxurious heiress life - from private schools to Swiss banks and high-end hotels.
But the clues lead somewhere darker than either of the girls could have imagined. And if Jess can't solve the murder in time, her own life may be at risk...
A hilarious, heart-racing murder mystery like no other.
Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Benjamin Dean and Netflix's Inventing Anna.
An ambitious, tightly-plotted, laugh-out-loud read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Perfect for TikTok and Bookstagram, with shades of Only Murders in the Building and the film Ghost."
"The brand new feel-good, funny and fabulous book from the No.1 bestseller!
Starting again never felt so good!
The worst day of her life could be the best thing that’s ever happened.
Kim Jacobs believes that she is happily married, until her husband tells her he is leaving her. Forced to re-evaluate her life on the same day that her son leaves for university, Kim is shocked to find herself sleeping in the spare room of his college flatshare.
She never imagined her prime would be spent with a bunch of man-babies, but amongst the empty pizza boxes and unwashed laundry, Kim can feel something starting to happen.
Can her unlikely new housemates help her realise that maybe the best is yet to come?
Readers LOVE Tracy Bloom!
‘So, so, so funny, I genuinely laughed out loud’
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‘Just like catching up with a good friend’
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‘A fab read which you don’t want to put down’
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‘Utterly brilliant’
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‘Funny, totally relatable and made me laugh out loud’
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‘No doubt about it … at least a 6 out of 5!’
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‘Tracy Bloom has the lightest of touches with the deepest of understanding’
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"Can love bloom in Lilacwell once more?
Newly engaged couple Jasper and Adira have finally settled into The Laurels manor, and officially bid farewell to their respective city lives.
Inspired by their journey, Rory, Adira’s friend and ex-colleague, yearns for a fresh start and rekindles his relationship with Lilacwell’s innkeeper, Cassie.
But Cassie has been loved and left before and is reluctant to trust Rory. Will she dare to trust again, or will the allure of his promising law career sway his choices?
With Jasper and Adira’s wedding just around the corner, some big changes are coming to the sleepy village…
A beautifully cosy romance for fans of Holly Martin and Jessica Redland.
Praise for ´Return to Lilacwell´:
'The perfect romance.' - Reader review
'What a lovely book… each chapter made me smile. A truly uplifting happy read!' - Reader review
'A sweet book… very enjoyable characters and setting.' - Reader review
Sasha Morgan writes mainly contemporary fiction. Her previous series had a touch of 'spice', probably due to all the Jilly Cooper novels she read as a teenager."
"'There’s a gap where my sense of place should be. It’s quite a useful one sometimes. It allows me to sit on the cusp of an opinion.'
Following a move to the Netherlands, a young woman dissects the developments of her new life: awkward exchanges with the people she meets, days spent alone freelancing in her apartment, her confrontation with boredom and unease.
In her newfound isolation, she develops an unusual friendship with Colette, a woman she neither likes nor can keep away from. As her feelings of dislocation grow, larger anxieties about her purpose – or lack thereof – begin to encroach. And underneath it all, a burgeoning frustration bubbles.
Exploring loneliness, self-worth, and disconnection with head-nodding accuracy, Phoebe Walker's debut novel ´Temper´ is perfect for fans of Ottessa Moshfegh's ´My Year of Rest and Relaxation´.
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Originally from Northumberland, Phoebe has lived in both London and the Netherlands and is now based in Manchester. Her debut poetry pamphlet, ´Animal Noises´, won an Eric Gregory Award in 2021. Pheobe also received the Mairtín Crawford Poetry Award in 2019 and a Northern Writers' Award for poetry in 2012."
"‘This is a gem. Kate Atkinson fans will love it’ Irish Independent
In a world of lonely hearts, are there enough happy endings to go around?
Marriage matchmaker seeks assistant; discretion essential, rose-tinted glasses optional…
Matchmaker Martha Hart never got her happy ending: the Great War destroyed those dreams. Instead, her life's mission is to bring hope to other lonely hearts, though eligible bachelors are thin on the ground in 1930s Yorkshire.
She hopes her new assistant, April McVey, will breathe new life into the bureau. The irrepressible Irish girl with the knack for putting her foot in it is full of modern ideas, but doesn't appear to have a romantic bone in her body.
When lonely widower Fabian, and his enigmatic sister require their help, the bureau face their toughest challenge. Are Martha and April about to discover that in the search for love, it's possible to find something else that's just as wonderful…?
‘A briskly witty delight’
Irish Times
'A charming treat of a novel, full of heart and hope' Hazel Gaynor"
