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"The only thing she was guilty of was trusting him...
All Jenny Clifton ever wanted was to be the perfect wife and mother.
Three years after her fairytale wedding to Michael and the birth of their baby boy, the shine has begun to fade. Money is tight, resentments simmer, and once-rare disagreements have turned into daily screaming matches.
Something has to change… and it does, the night Michael is killed in a brutal hit-and-run, dying in the street with a stranger holding his hand.
Devastated, Jenny clings to the person who shared Michael’s final moments—the quiet, attentive witness to the accident who seems to understand her grief. Their unlikely friendship becomes her lifeline.
But as Jenny uncovers the secrets Michael was hiding, she realises her perfect marriage was built on lies—and that the man she’s letting into her life now may be hiding dangerous secrets of his own…
A gripping, twist-filled psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping ending.
JA Andrews is the author of gripping, twisty psychological thrillers. He is a member of the Crime Writers Association."
"It's a big deal to kiss someone for the first time, especially if the whole world is watching.
Emily Montgomery and Josh Sacco have two things in common: they have played the main characters in a hugely popular film series, Wonderwick Woods, since they were teenagers, and they cannot stand each other.
Emily is a bookworm with movie star looks, famous for her never a hair out of place professionalism, she knows that she will have to fight to be taken seriously as an actress after coming of age as a beloved children's book character. She is always on time to set and always knows her lines.
Josh is a Hollywood nepo baby, famous for being everyone's favourite bad boy, always having a new girl on his arm and being splashed across the tabloids. He's always late, always playing pranks, and constantly forgets his lines.
As they head back to set for the latest movie, both know that there's pressure on them to deliver the biggest moment of the series yet, a kiss between their characters.
But can you kiss someone convincingly when you've always hated them?"
"The BRAND NEW gorgeously charming, romantic read from BESTSELLER Jo Lovett, perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Emily Henry.
He's the one that got away...
After the loss of her father, the last thing Flavia expects - or wants to do - is go on the trip of a lifetime her parents had planned together.
Not least because - it turns out - the other ticket is being taken by Dominic Rock, their devastatingly handsome next-door neighbour, with whom, nine years ago, Flavia shared a hot night of passion.
It had felt like love. Real, dizzy, once-in-a-lifetime love. But in the intervening years, Flavia has learnt more about this man, things that make him impossible to trust.
But against the breathtaking landscapes of Cape Town, old sparks may once again reignite. And Flavia must decide whether Dominic is the man who broke her heart - or the one she never truly let go.
Praise for Jo Lovett:
'Clever and funny with a sparkling and heartfelt love story, Jo proves once again why she's the queen of page-turning, feel-good romance' Catherine Walsh
'...pacy and funny and romantic... Every single character leapt off the page, and it sparkled with wit and warmth. A triumph of a rom com.' Clare Swatman
'Such a warm, witty book ... The love story was gorgeous - such brilliant energy and chemistry' Kristen Bailey
'A delicious slow burn romance that has you rooting for the characters from the start.' Phoebe MacLeod"
"No one loves a son like his mother…
Three years ago, Patricia Mullner’s 17-year-old son Andrew vanished without a trace. No note. No body. Just a hole in her life that nothing, neither alcohol nor her husband Thomas’s comfort, can fill.
Once a devoted mother, Patricia now drifts through her days in a fog of grief and regret. But beneath the sorrow lies something darker. Because Patricia isn't just mourning her son, she's hiding something.
Now, someone is watching. Someone who knows what Patricia did. Someone who’s waited long enough.
As her perfect family life begins to crumble, Patricia is forced to confront the truth: Andrew’s disappearance wasn’t the beginning. It was the consequence.
A taut, twisty psychological thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, KL Slater, and B.A. Paris.
JA Andrews is the author of gripping, twisty psychological thrillers.
He is a member of the Crime Writers Association."
"'Wonderfully drawn characters you really root for . . . a delightfully uplifting story' - Mike Gayle, author of All the Lonely People
When an elderly eccentric collector and a troubled teen become each other's only hope of getting their lives back on track, what can possibly go wrong?
Alfred is an elderly widower who uses antiques and collectibles to fill the hole in his heart left by his late wife. Kian is a lost teen who has been let down by the care system and finds it difficult staying on the straight and narrow.
After Kian throws a brick through Alfred's window, the shock sends Alfred to hospital and a social worker to his home, where his hoarding becomes impossible to ignore.
Begrudgingly, and at the request of the authorities, they both agree to enrol Kian on a restorative justice programme, helping to make Alfred's home liveable again. The only problem: Alfred doesn't want to throw any of his treasures away, and he certainly doesn't want Kian for company.
What unfolds is a surprising and delightful journey of two characters who help each other more than they ever could have anticipated and, along the way, form the unlikeliest of friendships.
An uplifting and warm story about friendship across generations, the power of community and finding hope where it had been lost. Perfect for fans of Sally Page's The Keeper of Stories and Evie Woods's The Lost Bookshop.
'A complete joy' - Alexandra Potter, bestselling author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up
'Full of compassion, warmth and insight' - Laura Barnett, author of The Versions of Us
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Readers LOVE The Secret Collector:
'If there was a moral to this story I think it would be, "It only takes one person who believes in you to change your life"'
'The characters appear so real, and the story with its ups and downs kept me riveted. I couldn't put the book down until the very last page. A book of hope in difficult times'
'My favourite book of the last few years'
'Made me so emotional at times'
'A great book club book'
'I loved this book, it reminded me of Sally Page'
'Heartwarming'
'Cried nearly every chapter, so moving'
'Charming!'"
"David hates school, where he has been bullied, has reached sixth form with no friends. Music is the only thing that keeps him going. Inspired by his hero, Karl Williams, he becomes vegan, wears eyeliner and writes song lyrics. But one night onstage Karl Williams accuses Muslims of homophobia and is cancelled. Conflicted by his feelings for his favourite artist and compelled by the conversations he has while playing Call of Duty, David becomes fascinated by the far right's narratives of masculinity. Living in the same East London borough as David, Hassan has his own problems. He is drifting apart from his childhood friends, Mo and Ibrahim. Determined to make something of himself, he volunteers for his local mosque and works hard to try to get the grades he needs to go to university. As these second-generation immigrants struggle for a sense of identity and belonging - amid a wave of online radicalisation and extremism - their fates become inextricably, catastrophically entwined."
"The outsider.
The geek.
The football star.
The quiet one.
The good Samaritan.
They're five unlikely people who wouldn't have met if not for Tania Armstrong-Jones. Widely popular and the resident It girl, she stormed into each of their lives with her beguiling grace and an inseparable friendship was formed. Until tragedy strikes, and Tania is taken away from them too soon, tearing the group apart.
Now twenty-five years later, they're reuniting at a remote country hotel on the anniversary of her death.
But when the drinks start flowing and with the party in full swing, the merry mood of the night suddenly turns when secret revelations come to light about their university days. But just how well did they know Tania? And could there be more to Tania's accident than they're letting on?
Trapped in the hotel with no way out and with no one they can trust, who will make it through the reunion in one piece?"
"Welcome to the first story about the inhabitants of the green forest. We’ll travel through thickets and a clearing full of forest flowers, with the Bear and Hedgehog, and learn that not every animal is who we think they are. Sometimes squirrels can be spiky and malicious, and hedgehogs—despite their quills and prickly appearance—have a belly that’s soft to the touch."
"We finally get to the last adventure with the forest animals. This time, we meet a snail and a spider who are connected by their common need for… breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and just like our parents would say, should never be skipped. In order to properly savour his breakfast in peace, the snail must embark on a very long journey and acquire a real forest treasure treat for the spider. Unfortunately, time is running out and he’s not the fastest of animals… How can the bee help him with this difficult task?"
"This next story will introduce us to more inhabitants of the forest. The little Tree Frog is envious of the animals who are gifted in something and just wants to find a hobby. He experiences many disappointments while hiking to the top of an old ash tree, and learns that he is neither a good model nor a talented artist. Will he be able to find his passion and talent before reaching the highest branch?"
"This is the next adventure with our forest friends. Adult animals care for their young, but who will care for grandfather Fox? The red-haired old fox loses his way to the burrow he calls home. With the help of a young deer, he tries to find his relatives. Unfortunately… he doesn’t remember anything…"
"Let’s go on another adventure with the forest friends. The Heron is getting ready to leave for warmer countries, but first he must get the three gifts that he has promised his cousins. He combs the forest looking for the souvenirs they requested for, but can’t find anything. Will the Moose’s timely advice help him fulfil this difficult mission?"
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