Abilio Estévez

Abir Mukherjee is the bestselling author of the award-winning Wyndham &amp; Banerjee series of crime novels set in 1920s India and the British Book Awards Crime Thriller of the Year 2025 Hunted. His books have been translated into sixteen languages and won various awards including the CWA Dagger for best Historical Novel, the Prix du Polar Européen, and the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing. 
 
 
He also co-hosts the popular Red Hot Chilli Writers podcast which takes a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture. Abir grew up in Scotland and now lives in Surrey with his wife and two sons. 
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln

Abraham L. Newman is a professor at the School of Foreign Service and Government Department at Georgetown University. He is a 2022-2023 Berlin Prize winner and his work has been published in leading outlets like The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Washington Post, Nature, Science, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Harvard Business Review, and Politico.

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Ada Moncrieff is the author of Murder Most Festive, Murder at the Theatre Royale and Murder at Maybridge Castle. She lives and works in London.

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Adam Aleksic is a linguist and content creator posting educational videos as the “Etymology Nerd” to an audience of over two million. As a linguistics student at Harvard College, he founded and served as president of the Harvard Undergraduate Linguistics Society. He’s discussed online language on NPR, repeatedly contributed to The Washington Post, and his work has been mentioned in The New York Times, The Economist, and The Guardian. He’s lectured on language and social media at Stanford, Yale, Georgetown, and other top universities, including a TEDx talk at the University of Pennsylvania. Adam is based in New York City, where he spends a lot of time scrolling TikTok for “research.”

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Adam Alter is an Associate Professor at New York University's Stern School of Business, and holds an affiliated appointment within the Psychology Department. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel and Behave and has written for The New York Times, New Yorker, Atlantic, Wired, Popular Science and numerous other publications.

Adam Alter

Professor Adam Balen is lead clinician at one of the UK's largest and most successful IVF units at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. In recognition of his research on fertility and related conditions, he holds a DSc (the highest academic degree in medicine) from the University of Leeds. Adam is internationally renowned, holding roles with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Federation of Gyneacology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gyneacologists (RCOG). He runs both NHS and private fertility clinics so he understands the issues that arise from both sides and he works closely with fertility patient support organisations across the UK. Adam regularly features in the media on all aspects of reproductive health and lectures widely throughout the world.

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Adam Brookes grew up in the UK and was a journalist with BBC News for many years. As a foreign correspondent he was based in Indonesia, China and the United States. Along the way he reported from many other countries, including Iraq, Afghanistan and North Korea. He lives in Washington DC.

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Adam Christopher is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith and Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town. He has also written official tie-in novels for the hit CBS television show Elementary and the award-winning Dishonored video game franchise. Co-creator of the twenty-first-century incarnation of Archie Comics superhero The Shield, Adam has also written for the universes of Doctor Who and World of Warcraft, and is a contributor to the internationally bestselling Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View anniversary anthology series and the all-ages Star Wars Adventures comic. Adam’s original novels include Made to Kill and The Burning Dark, among many others, and his debut novel Empire State was both a SciFi Now and Financial Times book of the year.

Adam Christopher

Adam Foulds's most recent books are In the Wolf’s Mouth, The Quickening Maze, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won the Encore Award and the European Union Prize for Literature, and The Broken Word, which won the Costa Poetry Award and the Somerset Maugham Award. He has recently been awarded the E.M. Forster Award by the American Academy of Arts and Letters and named as one of Granta’s ‘Best of Young British Novelists’.

Adam Foulds

Dr Adam Fox is a highly qualified and respected allergy specialist and consultant paediatric allergist and clinical lead for Allergy at Guy's &amp; St Thomas' Hospitals. The Times recently named him as one of Britain's top 100 children’s doctors. 
 
www.allergyfreebabyandtoddler.com

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Adam Galinsky is currently the Morris and Alice Kaplan Professor of Ethics and Decision in Management at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He received his PhD from Princeton University in Social Psychology and his B.A. from Harvard University.

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Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His books have sold millions of copies, his TED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times, and he hosts the hit podcast Re:Thinking. His pioneering research on motivation and meaning has enabled people to reach their aspirations and exceed others' expectations. His viral piece on languishing was the most-read New York Times article of 2021 and the most-saved article across platforms. He has been recognized as one of the world's ten most influential management thinkers and Fortune's 40 Under 40, and has received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation. Grant received his B.A. from Harvard University and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and he is a former Junior Olympic springboard diver. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and their three children.

Adam Grant

Adam and Charlotte met in Zanzibar while working with Voluntary Services Overseas. Upon their return to the UK, Charlotte completed an MA at Oxford Brookes and started her career in publishing. Adam in the meantime became writer-in-residence at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre before co-founding Storytelling Schools, an international organisation dedicated to training teachers in oracy, literacy and creativity. Adam and Charlotte's first book together was the best-selling and award-winning Spaghetti with the Yeti. Since then, Adam and Charlotte have continued to follow their passion for creating engaging books that inspire interaction and creativity in young readers.

Adam Guillain

ADAM HAMDY is a bestselling author and screenwriter. His most recent novel, The Other Side of Night, was an NPR best book of 2022 and a New York Times best thriller of the year, and has been described as ingenious and deeply moving. He is the author of the Scott Pearce series of modern spy thrillers, Black 13, Red Wolves and White Fire, and the Pendulum trilogy. Keep up to date with his latest books and news at www.adamhamdy.com.

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Adam Hart-Davis

Adam Haslett is the author of the story collection You Are Not a Stranger Here and the novels Imagine Me Gone and Union Atlantic. He has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and his books have been translated into over thirty languages. His journalism on culture and politics has appeared in The Financial Times, Esquire, The New Yorker, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The Nation, and The Atlantic, among others. He lives in New York City.

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Georgette Heyer

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
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Leonie Bonnard is being drawn into a twenty-year-old feud. 
 
Justin Alastair, the Duke of Avon, is a reprehensible rake with an axe to grind. Decades ago the Comte de Saint-Vire did something unforgivable and ever since Justin has been lying in wait to settle the score. 
 
When Justin meets Leon, a street urchin with a striking resemblance to his nemesis, he aims to use him as a pawn in his plans for revenge on the Comte. Except Leon is in fact Leonie, a beautiful young ingénue who may just steal Justin's heart. 
 
Can Leonie win the Duke's affection, or will his need for revenge overcome them both? 
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'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 
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Readers love These Old Shades ... 
 
***** 'I'm not sure that I can entirely express how much I truly love this book and how absolutely amazing it is.' 
***** 'Loved the sharp wit, the intrigue, the characterisation...' 
***** 'Oh how I adored this book! Such fantastic characters. I am absolutely in love with Le Duc!' 
***** 'I can see why [Heyer] is touted as the best of the best when it comes to historical romance. This book was thoroughly enjoyable.' 
***** 'Heyer writes vivid, opinionated characters and she captures the Georgian period beautifully.'

These Old Shades

Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

Maeve Binchy

'What better books to raise the spirits than the gentle, insightful Irish tales of Maeve Binchy?' HELLO! Magazine 
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TROUBLE IS BREWING FOR THIS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 
 
Generous-hearted Benny Hogan and the elfin Eve Malone have been best friends for years, growing up in sleepy Knockglen. Their one thought is to get to Dublin, to university and to freedom... 
 
On their first day at University College, the inseparable pair are thrown together with fellow students: beautiful but selfish Nan Mahon and the handsome Jack Foley. 
 
But trouble is brewing for Benny and Eve's new circle of friends and, before long, they find passion, tragedy - and the independence they yearned for. 
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'I absolutely adore Circle of Friends - my 'fave Maeve' - and I have returned to read it time and time again' LORRAINE KELLY 
 
'If any author can help you survive lockdown, it's Binchy... Sheer bliss from every page' VAL HENNESSEY, IRISH DAILY MAIL 
 
'I find myself yearning for the rain-soaked watercolour writing of Maeve Binchy [...] Circle of Friends is a good place to start' JENNY COLGAN, GUARDIAN Best Comfort Reads 
 
'Binchy's novels are never less than entertaining' SUNDAY TIMES 
 
'Full of warmth and pure delight' WOMAN &amp; HOME 
 
'A beloved classic . . . This nostalgic, coming-of-age tale is always worth another read' IMAGE READS, 5 Brilliant Novels to Devour Again

Circle Of Friends

From the bestselling author of Light a Penny Candle

Katie Flynn

THE FIRST NOVEL IN A HEART-WARMING NEW SERIES BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, KATIE FLYNN 
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‘Home is where the heart is, and my heart belongs to Liverpool. We wouldn’t dream of leavin’ our beloved city…’ 
 
August 1940: As the Luftwaffe swarm over Liverpool, Shane Quinn decides to move his family back to the safety of Ireland. But his only child, the beautiful Dana, would rather stay and serve her country than flee to a foreign land. 
 
Determined to make it on her own, she joins the WAAF with newfound pals Patty and Lucy. There’s plenty of excitement to be had on a RAF station, even a chance or two at love… 
 
But the stark reality of war begins to take its toll and the three girls soon discover they need their friendship more than ever. And when shocking news arrives from Ireland, Dana will realise the true importance of family. 
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Praise for Katie Flynn 
 
'If you pick up a Katie Flynn book it's going to be a wrench to put it down again' 
Holyhead and Anglesey Mail 
 
‘Packed with romance and poignancy’ 
Woman 
 
‘One of the best Liverpool writers’ 
Liverpool Echo 
 
‘Heart-warming’ 
Take a Break

Liverpool Daughter

Katie Fforde

A remote job in a crumbling Scottish castle. A run-in with the one who got away. A life adventure awaits… from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Country Escape and A Secret Garden. 
 
‘The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ Pearce 
'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat 
'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times 
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It's never too late to fall in love... 
 
Caro Swanson has taken a job in a remote part of Scotland. 
 
She’s answered an ad in The Lady: being a companion to an elderly gentleman who lives in a country estate could be perfect! Surely it's time to make a change and do something different for a while? 
 
The fact that she may also see Alec, the young man who she met some years previously and who she has always thought of as her ‘one who got away’, is of course purely incidental. 
 
Soon Caro is falling in love - not only with Alec but with the stunning country house she's now living in. But the estate is in financial difficulties, and Caro soon realises there's only one way to rescue it. 
 
So begins a magical romantic summer, one that will take Caro from Scotland to London and the south of France, in search of a classic lost perfume that might just restore all their fortunes. 
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Readers can't get enough of A Rose Petal Summer . . . 
***** 'Reading a Katie Fforde book is such a pleasure! They make my heart happy and I “feel all the feels”.' 
***** 'I am awed at how seamlessly the many stories come together in a satisfying end! Wow! Hang on to your hats!' 
***** 'I always love Katie’s books and this was no different. I got into the story very quickly and couldn’t put it down.' 
***** 'This book is just amazing. It was warming, loving and cute.' 
***** 'Absolutely adored this amazing book.' 
 
 
Katie Fforde, Sunday Times bestselling author, February 2024

A Rose Petal Summer

Ellie Dean

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THE EIGHTEENTH CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEAN 
 
Peace has finally been declared in the Far East, but for those living at Beach View Boarding House, the news brings mixed emotions. 
 
Peggy Reilly is devastated that her husband Jim will not be coming home for Christmas. And Sarah and Jane, who have lived at Beach View throughout much of the conflict, dread what they will find when they go back to Singapore. 
 
Life in Cliffehaven is in a whirlwind of change as the men return from the war and Peggy’s evacuee chicks begin to spread their wings and start new lives in different corners of the world. 
 
Peggy and Jim have longed to be together after so many years apart, but war has left them profoundly changed. Can they rekindle the loving, close relationship they’d shared before?

Homecoming

Diana Gabaldon

World War II nurse Claire Randall finds herself transported back to 1743 where she meets young Scottish soldier Jamie Fraser, and the two travel from Scotland to America taking part in some of the most momentous events of the time.

The iconic first novel in the bestselling Outlander series, as seen on Amazon Prime. 
 
'A series that will keep you turning the pages long into the night' Rebecca Yarros 
'Epic, magical, and deeply romantic. A true gift to all readers.’ Ali Hazelwood 
'Adventure. Drama. History. Time travel. Romance. The Outlander series is an epic story that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go.' Kristin Hannah 
'Outlander remains a treasure to be enjoyed and shared.’ Ian Rankin 
'An utter delight to experience. Open the pages and prepare to be swept away.' Rebecca Ross 
‘A stone-cold classic' Katherine Arden 
'An unforgettable, unparalleled love story that will leave you craving more.' Olivie Blake 
'An enchanting escape for new readers and destined for countless rereads.' Jennifer L. Armentrout 
'Scotland's answer to Game of Thrones' Herald 
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What if your future lay in the past? 
 
1946, and Claire Randall goes to the Scottish Highlands with her husband Frank. It's a second honeymoon, a chance to re-establish their loving marriage. But one afternoon, Claire walks through a circle of standing stones and vanishes into 1743, where the first person she meets is a British army officer - her husband's six-times great-grandfather. 
 
Unfortunately, Black Jack Randall is not the man his descendant is, and while trying to escape him, Claire falls into the hands of a gang of Scottish outlaws, and finds herself a Sassenach - an outlander - in danger from both Jacobites and Redcoats. 
 
Marooned amid danger, passion and violence, her only chance of safety lies in Jamie Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior. What begins in compulsion becomes urgent need, and Claire finds herself torn between two very different men, in two irreconcilable lives. 
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With more than 20,000 5-star ratings on Amazon and 25 million copies sold worldwide, OUTLANDER is among the most popular book series of all time. Begin your journey into the Highland past here... 
 
***** 'Read on, GR friends, this series is epic and you won't regret it!!!' 
***** 'my favourite book of all time <3' 
***** 'This series changed my life. I cannot even begin to go into the details of how much I fell in love with the main characters' 
***** 'If you like historical fiction, time travel, and/or romance, PICK THIS UP.' 
***** 'Anyone who's known me longer than 5 minutes knows this is my favourite book.'

Outlander

(Outlander 1)

Evie Grace

The first novel in the brand new Smugglers Daughters trilogy set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars on the Kentish Coast from bestselling author Evie Grace. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark. 
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Deal, Kent. 1811. The heart of the British smuggling business. 
 
'Deal is a godforsaken town where the streets are ruled by villains . . .' 
 
The Lennicker sisters live in a cottage nestled amongst the counting houses, shops and inns, where the smugglers plot and the seamen drink. 
 
When their father – a fisherman and smuggler – is murdered by a rival gang, the eldest daughter, Louisa, is forced to carve out a living by trading illegally in French lace. She will do anything to keep a roof over her sisters’ heads, but what she truly desires is a way of wreaking revenge . . . 
 
With the threat of Napoleon approaching Britain’s shores, the stakes couldn’t be higher. One wrong move and Louisa could risk losing not only her sisters, but her life . . . 
 
 
Praise for Evie Grace 
 
‘Intriguing’ 
Val Wood 
 
‘A charming historical read that hits all the right notes’ 
Woman’s Weekly 
 
‘Heart-tugging saga of which Catherine Cookson would’ve approved’ 
Peterborough Evening Telegraph 
 
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The Lace Maiden

Dilly Court

A MOVING, HEARTFELT AND FAMILY DRIVEN SAGA SET IN TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY LONDON FROM THE BESTSELLING SAGA AUTHOR 
 
Effie Grey has fallen on hard times since the death of her husband. Forced to live on a narrowboat owned by her tyrannical father-in-law, Jacob, Effie must put aside her own despair in order to protect her brother, Tom, and her young son, Georgie. 
 
Life becomes even more unbearable when Jacob hires the villainous Salter and his vile wife Sal to run the barge. When Tom is sent away without a penny, Effie is forced to make a choice to protect her family. Driven by desperation, Effie steals Jacob’s hidden cache of money and flees with her son in search of Tom. No matter what, she will make a home for little Georgie and keep him safe from harm.

A Mother's Wish

A Highland textile mill in need of saving. A handsome yet abrasive stranger. A life adventure awaits… from the bestselling author of Island in the Sun, One Enchanted Evening and Practically Perfect. 
 
‘The queen of uplifting, feel good romance’ AJ Pearce 
'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' Red 
'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat 
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A change of scene or a change of heart? 
 
When your boyfriend calls you impulsive, what do you do? 
 
If you’re Jenny Porter, you dash off to Scotland determined to save a failing textile mill, of course. 
 
That’s how Jenny finds herself having awkward encounters with the abrasive but disconcertingly attractive Ross Grant. 
 
And then, just as things between Jenny and Ross develop into something more interesting, her boyfriend Henry arrives in Scotland. 
 
Should she do the sensible thing and follow Henry back to London? 
 
Or might her Highland adventure be more than just a fling? 
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The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work . . . 
 
'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS 
'Katie’s writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 
'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL 
'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES 
'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER 
'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY 
'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME 
'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES

Highland Fling

Glenice Crossland

Previously published as The Ever Open Door, this is a story told with warmth and humour, about a hard working, down-to-earth community in a small Yorkshire town during the Second World War and its aftermath. 
 
Yorkshire, 1940: Kind Sally Butler and her husband Jim are content in their little house on Potters Row. Jim's only complaint is that Sally is too soft hearted, always at the beck and call of any neighbour, friend or even stranger. Sally, on the other hand, accuses Jim of being a soft touch for anyone after a drink or two at the Rising Sun. Both accept that neither will ever change and they love each other and their daughter Daisy deeply. 
 
Theirs is a close-knit family in a close-knit community where gossip – both good and bad – abounds and neighbour looks out for neighbour. And when Sally's generosity leads to an inheritance it should mean a change of life for the better, instead it brings danger and difficult choices for them all...

Where the Heart Is

Debbie Macomber

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An uplifting festive novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber 
 
Laurel McCullough is in desperate need of help. 
 
Her beloved grandmother has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and the baby she and her husband Zach have longed for now seems like an impossible dream. 
 
So when Mrs Miracle appears at the door, Laurel couldn’t be more relieved. She invites the nurse into her life and it’s not long before they become firm friends. 
 
When her grandmother’s condition begins to improve, and as Laurel and Zach continue their desperate quest for a child, Laurel soon realises that there is more to Mrs Miracle than meets the eye…

A Mrs Miracle Christmas

A Christmas Novel

Nancy Revell

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THE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES 
 
Sunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises... 
 
Against all odds, Polly's fiancé has finally returned home from the front line. If they can keep things on an even keel, she might get the winter wedding she's always dreamed of. 
 
Meanwhile shipyard manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year. Her sights are set on breaking the yard's production record and no one, not even the handsome Dr Parker, is going to get in her way. 
 
And head welder Rosie's little sister Charlotte has turned up unannounced. Why is she back and so set on staying? 
 
Join the shipyard girls as they navigate through life, love and war this Christmas. 
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Praise for the Shipyard Girls series: 
 
'Rhe author is one to watch' Sun 
 
'A brilliant read' Take a Break 
 
'Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages' Woman 
 
'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo

Christmas with the Shipyard Girls

Shipyard Girls 7

Susan Lewis

On an early autumn day like any other Miles Avery drives his wife, Jacqueline, to the train station. 
Jacqueline gets out of the car, picks up her overnight bag, and turns towards the platforms. 
 
 
This is the last anyone sees of her. 
 
 
When Miles calls the police three weeks later, they find no evidence of Jacqueline boarding a train, or even entering the station. 
 
 
Does Miles know more than he’s letting on? And could his missing wife somehow be linked to the tragic disappearance of their son years before? 
 
 
As dark secrets from the past merge with those of the present, Miles must confront his biggest fears if he’s to uncover the truth. 
 
Praise for Susan Lewis 
 
'One of the best around' Independent on Sunday 
 
'A guaranteed tear-jerker that will keep you at the edge of your seat' OK! 
 
'Spellbinding' Daily Mail

Missing

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREAT: COSY UP WITH A CUPPA AND THIS GORGEOUS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, KATIE FLYNN 
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Liverpool, 1939: Sixteen-year-old Lizzy Atherton is forced to flee her violent step-father in the middle of the night, and finds herself stranded on a station platform completely alone. 
 
Desperate to know what has become of her beloved mother, who she had no choice but to leave behind, Lizzy returns the next day only to find her home deserted. Devastated, Lizzy joins forces with her old school friend Dolly and Clara, an escaped evacuee, and vows to find her mother whatever it takes. 
 
But the war rages on and demands on the home front take Lizzy’s life in a host of unexpected directions, and hopes of finding her mother gradually start to fade. 
 
If Lizzy can muster the strength to keep searching, she might just get her Christmas wish after all. 
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Praise for Katie Flynn 
'One of the country's most popular storytellers' Scottish Daily Record 
 
'A poignant war-time romance' Daily Express 
 
‘A heartwarming story of love and loss’ Woman's Weekly 
 
‘One of the best Liverpool writers’ Liverpool Echo 
 
'If you pick up a Katie Flynn book it's going to be a wrench to put it down again' Holyhead and Anglesey Mail

A Christmas Gift

Donna Douglas

A fascinating journey into the historical world of the Nurses of Nightingale Hospital. Follow their story as together they cope with the demands of war, love and loss, and traumas both in and out of the Hospital.

A HEARTWARMING WARTIME TALE FEATURING THE NURSES OF THE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL 
BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR DONNA DOUGLAS 
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FOR THE NIGHTINGALE NURSES, THE WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING... 
 
East London, 1917. 
 
Anna is over the moon when her sweetheart Edward returns from the front line. As he recovers from injuries sustained in war, they make plans to be married. But the horrors of the trenches cast a long shadow. 
 
Caring for shell-shocked soldiers brings untold challenges for Grace, and her parents have very different dreams for her future. Will she have the strength to forge her own path? 
 
Meanwhile Dulcie has her sights firmly set on her own happy ending. Yet sometimes we find love where we least expect to. 
 
Each nurse has her own battle to fight but they must pull together to find true happiness.

Nightingale Wedding Bells

A heartwarming wartime tale from the Nightingale Hospital

Annie Clarke

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The second novel in the wonderfully uplifting Factory Girls series. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Daisy Styles and Donna Douglas. 
 
'Clarke’s tale is one to lift the spirits and touch the hardest hearts' NORTHERN ECHO 
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December 1941, North East England: It takes courage to risk your life every day. 
 
Despite the recent loss of her father, Sarah is settling well into her new role at the munitions factory. Her blossoming romance with pitman Stan is a welcome distraction from the dangerous working conditions. But a shocking revelation is about to put everything on the line. 
 
Meanwhile Fran is desperately missing her sweetheart Davey, who has been conscripted to work at Bletchley Park. Beth is longing for someone too – and it’s not her husband on the front line… 
 
As the factory girls face hardship on the home front, they will discover that the heroes they need are already by their side. 
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Heroes on the Home Front

A wonderfully uplifting wartime story

THE SEVENTEENTH CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEAN 
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Cliffehaven, 1945 
 
The war in Europe is over, but for Peggy Reilly and the residents of Beach View Boarding House the effects of the conflict are still far-reaching. 
 
Cockney evacuee, Ivy, and her sweetheart, Andy, are saving to get married and fulfil their dream of returning to the East End. But when tragedy strikes, Ivy is faced with a life-changing dilemma that only she can resolve. . . 
 
Rita also faces an impossible choice when her sweetheart Peter proposes and asks her to live with him in Australia - just as her widowed father returns from the fighting in Europe. 
 
Meanwhile Peggy must say goodbye to several of her evacuee chicks whilst she awaits the return of her family from Somerset and the news that her husband, Jim, can finally come home. 
 
It is a dream she has held onto for six long years, but fate has one more twist in store.

With Hope and Love

When Hetty Huggins made a promise to her dying mother that she would look after her younger sister and brothers, little did she know how difficult this would be. But despite the threat of being turned out onto the streets by the unscrupulous tallyman and the never-ending struggle just to exist, Hetty is determined her family will never starve or want for a roof over their heads. 
 
Longing for something better out of life than the daily grind of making matchboxes for a pittance, she dreams of setting up her own business. With the help of friends she sells hot potatoes on the streets and things begin to look up for them all. But when the tallyman comes calling, they are faced once more with a future full of hardship and despair ...

A Mother's Promise

Sometimes hope is all you need... 
Liverpool, 1917: When Irish seaman Michael Gallagher docks in Liverpool after years of fighting with the British Navy, he never expects to fall in love. But the moment he glimpses Stella Bennett standing on the quayside, all thoughts of returning to his homeland vanish. 
 
Determined to be together, the young couple defy Stella’s parents’ wishes. But their plans to marry are soon derailed by the arrival of baby Ginny. Her crop of fiery red hair plants a seed of doubt in her father’s mind and it’s not long before their world begins to fall apart. As Michael returns to Ireland, Stella dies unexpectedly, leaving Ginny to be brought up in the slums at the mercy of her grandmother. 
 
Will she escape the shackles of her new life and find a way back to her father?

A Kiss And A Promise

ESCAPIST ROMANCE FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, DEBBIE MACOMBER 
 
 ‘Warm-hearted fiction … Debbie Macomber knows how to write an absorbing novel.' People’s Friend 
 
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Jenna Boltz is at a crossroads. 
 
She's spent the last twenty years raising two children on her own. But now as they start to embark on their own lives, Jenna can't help but wonder what her future holds. Will she find the kind of love she's always yearned for? 
 
Enter Dr Rowan Lancaster, who saves the day when Jenna's elderly mother suffers an accident. Though he keeps to himself, he is immediately smitten with Jenna. Jenna on the other hand, is determined to remain friends. Until her children approach her with shocking news that makes her question everything. 
 
If Jenna can learn to put herself first again, she might just discover a love that takes her beyond her wildest dreams.

Window on the Bay

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
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A fiery debutante. An ill-tempered bachelor. A romance for the ages. 
 
Arabella, the daughter of an impoverished country parson, dreams of a new life in London. But her beauty and charm will only get her so far - and when Arabella embarks on her first London season armed with nothing but a benevolent godmother and her own notoriously short temper, she quickly runs afoul of Robert Beaumaris. 
 
He's the most eligible bachelor of the day, with a personality as strong and combative as hers - and Arabella cannot abide him thinking of her as just another pretty girl after his wealth. So she allows herself to be provoked into a game of deception - one that could have unexpected consequences... 
 
Arabella is a rich, dashing romance from Georgette Heyer, the legendary creator of the beloved Regency romance genre. 
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'Wonderful characters . . . rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'A wonderful wit . . . I've read her over and over and over again' STEPHEN FRY 
'Triumphantly good . . . Georgette Heyer is unbeatable' INDIA KNIGHT 
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Readers love Arabella ... 
 
***** 'An absolutely fantastic read' 
***** 'A true Regency romance classic' 
***** 'Enjoyed this book so much I read it again.' 
***** 'I absolutely loved it!' 
***** 'Kept me wholly entertained and engrossed.'

Arabella

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
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Serena Carlow's former love now controls her future happiness. 
 
After her father's unexpected death, Serena's jilted ex-fiancé - the Marquis of Rotherham - is made the sole trustee of her wealth and marriage prospects. 
 
Eager for an escape, she moves to Bath and encounters her childhood sweetheart, the dashing Hector Kirkby - but will Rotherham approve the match? 
 
Before long, they are all entangled in a confusion of marriage and manners the likes of which Regency Bath has rarely seen. 
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'I've read her over and over and over again' Stephen Fry 
'Wonderful characters . . . rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde 
'Utterly delightful' The Guardian 
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Readers love Bath Tangle ... 
 
***** 'It was sheer entertainment from beginning to end, and I embarrassingly laughed out loud several times.' 
***** 'I laughed through the entire story.' 
***** 'If you are truly a fan of Heyer's, 'Bath Tangle' is definitely a must read. It is up there as a favourite.' 
***** 'Highly recommended to fans of both Heyer and Austen.' 
***** 'So much fun! I'm so glad I have just about her entire collection to look forward to reading.'

Bath Tangle

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
 'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
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Abigail Wendover has no time for love. 
 
She is far too busy protecting her niece, who has fallen madly in love with a suspected fortune-hunter. 
 
But her efforts become vastly more complicated with the arrival of Miles Calverleigh, the black sheep of his family - a reckless bachelor with a scandalous past. 
 
Abby soon discovers that, despite successfully managing her niece's love life, she has far less control over her own unruly heart. 
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'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
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Readers love Black Sheep ... 
 
***** 'Witty and laugh out loud funny... Black Sheep is priceless.' 
***** 'I highly recommend this to everyone, even if regency isn't your thing.' 
***** 'Absolutely wonderful!!!' 
***** '6-stars. My favorite along with Faro's Daughter.' 
***** 'This is one of my favourite Heyer's.'

Black Sheep

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella 
'I could mainline Heyer's Regency romances until the end of time and still not get bored . . . Georgette Heyer is perfect lockdown escapism' India Knight 
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Vernon Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. 
 
But when a distant connection asks for help, he is quickly plunged into one drama after another by the disorderly Merriville family. 
 
Surprisingly, he finds himself far from bored - especially when he encounters their strong-minded daughter, Frederica. 
 
However, she seems far more concerned with her family's welfare than his romantic advances... 
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'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
'There is no one better at intelligent effervescence than Heyer. All her books are utter bliss' ANNA MURPHY, TIMES Pick of the Month 
'Sparkling' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 
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Readers love Frederica ... 
 
***** 'I would definitely recommend Frederica for readers who want to pick up their first Georgette Heyer book.' 
***** 'This is one of my favourite Georgette Heyer books.' 
***** 'Frederica is a lovely story. Fun, heartwarming, and plausible.' 
***** 'This is one of my top three Heyer titles.' 
***** 'It is romance and comedy, wit and family at its best.'

Frederica

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella 
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris 
'Heart-stoppingly gorgeous' Harriet Evans 
'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times 
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Hero Wantage is desperate to change her fate. 
 
When the dashing Lord Sherry proposes out of the blue, Hero is overjoyed - she'll escape a life as a governess and, once they wed, he can finally claim his inheritance. 
 
But as Hero attempts to social climb in glamorous London society, Sherry is concerned that her naivety will ruin them both and takes drastic action. 
 
The chaos that follows will push friendships - and hearts - to breaking point. 
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Readers love Friday's Child ... 
 
***** 'This novel is all fun, cuteness, laughter, warmness, goodness and awesomeness. Definitely a top favourite!!' 
***** 'Recommended for.... anyone who loves to read and be entertained!' 
***** 'I could just not keep the book down once I started.' 
***** 'This is one of my top 3 Georgette Heyer books.' 
***** 'Absolutely delightful!'

Friday's Child

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
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Annis Wychwood delights in her independence. 
 
Beautiful, rich and far too busy for love, she has turned down the advances of many a hopeful suitor. 
 
But when she becomes entangled in the affairs of a runaway heiress, she encounters the girl's guardian, the notorious Oliver Carleton. 
 
While Oliver may be a reckless and uncivil rogue, Annis can't help but be drawn towards his wild ways . . . 
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'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
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Readers love Lady of Quality ... 
 
***** 'I was immediately hooked.' 
***** 'Smart, entertaining and totally enjoyable.' 
***** 'Anyone looking for a fun and quick read and also wants some quality conversations and dialogues, this is the book for you.' 
***** 'This is one of my favourite Heyers.' 
***** 'I fear I will never find something quite like it.'

Lady Of Quality

***ORDER NOW*** A heart-warming tale of courage and sisterly love. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. 
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Margate, 1884: When seventeen-year-old Hannah Bentley fled the family home, she never dreamed she’d find her feet working as a nurse on the children’s ward at the Royal Sea Bathing Infirmary. She adores her patients and the sea air, and looks forward to a time when she’ll have put away enough money so her younger sister can join her. 
 
But when her sister suddenly turns up unannounced, she brings more trouble than Hannah bargained for. As Hannah is forced to risk everything to keep her sister out of trouble, she must somehow find the strength to save herself too… 
 
Praise for The Seaside Angel 
 
‘Grace’s skill is in bringing her characters vividly to life while maintaining an authentic historical background... It’s warmhearted and moving.’ Peterborough Evening Telegraph 
 
‘Evie Grace brings to life the hardships experienced by 17-year-old Hannah Bentley.’ Woman 
 
‘Delivering wonderfully vivid characters alongside expertly crafted detail…A heart-warming, relatable and redemptive read.’ Woman’s Own

The Seaside Angel

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 
'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' Adjoa Andoh, star of Bridgerton 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' Indepdendent 
'Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris 
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In all her twenty-five years, Venetia Lanyon has never been further than Harrogate. 
 
Nor has she enjoyed the attentions of any man aside from her two wearisomely persistent suitors. 
 
Then, in one extraordinary encounter, she meets a neighbour she only knew by reputation - the infamous Jasper Damerel. 
 
Before she realises it, Venetia is encouraging a man whose way of life has scandalised the North Riding for years. 
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Readers can't get enough of Venetia . . . 
 
***** 'One of my favorite Heyer romances.' 
***** 'One of my all-time favourite books. 
***** 'I've read it so many times by now that I lost count.' 
***** 'Venetia is, without question, my favourite of all Georgette Heyer&rsquo;s Regency Romances.' 
***** 'I LOVED this book.' 
***** 'Stands up well as a charming and quite powerful Regency romance.' 
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'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Venetia

Katie Price

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The fabulously addictive new novel from Katie Price! 
 
Beautiful people and big personalities is the formula for great reality TV, as high-flying producer Jas knows all too well. 
 
But these days most of the drama in Jas’s life seems to be happening off screen rather than on it. From dealing with daily family conflicts to getting her ex Richard to accept that she’s just not taking him back…Jas needs a break from her own reality. 
 
Enter Mr Right – a TV show with a winning formula – which Jas has been tasked with producing. What better place to escape her own personal drama than in a lavish villa in the hills of Ibiza? But with twelve gorgeous contestants competing for the love of one perfect man, there is bound to be trouble in paradise. 
 
It's Jas's job to see through the secrets, the backstabbing and lies – and there's no shortage of any of it...

Winner Takes All

The first novel in the wonderful Factory Girls series. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Ellie Dean. 
 
'A brilliantly written and uplifting WWII story' Nancy Revell, author of the Shipyard Girls series 
 
‘A delightful authentic-feeling saga’ Peterborough Telegraph 
 
‘Highlights the strength of women during the toughest of times…Clarke’s love and respect for her family’s roots really shines through’ Culture Fly 
 
'Beautifully written, the warmth shines from every page and the layers are as deep and rich as the coal seams the men work upon.' Frost Magazine 
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August 1941: As war sweeps across Britain and millions of men enlist to serve their country, it’s up to the women to fight the battle on the home front. 
 
Fran always thought she would marry her childhood sweetheart and lead a simple life in Massingham, the beloved pit village she has always called home. 
 
But with war taking so many men to the front line, the opening of a new factory in the north-east of England presents an opportunity for Fran to forge a new path. 
 
Against her father’s wishes and with best friends Sarah and Beth by her side, Fran signs up to join the ranks of women at the factory. It’s dangerous work but as the three friends risk life and limb for their country, they will discover that their lives are only just beginning… 
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Look out for the next book in the series, Heroes on the Home Front, available now!

Girls on the Home Front

An inspiring wartime story of friendship and courage

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