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‘Clever, funny, authoritative and illuminating’ – Times Literary Supplement

‘Filled with passion, humour, and a little bit of welcome weirdness. A must-read for every die-hard wrestling fan’ – Mick Foley

For fans of books from Chris Jericho, Steve Austin, Daniel Bryan, Mick Foley and Jim Ross.

‘We have all felt every emotion today. Remember today, the next time a family member or workmate tells you that wrestling is stupid. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve screamed our lungs out. Professional wrestling is the greatest thing in the entire world.’ – Jim Smallman, 2016

Comedian and PROGRESS Wrestling founder Jim Smallman takes us on a wild ride through the history of pro-wrestling, from its beginnings at the turn of the twentieth century to the pop-culture, pay-per-view juggernaut that it is today.

Join Jim as he looks at the most defining and iconic moments in wrestling’s history and attempts to nail down just why this ludicrous, over the top, compelling quasi-sport means so much to so many people.

D.I. Damen Brook returns in DEATH DO US PART, the sixth book in Steven Dunne’s gripping crime series. Proclaimed by Stephen Booth as ‘dark and twisted…with and exceptional depth of humanity’, it will appeal to fans of Peter Robinson and Mark Billingham.

Even death cannot part these couples . . .

DI Damen Brook is on a rare period of leave and determined to make the most of it by re-connecting with his daughter Terri. But with her heavy drinking proving a challenge, Brook takes the opportunity to visit a local murder scene when his help is requested.
An elderly couple have each been executed with a single shot to the heart and the method echoes that of a middle-aged gay couple killed the previous month.
With the same killer suspected and the officer currently in charge nearing retirement, Brook knows that he has little choice but to cut short his leave when forced by his superiors to take the lead on the case.
Brook believes that he can catch this ruthless killer, but already distracted by Terri’s problems, is he about to make a fatal mistake and lead the killer right to his own door?

‘Following Tanaka’s wisdom is an easy way to start making life feel just a little more balanced’ the Independent

The Japanese wisdom of chowa offers a fresh perspective on how to live, and new ways to find balance among the many different directions that modern life pulls us in.

Chowa is a Japanese concept that is often translated as ‘harmony’, but more accurately means ‘the search for balance’. Chowa is both a philosophy and a set of practices that can help us get to the heart of what is most important to us, and change our way of thinking about ourselves and others.

This book will teach you how to apply the lessons of chowa to your own life to better focus on what really matters and cultivate an everyday state of equilibrium and calm that will help you feel ready for anything. Chowa helps us to better balance our priorities and our relationships and find inner strength and flexibility in times of change and difficulty.

Whether you are searching for balance at home, at work, in your relationships or in any other area of your life, chowa offers new solutions and a way of thinking that we could all benefit from, now more than ever.

‘A gripping narrative, strengthened by Wheeler’s longstanding connection to the story’ Financial Times

‘Moving, angering’ The Times

In the 1970s and 1980s almost 5,000 haemophiliacs were infected with HIV or hepatitis C after being given contaminated NHS blood products. So far more than 2,800 people are known to have died in what has been described as the ‘worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS’.

Sunday Times political editor Caroline Wheeler has been reporting on the scandal for two decades. She has been pivotal to the campaign for justice for the victims, whose stories form the heart of this book. As the long-running Infected Blood Inquiry delivers its final verdict Death in the Blood is an unforgettable epic of human suffering, loss and survival against the odds.

‘Caroline has been so supportive to the victims and survivors of the NHS contaminated blood scandal. She has been an integral part of our long fight for justice and enabled people like me to speak out with confidence, when there was little confidence before’ Ade Goodyear, former pupil at Treloar School

A heart-wrenching story collection from the acclaimed author of THE ONE-IN-A-MILLION BOY, Monica Wood. ERNIE’S ARK tells interconnected stories of a small town’s people, determined to survive… Perfect for those who love reading Anne Tyler, Joanna Cannon and Emma Healey.

‘Loving character portraits… help us understand the human condition’ Boston Globe

Abbott Falls, Maine, a town once drenched with ordinary hopes and dreams, is now praying for a small drop of good fortune. Ernie Whitten – out of a job and tending to his ill wife – needs it more than most. Struck with sudden inspiration, Ernie builds a giant ark in his backyard. It is a work of art, a vessel to carry them both away, and a plea to God to spare Marie, come hell or high water.

As the ark takes shape, the rest of the town carries on.

There’s Dan Little, sent to fine Ernie for building the ark, who makes a significant discovery about himself. Francine Love is a precocious thirteen-year-old who longs to be part of a family. And CEO Henry John McCoy, an impatient man determined to be a good father to his twenty-six-year-old daughter.

The people of Abbott Falls will try their best to hold their community together, against the fiercest of odds…

What readers are saying about ERNIE’S ARK:

‘An astounding book. Built one piece at a time, one story on top of the next until the reader is left with a magnificent monument to its characters‘

‘A gorgeous collection about the meaning of life, the beauty of the mundane, the quiet, day-to-day events that make up our lives and define who we are. The perfect book’

‘Monica Wood writes this series of interrelated short stories with heart and intelligence. Honest and heart-warming‘

*FEATURING THE CHARACTERS YOU LOVED IN THE BOOKISH LIFE OF NINA HILL!*

From the author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill comes a story about friends who become our chosen family, proving that, even as adults, we all need help from time time. . . Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Nina Stibbe.

‘GORGEOUS’ Marian Keyes

‘Like a big slab of your favourite cake in book form’ Libby Page

When Laura Costello arrives in downtown Los Angeles, her life has somewhat fallen apart.

Her apartment building has caught fire, her engagement to her high school sweetheart has been broken off, and she’s just been caught in a rare LA downpour and has no dry clothes.

But when she seeks shelter in Nina Hill‘s local neighbourhood bookshop, she finds herself introduced to the people who will become her new family. And as Laura becomes friends with Nina, Polly and Impossibly Handsome Bob, things start to look up.

Proving that – even as adults – we all sometimes need a little help assembling and re-assembling our lives. . .

Praise for Abbi Waxman:

‘Like a conversation with the funniest person you know – just lovely’
KATIE FFORDE

‘Charmed by its funny loveliness’
NINA STIBBE, AUTHOR OF REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL

‘Book lovers will absolutely relate’
O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE

‘Meet our bookish millennial heroine – a modern-day Elizabeth Bennet’
THE WASHINGTON POST

‘A quirky, eccentric romance that will charm any bookworm’
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

‘I hope you’re in the mood to be downright delighted, because that’s the state you’ll find yourself in‘
POPSUGAR

Don’t miss the STUNNING new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author, Harriet Evans – THE BELOVED GIRLS is available to buy now!

‘The day Martha Winter decided to tear apart her family began like any other day …’

‘A brilliantly written story that will stay with you long after the last page’ Fabulous Magazine, Sun on Sunday

The Sunday Times Top Five Bestseller A Place For Us by Harriet Evans is a book you’ll dive into, featuring a family you’ll fall in love with . . . and never want to leave. If you devour Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy and have discovered Jojo Moyes, you’ll be thrilled to add Harriet Evans to your collection of favourite authors.


The house has soft, purple wisteria twining around the door. You step inside.

The hall is cool after the hot summer’s day. The welcome is kind, and always warm.

Yet something makes you suspect life here can’t be as perfect as it seems.
After all, the brightest smile can hide the darkest secret.

But wouldn’t you pay any price to have a glorious place like this?

Welcome to Winterfold.
Martha Winter’s family is finally coming home.


READERS LOVE HARRIET EVANS.

Praise for Harriet Evans and A Place For Us:

‘A fabulously gripping story’ Prima

‘Atmospheric and descriptive, Evans creates a tangible world full of tragedy and hardship, love and redemption, with a satisfying conclusion. Hugely enjoyable‘ Psychologies

‘I was blissfully carried away by this intelligent (she’s as good as the great Rosamunde Pilcher), classy and superbly executed family saga’ Saga

‘A really superior modern saga, with utterly true to life characters’ Sunday Mirror

‘Harriet Evans has superbly captured the complexities and emotions of her characters’ My Reading Corner

‘Explosive, emotional and completely addictive’ Bookaholic Confessions

‘Had me hooked until the last page … this is an accomplished piece of writing’ Shaz’s Book Blog

‘A cleverly written, engrossing story, full of secrets and lies’ Laura’s Little Book Blog

‘Extremely gripping and mysterious throughout’ CosmoChicklitan

‘The novel has a wonderful cast of characters‘ Candy’s Bookcase

‘Completely mind blowing, insanely gripping’ This Chick Reads

‘Brilliant. I had tears in my eyes’ On My Bookshelf

‘I simply can’t wait to read more‘ Emma Louise

‘A compelling, engaging, beautifully written and truly fascinating novel’ Bookaholic Confessions

‘So poignant that you are completely absorbed by the book and the Winter family, captivated by their story’ Chloe’s Chick Lit Reviews

Once you have fallen in love with the Winters of A Place For Us, discover the bewitching rituals of the Hunter family in Harriet Evans’s breathtaking novel The Beloved Girls . . .

EVE AND MAX ARE IN LOVE. THEY JUST DON’T KNOW IT YET.

‘If you are a fan of Sophie Kinsella you’ll love this . . . I could so see this book being made into a movie’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘You can’t put it down once you’ve started it!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘A beautiful and romantic story that literally took my breath away’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Everyone gives their friends advice when it comes to dating, but what happens when it all goes wrong?

Eve doesn’t have time for dating, but having watched her best friend and flatmate have her heart broken one too many times, she reluctantly volunteers to play her Cupid.

Max is too much of a hopeless romantic to find the algorithms of online dating anything other than clinical, but he lives with his romantically-challenged best friend who desperately needs his advice.

And after all, what are friends for?

As Eve and Max become more involved in their best friends’ relationship, they quickly realise there is a fine line between instruction and imitation.

Especially when they find they can’t stop thinking about their best friend’s date. . .

SLIDING DOORS meets THE FLATSHARE and ONE DAY IN DECEMBER in this sweeping, romantic comedy for the digital age! Perfect for fans of Josie Silver and Beth O’Leary.

*Lizzie’s new novel HATE AT FIRST SIGHT is available to pre-order NOW!*

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Readers LOVE Lizzie O’Hagan!

‘Such a clever book, a beautifully written modern story of ‘will they, won’t they‘, but so much more. Highly recommended!’
HOT BRANDS, COOL PLACES

‘The perfect will they/won’t they romance’
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‘I adored this book from start to finish!’
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‘The perfect mix of love, friendship, drama and humour’
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‘If you enjoyed The Flatshare you will enjoy this novel. The perfect holiday read’
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‘A little piece of escapism’
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‘It made me wish there were more pages!’
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A mother and son on the run. A new beginning. A past they cannot escape.

An unforgettable saga of love, escapism and intrigue from the bestselling author of No One’s Girl, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel, The Bad Apple is sure to leave you hungry for more. Perfect for fans of Shelia Newberry and Dilly Court.

‘Rosie Goodwin is a born storyteller – she’ll make you cry, she’ll make you laugh, but most of all you’ll care for her characters and lose yourself in her story. An author destined for the top’ – Jeannie Johnson

Louise Hart has endured a great deal of pain from her callous husband Paul, but one cold December night in 1959 she can take no more. She and her son Davey escape their Coventry high-rise flat and flee to Tanglewood, the dilapidated ivy-clad mansion where her mother Dolly runs an animal sanctuary. Miserable and frightened, Louise longs to turn her back on the past, and create a happy new life for Davey. But Paul is in trouble with men more dangerous than himself. Unable to pay his debts, he blackmails Louise and those who love her, keeping a shadowy presence in their lives. Even the arrival of Charlie Fox, a stranger who becomes a true friend, cannot guarantee that the future will be safe…

What Amazon readers are saying about The Bad Apple:

‘Rosie’s writing style enables you to envision the characters so clearly they seem to be truly alive. She hooks you in and you can’t get loose from her gripping words! This story has surprising twists also. It makes you laugh, it makes you cry, it makes you think. I’m a fairly fast reader, but it took 1/2 a box of tissues and nearly an hour for me to get through 3 pages near the end of this book because I couldn’t stop sobbing!’

‘This is the first book I have read by Rosie Goodwin and to say it’s fantastic is an understatement! I couldn’t put it down and it had me reaching for the tissues on more than one occasion. It’s the most believable and touching book I have ever read‘

SOMETIMES THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN SOLVE YOUR MURDER IS YOU.

‘Startling and original, My Murder is a gripping speculative twist on the crime novel.’ – Paula Hawkins bestselling author of The Girl on the Train

‘Completely absorbing. A smart, speculative twist on domestic suspense.’ – Ashley Audrain

‘One of the most original, smart, funny and thought-provoking books you’ll read this year’ – Daily Mail

Lou has been murdered.

She was the fifth victim of the serial killer Edward Early. A young wife and new mother, Lou’s death outraged a public breathlessly following the story of the serial murders.

Lou has been cloned.

Along with Early’s other four victims, Lou has been brought back to life by the government-funded replication commission. The women gather at a weekly support group, helping each other to navigate a society obsessed with their very existence.

Lou has been lied to.

But when Lou agrees to help fellow murder victim Fern secure a visit with Edward Early, a shocking revelation causes Lou to investigate the events around her death and question everything she thought she knew about her murder.

Can she finally uncover the truth?

Praise for Katie Williams:

“Like an extended episode of ‘Black Mirror’ … Williams offers a master class in not losing sight of the human element… the kind of story that – in the subtlest of ways – can instruct us, and nourish us, and make us want to live and love a little better.”-Matt Haig, New York Times Book Review

“[A] vivid, clever debut.” –O, the Oprah Magazine

“Allow me to introduce you to your new favorite writer.” -James Hannaham, award-winning author of DELICIOUS FOODS: A Novel

“Delightfully weird and humorous…a fascinating exploration of our increasing reliance on technology and our obsession with finding a quick fix for everything.” -Shondaland

“A sharp and moving novel.” –Publishers Weekly

“With its clever, compelling vision of the future, deeply human characters, and delightfully unpredictable story, this novel is itself a receipe for contentment.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“My prescription for happiness is: ‘Sit still, read a book that can’t be classified by genre, and tell everyone.’ I’m telling you, Katie Williams delivers.” -Helen Ellis, New York Times-bestselling author of AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE

***THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***
‘There’s no doubting this novel’s power’ Daily Mail
‘A feast of a read’ Jodi Picoult
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Star-crossed love will change two families’ lives forever… Therese Anne Fowler’s New York Times bestselling novel is perfect for fans of Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere and Mary Beth Keane’s Ask Again, Yes.

A forbidden romance is blossoming in the tight-knit community of Oak Knoll.

No one’s realised it yet – they’ve been too busy watching the rich, white Whitman family move into their newly built house. They’ve been watching Brad Whitman, with his new money and apparently traditional values, fight his neighbour over the historic oak tree dividing their properties.

But what they haven’t noticed is that the Whitman girl is falling in love with the biracial boy next door.

It is a love that will shatter the constructs of class and race in this small town.

It is a love that might destroy everything…

*Therese Anne Fowler’s new novel, It All Comes Down To This, is available to pre-order now*
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Praise for A Good Neighbourhood…

‘Compelling, complicated, timely, and smart . . . hard to put down and hard to forget’
LAURIE FRANKEL

‘This is a story that will stick with you for a long time’
EMILY GIFFIN

‘Smart dialogue, compelling characters and a communal “we” narrator that implicates us all in the wrenching conclusion’
TARA CONKLIN

‘A thought provoking and gripping novel – the kind that will have you savouring every page’
CULTUREFLY

‘It’s the kind of book you tell your friends to read immediately, just so you have someone to talk to about it’
i PAPER

‘Fowler’s novel culminates with injustices that are painfully easy to imagine because they continue to be a part of our contemporary lived experience’
THE WASHINGTON POST

‘Make sure a friend reads it too – you’re going to want to talk about this book as soon as you finish it’
GOOD MORNING AMERICA

‘Fans of Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere need to read Therese Anne Fowler’s A Good Neighbourhood’
POPSUGAR

‘Beautiful, compelling and heartbreaking’
GLASGOW HERALD

‘This page-turner delivers a thoughtful exploration of prejudice, preconceived notions, and what it means to be innocent’
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

‘A rippling story for fans of suspenseful domestic dramas’
BOOKLIST

‘An unforgettable, heart-breaking story’
LIBRARY JOURNAL, STARRED REVIEW

‘Check out this contemporary fiction novel if you’ve ever found yourself wondering what it means to be a good neighbour in modern America’
HUFFINGTON POST

‘A provocactive, absorbing read’
PEOPLE

‘One of the most precise and timely novels of the year’
NEWSWEEK

*Therese Anne Fowler’s new novel, It All Comes Down To This, is available to pre-order now*

Sex with a mysterious stranger aboard a train leads Rita Holly to an initiation into the exclusive and secretive Mount club. Sophisticated and deviant rituals await Rita, as do the endless intrigues and power struggles deep within the heart of the organization. Rita learns that membership of the Mount Club is not for the sexually repressed. During her initiation, sex with her new lover from the train, Edward, is forbidden but Alex the dance instructor is happy to take his place and Leo the zoo keeper is happy to encourage Rita’s animal instincts. With more and more titillating punishments in store and the club’s sexy head Vivienne intent on her failing, will Holly succeed in her lengthy and lurid initiation?



Praise for KD Grace:



‘Women’s sexuality in all its wet, juicy, romantic, and lustful guises’ Libido on Best Women’s Erotica 2010



‘Filled with hard-hitting, mouth-watering, sizzling-hot action’ Romantic Times on The Affair



‘The quality of writing is superb, and there’s something to surprise even the kinkiest of readers’ Scarlet on Sexy Little Number



K D Grace lives in Surrey. Her erotica is published with Xcite Books, Black Lace, Erotic Review, Cleis Press, and others.

Praise for Sophie Grigson’s A Curious Absence of Chickens:

‘A delicious treat’ Xanthe Clay
‘Stuffed full of recipes you want to cook’ Prue Leith
‘Delicious’ Daily Mail

Once settled into her new life in Puglia, Sophie Grigson felt ready for another adventure . . .

Driving along the coastal ‘instep’ of southern Italy in her trusty purple car, she travels between little fishing ports and explores the beaches of Puglia’s west coast, then heads into the wild hills of Basilicata and Calabria’s high Sila, famed for its chestnuts and mushrooms, and ends her journey in the bergamot orchards clustering around Reggio.

In this book, award-winning author, Sophie Grigson charts the local delicacies, ingredients and producers; through recipes and stories, she immerses you in the beauty, culture, food and characters of southern Italy.

Full of delicious, traditional recipes from the different regions, from Puglian Beans in Red Winte Tomato Sauce to Calabrian-style Cheesy Stuffed Aubergines and from Super-Speedy Lemon Ice Cream to Chocolate and Almond Biscuits, discover the south coast of Italy with Sophie.

Chapters include:

* Ingredients
* Puglia
* Basilicata
* Calabria
* Recipes course by course

Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner is back with the fifth novel in the Detective D.D. Warren series, LOVE YOU MORE. TWO WOMEN WITH ONE QUESTION.
HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO SAVE YOUR CHILD? Lee Child says ‘this book had me at the author’s name’.

A split-second decision and Brian Darby lies dead. His wife, state police trooper Tessa Leoni, claims to have shot him in self-defence and for Boston detective D.D. Warren it should be an open-and-shut case. But where is their six-year-old daughter?

As D.D.’s homicide investigation ratchets into a frantic state-wide search for a missing child, she must move quickly in order to learn all of Tessa’s secrets and understand what has happened to the little girl.

But for Tessa, the worst has not yet happened. She is walking a tightrope, with no one to trust and nowhere to turn, as the clock ticks down to a terrifying deadline. She has one goal in sight, and she will use every ounce of her training to do what has to be done. All that matters is her child and no one could love her more…

The true story of a Romany childhood…

Gypsy Princess is a searingly honest account of what life is really like for travelling communities, for girls in particular, and captures a way of life that is slowly fading away. If you enjoyed the memoirs of Mikey Walsh and Jess Smith, you’ll be enthralled by Violet Cannon’s biography.

‘A fascinating and enjoyable insight into Gypsy life’ – Closer

A true blooded Gypsy, Violet Cannon grew up the Romany way. Life was tough at times, living in a cramped one-roomed trailer, but, unbound by strict routines, Violet spent her days learning to keep home, playing and roaming the fields with a sense of freedom long lost to the rest of modern society.

Immersed in the Gypsy way of life, her childhood set her apart from other children. Bullied by classmates, and segregated from ‘gorgia’ kids (all non-Gypsies), Violet eventually left school at the age of nine to live a life of travel, play and learning under generations-old Gypsy rules on the fringes of society.

With traditional values at the heart of her childhood, the pressure of conforming and marrying young was intense. Violet was duty-bound to find a husband, but would her marriage lead to the ‘happy ever after’ she grew up believing in as a Gypsy girl?

What readers are saying about Gypsy Princess:

‘A fascinating and realistic look at what it means to be a Gypsy in today’s society. A little understanding of Gypsy traditions goes a long way and I hope we see more biographies like this one‘

‘Violet is so likeable and warm, and the stories are written so vividly that you can really imagine yourself there‘

‘I could not put this book down – from the first paragraph I was hooked. I would love to read more about this fascinating lady and her family. By the end of the book I felt as if I knew them all‘

The second novel in Gill Sanderson’s delightful Dell Owen series, perfect for fans of

Mia Faye, Laura Scott, Helen Scott Taylor, Grey’s Anatomy and ER.

Readers love Gill’s gripping medical romances!

‘Remarkable writer!!‘ 5* author review

‘A truly wonderful writer‘ 5* author review

‘I find all of Gill Sanderson’s books very readable and enjoy the escapism they give me’ 5* author review


Midwife Maria Wyatt loved her new job and enjoyed working with her new boss, Dr Tom Ramsey. After the two quickly became friends, Maria began to wonder if it was possible that they might become more than friends. But there was a problem. Some little time ago Tom’s beloved wife had died and he reacted to her death by avoiding all further emotional upset.

There was another problem – Tom’s loveable four year old son James. Maria’s young son – also named James – had died as a toddler. Could Maria and Tom put aside the traumas of their pasts and find happiness together?

Don’t miss Gill Sanderson’s captivating medical romances, including the A Lakeland Practice and the Good, Bad and Ugly series.

EATING BETTER ON A BUDGET

The One Pound Chef is back and wants to help make our lives a little bit ‘greener’.

Whether you eat meat or follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, we all now recognise the importance of doing our bit to help the planet. In Green One Pound Meals, Miguel brings his no-nonsense approach and shows you how to eat more consciously, with delicious, planet-friendly, healthy food on a budget.

The book is packed with plenty of veggie and vegan recipes, along with some meat and fish dishes for those days when you might want something different. Miguel wants us all to be more aware of the food we eat: where it comes from, whether it is in season and is it good for you. He includes lots of tips and ideas for shopping smart and how to avoid food waste, as well as time-saving hacks. Why not switch things around and try ‘Meat Mondays’ and enjoy plant-based, nourishing meals during the rest of the week?

Miguel will show you that you that these quick, easy and nutritious meals don’t have to cost you the earth and can help you do your bit towards helping the planet.

Minimum fuss, maximum flavour and all for £1 per person.

‘Hypnotic’ New York Times

‘A gripping, full-throttle page-turner’ Miranda Cowley Heller, bestselling author of The Paper Palace

Daphne Larsen-Hall has every reason to believe that her life as an artist in a luxury Miami house with her surgeon husband, Brantley, and their children, will carry on forever.

But Luna – the world’s first Category 6 hurricane – changes everything. With Brantley missing, and their finances abruptly cut off, the family find themselves in a vast shelter for the displaced a thousand miles from home.

As days turn into weeks, the Larsen-Halls confront losses and circumstances they never imagined, and a world changed beneath their feet. But when tensions in the shelter reach a breaking point, and shocking truths threaten to tear her family apart, Daphne’s resilience is put to the ultimate test.

‘Tense, claustrophobic, and all too imaginable’ Diane Chamberlain

‘Riveting’ Mary Beth Keane

Praise for Bruce Holsinger’s The Gifted School:

‘More than a touch of Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies‘ Observer

‘An incisive inspective of privilege, race and class’ New York Times

‘Snapping with tension, this is a book for our times’ Shari Lapena

‘Exposes how easily a mix of good intentions, self-delusions and minor sins can escalate’ The New Yorker

The war taught her to fight. The children taught her to hope…

*The Lost Song of Paris, the new novel from Sarah Steele, is available to pre-order now!*

Inspired by real acts of bravery and resistance, The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel is a heartrending and deeply moving story of one woman’s courage and sacrifice during World War II, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Missing Piece of Nancy Moon.

This exquisitely beautiful novel is perfect for readers of The Rose Code by Kate Quinn, The Postmistress, Lilac Girls and The Girl from Vichy.

‘A beautifully worked tale of bravery, woven into the reality of a time we can’t forget’ Mandy Robotham, author of The Berlin Girl

‘An emotional, beautifully constructed read. I loved the way the clues from the past and present slowly knitted together, answering the questions that had been missing their answers for so long’ Sunday Times bestselling author Jill Mansell

‘Gripping, at times heartbreaking, but ultimately uplifting, I found this beautifully written novel impossible to put down’ Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Fforde

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‘My darling girl, I need you to find someone for me . . .’

France, 1942. At the end of the day, the schoolteacher releases her pupils. She checks they have their identity passes, and warns them not to stop until the German guards have let them through the barrier that separates occupied France from Free France. As the little ones fly across the border and into their mothers’ arms, she breathes a sigh of relief. No one is safe now. Not even the children.

Berkshire, present day. A letter left to her by her beloved late grandmother Gigi takes Hannah Stone on a journey deep into the heart of the Dordogne landscape. As she begins to unravel a forgotten history of wartime bravery and sacrifice, she discovers the heartrending secret that binds her grandmother to a village schoolteacher, the remarkable Lucie Laval . . .

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‘An engaging tale of courage and friendship. A triumph!’ Gill Paul

‘Evocative writing and the storytelling is masterful. It really draws the reader in‘ Felicity Hayes-McCoy

‘A gripping journey about the quiet triumphs and breathtaking courage of so many women in wartime’ Jane Bailey

Readers ADORE The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel:

‘I loved this book, I finished reading it on VE Day. It is certainly a fitting tribute to the everyday people in France who resisted the German occupation in WW2. 5 stars’

‘Absolutely fabulous. Highly recommend this. I’ve read The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon – this is even better’

‘Such a poignant story and beautiful characters. I can highly recommend this book’

‘A lovely book, by turns emotional, exciting and heart-rending. The story is beautifully told. A book that will stay with me. Definitely recommended, particularly to anyone with an interest in World War II historical novels’

‘A lovely story of courage and hope at a time of extreme adversity. Wonderfully written, descriptive and poignant. This one is special’

‘Sheer escapism, beautifully written. I highly recommend it’

An insight into one of history’s most cunning, yet overlooked, events…

Medieval London comes to life in Paul Doherty’s gripping retelling of this early attempt to steal the Crown Jewels, the first great bank raid in history.

‘Doherty tells the tale with verve incorporating much fascinating historical detail’ – Historical Novels Review
In the reign of King Charles II (1660 – 1685), there was a famous attempt to steal the crown jewels by the memorably named Colonel Blood. However, Blood’s conspiracy was not the first such plot, and it was certainly not the most successful…

Three centuries earlier, in 1303, Edward I of England (of Braveheart fame) was north of the Scottish border attempting to crush William Wallace, secure in the knowledge that he had stashed his royal treasures safely behind iron-bound doors in Westminster Abbey – a place of sanctity reputed to house Christ’s body, and inhabited by pious Benedictine monks.

Enter Richard Puddlicott: a former merchant and a charming, dissolute, rogue with a grudge against the king. He infiltrated the Abbey’s inner circle (entertaining them on the proceeds of their own silver) and, before long, had managed to help himself to a good part of the treasure. The King’s fury knew no bounds, but Puddlicott ran the King’s men a merry dance before eventually being captured and sent – along with forty monks – to his death in Westminster.

This exhilarating tale of cunning, deceit, lechery, monks, pimps and prostitutes is also the story of the first great bank raid in history. Until now – with most of the evidence still in manuscripts, in Latin or Norman French – very little has been written about it. With his usual verve, blending vivid narrative and historical analysis, Paul Doherty takes the lid off both the medieval underworld and the ‘holy’ monastic community. The result is historically enlightening and a gripping read.

What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
‘I was totally gripped. I have read a lot of history books and this is amongst the best I have read‘
‘An interesting book, historically accurate and very well researched‘
‘Doherty proves that he is a scholar as well as a writer of novels’

The fourth in the

series featuring a madcap pair of amateur sleuths and a delightful outpouring of upper-class English eccentricities – with the odd murder thrown in!

Praise for Andrea Frazer’s twisty and compelling crime novels:
***** ‘Adored this, a wonderful laugh out loud piece of frippery, which I read on holiday, a perfect setting for this brilliantly escapist nonsense’ Reader Review

***** ‘I have to admit to being a huge fan of this series of quirky, funny, light but thoroughly entertaining mysteries… This series is a must if you want a witty take on the English village cosy genre’ Reader Review

***** ‘I LOVE Belchester and all the characters. I look forward to a couple of hours escapism with Lady Amanda and all her potty friends and relatives, as well as the long-suffering police force – more please!!!!’ Reader Review

***** ‘Just love Andrea Frazer’s books. A little bit of escapism with lots of laughs and a great plot. Can’t recommend her highly enough just a great read’ Reader Review

***** ‘I love this series of books. The characters are great fun and some of their antics not only make me smile but actually laugh out loud. The story lines are easy to follow but have some delectable twists which keep you guessing. Brilliant fun!’ Reader Review
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Lady Amanda Golightly and her housemate Hugo Cholmondeley – Crichton – Crump return from their visit to Scotland to find a letter informing them that Hugo’s sister will be arriving the following day for a month’s visit, which sours Lady A’s mood as Tabitha constantly bullied her at school.Her manservant’s announcement that he is now betrothed to Enid Tweedie, sort of friend and general gopher for his employer, has already unsettled her.

If that wasn’t enough to cope with, it appears that, while they were away, the security of Belchester Towers had been breached and there had been thefts. To top it all, somebody started systematically killing off the domestic staff!

Enter Detective Inspector Moody and Detective Sergeant Glenister, and all hell breaks loose!

ANY BITTER THING is a novel about how much we can and should forgive, by Monica Wood, the acclaimed author of THE ONE-IN-A-MILLION BOY. The perfect read for fans of Gail Honeyman’s ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE and Joanna Cannon’s THREE THINGS ABOUT ELSIE.

‘If you liked THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, try ANY BITTER THING’ Glamour

After surviving a near-fatal accident, thirty-year-old Lizzy Mitchell faces a long road to recovery. She remembers little about the days she spent in and out of consciousness, save for one thing: she saw her beloved deceased uncle, Father Mike, the man who raised her until she was nine, when she was abruptly sent away.

Though her troubled marriage and broken body need tending, Lizzy knows she must uncover the details of her accident – and delve into the events of twenty years ago, when whispers and accusations forced a good man to give up the only family he had.

What readers are saying about ANY BITTER THING:

‘Another great story with wonderful characters‘

‘This writer, with her exquisite prose, weaves a gripping and grace-filled story of redemption. I will go back to this amazing book again and again. It shines‘

‘A beautiful story. The characters take on a life of their own. Pure human emotion, well written, very touching‘

‘A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple’ LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime author

A Death at the Church – the thirteenth edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries!
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Can old scores finally be settled?

Euphemia’s wedding day has finally dawned and her little brother, mother and step father are present. There’s even a rumour that her grandfather might turn up. This is especially awkward as she would finally have to confess to Bertram that she is not merely a chambermaid going up in the world but actually the granddaughter of one of the foremost Earls in the country.

However, such worries are quickly cast into the shade as a death occurs while the congregation are waiting at the church for the bride. Rory McLeod, now a member of His Majesty’s Police Force, is despatched to investigate and quickly concludes that it is murder.

Will Euphemia get married? Or will Euphemia’s old nemesis, Richard Stapleford, deprive her of her future happiness?
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Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford’s compelling crime novels!

‘This has got to be one of the best writers of mystery books’ ***** Author review

‘Once again Caroline Dunford has triumphed and, as always, leaves her reader eager for more‘ ***** Reader review

‘…these are wonderful mysteries, with great characters and good plots’ ***** Reader review

Another heartwarming medical romance from best-selling author Gill Sanderson! Perfect for fans of Mia Faye, Laura Scott, Helen Scott Taylor, Grey’s Anatomy and ER.

Readers LOVE Gill’s dreamy medical romances!

‘I loved this book. Excitement and romance all rolled into one’ 5* reader review

‘This is yet another wonderfully romantic, intriguing, adventure-filled story’ 5* reader review

‘Enjoyed this can’t wait to read the next one by this author’ 5* reader review


Outback, bubbly free spirit Dr Lucy Brett devotes her days to saving children’s lives and her spare nights, to tirelessly fundraising for medical charities. It’s a challenging role, but nothing she can’t handle…until she meets her gorgeous new colleague, Australian Dr Graham Woods.

Lucy’s warmth and zest for life are irresistible, but Gray knows he must resist – what future can they have when he has so little to offer?

But Lucy isn’t about to let go – she’s determined to make the brooding doctor understand that she’s the woman to give him everything he’s ever wanted!

Don’t miss Gill Sanderson’s enthralling medical romances, including the A Lakeland Practice and the Good, Bad and Ugly series.