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Imperious, handsome and gallant in battle, the Duke of Kingswood has stolen the hearts of many society belles but he is determined never to marry. To continue the family line, he is counting on his cousin and heir presumptive, Richard, to marry well and produce a son.To the Duke’s horror, Richard falls for society siren and acclaimed beauty Lady Delyth Maulden and disaster turns to tragedy when Richard finds his beloved in the arms of another, shoots him and turns his gun on himself.With Richard at death’s door, the Duke is determined that he shall find a more suitable young beauty to mend his broken heart and thwart Lady Delyth’s scheming ways. Enter the beautiful, grey-eyed waif, Benedicta Calvine. When the Duke helps her ailing father as he rides through his estate, the two's lives become entwined.Could this modest, unassuming beauty be the ideal bride the Duke seeks for Richard or will his own feelings begin to get in the way...?A light-hearted, swoony-worthy regency romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Lisa KleypasBritish author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

When a dead body appears on a carnival float at the village show, Sophie Sayers knows that a case of murder in plain sight ought to be easy to solve. But why do none of the villagers agree? And what dark secrets are they hiding? As she tries to investigate the crime, it’s clear that someone is desperately trying to stop her from unmasking the killer. Can Sophie unearth the clues before anyone else comes to harm?In Debbie Young’s ‘Best Murder in Show’, the ‘Sophie Sayers’ Village Mysteries’ is back with a new adventure, promising the comforting feelings of community, warmth and humour.Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Verity Bright and Ann Sutton.Debbie Young is a British writer of cosy mystery novels. She is the UK ambassador for ALLi and the founder of the annual Hawkesbury Upton Literary Festival. Her warm, witty, feel-good contemporary fiction is full of English humour, inspired by life in the Cotswold village which has been her home for over 30 years. Her bestselling ‘Sophie Sayers Village Mystery’ series includes the trailblazing ‘Murder Your Darlings’, which was shortlisted for the Selfies Award for best independently published fiction in 2021.

Connie stared out at the quiet Cornish sea as the hazy early morning light bathed the horizon in a beautiful golden glow. She inhaled the salty, cleansing ocean air, looked down at the handwritten note and wiped away the lone tear that had started to fall...Connie hasn’t been back to Magpie Cove – a seaside fishing village nestled between the cliffs – for years. When she thinks of the cove’s cobbled streets and cheerful cottages, she has to fight to push down memories she’d rather keep buried in the past.When her mother unexpectedly calls with news that makes her heart sink, Connie is torn. The tiny museum that’s been in her family for generations will have to close if they can’t find a way to save it. The sepia photographs and smuggling memorabilia are precious to the village, and determined to preserve their shared history, she knows it is finally time to go home.The dusty old museum, tucked away down a narrow, twisting lane, needs more than a coat of paint to bring the tourists back in. Soon Connie is in her element, creating charming new exhibits on local legends. She’s even thinking of offering boat tours around the beautiful caves along the shore.A chance encounter with handsome entrepreneur Alex Gordon leaves Connie breathless. With his dark eyes and broad chest, he is not at all who she expected to meet. And Alex’s offer to help Connie with the museum only brings them closer. Perhaps embracing a new start in her old home isn’t the worst idea she’s ever had...But just as Connie starts to feel like she could have a future in Magpie Cove, the one person she has tried to forget resurfaces, putting the museum’s safety and her happiness at risk. What happened all those years ago has always stopped her from opening her heart. Can Connie finally find the strength to move on with Alex, or will she be forced to run again, this time for good?From USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Kerr comes a heartfelt, emotional read, set on the beautiful coast of Cornwall. Fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Mary Alice Monroe and Pamela Kelley will adore it.Readers love the Magpie Cove series:‘Delightful... Lots of lovely characters, gorgeous setting... There are plenty of laugh-out-loud scenarios, a few heartbreaking revelations and lots of love, too, making this a marvellous read to escape into... Highly recommend!’ Splashes into Books‘All the feels, this was a wonderful escape and a charming read... I absolutely loved this... The characters felt like old friends, while the plot twists and turns kept me completely engrossed.’ Page Turners Blog‘What a delight. I was totally transported to the wind-swept shores of Cornwall... Full of fabulous surprises, I cannot praise it enough.’ Goodreads Reviewer.

Pulp fiction just got a whole lot scarier...Few books ever become loved. Most linger on undead, their sallow pages labyrinths of old, brittle stories and screeds of forgotten knowledge... And other things, besides:Paper-pale forms rustle softly through their leaves. Ink-dark shapes swarming in shadow beneath faded type. And an invitation...Harris delights in collecting the unloved. He wonders if you’d care to donate. A small something for the odd, pale children no-one has seen. An old book, perchance? Neat is sweet; battered is better. Broken spine or torn binding, stained or scarred - ugly doesn’t matter. Not a jot. And if you’ve left a little of yourself between the pages – a receipt or ticket, a mislaid letter, a scrawled note or number – that’s just perfect. He might call on you again.Hangover Square meets Naked Lunch through the lens of a classic M. R. James ghost story. To hell and back again (and again) through Whitby, Scarborough and the Yorkshire Moors. Enjoy your Mobius-trip.Bartholomew Richard Emenike Bennett was born in Leicester, the middle son of an American father and English mother. He has studied and worked in the US and New Zealand, and has a First Class Honours degree in Literature from the University of East Anglia. The Pale Ones is his first published work, although he has been writing fiction, long-form and short, since 2002.

With her flaming red hair and emerald green eyes, Xenia's unusual beauty makes her unique in any crowd. That is until she unexpectedly meets her long-lost cousin, Johanna, amidst the wreckage of a railway accident.Incredulous at finding her mirror image and desperate for a friend, Johanna begs Xenia to swap lives for two weeks. She wishes to spend two weeks with the Englishman she loves before her arranged royal marriage and her cousin can't help but agree.Surrounded by servants and diplomats, Xenia does her best to assume her cousin's Royal role and prays that her true identity will not be discovered as she travels to Luthenia. There, Xenia is instantly plunged into a world of political intrigue and drama a million miles away from the quiet life she previously enjoyed in the English countryside. And then there's King István of Luthenia, Johanna's betrothed, a handsome European prince...As the Luthenian Court prepares for a grand State wedding which promises to quell rumours of revolution and cement political allegiances, the two cousins find themselves in a precarious situation. How will they return to their old lives, and what if they don't want to...?Immensely entertaining, fast-packed historical adventure, with a classic, swoon-worthy regency romance at the heart. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Lisa Kleypas.British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

A magical, comforting and emotional Christmas story. Perfect for the fans of Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde.House-sitting in a castle over Christmas is a dream come true for Anna and her seven-year-old son Freddie. But there's one Christmas present Freddie wants more than anything, and it's the one thing Anna can't give him – his very own dad.As Anna settles into her new surroundings and a much slower pace of life, she is soon befriended by the local villagers and the castle workforce who provide a welcome distraction.Before even a Christmas cracker is pulled, Freddie shows a eager interest in the castle workforce; green-fingered Simon, salt of the earth Luke and charming castle manager Julius.Could one of them make Freddie's Christmas wish come true and repair Anna's broken heart?At the most magical time of the year, everyone needs a Christmas miracle if they're to make it to Christmas Day...Minna has had an exciting career in fashion journalism and now writes full time, whilst enjoying time with her grandsons and working as an occasional film and TV extra. She lives in London.

From best-selling Italian romance author, Anna Premoli, a fun, feisty romance, perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Ava Wilder and Christina Lauren.What girl doesn’t dream of an amazing promotion working on the other side of the world? This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is presented to 28-year-old investment banker, Maddison Johnson and instantly fills her with abject fear.It isn't the New York transfer she had set her heart on... she's going to South Korea, instead.To make things worse, her boss Mark Kim doesn't go out of his way to make it easy for her to adapt to her new environment.Plunged into a world she knows nothing about with a man she can't stand, Maddison finds herself forced to adapt and grow up quickly. Maybe in the process she will stumble over something wonderful and quite unexpected...What people are saying about "You Drive Me Crazy":"Ludicrous, crazy and insanely funny!" Tale Out Loud."It was funny, sexy, witty, I could not stop laughing"."Just finished! And I have heart-shaped eyes and a stupid smile."

Osud mu seslal šlechtické sídlo. Sešle mu také pravou lásku?Major Michael Moore se po letech strávených na bojištích v Indii vrací do rodné Anglie. Během plavby se dozvídá, že zemřel jeho děd a že on sám se stal dědicem rodového titulu – nyní je z něj markýz z Grangemoore.Roky v armádě však Michaela naučily obezřetnosti, takže raději postupuje opatrně. Jeho nové sídlo Grangemoore Hall je proslulé svou špatnou pověstí, a proto se tam vydává nejprve v přestrojení. Cestou narazí na vyděšenou Adelu, která utíká před svou macechou. Rozhodne se jí pomoct a bere ji s sebou. Oba přitom předstírají, že jsou sourozenci...Po příjezdu na Grangemoore Hall zjišťují, že sídlo obsadil Michaelův vzdálený bratranec a udělal z něj doupě opilců a kriminálníků. Podaří se Michaelovi získat své právoplatné dědictví? A jak dopadne jeho vztah s krásnou a nezkušenou Adelou?Barbara Cartlandová (1901–2000) byla anglická spisovatelka převážně historických milostných románů. Pocházela ze slavné britské aristokratické rodiny. Je autorkou více než 700 knih a některé zdroje odhadují počet prodaných výtisků na více než jednu miliardu, je proto řazena mezi nejplodnější a komerčně nejúspěšnější spisovatele 20. století. Její romantické příběhy plné lásky a napětí z prostředí starobylých sídel anglické šlechty si získaly srdce mnoha čtenářů po celém světě.

Diana mistede livet i en voldsom bilulykke i Paris natten til den 31. august 1997. Da den chokerende nyhed gik verden rundt, sørgede millioner af mennesker over tabet af Folkets Prinsesse, et ikon og en helt ekstraordinær kvinde, der havde formået at røre deres hjerter som ingen anden i det britiske kongehus.Forfatter Lone Theils var igennem seksten år korrespondent i London, og hun var på arbejde den dag, Diana døde. I denne bog fortæller hun om den karismatiske kvinde, der i en alder af kun tyve år blev gift ind i et af de mest traditionsbundne og lukkede kongehuse i verden. Et kongehus, som på mange måder blev en spændetrøje for Diana, indtil hun fandt modet til at gøre oprør.

Is true love just a few dates away...or even closer than you think?Tom has always been a hopeless romantic: but now he's just hopeless. After lockdown in particular made the millennial a reclusive introvert, it was finally time to get back 'out there' – at least according to his best friends Adam, Allison and sister Sarah.As the group sets up 10 dates to rejuvenate Tom's love life, he soon realises how difficult the dating scene has become, along with juggling his Shakespearean-themed cafe and a hobby of romantic mixtape making.As some of the dates turn into disasters, an old flame keeps reappearing in Tom's sight – along with bitter-sweet memories. Fearing it may be too little too late, Tom must decide whether he can date his way to happiness, or find his true match was under his nose the whole time...''Praise for Gordon MacMillan:‘Delightful. Pulled at my heart strings...I would totally recommend this as a feelgood book.’ Reader Review‘What a beautifully emotive read... The perfect feelgood read that will make you laugh and cry.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘A heart-wrenching, heart-warming story of a young man forced by circumstance to become an instant dad... a lovely read about growing into responsibility and love.’ Reader ReviewGordon is a former journalist writing about media and technology. He now works in marketing for Twitter UK. He has also blogged about dating and politics. He has published two novels: "Songs For Your Mother" (2021) and "Ten Dates to Happiness" (2022).

På en øde strand et sted i Bretagne i foråret 1926 bader en tiårig pige uvidende om, at tidevandet skifter og et øjeblik efter truer med at drukne hende. Fra klipperne højt over hende ser en femtenårig dreng ulykken komme. Han styrter ned mod stranden for at redde hende.I en lille badeby samles historiens mange personer. Drengens familie med faderen, General Leigh, i spidsen, hans kone Milly og to teenagedøtre samt drengens kyniske kammerat Hubert, der kaldes Blanco. Tarasova, en russisk emmigrant; den hollandske baronesse Rosa Habening med døtre, og ikke mindst sønnen Felix. Og selvfølgelig den tiårige Flora og hendes forældre, der kun har ét i hovedet – sex!Opløftende, kildrende og sjovt går dagene, og hormoner kommer i sving. Mary Wesleys gruppeportræt af de unge mennesker og deres store forventninger er indtagende og skarpt. I centrum står Flora, som ung og ældre, og omkring hende de tre mænd hun elsker."Et fornuftigt liv" handler om kærlighedens første år, om at elske på afstand, drømme sødt og frygte det værste.Mary Wesley (1912-2002) var en britisk forfatter. I løbet af sin karriere blev hun en af Storbritanniens bedst sælgende forfattere med flere end 3 millioner solgte eksemplarer af sine bøger. Wesley udgav tre børnebøger, før hun i en alder af 71 skrev sin første roman "Jumping the Queue" (da. "Sensommer-udflugt"). Herefter fulgte ni bestsellere, blandt andre "The Camomille Lawn" (da. "Kamille-engen"), som i 1992 blev adapteret til TV-serien af samme navn.

Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019.Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, 2019.First the accident, then the nightmares. The shadowy thief steals all the colours from Izzy's world leaving her feeling empty and hopeless. Will her new neighbour and a nest full of cygnets save Izzy and solve the mystery of the colour thief?After a frightening car accident, Izzy's mum is in a coma. Her family is in pieces. Her best friend at school has dumped her. And her nightmares are haunted by a shadowy man stealing all the colours from her world. She's trying so hard to be brave, but Izzy thinks everything is her fault. Then she meets her new neighbour, Toby, paralysed after a skateboarding accident, and together they find a nest of cygnets who need rescuing. Particularly the odd one out, called Spike. Will saving Spike save Izzy? Will she and Toby solve the mystery of the Colour Thief and bring hope and happiness back to Izzy's life?Written with insight, compassion and empathy – an authentic story about real life and how to survive it.Ewa Jozefkowicz's debut novel "The Mystery of the Colour Thief" was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. "Girl 38: Finding a Friend" blends contemporary times with WWII Poland.Ewa lives in London with her husband and twin daughters but regularly visits her family in Poland. www.ewajozefkowicz.com Twitter: @EwaJozefkowicz Insta: ewas_bookshelf

Sarah Ashington er dóttir frægrar leikkonu og ensks tebónda í Ceylon. Þegar móðir hennar deyr er Sarah upp á föðurfjölskylduna komin og flyst að lokum til Ceylon, þar sem hún kynnist öðrum enskum tebónda, Clinton Shaw. Upp hefst stormasamt ástarsamband og þegar faðir Söruh deyr fer hana að gruna að hennar eigið líf sé einnig í hættu. En hver er eiginlega Clinton Shaw og hver eru raunveruleg áform hans? Og hvað er leyndarmálið á bak við fjölskylduperlurnar, sem aðeins kvenkyns afkomendur ættarinnar mega eiga?Victoria Holt er eitt höfundarnafna Eleanor Alice Burford Hibbert. Hún fæddist í Bretlandi árið 1906 og lést 1993 og ritaði um 200 sögulegar skáldsögur um ævina undir hinum og þessum höfundarnöfnum, allt eftir umfjöllunarefni sagnanna. Meðal annarra höfundarnafna hennar eru Jean Plaidy og Philippa Carr. Verk hennar hafa unnið til verðlauna, verið þýdd á fjölda tungumála og hafa selst í yfir 50 milljón eintökum um allan heim.

After the tragic death of her parents in a carriage accident, orphaned Pandora was taken in by her uncle, the Bishop of Winchester. One day, she is horrified to overhear that he plans to marry her off to his Chaplin, the Honourable Prosper Witheridge.Certain she can't change her uncle's mind, Pandora decides to try and repulse Witheridge and drive him away. She invites herself to her stay with the decadent Earl of Chartwood. The Earl is notorious for his scandalous parties, with the kind of bohemian guests and raucous behaviour that would shock anyone from polite society.Pandora is no different, she is both mortified and mesmerised by the charming Earl when she arrives at his stately home. But perhaps the wildly rich, bad-boy Duke is not quite as frivolous as everyone presumes and maybe a little excitement is just what Pandora needs...Pure escapism, regency romance, "Saints and Sinners" is perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Julia Quinn and Jenny Hambly.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Can your worst enemy become the love of your life?A fun, feisty, feel-good romance for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Meg Cabot.Jennifer and Ian have known each other for seven years. They are leaders of two different teams in the same London bank, and are constantly engaged in a running battle to be number one.Ian is a handsome, wealthy and sought-after bachelor; Jennifer is a feisty, independent lawyer. When they are thrown together to work on the same project, Ian makes Jenny an offer she can't refuse: to have free reign of their rich client if she pretends to be his girlfriend.Soon, it becomes more and more difficult to tell the difference between fiction and reality...What readers are saying about LOVE TO HATE YOU:'A light-hearted novel about love, (im)possibilities and challenges in the workplace' Tu Style. 'Anna Premoli, for me, is the best of the genre. This book made me laugh and fall in love – I read it four times!''I loved this novel from beginning to end... If you want a book that is fun and romantic at the same time, I would definitely recommend it.'Anna Premoli is a bestselling author in Italy. She began writing to relieve stress while working as a financial consultant for a private bank. Her novel, "Love to Hate You" won the Bancarella prize in 2013.

Down a winding lane lined with honeysuckle and wild flowers, there’s a beautiful orchard beside the rushing River Wye. There, in a little farmhouse in the furthest corner, a young woman has a difficult and life-changing decision to make...Life on Appleyard Farm is all Freya Sherbourne has ever known. Having spent her childhood playing between the blossom-heavy apple trees, Freya can’t imagine calling anywhere else home. But times have been hard since her father’s sudden death, and now that she’s being forced to put the farm up for sale, her world is about to come crashing down.Holding back the tears, she starts packing boxes while waiting for a buyer. Now the river no longer sparkles and the apples taste a little less sweet. She hasn’t felt this lost since she ran from the altar fifteen years ago to escape a loveless marriage.But when her childhood friend Sam re-appears in town, more handsome and attentive than she ever remembered, Freya’s eyes begin to twinkle once again. She loves the sound of his laugh and the way he makes her feel, but she is still hesitant. Can she trust Sam when he is so similar to the man she nearly married? How does she know she won’t make the same mistakes again?Falling in love is scary, especially when you don’t know what the future holds. And when Freya discovers that Sam has been keeping a secret, one that threatens the future of farm and their rekindled relationship, she finds herself at an impossible crossroads.Will Freya turn her back on love for the second time and choose to save the farm? Or will she be brave enough to finally follow her heart?A gorgeous story about love, friendship and new beginnings. Fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Debbie Johnson should grab a cup of hot chocolate, curl up on the sofa and prepare to be carried away!A Year at Appleyard Farm was previously published separately as: Merry Mistletoe, Spring Fever, Gooseberry Fool, and Blackberry Way.What readers are saying about A Year at Appleyard Farm:‘It’s books like this one which makes me feel so honoured to have the gift of reading. It’s books like this which just highlights why Emma Davies is one of my all-time favourite authors... the perfect escapism. The ideal pick me up... beautifully written and an absolute joy to read – if you read just one book this year, please make it A Year at Appleyard Farm. You won’t regret it.’ The Writing Garnet‘Touching... got just what I bargained for: an excellent read. One that was utterly compelling... made my heart sing... captivated my attention from beginning to end.’ Robin Loves Reading‘The perfect book to read when you want to feel good and smile... uplifting, heart-warming and cosy... highly enjoyable and engrossing... I was hooked and read it in one sitting... I strongly recommend.’ Scrapping and PlayingFor fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Debbie JohnsonEmma once worked for a design studio where she was asked to provide a fun, humorous, and not necessarily true anecdote about herself for their website. She wrote the following: ‘I am a bestselling novelist currently masquerading as a thirty-something mother of three.’ Well the job didn’t work out but she’s now a forty-something mother of three and happy to report the rest of her dream came true. She now lives in rural Shropshire with her husband, three children, and two guinea pigs where she writes full time from a shed in the garden.

‘The ultimate guilty pleasure of a rollercoaster read you'll want to repeat the experience of time and time again... His scandalously sexy novels will keep you up all night.’ Melanie Blake, AuthorWhen friends become enemies there are no rules...Ambitious gossip queen Anoushka Silvers is the daughter her abusive father never wanted. Determined to prove herself to her family, she’ll stop at nothing to get what she wants. But when her bitchy tongue gains her death threats and the unwanted attention of a stalker, it could be Anoushka who is making the headlines.For actress Evie Merchant, her childhood dreams of becoming the world’s hottest movie star are just about to come true. But a string of hurtful liaisons with lovers out to use her fame, has made Evie uncertain about her future. And with Oscar day looming, Evie’s biggest prize of all could be cruelly snatched from her.A loveless upbringing has made wild child Regan Phoenix search for quick-fix highs from drink, drugs and meaningless sex. But when the opportunity of starring in her own reality show comes along, Regan grabs it with both hands, hoping to put her trashy past behind her.From fashionable London to stunning Venice and glitzy LA, Trinity takes you into a glamorous and thrilling world you won’t want to leave. Perfect for fans of Melanie Blake’s Ruthless Women.What readers are saying about Trinity:‘Sex and scandal abound in this full-throttle thrill-ride through the hidden lives of the mega-rich. Trinity sizzles with bitchery, bling and betrayal, and is the perfect accompaniment to your sun lounger this summer.’ Victoria Fox‘Trinity is so much fun. A great summer bonkbuster.’ Tasmina Perry‘Such a fun, sexy read – perfect for the beach.’ Paul Burston‘Opening Trinity is like biting into a very indulgent, rich, rare chocolate, it’s naughty but my word you enjoy every bite. Each chapter serves a delicious helping of glamour, secrets, and intrigue.’ Genvieve Ni Reamoinn, TV Presenter and Journalist‘Move over Jackie Collins, there’s a new blockbuster star in town.’ New! MagazineWhat readers are saying about Nigel May:‘An addictive plot that is packed with twists and turns. Prepare for larger than life characters, fabulous locations and plenty of humour.’ The Sun‘Packed full of sauciness, darkness and intrigue... If you’re looking for a sexy, racy read for your sun lounger this summer, this is the perfect choice.’ Heat Magazine‘A sexy, dark, thrilling celebrity whirlwind... It’s the most fun you can have between two covers. I need more!’ Victoria FoxNigel May's titles have sold over 95,000 copies.Nigel May is a true all-rounder in the media world, working as a TV presenter, author, journalist and craft personality. He has written six glam-fiction books, Trinity, Addicted, Scandalous Lies, Deadly Obsession, Lovers & Liars and his latest is Revenge. Nigel also featured in Sunlounger – a chart-topping anthology of short stories.

What would you do if you saw your husband killed right in front of you... identified his body... had him cremated... then six months later received a letter written by him two days ago?Amy Barrowman grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. So when she falls in love with millionaire Riley Hart and he asks her to marry him she can’t believe her luck. She has found true love and her happy ever after.Riley Hart is a Millionaire Man about Town. Men want to be him and women want to bed him. But to achieve Riley’s status, you have to tread on a lot of toes and make a lot of enemies.When Riley is gunned down at the nightclub they own, Amy is determined to avenge his death. She receives a mysterious letter detailing a list of suspects including Riley’s sworn enemy, actor Grant Wilson. But with an obsessive passion brewing between her and Grant and a dangerous assassin trailing her every move it would seem Amy has opened a deadly and tempting Pandora’s Box. In settling the score for her husband, has Amy put herself into terrible danger?A sizzling story of deadly secrets, this unputdownable read is perfect for fans of Melanie Blake, Tasmina Perry and Victoria Fox.What readers are saying about Deadly Obsession...‘The ultimate guilty pleasure of a rollercoaster read you'll want to repeat the experience of time and time again... His scandalously sexy novels will keep you up all night.’ Melanie Blake, Author‘Thrilling, sexy and utterly compulsive, Deadly Obsession is a red-hot, white-knuckle joyride of dangerous glamour and delicious revenge. Jackie Collins meets Martina Cole in this latest offering from the King of the Bonkbuster. It’s gritty and it’s glorious and I adored it.’ Victoria Fox‘Nigel’s fourth bonkbuster brilliantly fills the void left by Jackie Collins. A racy tale full of intrigue and innuendo, it’s glamorous and shocking in equal measure.’ New! Magazine‘An utter page-turner. Shock, anger, sadness Deadly Obsession literally has it all!' Lozza’s Book Corner‘A delicious cocktail of grit and glamour with a kick that’ll leave you desperate for more!’ Matt Cain‘Nigel May has the potential to fill the smut writing shoes of Jackie Collins. His latest adventure was heavy on the suspense, the drama, the danger and uber-descriptive bedroom scenes. Just may need a tall glass of cold water to cool down before moving on to the next book.’ Fluff, Smut and Murder

W burzliwym czasie sporów politycznych i ideologicznych wywodzący się z nizin społecznych Barnaby Rudge i jego matka stają się ofiarami prześladowania. Zmieniają miejsca zamieszania i wchodzą w rozmaite układy, by odzyskać spokój. Wielowątkowy utwór historyczny umieszcza perypetie bohaterów na tle prawdziwych wydarzeń, a akcja trwa od 1775 r. aż do 1780 r., kiedy to w Londynie doszło do rozruchów, w wyniku których mieszkańcy stolicy spalili więzienie Newgate. Powieść była publikowana w odcinkach, jest ilustrowana rysunkami Freda Barnarda oraz reprodukcjami XIX-wiecznych rycin. Może zainteresować miłośników powieści historycznej w wykonaniu Henryka Sienkiewicza czy Aleksandra Dumasa.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - dziewiętnastowieczny angielski powieściopisarz, najwybitniejszy wówczas przedstawiciel powieści społeczno-obyczajowej. Czuły na niesprawiedliwość społeczną, precyzyjnie opisywał życie uboższych sfer i portretował ekscentryków w konwencji groteski i karykatury. Wywodził się z rodziny, która popadła w nędzę, bardzo wcześnie podjął pracę zarobkową w fabryce pasty do butów, uznanie w środowisku literackim zapewniła mu powieść "Klub Pickwicka".

Oliver Twist wächst als Waisenkind in einem Armenhaus in einer englischen Kleinstadt auf. In London wird er Mitglied einer Diebesbande, um nicht länger hungern zu müssen. Dort erlebt er eine abenteuerliche Zeit, bis er schließlich von der Polizei geschnappt wird. Der wohlhabende Mr. Bronlow hat Mitleid mit Oliver und gibt ihm ein Zuhause – doch Olivers alte Diebesbande ist damit gar nicht einverstanden und entführt den Jungen... Erzählt und für Kinder aufbereitet nach dem Klassiker von Charles Dickens.Dirk Walbrecker wurde 1944 in Wuppertal geboren. Er studierte in München Literatur und Theaterwissenschaften, bevor es ihn zum Film zog. Nach einem Studium der Psychologie und der Pädagogik arbeitete Walbrecker als Lehrer, doch seine Leidenschaft für das Schreiben ließ ihn nicht los. Als freiberuflicher Autor von Kinder- und Jugendbüchern, Drehbüchern und Hörspielen lebt Walbrecker in München.

Un thriller juvenil apasionante que mezcla mafias, viajes y operaciones policíacas. Pol acaba de cumplir catorce años y, para celebrar su cumpleaños, su madrina le regala un billete de avión a Londres, dónde ella reside. Pero cuando aterriza, no hay nadie esperándolo en el aeropuerto. Sin quererlo, se verá inmerso en una trama de aventuras llena de mafiosos orientales y de policías que quieren desmantelar la llamada Operación Kyoto. Y la clave de todo esto, esencial para resolver el caso, está escondida en la mochila de Pol.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. Àngel Burgas (Catalunya, 1965) es un escritor afincado en Barcelona. Desde pequeño, rodeado de padres artistas, se vio atraído por la poesía, la pintura y el teatro, aficiones que practicó desde la tierna juventud. Después de estudiar Bellas artes y de pasar un par de años en Berlín, Burgas se trasladó a Barcelona y decidió apostar por la literatura. Ha escrito una treintena de novelas, dirigidas sobre todo a público juvenil. y ha sido galardonado con premios tan importantes como el Premi Mercè Rodoreda o el Premi Josep M. Folch i Torres.

‘Utterly addictive. I LOVE it!’ Colleen Coleman, bestselling author of Don’t Stop Me Now.Twenty-five-year-old Bea is a hopeless romantic with a hopeless love life – until now. New beau Dan ticks all the boxes: he’s good-looking, kind and thoughtful. The complete opposite of Bea’s ex, who once threw her out in the middle of the night when she was ill so she didn’t disrupt his sleep.So when her friends point out that she and Dan don’t have fireworks, Bea ignores them. Dan is the whole package. And yet Bea can’t stop comparing him to her best friend Henry... Because Dan doesn’t get Bea’s jokes. Or like books. Or make her laugh until she can’t breathe. Or become speechless when Bea puts on her favourite black dress for a night out.As time goes on, Bea can’t shift the feeling that something just isn’t right. On paper Dan is the perfect man. But in reality... Will Bea be brave enough to ask for more from life – and get the fireworks she deserves?A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for fans of Giovanna Fletcher, Poppy Dolan, and Mhairi McFarlane.Read what everyone is saying about It Had to Be You:‘Utterly charming and adorable, top quality romantic comedy, simply joyous.’ Rowan Coleman, author of The Summer of Impossible Things‘A five-star read that you have to have... Laugh-out-loud funny... I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone... Funny and amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘A great, funny, feel-good read... Would definitely recommend this one!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars.Over 22,000 copies soldKeris lives in Lancashire with her husband and two sons. She’s written a bunch of books for young adults and children, and is obsessed with Twitter, tea, and 1D.

‘Captivated me straight away... I devoured this book in one sitting, it was a thrilling read that was difficult to put back down.’ Hannah May Book Reviews."It was a person after all, but she was suspended in mid-air. Abi’s heart began to thump against her ribcage as the full horror of what she was seeing became apparent. Her shrill scream pierced the silence, startling birds into taking flight. ‘Help me!’ she cried. ‘Somebody please help!’"When beautiful and bright Hannah is late for their morning run, her best friend Abi thinks nothing of it. Hannah isn’t always that reliable – she’s probably just overslept.But as Abi runs through the woods, following the same route she always does, she is greeted by a horrifying sight: Hannah’s body, swaying in the breeze.Detective Rachel Hart is called to the scene. Something seems wrong from the start. Hannah’s friends and family insist that she had everything to live for, and no one has a bad word to say about her. But when murder is confirmed, and Rachel starts digging, she soon realises that there were plenty of people with a reason to want Hannah dead.Then a second woman is found strangled in the same wood, and everything Rachel thought is thrown into doubt. Is there a serial killer at work?Rachel is determined to find answers before another life is lost – all the time unaware that the killer’s sights are focussed firmly on her.Can Rachel unravel the deadly game before she walks into a trap?A breathtakingly twisty thriller for fans of Rachel Abbott, Cara Hunter and Angela Marsons.What readers are saying about Why She Died:‘In my top 10... kept me guessing from start to finish with a great twist at the end.’ Goodreads Reviewer‘The amount of plot twists and turns will give you whiplash (but in a good way!)’ Tamsterdam Reads‘This series just gets better and better!... awesome... a fast, exciting read!’ Goodreads Reviewer.The Detective Rachel Hart series has sold over 30,000 copiesJulia was born in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, following roles as a hostess on The Price is Right and a member of the Beadle’s About ‘hit squad’ in the 1980s, she became a TV Presenter and filmed features for Sky Sports before launching the QVC shopping channel in 1993 where she still presents today. Having always wanted to write, she penned her first book, a memoir sold on QVC, in 2013 and has since written four full length novels, two novellas and several short stories.

Socialite Aria Milborne is astounded when she has to take a job with an American millionaire in order to save her family home. Aria soon finds herself clashing with her new boss after being courted by his aristocratic friend. When her boss offers her a fortune to pretend to be engaged to him, Aria finds herself the talk of the town leading her to feel ashamed and embarrassed. But when she hears that her fake fiance has been shot, she is caught off-guard by how strong her emotions actually are.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

'A romantic book-filled treat' Heidi Swain, author of The Secret Seaside Escape'The Borrow-a-Bookshop Bookshop Cafe invites literature lovers to run their very own bookshop for a fortnight.Spend your days talking books with customers in your own charming bookshop and serving up delicious cream teas in the cosy cafe.Bookworms, what are you waiting for? Your holiday is going to be LIT(erary).Apply to: The Borrow-a-Bookshop Bookshop Cafe, Down-a-long, Clove Lore, Devon.'Jude Crawley should be on top of the world. She's just graduated as a mature student, so can finally go public about her relationship with Philosophy professor, Mack.Until she sees Mack kissing another girl, and her dreams crumble. And worse, their dream holiday running a tiny bookshop in the harbour village of Clove Lore for two weeks is non-refundable.Throwing caution to the winds, Jude heads down to Devon, eager to immerse herself in literature and heal her broken heart.But there's one problem: a mix-up means that six-foot-tall, brooding (but gorgeous) Elliot has also reserved the bookshop holiday for two weeks. Jude and Elliot are forced to put their differences aside to run the bookshop and it seems that Jude might be falling in love with more than just words. Until she discovers what Elliot is running from and why he's hiding out in Clove Lore...Can Jude find her own happy ending in a tiny, tumbledown bookshop? Or is she about to find out that her bookish holiday might have an unexpected twist in the tale?The perfect cosy, romantic read for any bookworm! Fans of Jenny Colgan, Cressida McLaughlin and Philippa Ashley will love this feel-good rom-com.Readers are loving their stay at The Borrow-A-Bookshop!'Every bookworm should read this book. It's just delightful and my heart feels so happy!''Pure escapism! I highly recommend this book to totally get lost in.''Emotional, fun, charming and delightful! I absolutely loved this book''The perfect summer read that leaves you wanting to feel the sand beneath your toes.'Kiley Dunbar is a writer of romantic fiction and teaches creative writing and English literature at a university in the North of England. She's a proud member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and a graduate of their New Writers' Scheme.She met her very own leading man, working as a Shakespeare tour guide in Stratford-Upon-Avon, much like her heroine in 'One Summer's Night'. They got engaged four days after they met, telling you that one, she's not exactly risk-averse and two, she's a true romantic.She loves writing light-hearted romantic books with dreamy locations, female friendships, the occasional literary reference and love stories with Christmassy sparkle or summer sunshine, and always, a Happy Ever After.

Möjligheten att hantera viner som investering tar Axel Turner till London. Där blir han snart indragen i en komplicerad arvstvist i vilken hans väninna, änkan Marianne Parker-Scott, är huvudperson. Omständigheterna kring hennes makes död är högst oklara och för att få reda på mer tar sig Axel in i datasystemet på sjukhuset där den avlidne maken tillbringade sin sista tid. Det dröjer dock inte länge förrän han blir påkommen av sjukhusets datachef. Snart finner sig Axel återigen i arbete med polisen, denna gång med det berömda Scotland Yard. Men i takt med hans efterforskningar ökar irritationen i Londons finare kretsar, bland annat hos Mariannes före detta pojkvän. Samtidigt tilltar hans egna problem på hemmaplan och priset för hans engagemang ska visa sig bli högt ...

Claudia thought she knew how this summer was going to go. Turns out, she didn’t have a clue...It’s been two years since Claudia arrived on the beautifully rugged Cornish coast with nothing but a suitcase to her name. She’d walked out on the husband who had never loved her, ditched the corporate job she’d never wanted and vowed that no gym membership card would come within ten feet of her ever again.Swapping boardrooms and cocktails for a little shop right at the end of the beach road should have been a bit of a shock. But from the moment she first laid eyes on the empty, run-down store, Claudia knew this was where she was meant to be all along.After all that upheaval, Claudia was looking forward to a quiet summer, full of the usual holidaymakers and long walks along the clifftops. But life in her patch of paradise is about to change in more ways than one.Enter recently widowed Jason, dragging his sullen teenage daughter Millie in tow. Millie and Claudia immediately hit it off. And while Millie loves everything about Claudia’s free-spirited way of life, practical architect Jason is less than thrilled about his daughter’s new interests. He doesn’t shy away from telling Claudia exactly what he thinks and sparks fly every time they meet.But as circumstances throw Claudia into Jason’s path in increasingly unexpected ways, she begins to glimpse what lies beneath his fiery temper and sharp tongue. Claudia was sure her new life was perfect in every way. But was there something missing after all?The perfect summer holiday escape, full of warmth, humour and heart. Fans of Sarah Morgan, Cathy Bramley and Phillipa Ashley will be charmed by this seaside romance.Readers love The Little Shop in Cornwall:‘This book was just what the doctor ordered and I could almost smell the sea air... A lovely feel-good novel.’ Sandie’s Book Shelves‘A delightful read... Reading one of Helen’s books feels more like a chat between friends rather than an actual book.’ Ginger Book Geek‘A heartwarming and funny rom-com... kept me hooked till the end and I loved the twists and turns.’ Scrapping and Playing.‘A bewitching, fun read with great characters in a delightful setting and an added mystery, too.’ Splashes Into BooksHer La Cour des Roses series has sold over 200,000 copiesFor fans of Sarah Morgan, Nicola May, Phillipa Ashley and Cathy BramleyAs a child, Helen had a vivid imagination fuelled by her love of reading (long past her bedtime!) so she started to create her own stories in a notebook. She still prefers fictional worlds to real life and loves infusing her writing with humour and heart. Helen lives in Yorkshire with her husband, two grown-up (in theory) kids and a Jekyll and Hyde cat. She enjoys reading, coffee with friends and indulging her nostalgia by watching old seventies and eighties TV shows.

Sögumaður Forsetaránsins er ungur sjómaður sem hefur það að atvinnu að sigla á milli Englands og Suður-Ameríku um aldamótin 1900. Hann lendir í ýmsum ævintýrum, meðal annars mitt í valdabaráttu forseta Mið-Ameríkuríkis. Hetjan okkar gerir sitt besta til að halda heiðri sínum og verða ekki undir í baráttunni, en það reynist erfiðara en hægt er að ímynda sér. Heima bíður hans unnustan, svo honum er mikið í mun að lifa ævintýrið af og komast aftur heim.Guy Newell Boothby fæddist árið 1867 í Adelaide í Ástralíu. Hann var sonur ástralsks stjórnmálamanns og ferðaðist um Ástralíu þvera og endilanga sem ungur maður, en flutti til Englands eftir að hann gifti sig og gerðist rithöfundur. Einn af lærifeðrum hans í ritlistinni var enginn annar en hinn víðfrægi breski rithöfundur Rudyard Kipling. Eftir Boothby liggur mikill fjöldi spennusagna, sem gerast nær allar í Ástralíu. Guy Boothby lést skyndilega úr lungnabólgu árið 1905 og skildi eftir sig konu, þrjú börn og yfir 50 skáldsögur.

Reginald Sandridge er ungur, enskur maður af aðalsættum. Hann á að erfa frænda sinn, greifann af Weldsham, en atburðarás sem enginn hefði getað séð fyrir gerir það að verkum að greifinn hótar að gera hann svo gott sem arflausan. Ekkjan frú Dartrell virðist vera mjög auðug, en um hana ganga ýmsir orðrómar sem ekki er auðvelt að staðfesta. Hún hefur augastað á Reginald, en er hún öll þar sem hún er séð?Guy Newell Boothby fæddist árið 1867 í Adelaide í Ástralíu. Hann var sonur ástralsks stjórnmálamanns og ferðaðist um Ástralíu þvera og endilanga sem ungur maður, en flutti til Englands eftir að hann gifti sig og gerðist rithöfundur. Einn af lærifeðrum hans í ritlistinni var enginn annar en hinn víðfrægi breski rithöfundur Rudyard Kipling. Eftir Boothby liggur mikill fjöldi spennusagna, sem gerast nær allar í Ástralíu. Guy Boothby lést skyndilega úr lungnabólgu árið 1905 og skildi eftir sig konu, þrjú börn og yfir 50 skáldsögur.

Ligesom alle andre danskere er det umuligt for Karsten Siversen at tilgive englænderne for at stjæle den danske flåde i 1807. Englænderne, som man netop mente var landets venner! Som om det ikke er nok, finder han og resten af familien ud af, at deres engelske plejesøn, John, har fået arbejde som skibsdreng på et af de røvede skibe – ikke for at tjene de forræderiske englændere, men for at klandre hver og én af sine landsmænd for at have faldet deres venner i ryggen!"Da Danmarks svaner fløj bort" er en spændende historisk fortælling fra et af de mest dramatiske og skelsættende kapitler i danmarkshistorien og beretter om, hvordan denne begivenhed blev oplevet fra helt almindelige danskeres side.Bogen er oprindeligt udgivet i 1928.Adolphine Fogtmann (1847-1934) var en dansk forfatter, der skrev en lang række romaner og børnebøger. Hun debuterede som forfatter i 1884 med romanen "Fra Munkebjerg", som hun skrev under pseudonymet Èdini. De fleste af hendes senere bøger udgav hun under sit eget navn.