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The Locked Away Life – Drew Davies

Published By: BookouturePages; 326Released On: 04/08/2022 At the grand old age of eighty-two, Esther Saul has just one regret in life.Since her heart got blown to smithereens decades ago, Esther has never been the same. She has barricaded herself in a vine-covered manor house, on top of a hill and far away from the villagers and theirContinue reading “The Locked Away Life – Drew Davies”

Small Miracles – Anne Booth

Published By: Harvill SeckerPages: 384Released On: 04/08/2022 The 1990s are proving tough for the convent. The order of the Sisters of Saint Philomena is down to its three last nuns. The place that Sisters Margaret, Bridget and Cecilia call home is in dire need of repairs and, with no savings and no new recruits, theyContinue reading “Small Miracles – Anne Booth”

Just Got Real – Jane Fallon

Published By: Michael JosephPages: 400Released On: 23/06/2022 When happily divorced Joni is reluctantly talked into joining a dating app, she is surprised to quickly hit it off with Ant. Phone calls and texts soon evolve into a plan to meet up. Which is a problem, as Joni’s profile picture is of someone else. Joni daren’tContinue reading “Just Got Real – Jane Fallon”

You Are Not a Before Picture – Alex Light

Published By: HQPages: 288Released On: 09/06/2022 When we look in the mirror, so many of us see a ’before’ picture: the miserable person in the side-by-side shot waiting for the ’glow-up’ (read: weight loss) that will bring true happiness. But it’s not our fault that we see our bodies as projects in need of constantContinue reading “You Are Not a Before Picture – Alex Light”

Isaac and the Egg – Bobby Palmer

Published By: HeadlinePages: 288Released On: 18/08/2022 A young man walks into the woods on the worst morning of his life and finds something there that will change everything. It’s a tale that might seem familiar. But how it speaks to you will depend on how you’ve loved until now. Sometimes, to get out of theContinue reading “Isaac and the Egg – Bobby Palmer”

Two Storm Wood – Philip Gray

Published By: Harvill SeckerPages: 352Released On: 13/01/2022 THE GUNS ARE SILENT. THE DEAD ARE NOT. 1919. On the desolate battlefields of northern France, the guns of the Great War are silent. Special battalions now face the dangerous task of gathering up the dead for mass burial. Captain Mackenzie, a survivor of the war, cannot yetContinue reading “Two Storm Wood – Philip Gray”

Great Sexpectations – Kristen Bailey

Published By: BookouturePages: 298Released On: 28/07/2022 After Josie got dumped by her ex through a note on the fridge, she hasn’t let herself get close to anyone. But when she meets Cameron at a Halloween party, who turns up in the same Ghostbusters costume as her, it’s virtually impossible to stay away. Cameron, a curly haired video-games designer with dazzling blueContinue reading “Great Sexpectations – Kristen Bailey”

Owner of a Lonely Heart – Eva Carter

Published By: Pan MacmillanPages: 400Released On: 07/07/2022 What are you most afraid of . . . ? Gemma is terrified of slowing down, because if she does, she’ll have to admit how lonely she’s felt since losing the love of her life. So she fills her days with work and taking her dog, Bear, to comfortContinue reading “Owner of a Lonely Heart – Eva Carter”

The Retreat – Sarah Pearse

Published By: HQPages: 368Released On: 21/07/2022 Most are here to recharge and refresh. But someone’s here for revenge. An eco-wellness retreat has opened on an island off the English coast, promising rest and relaxation – but the island itself, known locally as Reaper’s Rock, has a dark past. Once the playground of a serial killer,Continue reading “The Retreat – Sarah Pearse”

Poppy Loves Devon – Gillian Young

Published By: MatadorPages: 240Released On: 24/05/2022 Poppy wants to befriend anything that moves, but she’s never successful. It seems all the other animals find her too big, loud and boisterous. Dad is convinced she needs a playmate, but Poppy’s unsure. She enjoys the fuss and attention from her family so much, she is not willingContinue reading “Poppy Loves Devon – Gillian Young”