Category Archives: Fiction

Escape to California: Misadventures in America’s Golden State – Chris Atkin

Pages: 268Released On: 03/05/2023 He wasn’t trying to break America. But would America break him? Rocked by political turmoil, climate change and a global pandemic, the US was calling out for a hero. Unfortunately, it was travel writer Chris Atkin who turned up. Over the course of nearly two years living in the Golden State,Continue reading “Escape to California: Misadventures in America’s Golden State – Chris Atkin”

Conviction – Jack Jordan

Published By: Simon and SchusterPages: 432Released On: 22/06/2023 Wade Darling stands accused of killing his wife and teenage children as they slept before burning the family home to the ground.  When the case lands on barrister Neve Harper’s desk, she knows it could be the career making case she’s been waiting for. But only ifContinue reading “Conviction – Jack Jordan”

In Memoriam – Alice Winn

Published By: VikingPages: 400Released On: 09/03/2023 In 1914, war feels far away to Henry Gaunt and Sidney Ellwood. They’re too young to enlist, and anyway, Gaunt is fighting his own private battle – an all-consuming infatuation with the dreamy, poetic Ellwood – not having a clue that his best friend is in love with him,Continue reading “In Memoriam – Alice Winn”

Found in a Bookshop – Stephanie Butland

Published By: HeadlinePages: 432Released On: 27/04/2023 Loveday Cardew’s beloved Lost for Words bookshop, along with the rest of York, has fallen quiet. At the very time when people most need books to widen their horizons, or escape from their fears, or enhance their lives, the doors are closed. Then the first letter comes.Rosemary and George have beenContinue reading “Found in a Bookshop – Stephanie Butland”

This Could Be Us – Claire McGowan

Published By: CorsairPages: 336Released On: 01/06/2023 Kate has done the unthinkable. She’d worked hard to build a perfect life for herself, while ignoring her growing unhappiness. But when her second child was born profoundly disabled, reality hit. Unable to cope, Kate left – disappearing without a trace. She ends up in LA, with a glitteringContinue reading “This Could Be Us – Claire McGowan”

Second Chances – Miriam McGuirk

Published By: The Publishing CircleReleased On: 25/04/2023 Second Chances is a touching tale that takes us on a journey from India to Kent, UK, following the intertwined lives of the residents of the same road. At the heart of the story is Molly—kind-hearted, resilient, and determined to start anew after her husband Rory leaves her andContinue reading “Second Chances – Miriam McGuirk”

Weather Underwater – Kaisa Saarinen

Published By: Bellow PressPages: 232Released On: 15/05/2023 When the whole world is drowning, who can you trust to pull you safely to shore? It is the year 2050. In the UK, people have fled the flooded coastal cities, and daily essentials like drinking water and electricity are rationed by microchip. Mia, a shy orphan, andContinue reading “Weather Underwater – Kaisa Saarinen”

The Lost Daughters of Ukraine – Erin Litteken

Published By: BoldwoodPages: 420Released On: 24/04/2023 Summer 1941. War rages in Europe. The Germans march towards Ukraine. Halya, Liliya and Vika are no strangers to sorrow. They lost family during the Holodomor, loved ones in Stalin’s purges, and war looms once more on the horizon. Vika lives in fear for her children. She and her sister survivedContinue reading “The Lost Daughters of Ukraine – Erin Litteken”

The Kingdom Over the Sea – Zohra Nabi

Published By: Simon and Schuster KidsPages: 352Released On: 25/05/2023 My own Yara, if you are reading this, then something terrible has happened, and you are on your own. To return to the city of Zehaira, you must read out the words on the back of this letter . . . Good luck, my brave girl.Continue reading “The Kingdom Over the Sea – Zohra Nabi”