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Head to the blissful tropical island of Tuga in this funny, moving, uplifting summer read'Absolutely blissful... Get both books in the series: I’ll eat my hat if you don’t love them' India Knight, Sunday TimesREADERS LOVE ISLAND CALLING: ‘A dream island escape’ ‘An uplifting, original story with such wonderful characters. Packed with humour…The perfect holiday read’‘Perfect for the summer holidays – I loved it’‘A gorgeous summer read’‘A fabulous return to the wonderful Island of Tuga’What if your mother knows you better than you know yoursel? n the remote island of Tuga de Oro, vet Charlotte Walker has been taken to the islanders’ hearts and, between days on the farms and nights with a new love interest, she’s content to remain in blissful retreat from her real life, in London. Just for now, obviously. Until real life hits the island with the force of a tropical storm: Charlotte’s mother arrives. Lucinda Compton-Neville knows an identity crisis when she sees one, and has come to haul her daughter back on course: back to England, back to her career, back home where she belongs. Funny, moving, and hope-filled, Island Calling is the joyous second novel in the Tuga Island Trilogy – about mothers and daughters; about holding on and letting go. PRAISE FOR THE TUGA ISLAND TRILOGY:‘A much-needed escape, I warmly recommend this beauty’ NIGELLA LAWSON‘A magical novel, so uplifting, heartwarming, funny . . . One of my favourite books OF ALL TIME’ MARIAN KEYES‘Brilliantly and thoroughly imagined. I didn’t want to go home’ NICK HORNBY‘Sparkling and sophisticated’ JESSIE BURTON

'Bold, vital and urgent . . . Blows the old parochial Western accounts clean away' SUZANNAH LIPSCOMB'Refreshing and astutely judged . . . immensely enjoyable' JONATHAN PHILLIPSA spectacular new panoramic history of the Crusades. From their foundation in 1097 to Saladin's conquest of Jerusalem almost a century later, the Crusader States transformed the Middle Eastern world. In an era shaped by many conflicts, this was not simply a war between Christianity and Islam, but an epic contest among multiple rival empires, dynasties and cultures. The Crusader Storm unfolds through a kaleidoscope of perspectives: a Byzantine renegade, a crusader princess, a Turkish matriarch, a young Arab nobleman, a Syriac archbishop, Saladin's leading commander and the vizier of Egypt. Between them, information, technologies and ideas - as well as weapons - crossed borders at astonishing speed as their societies fought, allied and traded. Their entangled fates reshaped not only the Middle East, but the medieval world itself. Drawing on sources from Arabic, Greek, Syriac, Armenian, Latin and Hebrew traditions, Nicholas Morton's enthralling panorama transforms our understanding of the Crusades - revealing them not as a single clash of faiths, but as a dynamic era of war, commerce, innovation and exchange that defined the course of history.

Praise for B is for Baby: "A delightful play on the ABC book concept.” GuardianA warm and funny introduction to M words for babies and young children learning sounds and words, perfect for reading aloud at storytime, gifting to new parents or for a toddler's first bookshelf, and sharing with children trying new food. Mo wakes up to see Mama serving milk and moi-moi for breakfast. But what Mo really wants is a mango, and the monkeys have lots of mangoes in their tree... Set in a family home in West Africa, M Is for Mango is a playful, adventurous and big-hearted picture book with accessible, simple language, vibrant illustrations and a dash of mischief, mayhem and mess.

You've never seen football like this before!Get into the World Cup spirit with the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett. A limited edition paperback in partnership with the National Year of Reading 2026. 'This isn't just football, it's Discworld football. Or, to borrow another phrase, it's about life, the Universe and everything' The Times‘Another brilliant and funny book from a master storyteller’ 5-star reader reviewIn the magical city of Ankh-Morpork, the beautiful game is about to get really ugly. . . The wizards of Unseen University are trading their spell books for football books and have to win a match without using any magic. . . so they're going to try everything else. To do this, they recruit an unlikely group of players: Trev, a street urchin with a talent for kicking a tin can; Glenda, the night chef who makes a mean pie; Juliet, the kitchen hand turned world's greatest fashion model; and the mysterious Mr Nutt, who has something powerful, and dark, locked away inside him . . . And the thing about football - the important thing about football - is that it is not just about football. Here we go, here we go, here we go!Unseen Academicals is part of the Discworld series, which can be read in any order. If you liked Unseen Academicals, try the rest of the Wizards books!Praise for the Discworld series:'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin‘One of the most consistently funny writers around’ Ben Aaronovitch‘Pratchett is a master storyteller’ Guardian'[Pratchett’s] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone’ Daily Express‘Masterful and brilliant’ Fantasy & Science Fiction‘Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own… he is a satirist of enormous talent ... incredibly funny ... compulsively readable' The Times‘The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph‘Nothing short of magical’ Chicago Tribune'Consistently funny, consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX‘[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive, surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world…There's never been anything quite like it’ Evening Standard

PRE-ORDER THE HEART-POUNDING YORUBA INSPIRED FANTASY NOVEL SET IN AN EPIC WORLD OF COURTLY INTRIGUE AND FORBIDDEN POWER . . . 'Rich worldbuilding inspired by Yoruba mythology and a strong cast of characters. This debut fantasy shines as bright as the sun' L. R. LAM‘Absolutely Radiant’ BEA FITZGERALD'Wildly Imaginative' HANNAH KANER‘A Dazzling Debut’ ANDREA STEWART‘Enthralling and epic’ ANNA DAY'Gorgeously, powerfully written' INDIA HOLTON‘Readers are going to LOVE THIS BOOK!’ ANGELA MONTOYAIn the Kingdom of Oru, power lies in agbára: the ability to harness the sun . . . Young L'ore has no agbára. A truth she must conceal from everyone – including her best friend Alawani – on pain of death. When the gods declare Alawani a High Priest – the Gods’ oracle – he faces a terrible trial likely to kill him. Unwilling to lose her friend, L'ore vows to save him. But as she does, a forbidden shadow magic pours out of her. Exiled, L’ore and Alawani seek sanctuary in a forbidden land beyond Oru. Here lies the home of L’ore’s secret shadow magic. But great powers are gathering. And L’ore and Alawani cannot help be at the centre of this conflict. A war that would split them apart and bring down their world . . . _____________Early Readers are fanning the flames of Firstborn of the Sun!'I was completely hooked. The tale delves deeply into African mythology, with storytelling that feels timeless' ***** 5 star reader review'This book is a breath of fresh, fiery air . . . the plot? Absolutely jaw-dropping. I'm talking "mouth open, phone slipping from my hands" levels of shock' ***** 5 star reader review'Wowowow this book was incredible . . . a completely new vibe of its own - a richly layered magic system, stunning worldbuilding, and characters so compellingly complex you’ll root for all of them at some point (even when they’re at odds)' ***** 5 star reader review'Both magical and meaningful ... a stunning tribute to Yoruba heritage, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves culturally rich fantasy' ***** 5 star reader review‘Absolutely radiant. Anson has created a captivating, intricate world with characters who will stay with me for a long time. A perfect balance of political machinations and aching romance, wrapped up in a fast-paced action packed adventure. I loved it!’ BEA FITZGERALD, author of Girl Goddess Queen'A searing tale of ambition, love and survival . . . This is a wildly imaginative debut which begins an epic story' HANNAH KANER, author of Godkiller'A dazzling debut, with characters that leap off the page and burrow into your heart. Filled with love, betrayal, and questions of loyalty, the twists and turns this story takes will keep you reading late into the night' ANDREA STEWART, author of The Gods Below‘Fierce, exciting and utterly original, Firstborn of the Sun is an enthralling and epic fantasy, with a beautiful and tender romance at its center’ ANNA DAY, author of The Girl who Grew Wings'Epic and gorgeous, Firstborn of the Sun, enraptures readers in the rich, complex Kingdom of Oru with intricate magic, fascinating politics, swoony romance, and gasp-worthy twists. A radiant debut, not to miss!' DHONIELLE CLAYTON, author of The Conjurverse series'Gorgeously, powerfully written, with wonderful characters and intricate, luxuriant worldbuilding - altogether really quite exceptional. I foresee it becoming a beloved classic amongst fantasy readers.' INDIA HOLTON, author of the Dangerous Damsels series‘A rich and confident fantasy with expansive world building and a magic system as vicious as it is unique. Filled with intricately woven twists and action from beginning to end, readers will have a hard time putting this book down. Readers are going to LOVE THIS BOOK!’ - ANGELA MONTOYA, author of Sinner’s Isle and A Cruel Thirst

From international bestseller Glen Cook comes the fourth book IN the chronicles of The Black Company — the series that forever changed the face of fantasy. The Dominator is dead — nearly. What remains of him, a sliver of pure malice, has been hammered into a silver spike and driven into a sacred tree no sane soul would dare disturb. Enter a crew of petty thieves. In greed and folly they pry the spike free and unleash a catastrophe the world is unprepared to face. Reborn and ravenous for vengeance, the Dominator sweeps across the land in a scorched-earth campaign, leaving gutted cities in his wake. The White Rose must rally every ally she can — and withstand the corrupting pull of the Dominator’s lingering essence — before his return consumes the world.

'This bracing tour d'horizon of the once and future world order, although aimed at the informed layman, is well worth reading . . . Simms has done much to rescue the reputation of geopolitical writing, often the preserve of the charlatan, the witless pundit and the video gamer. His newest work is no exception' THE TIMES'Timely . . . thought-provoking' FINANCIAL TIMES'Cuts through the noise to give the reader geopolitical clarity'TIM MARSHALL'Shines powerful light on the state of contemporary geopolitics . . . Profound'ANDREW ROBERTS'Wide-ranging and provocative'FIONA HILL'Simms is one of the most knowledgeable and formidable analysts of how the Great Powers will shape the new order'RANA MITTERFrom an acclaimed historian, a sweeping study of the past, present, and future of the Great Powers, revealing the new rules of global leadership. From the dawn of the modern era to the end of the Cold War, global history was defined by rivalries between great powers. In the West, this meant the struggle for supremacy in Europe and the Americas, while in the East, it encompassed those vying for control over the successor states to Genghis Khan's empire. Between 1989 and the year 2000, great power rivalry temporarily gave way to globalization, with liberal democracy on the march and national chauvinism seemingly in retreat. But events of the past decade have made one thing abundantly clear: the great powers are back. In The Return of the Great Powers, renowned historian Brendan Simms offers a new history of the rise, fall, and return of the Great Powers in our time. He shows that over the past ten years or so, the major global actors have already resumed making decisions based on geopolitical rather than global economic considerations. Delivering a clear-eyed reckoning with today's most pressing geopolitical issues, from the Ukraine war to the future of American dominance, The Return of the Great Powers insists that we can only understand the future of the great powers by looking to the history that forged them.

Bartholomew Port, known to all as Mew, steps into the bushes in a London park and steps out of the bushes in a Dublin one. Not only that – there are no cars; there are moving footpaths; there is no church; everything seems quite queer. Mew has arrived in a Dublin that is alive with song, with rumour, with ghosts, and with an unmistakable sense of insurgency. In this suspiciously timeless city that breathes an old revolutionary air, Mew fiercely misses his beloved Mootie, back home in London. An unravelling, an impossibility, a gathering of voices and a single dream, Dooneen is the layered, allusive and wildly original new novel from Keith Ridgway, ‘one of Ireland’s best writers, in a country with no shortage of them’ (The Times).

Follow Layla and Glacier for a sparkling summer adventure at Unicorn Academy in this magical storybook!It's the summer holidays at Unicorn Academy! Layla can't wait to start her summer job as a research assistant and make lots of discoveries just like her hero, Professor Faraday. But when Layla's discovery releases a dangerous new creature onto the island, can she save the unicorns and their magic before it's too late? Packed with colourful pictures from the hit Netflix show, this is the perfect book for young fans of Unicorn Academy who love unicorns, friendship and adventure!Ride towards your destiny and discover more magical adventures at Unicorn Academy:Unicorn Academy: Sophia Meets Her Unicorn (Picture Book, 4+) Unicorn Academy: Isabel's Fairy Island Rescue (Picture Book, 4+)Unicorn Academy: Sticker ScenesUnicorn Academy: Colouring BookUnicorn Academy: Meet the Unicorn Riders: Sticker Activity Book

Get ready for a record-breaking road trip across the USA! From the world’s biggest bubblegum bubble in Alabama to the planet’s tallest volcanic columns in Wyoming, journey from state to state to uncover an incredible mix of quirky records and outstanding achievements. From the weird to the wonderful (and back again!), these remarkable records span every corner of the country and every kind of curiosity – from natural wonders and historical firsts to sporting triumphs, awe-inspiring individuals and astonishing animals. Inside you’ll discover mind-boggling facts, including: How many surfers can squeeze onto one surfboard Where you can find the world’s sunniest place Who owns the tallest hat ever made Where to meet social media’s most famous cat Which state is home to both the world’s largest pair of scissors AND the biggest dinosaur poo ever found Where the longest pizza ever cooked was made Readers will also explore records that span multiple states, those from US territories and even a few that reach into space! And for aspiring record-setters, there are tips on how to become a record-breaker yourself . . . if you’re up to the challenge.  Written by award-winning author Clive Gifford and packed with bright, funny illustrations by Paul Hammond, this book is bursting with fun, facts and US pride. So, as we mark 250 years of US independence, let’s hear it for the States!

Inside this magical book, you'll discover a pop-up puffer fish tucked inside a secret envelope. Its more than a toy- its part of the story!Children can hold Pippa the pop-up puffer fish and follow a trail of bubbly fun as they journey through the pages, meeting a cast of charming, rhyming sea creatures, like Todd the cod, Luna the tuna and more. Each page brings new friends, laughter, and lively rhythm, leading to a spectacular finale: a bold pop-up of Mark the shark!- Includes a removable, interactive pop-up puffer fish toy that children can hold and play with- Blends story and play- making reading time hands on and engaging- Funny rhymes, playful rhythm, and simple repetition keep children laughing along- From bestselling children's author Kes Gray (over 3 million books sold)This wonderful new pop-up picture book from bestselling author Kes Gray makes story time an ocean of fun!

Struggling to separate her dreams from reality, a young woman investigates the disappearance of her sister ten years earlier … worried that she might be next. A breathtaking, twisty standalone thriller from the international bestselling author of the Forbidden Iceland series…‘Truly addictive, I inhaled it in a single day’ Louise Candlish‘Dark, chilling and so atmospheric’ Claire Douglas‘Eva Björg Agisdóttir just gets better and better’ Sarah Pearse‘A complex, increasingly creepy tale of young love, dysfunctional families, long-buried secrets and pen pals who are not what they seem … Its psychological depth and physical shocks recall the work of the great Ruth Rendell’ The Times‘A masterclass of psychological suspense from the superstar of Icelandic noir … addictively creepy’ Daily Express**WINNER of the Blood Drop Award for Iceland's Best Crime Novel of the Year****SHORTLISTED for the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel**––––––––––November, 1967, Iceland. Fourteen-year-old Marsí has a secret penpal – a boy who lives on the other side of the country – but she has been writing to him in her older sister's name. Now she is excited to meet him for the first time. But when the date arrives, Marsí is prevented from going, and during the night her sister Stína goes missing – her bloodstained anorak later found at the place where Marsí and her penpal had agreed to meet. November, 1977. Stína's disappearance remains unsolved. Then an unexpected letter arrives for Marsí. It's from her penpal, and he's still out there…Desperate for news of her missing sister, but terrified that he might coming after her next, Marsí returns to her hometown and embarks on an investigation of her own. But Marsí has always had trouble distinguishing her vivid dreams from reality, and as insomnia threatens her sanity, it seems she can't even trust her own memories. And her sister's killer is still on the loose…–––––––––––––––‘That rare crime novel – pacy and well-plotted but also driven by well-drawn, believable characters … Put this at the top of your TBR!’ Sarah Pearse‘A chilling, atmospheric mystery with a devilishly unguessable solution’ Louise Candlish‘Like an Icelandic winter, Home before Dark chilled me to the very core. An utterly gripping read, it kept me guessing till the last shocking twist’ Heidi Amsinck‘Dark, chilling and so atmospheric, I was utterly gripped by this clever, twisty thriller … a must read’ Claire DouglasPraise for Eva Björg Agisdóttir‘Chilling and addictive, with a completely unexpected twist’ Shari Lapena‘Fans of Nordic Noir will love this’ Ann Cleeves‘This is virtuoso suspense writing’ A.J. Finn‘Riveting, exciting, entertaining and packed with intrigue’ Liz Nugent‘A tense, twisty page-turner that you'll have serious trouble putting down’ Catherine Ryan Howard**Winner of the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger****Shortlisted for the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime****Shortlisted for the CWA Crime in Translation Dagger****Shortlisted for the Capital Crime Award for Best Thriller**

Rebellious, elegant, revolutionary: these are just some of the words to describe Alexander McQueen. One of the most disruptive designers in the fashion world, his designs shocked as much as they wowed, and the impact of the "enfant terrible of British Fashion'" is still felt today. Having trained in a tailor's and worked for an atelier, Alexander McQueen's style contained a unique blend of innovative experimentation underpinned by meticulous skill and care. From founding his own fashion brand to becoming head designer of Givenchy, his creativity and passion was truly limitless. He gained fashion fame for his groundbreaking designs like the 'bumster', his posse of famous fashion friends and his dramatic runway shows devised to shock attendees. Before his untimely death at 40, Alexander McQueen had already been awarded British Designer of the year four times, and his rebellious spirit lives on today. Filled with inspiring quotes and facts about Alexander McQueen's life and influence, this little guide is a collection that is both as elegant and unconventional as the iconic designer himself. Sample Content:"You've got to know the rules to break them. That's what I'm here for, to demolish the rules but to keep the tradition." - Alexander McQueen"I find beauty in the grotesque, like most artists." - Alexander McQueenAlexander McQueen's final fashion degree project was inspired by Jack the Ripper, and was bought in its entirety by well-known stylist Isabella Blow.

A deadly game. The ultimate price. The Chain meets Squid Game meets Emily the Criminal in this pulse-pounding new thriller from the master of the moral dilemma, Jack Jordan. SOON TO BE ADAPTED FOR TV!‘A single-sitting rollercoaster of a read. The ultimate ‘what would you do?’ thriller. Sensational!’ CLARE MACKINTOSH‘The most tense book I’ve ever read. Instantly gripping, utterly addictive’ ANDREA MARA‘A blistering, nerve shredding thriller … Electrifying' JOHN MARRS‘A top-tier thriller. High-concept and brilliantly written … I could not stop turning the pages!’ C. M. EWANEmma and Miles are out of options. Their son needs life-saving transplant surgery, but in a world of privatised healthcare and impossible costs, they can’t afford it. Then comes the offer: a shadowy syndicate known only as The Levels promises them the exact amount of money they need. All they must do is complete a series of tasks. The catch? Each task is a crime. With every level the stakes rise, the payout grows and the line between right and wrong blurs. But Emma and Miles aren’t the only ones playing this deadly game. As the competition intensifies and they struggle under the weight of their choices, they’re faced with the ultimate question:How far would you go to save the one you lov? ore praise for Deception and Jack Jordan…‘A thriller that reads like the plot of an action movie but with a thumping emotional heart’ NIKKI SMITH'Another jaw-dropping masterpiece … Read this and then read them all. You won’t regret it' MATTHEW BLAKE'I binged it in two sittings, like a favourite, high-concept Netflix thriller’ HANNAH RICHELL‘Jack Jordan turns parental love into a weapon — and doesn’t let go’ CAROLINE MITCHELL‘No one crafts a dilemma quite like Jack Jordan’ JANICE HALLETT‘Jack Jordan goes from strength to strength’ L. V. MATTHEWS

'ABSOLUTE HEAVEN' INDIA KNIGHT'WARM AND UPLIFTING' AJ PEARCE'THE PERFECT ANTIDOTE TO THE WORLD RIGHT NOW' JENNIE GODFREYMany of us dream of owning a bookshop, but for Katie Clapham it happened by accident, when she moved back to the seaside town she grew up in and went into business with her mum. Once a week, Katie sits behind the counter and chronicles the day's comings and goings - mostly people who were actually hoping to catch her mother. The triumphs here are small but hard won: a tea crisis averted, a book title correctly identified from a cryptic clutch of clues. Not to mention the emotional rollercoaster of being named the Seventh-Best Bookshop in the Country by The Times on a day where takings came to around L16.98. Customers appear for a browse and a chat, in search of a recommendation or the perfect gift. Others enter the shop for more unexpected reasons - to borrow a screwdriver, locate a priest or simply to ask if there's 'a nice place for an omelette around here'. Each day brings its own joys and frustrations, though not always in equal measure . . . Funny, surprising and affectionate, here is a bookseller's year in all its weirdness and wonder - a life-affirming celebration of bad weather, good books and the irreplaceable role of a local bookshop.

Discover a world of wonder on a walk in the park, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust. Let's explore the park today. We'll spot some secrets on the way. Look what I found! A pine cone. Its knobbly scales are locked tightly shut. Set off on a trip to the park to find natural treasure, from a big green leaf to sweet-smelling rose petals, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes. Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Look What I Found in the Woods, Look What I Found at the Seaside, Look What I Found at the Farm and Look What I Found by the River.

A new PI. A dead rockstar. A tangled web of secrets. When Ethan Adler set up his new PI agency in central Manchester, he wasn’t expecting his first case to be so high profile – investigating the mysterious death of rock star Dylan Vy. Ethan has been avoiding the spotlight ever since his beloved wife Maggie’s untimely passing. His grief has been complicated by rumours that Maggie was pregnant with another man’s child at the time of her fatal accident. And because said accident took place just hours after Ethan won the lottery, a cloud of suspicion has followed Ethan ever since. With the help of his assistant Amelia, Ethan throws himself into uncovering the truth about Dylan Vy. In a fast-escalating investigation, they uncover a labyrinth of secrets, lies and deadly connections between bandmates, girlfriends and a volatile manager. And when Dylan's unreleased music is leaked on the dark web, speculation swirls that the lyrics contain hidden clues that might lead to the killer. But who leaked these songs, and what is their secret motive? In the midst of a media frenzy and a storm of fan conspiracy theories, who can Ethan trust? As Ethan digs deeper, he must also confront his own demons — the lingering questions about Maggie’s death and the growing realisation that those closest to him may have played a role… ?PRAISE FOR THE WRONG MAN 'The Wrong Man is everything you want in a British private investigator novel. It's fun and fast-paced with a plot that never lets up.' M W Craven 'Chris McDonald’s multi-millionaire, Skoda-driving, suspected-of-wife-murdering private eye Ethan Adler is a breath of fresh air … A slice of contemporary PI noir to delight fans of the genre.' Vaseem Khan 'I absolutely loved The Wrong Man. Pacy and addictive, with wonderfully realised characters and a genius central premise, I ripped through it in a day. An expertly told rock and roll murder mystery set in Manchester? Hook it to my veins now…' Adam Simcox 'Chris McDonald rocks! Music, mayhem and murder in Manchester – what’s not to like? … The Wrong Man is heading to the top charts – with a bullet!' Trevor Wood 'It’s fun, twisty, and a fab start to a brilliant new series!' Sam Holland 'The menacing streets of Manchester rub shoulders with rockstar glamour as danger lurks at every turn.' Natalie Chandler

EVERYONE IS MADE TO PAY IN THE END. The pulse-pounding new novel from iconic queen of crime Martina Cole. 'Surpassed all my expectations' ? ?'Fast, furious and full of emotion' ? ?'Uncompromising, vivid, family-based drama' ? ?____________________Soho 1962. When Rory Sheehan decides he wants Maggie Riley as his own, her fate is sealed. Luca Romano knows all too well that what Rory wants, Rory gets. And the violence that erupts between their rival gangs is just the start of it. Thomas Johnson owes Rory big time, and he must deny his feelings for Maggie to protect her. Faced with no alternative, Maggie throws herself on Rory's mercy, unaware of the brutality that she will face. But Maggie Riley is a survivor. And the secret she's hiding could be her best weapon . . . ____________________Readers love the one and only Martina Cole:'The stuff of legend' Mirror'The queen of crime' Woman & Home'One of the best fiction authors around . . . spectacular' CloserDue to health reasons, Martina Cole has chosen to continue her collaboration with writer Jacqui Rose for her latest novel. *DON'T MISS THE STRETCH - THE NEW NOVEL FROM MARTINA COLE, WRITING SOLO FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2019, AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW*

Who knew that returning home after a broken engagement could be the best decision you ever made? Denise Hunter is back with another heartwarming contemporary romance with a sweet friends-to-more story, featuring a saltwater cowboy. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Hallmark movies.Jenna Greene just ended things with her boyfriend . . . which also ended her career. (That''s the risk a girl takes when her boyfriend doubles as her boss.) With no income and no job prospects in sight, Jenna is forced to return to her mother''s house on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, to figure out what''s next. And the timing couldn''t be more perfect. Jenna''s widowed mother has just returned from a cruise--with a brand-new boyfriend in tow. But there''s something off about the guy. His story doesn''t quite add up, and he keeps sneaking off to make suspicious phone calls and borrowing money from her too-trusting mother.In search of some investigative help, Jenna turns to her childhood BFF, Tyson Parker, who lives and works in town. Still reeling from his wife''s infidelity, Tyson is doing his best to heal from the pain of divorce. He''s made a name for himself on the island as a volunteer firefighter and one of the much-admired saltwater cowboys who looks after Chincoteague''s wild ponies. Oh, and he turned out to be more than a tiny bit attractive--besides being almost-too-good-to-be-true sweet and caring.Growing up, the uber-competitive Jenna was always accepted as one of the guys. But things have changed between her and Tyson, and he''s now looking at her through new eyes. Jenna suddenly feels like a leading lady on a movie set--only with way less composure.But Jenna also has old wounds that make these new feelings seem fraught with peril. Is she willing to open her heart and see where love might lead? Or will she let her hesitant heart hold her back?More Than Friends is a charming, can''t-put-it-down romance, full of laugh-out-loud moments, tender emotion, and the kind of small-town warmth Denise Hunter does best. With its beloved friends-to-more arc, swoony yet grounded hero, and gentle thread of healing and hope, this story will have readers rooting for love on every page. If you''re longing for a feel-good romance that blends heart, humor, and just enough mystery to keep you reading past your bedtime, More Than Friends is the perfect escape to Chincoteague Island.