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Life has been hard for Adele. Will she ever find the happiness she deserve? moving saga of a young woman facing unbearable heartache, and her ultimate triumph over adversity - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson. Adele Ford's clearest childhood memory is of her father telling her about the enigmatic Lydgate Widow, whose abandoned house dominates the village. But the stories end abruptly on the day Adele and her sister are orphaned, and they grow up with only each other to rely on. Intrigued by the antiques business, Adele finds work in a local shop. But when a wrongful accusation robs her of her reputation, the future looks bleak. So it's not hard for Col Vincent, a successful businessman, to persuade Adele to become his wife. Adele grows to love him - until she realises that her husband is a violent man. In the 1930s, a woman who leaves her husband faces penury. Adele is faced with an impossible situation. Then some shocking news brings back the haunting memory of the Lydgate Widow - and the man who has loved Adele for decades . . . What readers say about The Lydgate Widow:'What a beautiful story . . . full of love and hate and a lot of ghosts from the past. Well worth a read' ?'A good wholesome read with twists and turns that urge you to read just one more chapter' ?'Really enjoyed this gripping story. The characters stand out well and it is well written' ?'I enjoyed every page of this very well written book, full of mystery, tragedy, suspense, and romance to the end' ?'Fantastic storyline, brilliant gripping saga. The characters all come to life as you read it . . . I couldn't put it down!' ?

To save her father, one young woman takes justice into her own hands . . . A thrilling saga that follows a young woman as she uncovers shocking truths to clear her father's name - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson. Emma Coles' life is shattered when her widowed father is imprisoned for theft. She is adamant that he is innocent - but her intimidating uncle thinks otherwise. Reluctantly giving Emma a home over his jewellery shop, he forbids all contact with her father. But Emma secretly visits her father in prison, confiding only in her friend Bessie. As time progresses, Emma's relationship with Bessie's brother, Ricky, deepens, and for a while it seems that the future might not be as difficult as she feared. Then tragedy strikes. Caught in a welter of family politics and feuds, Emma remains determined to prove her father's innocence. Yet when the identity of the real culprit is uncovered, the revelations are shattering. Only by facing the truth about the past can Emma find happiness - and see justice finally done. What readers say about The Jeweller's Niece:'A story of love, heartbreak and strength - an absolute page turner' ?'A very good book and an ending which was not expected at all. I felt the characters were really true to life' ?'Enthralling . . . this is the first book I have read by this author and I have now purchased more' ?'Loads of twists to keep you guessing - a great read' ?'Story was totally engrossing! Loved it! Can't wait to start next one!' ?

How much would you be willing to sacrifice for those you lov? moving saga of true love, set against the backdrop of the Second World War - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson. Growing up in Preston's poorest area, Kat Shaw knows just how harsh life can be. But her family is a loving one, and she's particularly close to her younger brother. The arrival of a new baby in 1930 should be a joyous occasion - but instead the birth heralds a downturn in the family's fortunes. With her father unfit to do his night watchman rounds, Kat does all she can to help her family survive. But when Andrew Pitt comes into her life, everything changes. Kat's soon happily in love, and she and Andrew make plans to marry. Then tragedy strikes and Kat takes the only course she can to protect those who depend on her. Soon the nickname 'The Watchman's Daughter' becomes infamous in the north-west. But Kat is determined to find a way out. A way to escape - and to get back to the man she loves. What readers say about The Watchman's Daughter:'Loved every page of this book. Alexandra Connor knows how to make her characters come to life' ?'Kat was a heroine, a great character who has been through the mill. One of the best books I've read. Try it, you won't be disappointed' ?'A great story and it felt so realistic like it was happening around you. Every emotion is written in this book' ?'A cannot-put-down book . . . It shows what someone will do to protect and provide for the family' ?'Alexandra has done it again. Fantastic read, spellbound from beginning to end' ?

The path to happiness is rarely easy . . . A young woman struggles against family loyalty and class prejudices in this engrossing saga - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson. In the notorious back streets of 1930s Salford, Suzannah Clark is left to raise her two siblings after their mother walks out. Her father Jacob is a tailor, but his sight is failing and so - despite local outrage at her controversial career choice - Suzanna learns his trade to support the household. Suzannah has caught the eye of the most eligible of bachelors, Edward Lyle. But Edward's father Noel, a wealthy businessman, is appalled that Edward has fallen for a girl from the slums. Noel is determined to end the relationship. When Suzannah's brother is seduced by the rapacious Rina Taylor, scandal and tragedy follow. Now Noel has the ammunition he needs to prise his son away from Suzannah - or so he thinks. But Suzannah and Edward are less malleable than he imagines . . . What readers say about The Tailor's Wife:'I thoroughly enjoyed this story from beginning to end. Full of suspense, good and evil' ?'The characters in this book were so true to life. Exceptionally good storyline - I just couldn't put it down' ?'Truly lovely and exciting storyline about the tailor and his expanding family. This is the first book I have read by this author but it will certainly not be my last' ?'I always enjoy Alexandra Connor's books and this book was no exception. She captures human nature to a tee' ?'A great intriguing story. With deceit, love and murder, it keeps you wanting to speed read because it keeps you so involved. Highly recommend' ?

The end of the war will bring more than just her husband home . . . A heart-rending saga of family strife, dreams abandoned and love triumphant - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson. After the death of their parents, Faith and her brother are raised by an aunt in Oldham. Growing up protective and strong, Faith becomes the linchpin of the family. And, despite losing her trust in men because of a sordid encounter, she finds love with the charismatic wanderer Samuel Granger. But when Samuel returns from the Great War, he is a changed man. His recovery from his injuries is slow, and the post-war Depression hits their finances hard. Faith decides they must take in a lodger. A French widow, Leonie, and her baby move in, and she and Faith become close friends. But Leonie is holding on to a secret that threatens to destroy everything Faith loves . . . What readers say about The Soldier's Woman:'I couldn't put it down, what a brilliant read . . . anyone who likes post-war stories should make this book a must' ?'Great book. I particularly liked the way the author brought the characters to life. I'd read it again and still enjoy it' ?'Alexandra Connor is an author I will come back to. A very good book to read, you will not want to put it down. A storyline on the move that keeps you wanting to read more' ?'A page turner all the way through, great characters and storyline' ?'If you haven't read any of Alexandra's books I can assure you you won't stop at one. So get reading!' ?

'Pulse-pounding . . . jaw-dropping twists! Keeps readers hooked from the first page to the shocking conclusion' Reader Review ? ?You'd know your son anywhere . . . wouldn't yo? ouise has never felt the deep bond with her son, Alfie, that other mothers talk about. Now three, Alfie is volatile, difficult - and Louise can't help but blame herself. Then he makes a new friend, Jacob, and everything changes. Alfie becomes calmer. Happier. Louise should be thrilled - until she meets Jacob's mother and starts noticing strange coincidences: the same hospital, same birth date. . . and Jacob looks eerily like Louise's husband. As doubt spirals into obsession, Louise's suspicions deepen. With Jacob, she feels a bond she's never had with Alfie - an unsettling, impossible connection. And soon, she's forced to confront the unthinkable:What if her child isn't really her? gripping, emotionally-charged page-turner for fans of Lisa Jewell, Claire Douglas and Andrea Mara - this is a mother's worst nightmare, brought chillingly to life.

TWO TEENAGE GIRLS. ONE MURDERED CLASSMATE. AND A MODERN-DAY WITCH TRIAL THAT WILL DIVIDE THE NATION . . . 'Mind-bending and brilliant' LISA JEWELL'Deliciously twisted. . . Genius' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'An utter masterpiece' SOPHIE HANNAH'Impeccable plotting' FINANCIAL TIMES_______________________________When 18-year-old Christian Shaw is found dead in an Edinburgh park, the city reels - and the shock only deepens when police charge her best friends, Eliza Lawson and Isobel Smyth, with her murder. As their trial begins and headlines scream for justice, rumours of bullying spiral into something darker: whispers of rituals, obsession, and a teenage pact gone wrong. But then the girls take the stand - revealing a chilling defence no one saw coming - and the jury must question everything: the motives, the evidence, even their own judgement. Who's telling the truth? Who can be truste? nd what really happened to Christian Sha? et the Witch Trial begin . . . _______________________________YOU NEED TO READ IT TO BELIEVE IT. 'The bestselling author turned The Traitors star builds a tense, unsettling thriller' The i Paper'I have never read a book like it. Exceptional' ? Reader review'Mind-bending and brilliant. I couldn't read it fast enough!' LISA JEWELL'Gripping, original and so very clever. . . And what an ending! Genius. . .' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Daring, different, clever and compulsive, a truly original novel' ANDREA MARA'Grips like a vice . . . An utter masterpiece' SOPHIE HANNAH'A twisty courtroom thriller with a witchy edge' ? Reader review'Dark, wry and slippery, I adored it' SARAH PINBOROUGH'The best thing I've read this year. An absolute triumph' ABIR MUKHERJEE'Brilliantly clever and utterly addictive' CLARE LESLIE HALL'A mind-melting page-turner' ELLERY LLOYD'I promise you won't see the ending coming' ? Reader review'A tour de force' B.A. PARIS'A swirling miasma of meaning and counter-meaning' CHRIS BROOKMYRE'Compulsive reading . . . I was totally immersed' ARAMINTA HALL'Brilliant and twisting. I flew through it' L.V. MATTHEWS'Genuinely jaw-dropping' ? Reader review'Like nothing I've ever read . . . I ate this up' CHRIS BRIDGES'Spellbinding and sinister. A masterclass in plotting' KATE GRAY'A riveting, rip-roaring ride. Simply brilliant' THE SECRET BARRISTERMORE PRAISE FOR HARRIET TYCE:'A classy thriller with complex and compelling characters' CLARE MACKINTOSH'Nothing short of unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES'A shocking, provocative, standout thriller' CHRIS WHITAKER'Left me breathless' LUCY CLARKE'Delicious and addictive - a perfectly crafted treat!' LOUISE CANDLISH'In the very top tier of psychological thrillers' M. W. CRAVEN

A second chance at love sets sail . . .? Fake relationship? Second-chance romance? And there was only one bed? Dual-time flashbacks to the past? Escapism on a Hawaiian cruise___________________________Roslyn and Liam are the perfect couple. Through every up and down, every milestone - from Liam''s residency to the publication of Roslyn''s debut romance - they''ve been each other''s rock. Until now.Nine years in, and blindsided by the untimely death of Roslyn''s mom, they''re now navigating the final wave in their marriage: divorce.Heartbroken and unsure how to tell her family, Roslyn keeps the impending split to herself. But when her grandparents ask if Liam can officiate their vow renewal ceremony aboard a Hawaiian cruise during their annual family holiday, Roslyn needs to tell the truth or figure out a way to keep her secret.A week trapped at sea with her ex isn''t ideal, but neither Roslyn nor Liam want to rock the boat, so they concoct a plan - they''ll fake it. After five years of marriage, it can''t be that hard to pretend, right?But with reality and make believe starting to blur, and old feelings beginning to resurface that can''t be ignored, Roslyn and Liam must decide whether it''s sink or swim for their marriage.? This escapist and heartwarming second-chance romance, by the author of Wedding Dashers, is for fans of Cara Bastone, Emily Henry, BK Borison and Abby Jimenez. ?___________________________

'A joyous read' Stylist'Fiercely honest and comforting' Irish Independent'The book every single woman needs' Rebecca ReidAround 40 per cent of UK adults are single at any one time. Far from being a transitional state between relationships, singledom has a lot to offer in terms of freedom, self-discovery and self-determination. At the same time, there are challenges, from the social to the economic. How do you handle being ill if you are alone? Who do you call if you're stranded out late at night? If you don't find the right person to have a baby with, should you become a parent alone? In Single, Nicola explores being un-partnered in a world designed for couples, and how to find the joy in the life that you are already living. If you are newly single, long-term single, avowedly single, reluctantly so, considering leaving your current relationship or just wondering what to say to your aunt next time she asks if you'll ever get married - this book is for you. 'I wish Single existed when I was single' Natasha Lunn, author of Conversations on Love'A warm, joyful book full of solidarity and lots of new ways of looking at single life' Radhika Sanghani, author of 30 Things I Love About Myself

Perfect for readers of HOT MILK or THE UNWILDING, FEMALE, NUDE is the ultimate literary summer read: propulsive, thought-provoking, sexy and relatable**A STYLIST AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MOST ANTICIPATED READ 2026**'Sharp and incisive with a sinewy, sultry quality that makes it really moreish' Pandora Sykes'Energetic and ambitious... thoroughly enjoyable' Guardian'Full of messy characters, I was hooked... I was a whirlwind of emotions reading this *****' Reader Review'What a gorgeous, hot-blooded novel about art, the senses, and the multitudes of the female body' Charlotte Runcie'Magnetically written' Stylist'It's a book about so many things: feminism, betrayal, friendship, class, sex, lust, motherhood, and one hot Greek summer holiday with consequences *****' Reader Review'Beautifully human... Romantic and heady and violent and sexy' Kirsty Capes'Sultry and immediate' Sophie Mackintosh'Sensual and erotic... the atmosphere is electric'*****' Reader Review Sophie, a painter, is holidaying with friends in a stunning villa in Greece - her best friend Helena is shortly to be married, and this is the last time she and her friends will be together as single women. But life has treated them so differently since their university days, that Sophie is questioning everything about their friendship. Meanwhile her partner, Greg, is desperate for them to try for a baby, but she wants to devote herself to her art - and there are other, deeper forces, pulling the two of them in opposite directions. In the course of the holiday, Sophie paints a nude portrait of her friend Alessia, and becomes involved in an intense affair with Ky, who lives and works on the island. Both the painting, and the affair, will challenge everything Sophie thinks she knows, about art, about motherhood, about sex - and about how and with whom she wants to spend the rest of her life.

'Savage, brilliant, merciless and mad as hell' FINANCIAL TIMES'A thriller's bones, a satire's glare, and a comeuppance story's anarchic spirit' NEW YORKER'Lives up to the hype' SUNDAY TIMES STYLENathan says he loves me because I let him see me, and he knows how hard that is. He appreciates that I let him in. I say I love him because he is not a dick, in a world full of dicks. Sarah Common is a survivor. She survived the brutal Maine winters where she learned to hunt; she survived the petty politics of the university where she teaches; she survived the fact that her attacker escaped justice and still walks free around campus. Or at least that's what she tells herself. Nathan was the only person who believed what happened to Sarah. And now Nathan is dead. For Sarah to survive once again, she must find out what happened to Nathan - and decide whether, this time, she should seek justice . . . or revenge. More praise for NOTES ON SURVIVING THE FIRE:'A seething, fearless story wound so tight I held my breath from page one. Brilliant!' - NATALI SIMMONDS, author of GOOD GIRLS DIE LAST'Murphy writes with the nimbleness of a hunter: muscularly and with precision, while also propelled by undercurrents of cold, simmering fury and hot, big-hearted empathy.' - AUBE REY LESCURE, Women's Prize-shortlisted author of RIVER EAST RIVER WEST'Furious, fast-paced, emotionally resonant and memorable. I'll be thinking about this one for a while yet.' - ILANA MASAD, Los Angeles Times

SHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION 2025 'A deeper look into the loneliness of modern masculinity. Superb' - DOUGLAS STUART, author of SHUGGIE BAIN'I was so moved' - ANNIE MACMANUS, author of MOTHER MOTHER'Far and away the best debut novel I've read in a very long time' - JOHN NIVEN, author of O BROTHER 'Nobody writes wee guys like Chris McQueer' - CALLUM MCSORLEY, author of SQUEAKY CLEAN 'A dreadful - but masterful - read' - ALICE SLATER, author of DEATH OF A BOOKSELLER Since dropping out of school three years ago with no qualifications, no pals and no ambition, Jamie Skelton spends most of his days asleep and most of his nights playing video games with his online friend, Lee, occasionally making the journey downstairs to the kitchen for a microwave burger. He hasn't left the house in months, and now he's not sure he can. Fiona, Jamie's maw, is trying her best, but since finding the courage to kick out her abusive husband, her confidence has never recovered. She knows their lives can't carry on like this, but the more Fiona tries to reach Jamie, the further away he seems to get. Lee tells Jamie he's realised there's a name for what they are - incels - and that there's a guy on the forums they can go stay with in London, to get away from their nagging mams. When a chance arises for Jamie to escape to London and meet his new friends, Fiona must find a way to reconnect with her son before he is lost for ever. More praise for HERMIT: 'A superb and topical book on mental health and incel culture' CHIKODILI EMELUMADU 'As compelling as doom scrolling' - Herald Magazine 'This is a very funny novel. But I'd not expected to be quite so moved' - FRANCISCO GARCIA 'Arguably the most eagerly-awaited novel of the year' - Snack Magazine 'An unflinching tale of the traps into which young men can fall' - Herald 'McQueer brings a distinct, compassionate style to the narrative.' - Irish Times 'Brave, bold and ambitious' - Sunday Post Praise for CHRIS MCQUEER: 'Charlie Brooker on Buckfast' MARTIN COMPSTON, actor '[McQueer's] talent zings off the page' Guardian 'Impressive' ERIC IDLE, member of Monty Python

A tender and unforgettable story of found family and the long way back from heartbreak - now longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction'A beautiful and important story about kindness that will break your heart, then make it sing' (reader review) ? 'A joyous story about love, and what family means to each of us' Prima 'I read this in a sitting, revelling in every word-perfect sentence' (reader review) ? ?'I defy you not to cry while reading this' Red Paulette's the kind of woman who likes the future all mapped out: the wedding to Denton, the Caribbean honeymoon, the gingham quilt on the baby's crib. Until one morning Garfield, Denton's friend, arrives at her door with the news that Denton won't be coming around any more, that there won't be time for her to say goodbye. Somehow Garfield finds his way into her bed, and sooner than anyone can believe there is a baby, and suddenly giving Bird, her son, the best of everything is what gives Paulette's life meaning. So why is it another little boy, Nellie, who keeps Paulette awake at night? Nellie who is being raised a few streets away, with no sign of a mum. Surely Paulette is the last person who should be getting tangled up in any of that?

'If you feel stuck in your life, you can't afford not to read this book. In her powerfully engaging and relatable style, Britt takes you on a practical journey through understanding the practical neuroscience of stuck and what it's going to take for you to get your life moving on your own terms. Highly recommended.'Alex Howard, founder and chairman of The Optimum Health Clinic, creator of Therapeutic Coaching, and author of Decode Your FatigueA research-based tool kit for moving past what's holding you back - in life, in love, and in work. We all experience stuckness in our lives. We feel stuck in our relationships, career paths, body struggles, addiction issues, and more. Many of us know what we need to do to move forward--but find ourselves unable to take the leap to make it happen. And then we blame and shame ourselves, and stay in a loop of self-doubt that goes nowhere. The good news is you're not lazy, crazy, or unmotivated. In this empowering and action-oriented guide, you'll discover why we can't think our way forward--and how to break through what's holding us back. Using an eclectic approach and a customizable plan that's as direct or as deep as you want, this life-changing guide empowers you to:- break old habits and patterns- gain perspective on pain and trauma from the past- free yourself from the torturous "why" questions- take control of your choices to create the life you wantBringing together research-backed solutions that range from shadow work to reparenting, embodied healing, and other clinical practices, along with empowering personal stories, this book is a hands-on road map for moving forward with purpose, confidence, and the freedom to become who you're truly meant to be. 'This book is relevant for our modern, complicated lives and necessary for when we need to get our lives back on track. This book will give you the information you need to spark your curiosity with enough room to engage the necessary inward journey of self-reflection. You might just replace that stack of self-help books on your bedside table with this one essential guide.'Arielle Schwartz, PhD, author of The Complex PTSD Workbook, The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook, and other books on trauma recovery

'This insightful book is is filled with useful ideas for curing work stress ' Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think AgainWhether we like it or not, work is central to our lives. Most of us define ourselves by our work: it gives us a purpose, it enables us to maintain our lives and it puts us often among like-minded people who share and appreciate our skills and achievements. No wonder we feel it is so important. But work can intrude on our lives and unconsciously take over our thoughts, our priorities, and even our coping mechanisms. In Mind Over Grind, psychologist Guy Winch explains why our inability to disconnect from work can damage our careers, personal lives and emotional health. But you can attain a better work-life balance by changing how you think both at work and at home. Through clear, practical strategies Winch will help you to regain control, change your mindset and be more intentional so that you can excel at work and flourish in your personal life. This is your guide to creating the balanced life you crave.

Selected by the New York Times as a 'Dazzling, Immersive New Historical Fiction' Title. A mesmerising novel of two young women who fight for love, survival and a spark of hope on the edge of the wilderness. From the acclaimed author of the Good Morning America Book Club pick River Sing Me Home. 'Simply luminous. A book to treasure' KATE QUINN, author of The Huntress'Captivating... A memorable tale of two young women yearning for home and love' CHARMAINE WILKERSON, author of Black Cake'Eleanor Shearer has a compelling way of taking a chamber in history we think we know already, then leading us through hidden doors' PATRICK GALE, author of A Place Called Winter'Truly a book for these times; a testament to love, and the indomitable human spirit' CHIKODILI EMELUMADU, author of Dazzling'Haunting, atmospheric and compelling' JESSICA MOOR, author of Hold Back the Night------------Nova Scotia 1796. Cora, an orphan newly arrived from Jamaica, has never felt cold like this. In the depths of winter, everyone in her community huddles together in their homes to keep warm. So when she sees a shadow slipping through the trees, Cora thinks her eyes are deceiving her. Until she creeps out into the moonlight and finds the tracks in the snow. Agnes is in hiding. On the run from her former life, she has learned what it takes to survive alone in the wilderness. But she can afford no mistakes. When she first spies the young woman in the woods, she is afraid. Yet Cora is fearless, and their paths are destined to cross. Deep among the cedars, Cora and Agnes find a fragile place of safety. But when Agnes's past closes in, they are confronted with the dangerous price of freedom - and of love... With evocative prose and immersive storytelling, a powerful novel about love - love for the wilderness in all its unforgiving beauty, and love between two women who risk everything to be together. Praise for River Sing Me Home:'A strong and beautiful novel that stares into the face of brutality and the heart of love' Jeanette Winterson'An intense and absorbing debut' The Sunday Times'Magnificent... Epic and lyrical, a story about love and the power it brings us' Frank Cottrell-Boyce'Moving and dynamic' Guardian