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''Fast-paced twists and turns'' Woman & Home''OMG this book is so tense! I couldn''t stop reading!'' Lauren North''Totally gripping . . . I absolutely loved it!'' Lisa Timoney''I absolutely flew through it'' Michelle TeahanA twisty, addictive page-turner about marriage, secrets and betrayal - perfect for fans of Harriet Tyce and C. L. Taylor. Louise never thought she''d be the sort of woman to have an affair. She''s a good wife, a good mother and a good daughter - even if she is far from happy.But everything changes when Louise crosses paths with Oscar, a man fifteen years her junior. She knows what they''re doing is wrong, but she just can''t stop...When odd messages begin to arrive, it seems clear that someone has been watching Louise, and that they know her secret.They don''t just want Louise to stop her affair with Oscar though - they want much more.And they will stop at nothing to get it.Praise for Zoe Lea:''Fast paced and intriguing'' - Victoria Selman, author of Richard & Judy pick TRULY DARKLY DEEPLY''Gripping and powerful! The tension in the novel was cranked up notch by notch until I was gasping as the story unravelled . . . A fantastic read!'' - Lauren North, author of MY WORD AGAINST HIS''I couldn''t put it down - a gripping read from start to finish and kept me guessing until the end. A compulsive and complex tale of the toxic effects of revenge'' - Mary-Jane Riley, author of THE BAD THINGS''Mind blown! The end was a triumph, absolutely brilliant!'' - Rona Halsall, author of THE BIGAMIST

The second in a brand-new trilogy from bestselling author Kay Brelland, inspired by true events, following A Daughter's Heartbreak. Abandoned twice, can he find a way to trust agai? hen orphaned Jake Harding is sent away from his adoptive home aged just seven, he does not understand why - especially as his adopted brother, Toby, is kept by their mother. Forced to make his own way in the world, Jake falls in with a gang of petty thieves, who make their living lifting valuables from those who are better off. At sixteen, he crosses paths with the charismatic Johnny Cooper and his nemesis George Payne, and risks making an enemy when he attracts the attention of George's beautiful daughter Rebecca. Johnny Cooper is a rogue with a heart of gold. He senses a kindred spirit in Jake and a talent he could put to good use if Jake worked for him. However, Jake is determined to make something of himself so that no one can ever reject him again. But as he forges his own path, he cannot escape the reach of Johnny, George and their network of cronies, all of which will have far reaching consequences for Jake's future in ways he could never have imagined. Praise for Kay Brellend:'Vividly rendered' Historical Novel Society'A fantastic cast of characters' Goodreads'Thoroughly absorbing' Goodreads

''Powerful, provocative, beautiful and unforgettable. All Us Sinners is a chilling, moving, majestic debut'' --- CHRIS WHITAKER*WINNER OF THE ILP JOHN CREASEY FIRST NOVEL DAGGER 2025* Leeds, 1977. A chill lies over the city: sex workers are being murdered by a serial killer they are calling the ''Ripper'', the streets creeping with fear.Tough, sharp, but tender, Maureen runs Rio''s, a clean, discreet brothel in the city. She''s a good boss who takes great care of her workers - especially her best girls, Bev and Anette. The Ripper may be terrifying girls who work the street, but at Rio''s the girls seem safer.But when Bev''s sweet-natured son is found beaten to death, a figure from Maureen''s past, DS Mick Hunniford, shows up at her door. Does his arrival herald danger or salvation? And who can Maureen really trust?The impressive and moving debut crime novel from huge new talent Katy Massey opens up a world we have rarely seen, at a time of great danger and drama.

''Sinister and hilarious. Great fun'' SUN''[A] smart, funny and deftly executed page turner'' GUARDIAN''Extraordinarily fun and oh-so-gripping'' i PAPER''Dark, witty . . . had me racing for the end'' JANICE HALLETT''Funny, and so very, very clever . . . the most fun I''ve had reading a book in a long time '' M. W. CRAVEN''Wonderful'' IAN MOORE______________A hilarious and whip-smart crime novel by the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories. The perfect mystery for fans of Anthony Horowitz, Richard Osman and Janice Hallett.Four strangers on a train. An unlikely introduction:''Actually, I''m a murderer.'' It is 1973 and the lives of four people are thrown into turmoil when sharing a carriage with an unremarkable little man with glasses, on the night train back to Newcastle. By the end of the following day, one of them will be dead, one will turn blackmailer and another forced to commit a crime. And all of them will be under the astute observation of Aline, the local police officer with her own agenda to fulfil. When the body count begins to rise, the question is: just how many murderers are out there... and who will be the next victim?______________''Laugh-out-loud funny'' WOMAN & HOME''A delightful joyride of a book'' SIMON BRETT''A fun page-turner . . . a gripping book and perfect for Knives Out fans'' PRESS ASSOCIATION''Gripping, original and hard to put down'' KATE ELLIS''Witty, wonderfully paced and great fun'' MATURE TIMES''Highly original and deeply engaging'' FRANCES BRODY

The eagerly-awaited return to the acclaimed and epic Morland Dynasty series.England, 1936The reign of Edward VIII has begun, but danger for the monarchy already looms on the horizon. At home in Morland Place, Polly Morland feels alone and abandoned, with her brother summoned to France by his old employer. James soon finds himself travelling to Russia, whereas Polly will voyage on the Queen Mary with New York - and a long-lost love - her destination. Soon the family are scattered to the four winds, from Hollywood to war-torn Spain.Working for the Air Ministry on new fighter planes, Jack fears that his children are not taking the increasingly tense situation in Europe seriously enough. The nation is divided over which is the greater thread: Communist Russia, or Fascist Germany. As the storms of war gather, they will threaten to overwhelm the Morlands and destroy all that they have worked for...The Morland Dynasty historical series has sold over a quarter of a million copies. The perfect read for fans of Downton Abbey, Lucinda Riley and The Crown.

???? The first in a sexy, fun wedding-themed romcom duology from Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer - now in a beautiful new package!She crashed the wedding. Now she''s the jilted groom''s only escape. After a six-year absence, Addison Potts is back in Charleston to stir things up. And what better place to make her villainous return than her estranged cousin''s wedding? Only, the nuptials hit a snag when the bride doesn''t show, leaving Addison to play getaway driver for Elijah, the jilted groom. A groom whose heartbreaking smile and deep, southern drawl she should not be noticing . . . Elijah Montgomery Du Pont is the future mayor of Charleston. From his military career to city hall, every detail of his life has been meticulously planned. Until now. His only respite from life''s sudden upheaval is Addison, his new, improbable best friend. She makes him happy. Grounds him. And public disapproval be damned, he''s not willing to give her up. But with an election on the line and public pressure rising, Addison - and the cruel hand of fate - might not give him a choice.??Why readers LOVE Tessa Bailey . . . ??''One of my all-time favourite authors!'' SALLY THORNE ''Tessa Bailey is the queen of rom-coms. Long may she reign!'' JULIE MURPHY''Nothing makes my heart catch fire like a Tessa Bailey book. She is all things magic and dirty talk'' ELENA ARMAS

In his first book professional boxer and social media star, Tommy Fury, reveals what life is like juggling his many identities: boxing champion, TV star, mental health advocate, and father, and navigating the most difficult period of his life in August 2024."Since writing this book, some things have changed for me. In the last couple of weeks, I have felt like my voice has been taken away from me. I am really proud of my book and I wanted to give it as current an ending as it is possible. We were able to delay the first print run because I do have something to add and where better than here, a place where I can speak freely and feel safe."When Tommy Fury realised as a young boy that he wanted to become a boxer, the odds were stacked against him. His father was sent to prison when Tommy was only nine, casting his family life into chaos. He couldn''t afford a bus ticket to the gym to train, so he''d have to walk three hours instead. When he got there, everyone wanted to fight him - guys much older than him and twice his size - to say they could beat a Fury. In Lightning Can Strike Twice, Tommy Fury opens up about his incredible story - defying pressure and triumphing regardless of the weight of expectation on his shoulders - and the many sides to his life. He shares unfiltered stories about his experience on Love Island, candid insight into his life with Molly-Mae and as a father to their daughter Bambi, and a glimpse behind the scenes of what life is like as part of the UK''s most popular family - including never-before-seen personal photos.Tommy Fury wasn''t supposed to succeed. How could another champion come out of the family that had already produced Tyson Fury? In this open, honest memoir, Tommy shows that lightning can strike twice and that there''s more to being a Fury than knowing how to fight.

''A major new talent announces himself'' Attica Locke, New York Times bestselling author of Guide Me Home and Bluebird, Bluebird''A debut of enormous ambition that succeeds on every level. .. a page-turning, rollicking novel'' Nathan Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness of WaterThe Devil first visits Yetunde aboard a slave ship heading to America. Her home burned to ash, she lies shackled in the belly of the ship with only her dead sister''s spirit for company. Worse, she has a caught the eye of a white man. To survive the hell that awaits her, the Devil offers his protection and a piece of his supernatural power. In return, Yetunde makes an incredible sacrifice.Their bargain extends far beyond Yetunde''s mortal lifespan. Over the next 175 years, the Devil visits all her descendants in their darkest hour of need. There''s Lucille, a conjure woman; Asa, the white-passing son of a slave; Louis and Virgil, a twentieth-century Cain and Abel; Cassandra, a girl who speaks to the dead; James, a father struggling to keep his family together; and many others. The Devil offers each of them his own version of salvation, all the while wondering: can he save himself, too?Steeped in the spiritual traditions and oral history of the Black diaspora, The Devil Three Times is a baptism by fire and water, heralding a new voice in fiction.

?????The second in a sexy, fun wedding-themed rom-com duology from Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer - now with a beautiful new package!It''s Naomi Clemons''s big day. Her dream wedding. And she''s outta here. One moment. A fleeting gaze through the church window with someone familiar, dripping in intrigue. And just like that, Naomi realizes . . . she''s boring. A blonde, cookie cutter, well-mannered trophy wife-to-be. How can she expect to lead a fulfilling married life when she''s never lived?Special Forces diver Jason Bristow needs a beauty pageant coach. Not for himself - although the tattooed bruiser could definitely use some charm - but for his little sister who he has returned to St. Augustine, Florida to raise. When a beautiful southern debutante lands on his doorstep, she awakens a hunger that won''t be ignored. If only she wasn''t planning on winning back the ex-fiancé she left at the altar . . .Despite the potential for ruin, heat continues to build between Naomi and Jason beneath the sultry Florida sunshine, consuming them both. But they''re on borrowed time . . . and it''s about to run out.??Why readers LOVE Tessa Bailey . . . ??''One of my all-time favourite authors!'' SALLY THORNE ''Tessa Bailey is the queen of rom-coms. Long may she reign!'' JULIE MURPHY''Nothing makes my heart catch fire like a Tessa Bailey book. She is all things magic and dirty talk'' ELENA ARMAS

THE TUDOR QUEENS AS YOU''VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE - DISCOVER YOUR NEW EPIC FANTASY OBSESSION.*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***The king has been appointed by god to marry six queens. Those six queens are all that stand between the kingdom of Elben and ruin. Or so we have been told. Each queen vies for attention. Clever, ambitious Boleyn is determined to be Henry''s favourite. And if she must incite a war to win Henry over? So be it. Seymour acts as spy and assassin in a court teeming with dragons, backstabbing courtiers and strange magic. But when she and Boleyn become the unlikeliest of things - allies - the balance of power begins to shift. Together they will discover an ancient, rotting magic at Elben''s heart. A magic that their king will do anything to protect.A captivating epic fantasy filled with dragons, court politics and sapphic yearning, perfect for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and House of the Dragon. Praise for Six Wild Crowns:''A glittering, magnificent epic, dripping with menace and brimming with female empowerment. Absolutely incredible'' Francesca May, author of Wild and Wicked Things''A ferocious tale of female rage and the strength of sisterhood, Six Wild Crowns is an inventive and fantastical reimagining of Henry VIII''s queens - and their fight to reclaim the power stolen from them'' S.A. MacLean, author of The Phoenix Keeper''A beautifully written tale of resistance, rebellion, and sisterhood, with an ending that will leave you heartbroken and breathless for more'' M. H. Ayinde, author of A Song of Legends Lost''Six Wild Crowns is a beautiful feminist epic, a luscious and luminous read'' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne''Enchanting and brutal. Holly Race''s prose, like her queens, sizzles with power and purpose'' Frances White, author of Voyage of the Damned''Fiercely imaginative and beautifully written'' Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters''Six Wild Crowns is a blade sheathed in silk: slick, sensuous, yet sharp enough to cut'' Lyra Selene, author of A Feather So Black''Bewitching, furious, and sharp, this is a Tudor reimagining helmed by unforgettable heroines'' Kritika H. Rao, author of The Surviving Sky''Dragons and deceit and love and magic . . . this is a truly dazzling novel'' Natasha Bowen, author of Skin of the Sea''Six Wild Crowns is sultry, sapphic, and seminal; an intoxicating blend of the historical and the magical that will earn itself a well-deserved place in the fantasy pantheon'' Nicholas Pullen, author of The Black Hunger''Six Wild Crowns is a thoroughly delectable fantasy that celebrates sisterhood and courageous truth while exposing the active maliciousness of patriarchy. . . an intricate, powerful and utterly spectacular book. No one is ready for it'' Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen''Written in lush, compelling prose and set in a richly drawn world, this sexy, feminist re-imagining of the story of Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour is the romantasy book I''ve been waiting for'' Katharine Corr, co-author of Daughter of Darkness''Fierce and furious, this spectacular reclaiming holds a fantastical mirror up the six queens and shows that women are always stronger when united'' Helen Corcoran, author of Queen of Coin and Whispers''An intricate gem of a novel bursting with ancient magic and intrigue'', Molly O''Neill, author of Greenteeth

BOOK 15 IN THE MUCH-LOVED ISABEL DALHOUSIE SERIES'You can't go out of the house without tripping over a philosophical question.' That is a remark made by Isabel Dalhousie to Jamie, the bassoonist who is her handsome younger husband. Isabel's own life, of course, points to the truth of this observation: she seems to attract philosophical problems in much the same way as a magnet attracts iron filings. In this latest movement in the symphony of her life, Isabel is faced with novel challenges, each of which tests her resolution to do the right thing. Dawn, a nurse in an infectious diseases ward, is let down by her lover and needs a place to live. Not surprisingly, Isabel offers her a roof over her head. What do you do, though if your house-guest locks herself away and avoids all contac? nd then there is the pompous and slippery Professor Robert Lettuce. He is planning a prestigious conference, and involves Isabel in it. But look at the budget: why is there such a large payment for Lettuce himself and for a young female assistant? Isabel is suspicious. Other intriguing problems abound, including Isabel's involvement in a book group threatened by discord and bickering. Isabel remains calm. Of course she does. She knows the power of love, reason, and a clear head to resolve all of these issues, and more. PRAISE FOR THE ISABEL DALHOUSIE NOVELS:'Isabel Dalhousie's charm is undeniable' Sunday Times'The No. 2 Lady Detective . . . anyone who loves Precious cannot fail to be charmed' Mail on Sunday'Delightful . . . McCall Smith is a writer who celebrates kindness, in short supply in the world today' Sunday Telegraph'McCall Smith's greatest gift as a writer - and God knows this is just one of many - is that he can write likeable characters' New Statesman

Dirk Pitt is caught up in a dangerous and thrilling mystery on the murky waters of the Black Sea . . .As Director of the National Underwater and Marine Agency, Dirk Pitt has always had a knack for finding trouble. This time, though, trouble has found him . . .On a NUMA mission to the Black Sea to locate the wreck of a lost Ottoman Empire ship, Pitt and his friend Al Giordino respond to an urgent Mayday from a nearby freighter. By the time they reach the ship there''s no one left alive - just dead bodies and the smell of sulphur in the air. When a massive blast from the stern suddenly scuttles the ship, Pitt and Giordino are lucky not to be added to the death toll.As they investigate the fate of the lost ship, they''re plunged deep into an extraordinary mystery. And when connections emerge between a desperate attempt in 1917 to preserve the wealth and power of the Romanov empire, a Cold War bomber lost with a deadly cargo, modern-day nuclear smugglers and a brilliant engineer developing cutting-edge drone technology, Pitt is faced with the most dangerous challenge of his career. One that will threaten the lives of his family and friends.Packed with breathtaking suspense, switchback plotting and remarkable imagination, Odessa Sea proves once again that, when it comes to adventure, Clive Cussler is in a league of his own.Praise for Clive Cussler''Cussler is hard to beat'' Daily Mail''Oceanography''s answer to Indiana Jones. Exotic locations, ruthless villains, and many narrow escapes - Cussler''s fans come for swashbuckling and he delivers'' Associated Press''Nobody does it better. . . nobody!'' Stephen Coonts''Just about the best storyteller in the business'' New York Post''The adventure king'' Daily Express

Unlock the joy of reading and writing with Read, Write, Play, a hands-on guide featuring 100 fun and engaging activities that support children aged 3-7 on their phonics journey. Whether you're supporting school lessons or starting at home, this book provides all the guidance you need - with no prior knowledge of phonics required. It is the perfect resource for parents, carers and educators who want to transform phonics into a playful, accessible adventure. Children learn best through play, and every activity in this book is designed to be fun and quick to set up, using just 10 common household items like paper cups and craft sticks. These multi-sensory and adaptable activities cater to all learning styles, making phonics enjoyable and rewarding for every child.Covering all six phases of the phonics curriculum, it starts with pre-reading skills and progresses to advanced topics like irregular plurals and suffixes. Clear explanations and tailored activities ensure children can build their skills confidently at their own pace. Phonics doesn't have to be daunting. With Read, Write, Play, it can be playful, memorable and even magical.

An electrifying, terrifying collection of literary horror stories from a prize-winning young star of Nigerian writingA FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD, THE PEN FAULKNER AWARD, THE LA TIMES ART SEIDENBAUM AWARD AND THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIONS YOUNG FICTION AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING AND THE WORLD FANTASY AWARDS FOR BEST COLLECTIONA BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE DAILY MAIL, ELLE, TIME MAGAZINE AND THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Thrilling and disturbing ... a triumph' Financial Times'Excellently uncanny' Daily Mail'Terrifying' TIME, 100 Must-Read Books of 2024Exploring the dark borders between psychology and superstition, these feverishly imaginative stories of trauma, betrayal, terror and love lay bare the forces of myth, tradition, gender, sexuality and modernity in Nigerian society. Here are characters cursed by guilt, bound by the ties of ancestors and community; or enchanted by the allure of mysticism and would-be prophets. Powered by a deep empathy, and glinting with humour and insight, they announce a major new literary talent.

Many of the academic refugees Esther Simpson helped rescue are well remembered. But who was she and why has history forgotten he? his is the story of Esther Simpson, a woman whose dedication to the cause of freedom in science and learning left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of the modern world. Esther Simpson - Tess to her friends - devoted her life to resettling academic refugees, whom she thought of as her family. By the end of her life, Simpson could count among her 'children' sixteen Nobel Prize winners, eighteen Knights, seventy-four fellows of the Royal Society, thirty-four fellows of the British Academy. Her 'children' made a major contribution to Allied victory in World War Two. From a humble upbringing in Leeds to Russian immigrant parents, Simpson took on secretarial roles that saw her move to Paris, Vienna and Geneva. But when Hitler assumed power in 1933, she took a job in London at the Academic Assistance Council, newly set up to rescue displaced German scholars, and found her lifelong calling. For a woman who befriended so many and such eminent 'children', surprisingly little is known of her. This book is a study of Esther Simpson: who she was and how she lived, what moved her to take up and never to relinquish her calling, her impact on the world, and the historical context that helped shape her achievements.

From the bestselling author of A Shed of One''s Own, a very funny memoir about being 60.Marcus Berkmann''s funny, instantly recognisable description of middle-age in A Shed of One''s Own struck a chord and turned it into a bestseller. Now he realises he has entered a new age category: the Young-Old.Well, the body continues to provide challenges (every group meeting seems to begin the dreaded ''organ recital''), and the bank balance may not be doing too well either - but it''s certainly not all doom and gloom. You have come to terms with your deficiencies and eccentricities (although your partner may not); your Fear of Missing Out has become Joy at Staying In; you have embraced the notion of the Power Nap - and though you''re not going to embark on a course of ''mindfulness'' you nevertheless recognise if living in the moment also includes walking to the local for a pint with an old friend then you''ll sign up for it after all...You could call it ''beerfulness''.''Berkmann is a fine observer of decline. He says what other men would rather not think about, let alone discuss. Another ten years pottering around in his shed and he''ll have cracked it'' Sunday Times