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Get some sun this month with The Island Getaway by Lucy Diamond ☀️''A slice of escapism ... temptingly conjured up'' THE TIMES''The perfect holiday read, it''s impossible to put down'' WOMAN''S WEEKLYThe dream holiday just got complicated . . .On the sun-drenched island of Kefalonia, the new arrivals at The Ionian Escape hotel are hoping for a break from everyday life. But some of them are bringing a lot of baggage . . .Disgraced TV star Miranda Vallance feels like the worst person in the world. Her sister won''t speak to her and her job''s on the line. She''s desperate to put things right, but how?Eighty-two-year-old Evelyn Chambers has come to fulfil a promise to the love of her life. If she can steel herself to go through with it, that is . . .And when celebrity chef Frank Neale checks in, rumours swirl around the hotel. But is it his wife, Leonora, who has more of a reason to escape to Greece?The Island Getaway is a big-hearted novel from the queen of bestselling fiction, celebrating second chances, true love and the life-affirming joy of unlikely friendships.''Intricate, colourful, beautifully told . . . Lucy Diamond writes with such charm and warmth'' HAZEL PRIOR''A wonderful, warm tale of intertwined lives in a gorgeous Greek setting'' LULU TAYLORReaders love Lucy Diamond''I can''t wait for my next book from Lucy Diamond'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Fabulous story telling and the most wonderful reading experience . . . spellbinding'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another book by Lucy Diamond that I couldn''t put down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I love all of Lucy''s books'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Lucy Diamond''Fabulous, uplifting and life-affirming'' MY WEEKLY''Lucy has a way of dropping you into the heart and minds of her characters'' FIONA PALMER''Warm, tender, but also funny'' THE SUN''No one does real life like Lucy Diamond'' VERONICA HENRY

''Addictive, thrilling, intoxicating'' LISA JEWELL''An utter white-knuckle ride of a plot'' LUCY FOLEY''A must-read'' SARAH PEARSEIn this paradise you won''t like what you see . . . When Nina''s father dies, she inherits a gleaming dream vacation home in a balmy tropical paradise - one she had no idea existed. The house is extraordinary: state-of-the-art, all glass and marble. How did her sensible father ever have enough money for this? And why not tell her about it? Desperate to uncover why he hid such a big secret, she decides to visit.Maria, once an ambitious medical student, is now a nanny for the super-rich. The money''s better, and so are the destinations - like this new assignment in the British Virgin Islands. But when her wards never show, Maria begins to make herself at home, spending her days luxuriating by the pool. There''s just one rule: Don''t go in the basement. But her curiosity might just get the better of her. And soon, she''ll wish her only worry was not getting paid.As both women''s timelines intertwine, dark secrets start to unravel and one thing quickly becomes clear - nothing could have prepared them for what they are about to encounter.''Sinister, stylish and shocking'' CHRIS WHITAKER''It will leave you breathless'' JANE FALLON''A seductive, expertly plotted page-turner'' LOUISE CANDLISH''An utter white-knuckle ride of a plot'' LUCY FOLEY''Smart and spinge-tingling'' HARRIET WALKER''Engaging, twisty and highly original'' PETER JAMES''Utterly compelling, twisted and original'' LUCY CLARKE''An astonishing adrenaline rush of a novel'' DANIELLE TRUSSONI''Addictive, thrilling, intoxicating'' LISA JEWELLREADERS LOVE CATHERINE STEADMAN***** ''Love, love, love this book''***** ''Can''t wait for her next one'' 5* reader review***** ''Literally couldn''t put it down'' 5* reader review***** ''Absolutely gripping'' 5* reader review***** ''So many twists and turns'' 5* reader review

''Damien Lewis is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller'' Lee Child''Now that''s a Great Escape! How 34 members of the SAS evaded 5,000 Nazi troops in blizzard conditions, after wreaking havoc in Italian mountain ambush ... The full gripping story of Operation Galia and the incredible escape that followed.'' Mail OnlineFIVE OF THE MOST DARING ESCAPES CARRIED OUT BY THE SAS DURING WORLD WAR TWOSAS Great Escapes Three recounts how warriors of the world''s most famous fighting force, the SAS, carried out five of the most daring escapes of World War Two. Ranging from the very birth of the SAS, to the post D-Day battles for Nazi-occupied Europe, these gripping true stories cover some of the most iconic operations of the regiment, and its key characters, while also including untold tales of courage and endurance beyond compare.Told in classic Damien Lewis style, each account plunges the reader into the escapees'' experiences - sharing the most terrifying yet astounding moments of their lives. They include unimaginable accounts of survival in the face of staggering odds, episodes of nerve-wracking bluff and deception, plus knife-edge ambushes withenemy forces hell-bent on wreaking vengeance.In this new volume of incredible special forces feats, bestselling author Damien Lewis has worked closely with World War Two veterans and the families of those portrayed, accessing wartime diaries, letters, mission reports, interrogation transcripts and more, to relate how the men of the SAS were hunted by the enemy and forced to fight their way out of certain death or capture. Around every corner, upon every decision and every movement lurked the possibility of discovery. Yet with every step, breath and turn taken, these fugitives epitomized the do-or-die spirit of the SAS to overcome.

THIS IS NOT A BOOK ABOUT FORTUNE-TELLING.THIS IS A GUIDE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH.TikTok sensation Georgia White (@bundleofjoyyy) is a professional tarot reader and mindset coach who has garnered over 1 million followers for her insightful card readings.Her fresh perspective shifts the focus from traditional fortune-telling to transformative personal growth, demonstrating how Tarot can be a powerful tool to break out of unhelpful thought patterns, navigate challenges, and develop a growth mindset.Illustrated with stunning bespoke artwork for a contemporary take on the classic Rider Waite imagery, discover how each card reflects strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities.Whether you''re a complete novice or seasoned practitioner, this book will teach you how to harness the wisdom of tarot for self-reflection, overcome any self-limiting beliefs, and above all, cultivate a more intentional life.

LONGLISTED FOR THE INAUGURAL CLIMATE FICTION PRIZE''Rare is the book that enlightens as much as it entertains. Beautifully imagined and full of characters to love'' EMMA STONEX, author of The Lamplighters''A compelling and powerful novel'' CHERIE JONES, author of How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House''An adventurous and insightful read'' ROSANNA AMAKA, author of The Book of Echoes She''s the Pearl of Makoko and the world is her oyster.In Makoko, the floating slum off mainland Lagos, Nigeria, nineteen-year-old Baby yearns for an existence where she can escape the future her father has planned for her.With opportunities scarce, Baby jumps at the chance to join a newly launched drone-mapping project, aimed at broadening the visibility of her community.Then a video of her at work goes viral and Baby finds herself with options she could never have imagined - including the possibility of leaving her birthplace to represent Makoko on the world stage.But will life beyond the lagoon be everything she''s dreamed of? Or has everything she wants been in front of her all along?Readers love Water Baby''Exquisitely written and thought-provoking'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''One of my favourite books ever, Water Baby is impossible to put down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I was instantly transported to Makoko thanks to the vibrant imagery'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A beautiful story with characters you get to know and want to follow'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Okereke is a talented storyteller with an exquisite craft for character development'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A truly contemporary and captivating story of resilience, freedom within constrictions, hope and change'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A transportive, joyful read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"A very early candidate for the crime novel of the year" IRISH TIMESLive Aid, July 1985. The great and the good of the music scene converge to save the world. But the TV glitz cannot disguise ugly truths about Thatcher''s Britain.Jon Davies and Suzi Scialfa have moved on since the inquest into the death of Colin Roach, but they''re about to be drawn back into the struggle ­­­- Jon by his restless curiosity and Suzi by the reappearance of DC Patrick Noble.Noble''s other asset, the salaried spycop Parker, is a pawn in a game he only dimly comprehends. First, he''s ordered to infiltrate the Broadwater Farm Estate in Tottenham; next will come Wapping, ground zero of a plot to smash the print unions. But who is Noble working for, and how far can he be trusted?The Iron Lady is reforging the nation, and London with it. Right to Buy may secure her votes, but who really stands to benefit? Corruption is endemic and the gap between rich and poor grows wider by the day. Insurrection seems imminent - all that''s needed is a spark.REVIEWS FOR WHITE RIOT, A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR''Rpresents everything that is good and important about the crime fiction genre'' Irish Times''Enthralling'' Sunday Times ''Gripping'' The Times ''Propulsive'' Guardian

Ethiopia, 1982: After a decade of conflict, the government is determined to quash the Eritrean insurgency once and for all. As head of propaganda, it''s Tsegaye''s job to keep the people onside.When the Red Star Campaign lands him in Asmara, Tsegaye is swept up in the city''s nightlife, the bars and coffeehouses buzzing with spies and government agents. But even as Tsegaye begins to fall in love with Asmara ? and with bold, dazzling, enigmatic Fiammetta ? his misgivings about the campaign grow, and soon his loyalties will be tested to their limit.Tsegaye is confronted with the horror of war when the army attacks the insurgents'' mountain stronghold, and encounters betrayals that shake his faith in both the regime and human nature.A masterpiece of Ethiopian literature, Oromay is a thrilling political satire and a turbulent tale of love and war. It became an instant sensation when first published in 1983 and was quickly banned. Baalu Girma vanished in 1984, most likely kidnapped and murdered by the same regime in retaliation for this novel.Translated from Amharic by David DeGusta and Mesfin Felleke Yirgu

''Made me laugh, cry, smile, and everything in between . . . a heartwarming story of healing and finding love when you least expect it'' - Jo Segura, USA Today bestselling author of Raiders of the Lost Heart In this splendidly bittersweet romantic comedy, enemies forced together by a mutual loss are led on a cross-country journey toward a second chance.Maddie Sanderson would do anything to honour her brother''s final wishes, but she did not sign up to partner with Josh''s best friend, Dominic Perry.Tasked with spreading Josh''s ashes over eight destinations - places that he never got to visit before he died - Maddie is forced to work with the man that broke her heart. Embarking on a series of farewell trips together isn''t what either of them had in mind, but with a letter from Josh at each location, neither of them has a choice.Alone together for the first time in years, Maddie and Dom can''t deny their chemistry. But as sparks fly and old wounds reopen, will saying goodbye to the man they both loved be enough to bring them back together . . . ? Readers love P.S. I Hate You . . . ''Simply incredible . . . an absolutely perfect mix of emotional and romantic'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''What a fantastic, moving, special book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I loved this so much!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A great read with heartbreaking undertones and a hot romance at its core'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I haven''t devoured a book like this in so long'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A story like this one does not come around very often'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Life-changing'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''You NEED to read this book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Longlisted for the New Angle Prize for Literature 2025Essex, February, 1991. The weather is biting cold. Everyone would rather be somewhere warmer, which is why it''s a big surprise when a wanted drug smuggler, Bruce Hopkins, risks a return to his old haunts in Colchester after a decade long exile on the Costa del Sol. Lured back by a letter from the wife Hopkins left behind, no one is more surprised than him when he finds himself abducted and stripped bare only to be sent to a watery grave in the boot of a stolen Ford Sierra. The police wonder if it could be retaliation from a Spanish gang, sending a warning to their English counterparts?DS Daniel Kenton is teamed up with the unorthodox DS Brazier to investigate a crime wave which takes in not only the murder of an expat dope smuggler, but a sophisticated arson attack on a Norman church and the unexpected suicide of an ageing florist. Could there possibly be a thread that connects them?Written with the humour and period detail that have become his trademark, and set in the badlands of his beloved Essex, The Winter Visitor is James Henry at his inimitable best.

From Elly Griffiths, bestselling crime author, writing as Domenica de Rosa, comes a heartfelt, witty story of one woman''s journey from heartbreak to adventure, full of gorgeous Italian flavour. Emily Robertson looks like the woman who has it all: the lovingly restored Tuscan farmhouse, the three beautiful children, the successful, attentive husband. But when her husband dumps her by text, she has to face up to some stark home truths. She has no money, her cleaner hates her, her eldest girl is out of her depth with the local seducer, her middle daughter is dangerously underweight, and her darling baby is fast becoming a brat. She doesn''t even have any Italian friendsEven as Emily admits that she''s not living the Tuscan dream, she finds herself drawn into the village of Monte Albano and discovers the genuine Italy, darker and more intriguing than she had ever imagined. If she can get over a lingering obsession with her youthful first love, an attractive stranger might be about to show her the time of her life...************************What readers are saying about The Secret of Villa Serena''Wonderful . . . it will take you to Tuscany'' 5* Reader Review''Couldn''t put it down'' 5* Reader Review''A brilliant read'' 5* Reader Review''Romance, comedy . . . brilliant, it has it all'' 5* Reader Review''A lovely book to get lost in'' 5* Reader Review

With the dark, mythical magic of the Winternight trilogy, and the slow-burn romance of Spinning Silver, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is a feminist fantasy adventure that shows the power of female friendship and how love - both romantic and familial - can conquer even death itself. In the harsh interior of the Finnish wilderness, best friends Aina and Siiri are inseparable despite their opposite natures: Aina is gentle and cautious while Siiri is headstrong and brave. But their friendship is put to the test when Aina is kidnapped by a death goddess and taken to the mythical underworld Tuonela. Determined to save her friend, Siiri embarks on a dangerous journey north to seek out Väinämöinen, the only mystical shaman to travel to Tuonela and return alive. As the dark winter looms, Siiri uses all the strength she possesses to survive her journey, which is plagued by trappers, a band of roving wolves, and a cunning snow witch with her own quest for power. But finding Väinämöinen is only the beginning. Siiri must convince him to share his magic so she can sneak into Tuonela and save Aina. In Tuonela, Aina is forced to play the sadistic games of Tuonetar, the cruel queen of the underworld, alongside other captured maidens. But Aina''s kindness allows her to make allies in the dark, harsh environment. She soon discovers that Tuoni, the god of death and king of Tuonela, is also a victim of Tuonetar''s spells that can only be broken when he remarries. To save him and the other girls, Aina offers herself as his bride. As she spends more time in the underworld, Aina falls in love with Tuoni and must make a decision that will alter the course of her fate forever . . . not knowing her fearless friend is on the way and plotting a daring escape. Readers LOVE North Is The Night! ''Beautifully weaves together elements of Finnish mythology'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ''Has everything you could ever wish for, all wrapped up in a fantasy masterpiece. I didn''t read this book, I devoured it!'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ''Beautifully crafted, utterly captivating, drenched in folklore, drowning in danger and dripping with emotion . . . wondrously enchanting'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ''Truly magical . . . packed with action, magic, love and Finnish mythology, this tale is perfect to get lost in'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ''The core of it is all Emily: excellent visuals, compelling writing, slooooow burn, and complex characters you are rooting for'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ''I absolutely LOVED this book! Everything about it is fantastic'' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ An extraordinary story of love, of courage, of friendship and of magic, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is the stand-alone first novel in an incredible duology.

''Haunting, heartbreaking, and gorgeously atmospheric'' KATE GOLDEN''Adrienne Young''s writing is simply magic'' EMILY RATHTwo twins. An unbroken bond. A truth unspoken.The only thing James and Johnny Golden have ever had is each other. For as long as she can remember, James''s deep connection with her twin brother, Johnny, has gone beyond intuition - she can feel what he feels. So, when Johnny is killed in a tragic accident, James knows before her phone even rings that her brother is gone and that she''s alone - truly alone - for the first time in her life.When James arrives in the rural town of Hawthorne, California to settle her brother''s affairs, she''s forced to rehash the ominous past she and Johnny shared and finally face Micah, the only person who knows about it. He''s also the only man she''s ever loved.But James soon discovers that the strange connection she had with Johnny isn''t quite gone, and the more she immerses herself into his world, the more questions she has about the brother she thought she knew. Johnny was keeping secrets, and he''s not the only one. What she uncovers will push her to unravel what happened in the days before Johnny''s death, but in the end, she''ll have to decide which truths should come to light, and which should stay buried forever.READERS LOVE ADRIENNE YOUNG''Oh my god, I adored this book'' 5* reader review''Spellbinding'' Jodi Picoult''Delightful'' 5* reader review''Bewitching'' Rebecca Ross''Incredibly atmospheric'' 5* reader review''Exquisite'' Stephanie Garber''Eerie and mysterious'' 5* reader review''Captivating'' Sue Lynn Tan

1944, the darkest days of the war.Trixie and Vi are back in Gosport and doing their bit to help Britain win the war. Felling trees is backbreaking, but at least they know they''re doing vital work.Trixie has a new boyfriend, Eddie. He''s charming, handsome, and always flush with cash - a real Gosport catch, though Vi isn''t so sure. Something about Eddie doesn''t seem quite right, and Vi will do anything to convince Trixie that she''s making a mistake with this relationship.Though Trixie loves Eddie, she finds it hard to forget Cy, the man she fell in love with at the start of the War, who was declared missing in action. As the bombs fall on Gosport both girls have big decisions to make. Will their friendship carry them through the hardest days?******************************What readers are saying about Rosie Archer''An amazing read'' 5* Reader Review''Kept me hooked from the beginning'' 5* Reader Review''Great characterisation'' 5* Reader Review''A wonderful storyteller'' 5* Reader Review''Heart-warming'' 5* Reader Review

Pete Riley answers the door one morning to a parent's worst nightmare. On his doorstep is Miles Lambert, who breaks the devastating news that Pete's two-year-old, Theo, isn't Pete's real son - their babies got mixed up at birth. The two families agree that, rather than swap the boys back, they'll try to find a more flexible way to share their children's lives. But a plan to sue the hospital triggers an investigation that unearths disturbing questions about just what happened the day the babies were switched. And when Theo is thrown out of nursery for hitting other children, the Rileys have to ask themselves: how far do they want this arrangement to go? What secrets lie hidden behind the Lamberts' smart front door? How much can they trust the real parents of their child - or even each other?

From Kate Golden, author of the instant bestseller and viral phenomenon A Dawn of Onyx, comes the next seductive, sweeping, action-packed installment in her addictive Sacred Stones trilogy. A prophecy of death. A weapon of hope. A sacrifice of love. Arwen Valondale is sailing for the mysterious Kingdom of Citrine after the battle of Siren's Bay. Reeling from shocking revelations and her newfound powers, Arwen directs all of her pain and rage toward the man who betrayed her: King Kane Ravenwood. Kane's presence is unavoidable as he travels with Arwen and her friends to seek the Blade of the Sun, a legendary weapon inextricably tied to her fate and the future of the realm. Even an uneasy truce proves difficult as Arwen fights against her unresolved feelings for Kane, who is willing to become darkness itself to protect her. As Arwen faces creatures, foes, and magic beyond her wildest imaginings, she must discover the secrets of her past to defeat the monstrous Fae king Lazarus. But finding the light within might mean the death of her and everyone she loves.

Annie Radford swore she'd never work in college basketball again, but eight years after fleeing her job with the Ardwyn Tigers, she has no choice but to accept a role as the team's hype woman and videographer. Annie's old friend and colleague, Ben Callahan, is as sexy and wholesome as ever, but why is he so determined to undermine her? Clearly, he hasn't forgiven her for disappearing on them in senior year. When Annie and Ben find themselves competing to keep their jobs, tensions rise and old feelings come sizzling to the surface. With everything on the line, including their hearts, can they put their differences aside to work together and save the team? Or will the truth of why Annie left destroy their tentative new relationship...?