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A party at sunset. A body at sunrise.What happened that night in the woods?''Utterly gripping ... I couldn''t put it down!'' SARAH PEARSE, author of THE SANATORIUM‘Immersive and twisty . . .  Highly recommended’ SARAH VAUGHAN, author of LITTLE DISASTERSELLIEWhen the body of a young woman is discovered in the woods the morning after Halloween, arranged with ritualistic precision, teenager Ellie has more reason than most to be afraid …RACHEL As both Ellie’s mum and the local school counsellor, Rachel, must grapple with the terror gripping the community, a tough job that’s made even harder when she realises her daughter is keeping secrets …BENPolice detective Ben Chase is desperate to solve the murder, but with his daughter Ellie struggling and the noose circling ever tighter, can he catch the killer before they strike again?''ONE DARK NIGHT is a superior crime thriller, with beautifully real characters and a wonderfully atmospheric setting. I read the closing chapters with my heart in my mouth, as the twists kept on coming. Compassionate and immersive, it''s the perfect follow-up to THE SEARCH PARTY. I loved it'' EMYLIA HALL, author of THE SHELL HOUSE DETECTIVE MYSTERIES series‘Hannah Richell has totally established herself as master of the twisty thriller. I couldn’t put ONE DARK NIGHT down. It’s completely gripping from start to finish, with so much to enjoy - the heart-in-the-mouth twists, the pacy plot, the brilliantly drawn characters and the brilliant sense of place. The perfect (dark) summer read’ HARRIET EVANS, author of THE TREASURES ''Thrilling and page-turning'' SALLY HEPWORTH, author of DARLING GIRLS''Hannah Richell''s books never disappoint, and this addictive and atmospheric crime thriller is no exception. The perfect read to get lost in this summer'' KATE RIORDAN, author of HEATWAVE

One little white lie. One tiny omission. A slight manipulation of the truth. But that moment would change everything…'A big tangled mess of lies that I couldn't put down … Wild and brilliantly written, I loved it' ?VOGUE WILLIAMS‘A must for your book club. Provocative, emotionally challenging and everyone will have an opinion - guaranteed’ IMOGEN CLARK, Reluctantly Home‘Despicable, controversial and peep-through-your-fingers compelling’ RACHEL SARGEANT, The Perfect Neighbours‘Will stay with me for a long time’ LOUISE JENSEN, The Intruders It was the small things that weighed Sarah down. The dirty dishes abandoned in the sink. The empty bottle of milk put back inside the fridge. The clothes left crumpled on the floor. A life of never-ending mental load and constant demands. Somewhere along the way, Sarah had become a caretaker for everyone around her, both at home and at work.  Then came the lie. One harmless white lie, she thought. Just a little shift in the narrative.  And for a while everything became better. But one lie wasn’t enough. It was soon followed by another. And another. Until the truth became something unrecognizable, a distant memory swallowed by fiction.  She never intended for it to spiral this way. It was just one little white lie. But the truth would inevitably threaten everything she held dear…Readers can't stop talking about One Little Lie… (? reader reviews)‘A sharp, thought-provoking domestic drama that explores how a single white lie can spiral into something far more destructive’‘Loved this read … It felt brilliant and fresh within the genre’‘A clever, thought-provoking book … would make a brilliant book club read’‘Despicable, polarising  and uncomfortably compelling. A good one for book clubs to discuss’‘I expected domestic drama. What I got was a slow-motion emotional breakdown of epic proportions’

Wind down for bed in the highly anticipated new novelty series from award-winning author-illustrator and social media sensation Naomi Tipping.  Meet Fudge, Pepper, Coco, Ginger and Patch – an adorable cast of hand-painted cats in a brand-new format that is perfect for playtime! After guzzling up their dinner, splish-splashing in the tub and reading a bedtime story, the cats are feeling sleepy. Can you help tuck them into bed? Featuring sturdy pockets that hold cut-out play pieces on every page, this innovative and interactive novelty series introduces toddlers to everyday routines and makes them FUN! Especially designed for little hands, the chunky card pieces can be swapped around to maximise play value and foster imagination, offering limitless opportunity for mixing and matching animal characters to their pockets! Paired with a gently rhyming narrative and Naomi Tipping’s signature painterly style, toddlers won’t be able to resist this playful and child-friendly approach to exploring everyday routines.  Night, night, cats!

Some heroes wear tutus! The second instalment in a funny and action-packed graphic novel series starring the cutest and toughest superhero around, SuperUnicornPrincess!?SuperUnicornPrincess always had a big job on her hands keeping Horizon City safe, but with Leona Linus desperate to win Evil Tween Scientist of the Year, it's all out chaos! Featuring vengeful vegetables, a dragon shapeshifter, and an invading alien, S.U.P. might have to look for help in unexpected places! 'Super Unicorn Princess will have kids laughing, cheering, and farting glitter bombs with joy!' – Dan & Jason, creators of Barb the Brave and Blue, Barry & Pancakes

A SPORTS THRILLER YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWNLaila has just been offered the opportunity of a lifetime – a year-long work experience placement with F1s most prolific reporter. It’s the chance of a lifetime and Laila is determined to impress. But during the first race in Bahrain, a terrible crash plunges Laila straight into the action. Rumours start to circulate that there is sabotage at play and Laila makes it her mission to uncover the truth before her apprenticeship ends.  But as she gets closer to unmasking the culprit, she risks her own life and position in the paddock. And will she get to the truth before it’s too late? Featuring themes of friendship, sisterhood and being a woman in a male-dominated arenaFor readers 14+Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus

Get ready for the day in this highly anticipated novelty series from award-winning author-illustrator and social media sensation Naomi Tipping.  It's morning, and these adorable dogs just can't wait to start their day! Can you help the dogs get dressed by tucking them into their matching pockets? A brand-new format that features sturdy pockets with cut-out play pieces on every page, this innovative and interactive novelty series introduces toddlers to everyday routines and makes them FUN! Especially designed for little hands, the chunky card pieces can be swapped around to maximise play value and foster imagination, offering limitless opportunity for mixing and matching animal characters to their pockets! Paired with a gently rhyming narrative and Naomi Tipping’s signature painterly style, the little ones won’t be able to resist this playful and child-friendly approach to exploring everyday routines.

Tiny Tiger has BIG feelings about not going out today and is not afraid to let us know!Tiny Tiger does NOT want to go to a party and tries every trick in the book NOT to leave the house and the NOT to go in on arrival. But once inside, Tiny Tiger gradually overcomes their true feelings of anxiety and enthusiastically throws themselves into the party so that - of course - when the time comes, Tiny Tiger does NOT want to leave!An adorable and helpfulconversation-starter about why a child might feel reluctant about doing something and whether in fact it might all work out!A charming and relatable follow-up to the irresistible Tiny Tiger says Why Can't I?, exploring BIG feelings in a light-hearted way with a cheeky twist. A rhythmic, immensely skilful rhyming text from beloved author Smriti Halls (I'm Sticking with You) is paired with wonderfully bright and expressive illustrations from acclaimed illustrator Steve Small (The Duck who Didn't Like Water). The perfect picture book for reluctant tigers of all ages!Also by Smriti Halls and Steve Small:Tiny Tiger says Why Can't ? 'm Sticking with YouI'm Sticking with You TooLet's Stick Together

Finn N. O. Hope, ultimate fail-magnet, is back in this second instalment of the hilarious middle-grade series by Phil Earle. Perfect for readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Loki and Tom Gates. Finn’s Gran is treating the family to a summer vacation in Tenerife – what could possibly go wrong? How about lost luggage, a hotel with guest rats, an army of dads in tiny mankinis (shudder) and an unexpected encounter with the Mothership and her new boyfriend… Suddenly it’s feeling less like paradise and more like the HOLIDAY FROM HELL. Finn’s going to need some serious good luck to turn this festival of fails into a week of wins!'Failure has never been this funny. Finn is my new hero!' - Rob BiddulphWhat to expect:Illustrations by the brilliant and hilarious AL MUPRHYLaughter guaranteedHoliday humiliationsCringe karaokePoolside pranksOff the scale Fail-o-meters!!!And MUCH MORE…!'Absolutely captures how mortifying school can be! Painfully accurate, like Adrian Mole with smartphones.' - Louie Stowell'Pure comedy genius. This book belongs on every kid's bookshelf!' - Jenny Pearson

‘MC GRAMMAR IS THE MAN’ - Michael RosenA super fun – and very smelly – poodunnit picture book from MC Grammar with a ?super-stinky mission: to find the guilty farty party!? In a prehistoric land, a long time ago,?Dinosaur bums were ready to BLOOOOOW!?Turn on the light to solve the mystery . . .?Who is the stinkiest farter in dino histor? ith fun rhyming text and helpful clues, figure out which cheeky dino has let one slip on each spread. A hilarious rapping picture book, perfect for fans of Oi Frog and The Dinosaur that Pooped series.

'Rome is both healer and magician in this enchanting novel of homecoming and belonging, and of the transformational power of friendship. Delizioso' Sarah Winman, author of Still Life‘An uplifting joy of a story that brings the exuberance of Rome to life on every page. I felt the heat of the sun, heard the hustle and bustle, could even taste the food’ Frances Quinn, author of The Scandalous Ladies Football ClubA glorious novel of hope and healing for fans of Armistead Maupin, Fredrik Backman and Kate Atkinson. 1952, Trastevere, Rome. An idyllic maze crammed full of narrow streets and eccentric characters. A young English woman, Clementine Severs, arrives armed with a teaching certificate and enough idealism to fill a host of Grecian urns. By 1976, she finds herself wilting, her youthful dreams squashed by time and tide. A chance encounter between an angel and a speeding mint green Vespa brings her into contact with a troubled young carpenter called Montgomery Marsh. Clemmie and Monty forge an unlikely friendship that takes them on a magical ride through the Eternal City in search of fresh hope and a new way of living. Fun, spirited and full of heart, Roman Mornings, like the city of Rome itself, is a novel of mysterious beauty that you will want to revisit time and time again.

1939: when World War Two breaks out, the courage of two women will be tested to the limit…In Occupied FranceMarie-Louise, a headstrong, single woman with two young children, is recruited into a secret intelligence network. She must collect privileged information about German military activities to help the Allies liberate her country. Her skill and daring will propel her to the top of the organization - and along a path of hidden passion and extreme danger. Deep in the English countrysideSarah, a Sussex wife and mother, looks after evacuees and keeps the home fires burning while her husband is away on secret war work.  When she’s suddenly plucked from this life of humdrum duty to run a safe house for foreign agents, she is forced to make sacrifices that threaten her health, her family and her personal happiness. As Marie-Louise and Sarah’s lives collide, the danger mounts in this exciting and moving story about the resilience of the human spirit.

'I loved this witty, captivating story of two hearts finding each other' FRANCES MENSAH WILLIAMS'A fresh take on the fake dating trope, this sexy novel had me hooked from page one' CAMILLA ISLEY'This romance is the escape we've all been looking for – a must read for the summer' ALLIE SAMBERTSAs an airline heiress, Imani Davies has spent twenty-eight years living a life of luxury and glamour. Jet-setting across the globe on a whim, dining at the most exclusive restaurants and rubbing shoulders with the world’s elite. Imani has it all, and she’ll do pretty much anything to keep her tycoon father happy and maintain the status quo. But when her father proposes a marriage between herself and Asher Vouvalis, the enigmatic scion of the Vouvalis Hotel empire, Imani learns that she does, in fact, have a limit. Determined not to spend the rest of her life in a loveless marriage that only serves her father’s business, Imani conjures up a desperate lie. Surely her father wouldn’t force her to marry her bitter ex . . . would h? veryone has FALLEN IN LOVE with Anise Starre'Fun, fresh and always sexy – Anise Starre knows romance' HANNAH GRACE'Anise is baaaack baby!!! I absolutely ATE THIS UP!!' READER?'Anise has a magnetic, tender and butterfly-inducing way of writing' SORAYA NADIA BOUAZZAOUI'The tension and chemistry?! Utterly fantastic' READER?'This flirty, slow-burn romance is filled with fabulous banter' FARRAH ROCHON'This book brought the smiles for miles and a romance to boot' READER

The number one bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy continues in the second instalment of the ‘highly addictive’ (The Guardian) City of Fantome series. The path of destiny burns with love, magic and betrayal… From a remote hilltop haven, far from the city of Fantome, Seraphine Marchant and her Order of Flames plot to eradicate shade magic with lightfire. But as Sera struggles to control her blooming powers, destiny calls her back to Fantome, and to the assassin who haunts her dreams.  Ransom Hale can’t get Sera out of his head. As their rivalry grows and he grapples with the responsibility of leading the Order of Daggers, he feels himself slipping further from who he wants to be. Is he doomed to a life in the shadows? Or can he forge another path? Meanwhile, rebellion is stirring in the kingdom and a dangerous prince grows in power. Forced to work together by order of the king, Sera and Ransom’s conflicted hearts are tested to their limits. And all the while, an ancient prophecy is unfolding that will change the fate of Valterre forever… The Rebel and the Rose was#9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 21 December 2025Praise for The Dagger and the Flame:‘Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.’ – The Guardian ‘Romantic, dramatic and dark.’ – The Daily Mail‘Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.’ – Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless‘Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks – it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.’ – Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter ‘Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it’s Catherine Doyle, it’s beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it’s really, really hot?’ – Louise O’Neill author of The Surface Breaks ‘Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.’ – Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil ‘Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.’ – Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns‘Deftly plotted.’ – The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide‘Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle’s signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.’ – The Irish Examiner‘In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.’ – Children’s Books Ireland, Recommended ReadsThe Dagger and the Flame was Children's #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024, and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024

The first book in a brand NEW horse series full of heart, set in an inner city riding stables. Perfect for fans of Heartland and Tracy Beaker. Eleven-year-old Pres can barely remember her mum. Now, she’s leaving behind her foster parents to go and live in the city with her eccentric Aunty Janelle. Here she discovers Stableheart, a riding stables in the heart of the city, and meets Hero, a bay pony who has his own secrets. Hero won’t let anyone touch him, let alone ride him. But Pres knows all about difficult pasts and together they’ll learn that sometimes to make a place a home, you have to let the past catch up with you . .  A contemporary horse series with a diverse cast of characters, for children who love horses!

A delightful enemies-to-friends-to-lovers romance about how love is sometimes only a click away. While her brothers are finding their soulmates and planning the rest of their lives, Manisha Patel is moving back in with her parents, dodging calls from her cheating Aquarius ex-boyfriend, and avoiding questions about her love life. Worse, she's being forced to help out her father's friend's son, and Manisha would rather be doing anything else. Rohit Khanna may be incredibly hot and have great style, but he's also arrogant, rude, and (allegedly) a cheater, and Manisha wants nothing to do with him. But these things turn out to be the least of Manisha's worries when she gets the heartbreaking news that her dream of one day having a family might slip through her fingers. Then, a stroke of genius: What if there was a fake matchmaking service where Manisha was the only client? One single profile, countless eligible bachelors for Manisha to choose from. It's the perfect plan to find a husband and live happily ever after. . . . Isn't it?

Scandal never graduates. Holly Jackson meets Gossip Girl in this glossy thriller, set in the glamorous world of New York's ultra-elite. 'Deliciously scandalous and impossible to put down, Murder on the Upper East Side serves up a deadly amount of drama. With all the addictive gossip, glamour, and messy betrayals of Gossip Girl, this murder mystery will keep you guessing until the very last page' Emma Simmerman, author of Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart2016. Hannah Miller has begun her senior year at The Prescott Academy of New York alongside the rich and famous of the Upper East Side. Or at least, their children. Among the trust funds and penthouse parties, there’s one rule for survival: staying out of the way of Queen Bees Madison DuPont and Elle Harrington. For Hannah, being a scholarship student makes her feel invisible. But nobody can escape the watchful eye of notorious gossip account The Upper Edge. 2026. The Academy's alumni have gathered for a glittering charity gala. Only Madison DuPont could host an event this grand. But what starts as a champagne-fueled party soon descends into chaos when Madison is found dead moments after her speech. It doesn't take long for fingers to point at Hannah – everyone saw her talking to Madison only moments before she died. She shouldn't even be at the gala. She's not really one of them. But the truth is that everyone had a reason to want Madison dead. To clear her name, Hannah must unearth the secrets that this crowd would kill to keep buried.