Flappy returns in the fabulously fun follow-up to Flappy Entertains from bestselling author Santa Montefiore, and this time something is amiss in the village of Badley Compton . . . Binoculars at the ready, Flappy Scott-Booth is set to investigate. Newcomers have moved in, a young couple from London, delightful no doubt but they do need to know their… Continue reading Flappy Investigates by Santa Montefiore
The Christmas Castle in Scotland by Julie Caplin
Unwrap this gorgeous gift of a book for an escape to the snow-peaked caps of the Scottish Highlands and a romance that will melt your heart… Izzy McBride had never in a million years expected to inherit an actual castle from her great uncle Bill but here she was, in the run up to Christmas,… Continue reading The Christmas Castle in Scotland by Julie Caplin
More Than Mistletoe by The Christmas Collective
Cosy up for Christmas with 12 very different tales of love with all the festive feels! More than Mistletoe, the debut anthology from The Christmas Collective, is an eclectic and inclusive mix of stories, with swoon-worthy characters, second chances and happy endings. Between the pages, you will discover classic romance, festive thrillers, LGBTQ+ love stories,… Continue reading More Than Mistletoe by The Christmas Collective
The Winter Garden by Nicola Cornick
Remember, remember, the fifth of November… 1605: Anne Catesby fears for her family. Her son, the darkly charismatic Robert, is secretly plotting to kill the King, placing his wife and child in grave danger. Anne must make a terrible choice: betray her only child, or risk her family’s future. Present day: When her dreams of becoming… Continue reading The Winter Garden by Nicola Cornick
Three’s A Crowd by S. R. Booker
What happens when an estranged father and son unwittingly fall in love with the same woman? Out-of-work actor Harriet is recuperating from a crash-and-burn affair with Damian – aka ‘Cockweasel’ – and making ends meet as a barista when she meets two rather lovely men. Tom is a regular at the café, and seems like such a nice guy. Smooth-talking DJ Richard is… Continue reading Three’s A Crowd by S. R. Booker
One More Christmas at the Castle by Trisha Ashley
Elderly widow Sabine knows this will be her last Christmas in her beloved home, Mitras Castle. Determined to make it just like the ones she remembers from her childhood, she employs Dido Jones of Heavenly Houseparties to help with the big day. Dido is enchanted by the castle as soon as she steps through the… Continue reading One More Christmas at the Castle by Trisha Ashley
Coming Home to Mistletoe Cottage by Celia Anderson
Could a sprinkling of magic save Christmas this year? Amid the salt marshes and rolling fields of Periwinkle Bay, Magda Conway is enjoying her retirement in ivy-clad Mistletoe Cottage. Yet with three weeks to go until Christmas, as the fairy lights twinkle and the trees go up around the village, her peace is disrupted when… Continue reading Coming Home to Mistletoe Cottage by Celia Anderson
The Almanac by Lia Leendertz
The sixth instalment of the bestselling season guide is here! Reconnect with the seasons in Britain and Ireland with this month-by-month guide to the world around us – including key dates, tide tables and garden tasks; constellations and moon phases; sunrises, folk songs, seasonal recipes plus a ‘bun of the month’; and because 2023 will… Continue reading The Almanac by Lia Leendertz
Snowed In For Christmas by Sarah Morgan
She’s snowed in with the family. The only problem? They’re not her family. A family gatheringThis Christmas the Miller siblings have one goal – to avoid their family’s well-meaning questions. Ross, Alice and Clemmie have secrets that they don’t intend to share, and they are relying on each other to deflect attention. An uninvited guestLucy… Continue reading Snowed In For Christmas by Sarah Morgan
Murder in Tuscany by T A Williams
A remote retreat… Nestled high in the Tuscan hills lies Villa Volpone, home to renowned crime writer Jonah Moore and his creative writing course. It’s also the last place retired DCI Dan Armstrong expected to spend his retirement! Dan’s no writer, but maybe this break will help him to think about the next chapter in… Continue reading Murder in Tuscany by T A Williams
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