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The Unretirement
by null Penny MirrenThe Unretirement is an uplifting story about the joy of pursuing dreams at any age, full of warmth, heart and community spirit. 'Funny, uplifting and warm' Sunday Times bestselling author PHILLIPA ASHLEY ––––––––––––– Meet foodie Maggie Lawford. After spending her retirement travelling the world, she’s home again – and ready for a new adventure. When Maggie’s daughter, Hannah, takes her to visit their favourite local restaurant, Maggie is heartbroken to find the place empty. But the last straw comes when Maggie realises the chef is at his wit’s end – she can’t resist charging into the kitchen and taking matters into her own hands. Never one to give up without a fight, Maggie resolves to save their beloved restaurant from failure, and it’s not long before she has a military-grade plan to turn the place around again. Finding herself back at work, all she’ll need is support from Hannah and her cheeky granddaughter, Alice, as well as a little help from her neighbours. After all, Maggie’s golden days aren’t behind her just yet… –––––––––––––––– 'A breath of fresh air… funny, uplifting and warm.' PHILLIPA ASHLEY 'An uplifting gem of a novel! Funny, heartwarming and hopeful!' KATE STOREY 'An uplifting celebration…a great big hug of a book.' JULIE MA 'Funny, fresh and gloriously inspiring. I feel joyous after finishing this book.' KATE GALLEY 'A likeable cast of characters, an engaging story and delicious food…a fun, involving read.' JANE LOVERING 'I loved Maggie from the first page and cheered her on through every chapter.' RUTH O'LEARY
Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop (Officer Clawsome #1)
by Brian "Smitty" SmithDog Man meets SpongeBob in Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop, a fast-paced and funny middle grade graphic novel series about the latest and greatest crimefighting duo!
OFFICER CLAWSOME: CRIME ACROSS TIME (Officer Clawsome #2)
by null Brian "Smitty" SmithDog Man meets Bunny vs Monkey in Officer Clawsome: Crime Across Time, the latest time-bending mystery of EPIC proportions, featuring the greatest deep-sea crimefighting duo! The ultimate crustacean crime-fighter and seafaring sidekick are BACK. Welcome Clawsome: hero lobster, and all-round badass, and his partner Stariana, the sharpest and smartest starfish in all of Caper Cove! Crime doesn’t pay in Caper Cove with Officer Clawsome Stariana, on the case. They’ve already taken down the cove’s biggest criminal mastermind, Chowderhead, but now a new puzzling mystery awaits them. The town’s resident evil genius, Brain Sturgeon, has opened up a portal to the past, and the daring duo are stuck in the deep end! Fighting crime, dodging dinosaurs, and wrangling wild West outlaws, these two best friends have gotten tangled up in a mystery fit for the ages. Will they be able to restore the past, present, and future—or will time as we know it be lost forever? Find out now, in OFFICER CLAWSOME: CRIME ACROSS TIME!
Test Trouble
by Serena PatelTry as he might, Arun simply cannot wriggle his way out of taking the maths test at school. Instead, he must learn to face his fears in this encouraging and relatable school story from Serena Patel.
The King of the World! (Tater Tales #2)
by Ben ClantonA mutant potato learns that with great power comes great re-spud-sibility in this second book in the hilariously silly graphic chapter book series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books.
You Belong with Me (Who’s That Girl)
by null Mhairi McFarlaneShe found The One. But when everyone wants him, can she keep him? When there’s a ring on her doorbell, there’s only one person Edie Thompson wants it to be. The person who’s still in her heart. The person who just might be The One. She and Elliot Owen called it quits once before – but aren’t they too good together not to try? And here he is – offering her everything she dreamed of. But dating Elliot, an actor, is anything but plain sailing. Being an ocean apart and followed by the press is one thing, but when Edie’s friends and Elliot’s family are drawn in, things get messy. Then her boss hires a friendly face in the form of Declan Dunne, who’s there for her when times are tough, and Edie starts to wonder … are she and Elliot a fairytale come true – or a cautionary fable about getting what you wish for? '14/10 on the QWJ scale (queasy with jealousy scale)! I WISH I'd written it. I loved this book so much' MARIAN KEYES 'I am absolutely feral for Mhairi McFarlane. Smart, sensitive, extremely funny and always so, so spot on, she is easily one of the best writers working today' LINDSEY KELK 'Mhairi McFarlane is the absolute queen of romantic comedies that belie a darker core’ STYLIST ___________________________________________________ READERS LOVED WHO'S THAT GIRL?: 'A light hearted tale of romance with a generous dose of comedy and a splash of drama. I can’t wait to read more by Mhairi McFarlane and I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed that there is a sequel to Who’s That Girl?’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved the central romance in this story … if she does plan a sequel then I’ll certainly be pre-ordering' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I read this till midnight as I couldn't make myself stop … I really wish there was sequel to it. I wish was a movie' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Porky Pies (Little Gems)
by null Ross MontgomeryThe pig who cried wolf finally gets his comeuppance in this hilarious gem from bestselling author Ross Montgomery. Porky Pies is always telling lies, trying to terrify his brothers and sisters into believing that the Big Bad Wolf is back. But when the biggest fibber in the litter tries to plan his most daring prank yet, the joke is on him this time. So who will have the last laugh?
The Day of the Jackdaw
by null Jo SimmonsVillage newcomer Alex must vanquish a vicious feathered foe to finally feel at home in this madcap caper from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo Simmons. Alex is not happy that his family are moving to the village of Noggings. He’s even less happy when he discovers that Noggings is under siege from Graham, a vicious jackdaw that has been terrorising the locals, dive-bombing kids in the school playground and targeting dog walkers and picnickers. As he tries to settle in to his new home, can Alex find a way to dodge the flapping fiend and learn what’s really behind these angry avian attacks?
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes On Modern Irrationality
by Amanda MontellIn the modern information age, our brain’s coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to eleven. Amanda Montell blends cultural criticism and personal narrative to explore our modern cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages and highlights of magical overthinking.
Stink: A Stink Adventure (Stink)
by Jenny McLachlanThe second book in the laugh-out-loud cartoon-filled adventure series for 7+ readers, featuring the world’s funniest fairy, from the bestselling author of The Land of Roar. Perfect for fans of Loki, Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid
Cold Hearted (Cursed Fae #1)
by null Leia Stone null Julie HallAn inter-connected romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas To save my kingdom, someone must die… Every hundred years, a curse descends on Faerie. For the last two millennia, the Summer Court princess has ended it. She has travelled to the mirror realm, found an Ethereum Lord, and returned with his magical heart. Now it’s my turn. I have trained to become the perfect assassin so I can retrieve my prize. But when I step through the portal, I’m immediately taken captive by Zander, a handsome royal guard. To reach my target, I’m forced to play by his rules. Fail my task and everyone I’ve ever known and loved perishes. But Zander has secrets, and they call into question everything I have been taught my entire life… *** Perfect for fans of: Enemies to Lovers 🖤 Only One Bed 🛏️ Forbidden Love 💔 Readers LOVE Cold Hearted 'Richly imagined…an absolute must-read' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I simply cannot wait for book 2' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wild River (Magnolia Falls #2)
by null Laura PavlovI may be the lawyer, but she's the one judging me … A bad boy small-town lawyer meets his match. Welcome to Magnolia Falls, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Lucy Score and B.K. Borison! *** Ruby Rose declared me the enemy before I had a chance to defend myself. I may be an attorney, but this girl had appointed herself judge and jury. And I’d never minded a good verbal sparring. There was a comfort in going to battle against the evil queen. Maybe it was just the recognition of one damaged soul to another. But the more we fought – the more I craved her. Until our arguing turned into a bit of a wager. One I was determined to win. One time. Sixty seconds. A secret only we would share. But from the minute we crossed the line, there was no turning back. Ruby Rose may have given me more than sixty seconds, but she wasn’t offering forever. And now my world doesn’t work without her in it. But how do I convince her to stay, when she already has one foot out the door? Readers have fallen for WILD RIVER, will you? 'This book omg! The way I obsessed over River and Ruby was not okay' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Burned hotter than any fire … I could feel myself blushing whilst reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Falling in love with the ride or die gang has been a highlight of 2024' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I highly recommend reading this small town romance, Laura is the queen of them' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Moving, epically sweet and searingly romantic … this is your next favourite read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tropes: ⚔️Enemies to lovers 🏠Small town 🐾Black cat FMC 👪Found family
Forbidden King (Magnolia Falls #3)
by null Laura PavlovShe’s the one girl I can’t have, and the only one I want … A notorious ladies' man falls first – and falls hard – for his best friend's sister. Welcome to Magnolia Falls, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Lucy Score and B.K. Borison! *** Saylor Woodson is my best friend's little sister, and she's completely off limits. We have a history, a connection – one that no one else knows about. I've kept my distance for years, it was easy when she was away at school. But now she's home, and she's everywhere I turn. And the way that I want her is unexplainable. So, I do everything in my power to keep my distance, because her brother is my best friend. My family. But the pull is too strong. I want to claim her and keep her and make her mine. Once we cross that line in the sand, I'm drowning in this girl and can't find my way up for air. Guilt hangs over me like a dark cloud, but I can't seem to walk away, no matter how hard I try. And now that I've had a taster of forever, I'm willing to risk everything to keep it. Readers can't get enough of MAGNOLIA FALLS! 'I laughed, I cried, I blushed and kicked my feet like crazy, this book was EVERYTHING!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The spice in this book was top tier' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Falling in love with the ride or die gang has been a highlight of 2024' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I highly recommend reading this small town romance, Laura is the queen of them' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Moving, epically sweet and searingly romantic … this is your next favourite read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tropes: ❤️Brother's best friend 🏠Small town 👪Found family
Loving Romeo (Magnolia Falls #1)
by null Laura PavlovHating her was my end game, loving her was just the beginning … A grumpy small-town boxer meets a sunshine girl as sweet as pumpkin spice. Welcome to Magnolia Falls, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Lucy Score and B.K. Borison! *** Demi Crawford is Magnolia Falls royalty. I'm the boxer from the wrong side of the tracks. We couldn't be more different. Her family is enemy number one, and it made her guilty by association. I despised her before I even knew her. It was easier that way. But now she's moved in next door to me, and she's everywhere I turn. She is beautiful and honest and sweet. Everything I know I shouldn't want. They say there's a fine line between love and hate, and I don't know when I crossed over. She is the right hook I never saw coming. But the secrets between us will threaten to tear us apart. Lucky for her I'm a born fighter. And she is definitely worth the fight … Readers have fallen for LOVING ROMEO, will you? 'A delicious slow burn with all the feels' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I laughed, I cried, I blushed and kicked my feet like crazy, this book was EVERYTHING!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The spice in this book was top tier' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved Romeo's friends … cannot wait to read their stories' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A perfect small town, enemies-to-lovers romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tropes: ☀️Grumpy x sunshine 🏠Small town 💞Opposites attract 👪Found family
Crazy About Her Impossible Boss: Crazy About Her Impossible Boss / Second-chance Sweet Shop (wickham Falls Weddings) (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Ally BlakeA man in a million… There’s only one problem: he’s her boss!
The Viscount's Unconventional Lady (The Talk of the Beau Monde #1)
by null Virginia Heath'An engaging read with fascinating characters.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A good dose of humour, emotional drama and spades of sexual tension.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gorgeous regency romance as always from Virginia Heath.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heath is carving a name for herself in historical rom-coms.' Booklist The notorious Viscount and the most gossiped-about lady… After years as a diplomat in the Napoleonic wars, Lord Easton is reluctant to return to London society. His scandalous divorce has made him infamous, not to mention cantankerous! To halt the rumour mill, he should marry a quiet noblewoman. Instead it’s bold, vibrant artist, Faith Brookes who’s caught his attention. They are the least suitable match, so why is does he find her impossible to resist? Perfect for fans of: Forced proximity 🔥 Bridgerton 🌹 Historical romance ❤️ Opposites attract ☯️ Praise for Virginia Heath: 'Virginia Heath's fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud!' Sabrina Jeffries 'Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart' Evie Dunmore 'The perfect mix of romance and intrigue, and the formidable central couple is sure to win hearts. This is a gem'Publishers Weekly Don't miss the other books in The Talk of the Beau Monde series. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone story too: Book 1: The Viscount's Unconventional Lady Book 2: The Marquess Next Door Book 3: How Not to Chaperone a Lady
Christmas At The Chateau (Bainbridge House #2)
by Rochelle AlersChristmas dinners is served with a side of romance
How Not To Chaperone A Lady (The Talk of the Beau Monde #3)
by null Virginia Heath'Heath is carving a name for herself in historical rom-coms.' Booklist 'Another outstanding book from Ms Heath.' Reader review 'Funny and poignant, a satisfying read.' Reader review 'If you love regency romance, then you really do need to read this book!' Reader review His childhood nemesis is the woman he can’t resist! Chaperoning Charity Brookes while she’s on a singing tour should be easy for Griffith Philpot – he’s spent his whole life sparring with her over her flighty ways! But as he discovers that she’s much more than the impetuous girl he thought he knew, a passion ignites between them… Sharing a steamy kiss leaves him torn – he’s supposed to be responsible for guarding her virtue! Perfect for fans of: Enemies to lovers Regency romance Forced proximity Praise for Virginia Heath: 'Virginia Heath's fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud!' Sabrina Jeffries 'Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart.' Evie Dunmore 'The perfect mix of romance and intrigue, and the formidable central couple is sure to win hearts. This is a gem.'Publishers Weekly Don't miss the other books in The Talk of the Beau Monde series. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone story too: Book 1: The Viscount's Unconventional Lady Book 2: The Marquess Next Door Book 3: How Not to Chaperone a Lady
Beach House Summer
by Sarah Morgan‘Gloriously romantic, the perfect summer escape!’ Cathy Bramley ‘Beach House Summer is a perfect slice of joyful summer escapism from Sarah Morgan, the master of the genre’ Clare Pooley, The Authenticity Project
Snowed In For Christmas
by Sarah Morgan‘I love Sarah’s novels because they are a burst of pure happiness’ Cathy Kelly ‘A gorgeous Christmas gift of a book – big-hearted, cosy and joyful’ Lucy Diamond ‘Unputdownable and gorgeous, I adored Snowed in for Christmas. It’s the ultimate feel-good festive novel’ Phillipa Ashley
The Christmas Wedding Guest
by Susan MalleryYou won't want to miss this festive treat!Katie Ginger, author of The Secrets of Meadow Farmhouse Full of festive cheer, heartwarming romance and cute dogs – loved it! Bella Osborne, author of One Family Christmas 'Tis the season to fall in love
Her Good-Luck Charm (Lucky Stars #2)
by Elizabeth BevarlyHer amnesia is supposed to be temporary But she wants him in her life permanently
The Christmas Cottage (Wild Rose Sisters #3)
by Christine Rimmer‘Do it now…’ And change everything!
Secret Lives After Hours (The Kane Heirs #2)
by Cynthia St. Aubin‘This is a match I can’t afford to lose.’