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A Summer Scandal
by Kat French‘Fun and sexy – a perfect beach read’ THE SUN ‘Brimming full of joy and sunshine’ JULES WAKE Summer has never been so scandalous…
Summer School and Cyborgs
by Steven CamdenJay and his mates were looking forward to the best summer ever before they become nervous little minnows heading off to senior school learning to swim with the sharks. But when Danny and Dom have to bail, Jay is left facing the long holiday alone, until his mysterious new next door neighbour makes him think hanging out at Summer School might not be such a bad idea after all.Summer School and Cyborgs, the sequel to ClIppa award-winner Steven Camden's funny and tender first novel My Big Mouth, is for readers of 8+ about friendship, growing up and working out who you want to be. Brilliantly illustrated throughout by Chanté Timothy.
The Summer Seaside Kitchen: Winner of the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel Award 2018 (Mure #1)
by Jenny Colgan***WINNER OF THE RNA ROMANTIC COMEDY NOVEL AWARD 2018*** 'A heartwarming, charming and atmospheric story that made me long to escape to Mure. Total joy' - Sophie KinsellaA deliciously warm and funny slice of life from Jenny Colgan, Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of Summer at the Little Beach Street Bakery and The Little Shop of Happy-Ever-After.Flora is definitely, absolutely sure that escaping from the quiet Scottish island where she grew up to the noise and hustle of the big city was the right choice. What was there for her on Mure? It's a place where everyone has known her all her life, and no one will let her forget the past. In the city, she can be anonymous, ambitious and indulge herself in her hopeless crush on her gorgeous boss, Joel. When a new client demands Flora's presence back on Mure, she's suddenly swept back into life with her brothers (all strapping, loud and seemingly incapable of basic housework) and her father. As Flora indulges her new-found love of cooking and breathes life into the dusty little pink-fronted shop on the harbour, she's also going to have to come to terms with past mistakes - and work out exactly where her future lies...Let Jenny Colgan make your dreams come true!
Summer Season
by Alan ClarkFirst published in 1963, Summer Season records several anxious days in the life of Kenneth Crane, unemployed graduate. Crane has taken a temporary post as tutor to the young son of a luminary in a small seaside town. Crane finds life difficult enough, but almost intolerably so when he finds himself number-one suspect on a possible murder charge. For the delectable Kitty du Chair, by even contemporary standards a remarkably advanced teen-ager, disappears. She has been seen consorting with Crane. The police close in and Crane's behaviour becomes more erratic (and hilarious). Summer Season is like a Jacques Tati film, having the same dream-like, almost surrealist quality. The humour is infectious and will be caught by very many readers.
Summer Season on the Seafront
by Katie Ginger‘The perfect summer read.’ That Thing She Reads From Katie Ginger, author of The Little Theatre on the Seafront which was shortlisted for the Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award 2019!
Summer Secrets at Streamside Cottage: An Uplifting Absolutely Gripping Page-turning Novel
by Samantha TongeA new start can come from the most unexpected places...It's been years since Lizzie Lockhart spoke to her parents. But she was safe in the knowledge she knew everything about them. Once upon a time, they were as close as could be. Until they weren't.After receiving the earth-shattering news of their passing, Lizzie decides it's time to unearth some family secrets and find out just who her parents really were... starting with Streamside Cottage. A cottage Lizzie never knew existed, in a place she's never heard of: the beautiful English village of Leafton.Leaving behind London, and the tattoo parlour she called home, Lizzie finds herself moving to the countryside. Faced with a tight-lipped community, who have secrets of their own, Lizzie is at a loss for what to do, until her rather handsome neighbour, Ben, steps in to help.As Lizzie finally begins to piece together the puzzle of her family history she realises she has to confront the truth of the past in order to face her future.Praise for Summer Secrets at Streamside Cottage: 'Wow! I adore Samantha Tonge's books and this is the best one yet! Such a wonderful, warm, and heartfelt novel. Easily the best book I've read so far this year!' – Jaimie Admans'A page-turning novel full of secrets and mystery with a wonderful setting' – Della Galton'A heartwarming story about secrets, lies and new beginnings. A delightful, cosy read' – Nicola Gill
Summer Secrets at the Apple Blossom Deli
by Portia MacIntoshThe laugh-out-loud new novel from bestseller Portia Macintosh!
Summer Secrets at Willow Tree Hall: A perfect feel-good summer read (The Willow Tree Hall Series #2)
by Alison SherlockA feel-good love story in a gorgeous country village, perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Heidi Swain. Previously published as Escape to the Country. Journalist Eleanor McCartney leads a glamorous life in London exposing the sordid secrets of famous celebrities for Hot Gossip! magazine. But her perfect life is a sham. So when her world collapses, she has no choice but to head home to her mum and friends in the quiet country village of Cranley. Willow Tree Hall is still in the midst of extensive renovations under the careful eye of Eleanor's best friend Annie and the future Earl of Cranley, Sam Harris. With a recording studio now in the grounds of the estate, it should be the perfect place for global singing sensation Tom Kingsley to hang out. But Tom is burnt out after a gruelling worldwide tour and is escaping the paparazzi after yet another scandal. Eleanor cannot believe her luck. A story on the world's biggest superstar would be the ticket that gets her job and glamorous life back in London. But soon both Eleanor and Tom begin to fall under the spell of Willow Tree Hall. Eleanor begins to wonder whether she can really betray his trust. And does she really want her old life back? As a heatwave soars, friendships are made, truths are told and, with the help of a stray dog, hearts are healed and love is found. By escaping to the country, maybe Eleanor and Tom have found their new beginning... What readers are saying about Willow Tree Hall: 'Any story that has pets or a dog in it is always going to be a winner with me... No hesitation, definitely a five-star book for me - very, very enjoyable!!' Donna's Book Blog. 'What a delicious read! Perfect for either cuddling up with inside out of the rain, or enjoying outside in the sunshine - I've done both, all in the space of a day!' Good 'N Ready. 'Absolutely perfect for a light summer read and I would definitely recommend this one!' Stardust Book Reviews. 'A great warm fun story, lovely to be back with the characters from the previous story... Great light beach read' Sally Coles, NetGalley. 'A lovely breath of fresh air with conflict, humour and romance making an ideal summertime read. Dylan is a star and makes this a must read for any dog lovers' Jolliffe.
The Summer Seekers
by null Sarah MorganPre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan’s new novel The Summer Swap now – coming May 2024! ‘The absolute perfect summer read that you need in your life’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best Sarah Morgan’s I have read. Absolutely beautiful read’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was exactly what I needed . . . The Summer Seekers has the perfect plot, with a bit of romance, a bit of quarter-life, mid-life, and later life crisis, a few old secrets, and lots and lots of hope for the future’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved the story, the characters, everything about it . . . I couldn't put it down . . . This book is highly highly recommended!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * Kathleen is eighty years old. After a run-in with an intruder, her daughter wants her to move into a residential home. She’s not having any of it. What she craves – needs – is adventure. Liza is drowning under the daily stress of family life. The last thing she needs is her mother jetting off on a wild holiday, making Liza dream of a solo break of her own. Martha is having a quarter-life crisis. Unemployed, unloved and uninspired, she just can’t get her life together. But she knows something has to change. When Martha sees Kathleen’s advert for a driver and companion to take an epic road trip across America, she decides this job might be the answer to her prayers. Travelling with a stranger? No problem. She's not the world's best driver, but it couldn’t be worse than living with her parents again. And anyway, how much trouble can one eighty-year-old woman be? As these women embark on the journey of a lifetime, they all discover it’s never too late for adventure… * * * Praise for Sarah Morgan ‘The road trip of a lifetime – terrific fun, and will have you reaching for your car keys’ Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Such good fun! An inspiring, romantic and joyful tale that proves it really is never too late for adventure!’ Laura Jane Williams, Our Stop ‘Warm-hearted, tender and wise, a truly uplifting story of life, love and daring to discover what lies beyond what you know’ Miranda Dickinson, Our Story ‘Thought-provoking fun, no matter what your age’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A warm-hearted tale of friendship, joy and sunshine with a message that it's never too late to embark on an adventure. Whisks you away on your very own road trip escape’ Yours
A Summer Surprise at the Little Blue Boathouse (Love Heart Lane #11)
by Christie BarlowPreorder the next book in the heartwarming and bestselling Love Heart Lane series
Summer Things
by Joseph ConnollyHoward's getting it in the neck at home. Dotty isn't getting any at all. And Norman's getting it at work - from the girl under his desk. What they need is a holiday to let off a bit of steam. And steam is just what they get. As couples of varied ages, class and income set up their deckchairs on the beach, the scene is set for a few crossed wires, a wave of embarrassment and a lot of sand between the sheets. Sun, sea, sex, squabbling: Joseph Connolly's bestselling novel goes straight to the secret heart of that sticky farce of lust and snobbery: the British seaside.
A Summer to Remember: The Brand New Hilarious And Heartwarming Beach Read For Summer 2019
by Victoria CookeSam lives by the mantra that it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
Summer under the Stars
by Catherine FergusonThe laugh-out-loud new novel from the bestselling author, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jo Watson and Holly Martin.
The Summer Villa
by Melissa HillTHE NUMBER ONE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER Praise for Melissa Hill: ‘I was completely gripped’ Sarah Morgan ‘Addictive!’ Grazia ‘Blissfully escapist’ Marie Claire *************************************************************
The Summer We Danced (Mira Ser.)
by Fiona Harper‘Sweet and romantic, a story guaranteed to have you smiling’ – Milly Johnson Shall we dance?
The Summer We Ran Away
by Jenny OliverA moment of madness. A summer of a lifetime. Warm, funny, and feel-good, The Summer We Ran Away is the ideal uplifting read for fans of Veronica Henry, Milly Johnson, and Carole Matthews. Award-winning romance author Debbie Johnson says, ‘You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book.’
The Summer We Turned Green
by William SutcliffeIt's the summer holidays, and thirteen-year-old Luke has just had his life turned upside down. First his older sister Rose moved 'across the road' – where a community of climate rebels are protesting the planned airport expansion – and now his dad's gone too. Dad only went to get Rose back, but he's out there building totem poles out of old furniture and wearing sandals and drinking mead (whatever that is) with the best of them … Luke is determined to save his dad, his sister AND his summer. So how does he find himself at the top of a tree refusing to leave until the bulldozers stand down? A fresh, funny, heartfelt look at this generation's must-win battle: one earth, one chance.
The Summer We Turned Green
by William SutcliffeIt's the summer holidays, and thirteen-year-old Luke has just had his life turned upside down. First his older sister Rose moved 'across the road' – where a community of climate rebels are protesting the planned airport expansion – and now his dad's gone too. Dad only went to get Rose back, but he's out there building totem poles out of old furniture and wearing sandals and drinking mead (whatever that is) with the best of them … Luke is determined to save his dad, his sister AND his summer. So how does he find himself at the top of a tree refusing to leave until the bulldozers stand down? A fresh, funny, heartfelt look at this generation's must-win battle: one earth, one chance.
Summer with Frog and Toad
by Arnold LobelFrog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three summer stories, is the perfect seasonal gift for children.
Summer with the Country Village Vet (The Little Village on the Green #1)
by Zara Stoneley‘All the ingredients for a perfect, summery read…it really captured my heart’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘Sprinkled with oodles of charm…I simply adored this book’ Christie Barlow Fall in love with a brand new cosy romance series from bestselling author Zara Stoneley
The Summerhouse by the Sea: The Best Summer Beach Read Of 2017
by Jenny OliverThe Top 10 bestseller! 'You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book' Debbie Johnson A brand new summery story about returning to your past and finding a new beginning from bestselling author Jenny Oliver!
Summerlong: A Novel
by Dean BakopoulosIn the sweltering heat of one summer in Grinnell, Iowa, Claire and Don Lowry discover that married life can fall apart seemingly overnight. Don, the town's most successful real-estate agent, is hiding the fact that their home is in foreclosure from his wife, Claire. She has secrets of her own: she's bored, lonely and lusts after Charlie Gulliver, a failed actor who has returned home to sort out his father's affairs. As the summer lingers and the temperature rises, the town's adults grow wilder and more reckless while their children grow increasingly confused. Claire, Don, and their neighbours and friends find themselves on an existential odyssey, exploring the most puzzling quandaries of marriage and maturity. When does a fantasy become infidelity? When does happy routine become boring monotony? Can Claire and Don survive everything that befalls them in this one summer, forgive their mistakes, and begin again? Summerlong is a deft and hilarious exploration of the simmering tensions beneath the surface of a contented marriage that explode in the bedrooms and backyards of a small town over the course of a long, hot summer.
Summer's Lease: Escape to paradise with this swoony summer romance (The Shakespeare Sisters #1)
by Carrie Elks'The perfect book to snuggle up with when you have an evening spare with nothing but a hot chocolate or glass of wine to keep you company... Absolutely adore it beyond belief!' Rachale's ReadsA free summer holiday in a beautiful villa in Lake Como. The catch? Sharing a house with her worst enemy . . .Cesca Shakespeare has hit rock bottom. After one prize-winning play that ended in disaster, writer's block turned up, moved in and got a Netflix subscription. Six years later, she's just lost her crappy job and is about to lose her flat. Worse still, her sisters have no idea how far she's fallen. So when her fairy Godfather offers her a free summer holiday in a beautiful Italian villa, she grudgingly agrees to try writing a new play. That's before she finds out the house belongs to her arch-nemesis, Sam Carlton. Having just hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons - again - Hollywood heart-throb Sam Carlton needs a place to hide out. Where better than his family's gorgeous empty villa on Lake Como? Except when he arrives, it isn't as empty as he'd hoped.One thing's for sure - this is going to be a red-hot, scorching summer . . . A brand new series from the bestselling author of Fix You and the Love in London series. Look out for more in The Shakespeare Sisters with A Winter's Tale coming soon from Carrie Elks. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SUMMER'S LEASE:'A wonderful, captivating romantic story.' Chicklit Club'Will stay with me for quite some time to come... Simply a wonderful read.' A Spoonful of Happy Endings'I loved the characters, I loved the plot... and I loved the London and New York settings. It really was a marvellous read!' Leah Loves'An excellent novel.' Shaz's Book Blog