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“rosie cox loves her home town. but people are always interested in other people’s business! everyone knows that she and her husband, zach, recently got a divorce, and that judge olivia decreed an unusual custody arrangement. instead of the kids moving between homes, rosie and zach will be going back and forth. everyone’s talking about judge olivia, too. will she stay with jack, the local newspaper owner, or will she get back together with her ex-husband? inquiring minds need to know. but the biggest gossip has to do with the mysterious man who died at the local bed-and-breakfast. who is he? roy mcafee, the local private investigator, is making it his business to find out… all will be revealed in cedar cove.”–cover.

*** congratulations to the british book awards author of the year 2022*** a must-read for fans old and new, this stunning 25th anniversary edition is the perfect way to rediscover the 1.5 million copy, no. 1 bestselling phenomenon ‘fleet-footed, bracingly honest, funny, sexy, heart-breaking’ jojo moyes ‘a huge international phenomenon’ bbc radio 4 bookclub ‘irresistible. pitch-perfect, bitingly funny’ daisy buchanan ‘the voice of a generation’ daily mirror ‘extraordinary’ ian rankin ‘a true modern classic’ nina stibbe featuring introductions from lisa taddeo, david nicholls, nina stibbe and more ___________ meet rachel walsh. she’s been living it up in new york city, spending her nights talking her way into glamorous parties before heading home in the early hours to her adoring boyfriend, luke. but her sensible older sister showing up and sending her off to actual rehab wasn’t quite part of her plan. she’s only agreed to her incarceration because she’s heard that rehab is wall-to-wall jacuzzis, spa treatments and celebrities going cold turkey – plus it’s about time she had a holiday. saying goodbye to fun and freedom will be hard – and losing the man who might just be the love of her life will be even harder. but will hitting rock bottom help rachel learn to love herself, at last? _________ find out what’s next for rachel in the deliciously dark and fantastically funny sequel again, rachel – available now famous fans and why they love rachel’s holiday ‘marian’s writing is the truth. with big laughs’ dawn french ‘a giant of irish writing’ naoise dolan ‘will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are’ louise o’neill ‘keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way’ cathy rentzenbrink ‘one of the most honest writers writing today’ pandora sykes ‘compassionate, tender, incisive writing’ lucy foley ‘her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul’ nigella lawson ‘marian keyes is a brilliant writer. no one is better at making terrifically funny jokes while telling such important, perceptive and agonizing stories of the heart. she is a genius’ sali hughes ‘irresistible, profound. keyes’s comic gift is always evident’ independent ‘joyful. keyes’ clever way with words and extraordinary wit. people stared at me as i laughed to myself’ c. l. taylor ‘a born storyteller’ independent on sunday

‘a lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope’ – bestselling author jo thomas ‘a blissful story that i loved diving into – bestselling author cressida mclaughlin an unforgettable tale of romance, humour and heart set against the stunning backdrop of the cornish coast, from the sunday times bestseller. when eden steps out of her beautiful coastal cottage to find a speedo-wearing, suntanned stranger doing yoga in next door’s garden, she is immediately on her guard. since her ex-husband betrayed her in the worst possible ways, she has kept her distance from all men, taking refuge in her start-up coffee business. but as she gets to know levan, eden begins to wonder if he might be different – until she discovers he’s not quite what he seems. and when a long-buried family secret surfaces, her faith in those she loves most is shaken to the core. as the secrets spill out, relationships old and new will be tested like never before. can eden learn to trust again, and move past all the secrets of this cornish summer? a heart-warming read full of sun, sea, friendship and romance perfect for fans of sarah morgan and trisha ashley. authors love a secret cornish summer: ‘a lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope… the perfect place to draw a line in the sand for new beginnings’ – – jo thomas ‘combines romance, humour and intrigue so well … the whole thing was so captivating, and i loved that there were secrets peppered and hinted at throughout that i was desperate to uncover. a secret cornish summer is blissful story, full of sunshine, secrets and phillipa’s trademark romance, that i loved diving into’ – – cressida mclaughlin readers love phillipa ashley’s books! ‘perfect summer read, true escapism… the perfect location full of cornish charm!… an entrancing read that i didn’t want to end!… absolutely loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘absolutely wonderful. the perfect escape to cornwall… i enjoyed it so much i really didn’t want it to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘the perfect summer holiday read… like a pleasant cool breeze on a scorching summer day’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘set in gorgeous cornwall, this is a lovely summer read with characters you will like and a setting to savour’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ashcombe was the most beautiful house saskia had ever seen as a little girl. a rambling pink cottage on the edge of the suffolk village of melbury green, its enchanting garden provided a fairy-tale playground of seclusion, a perfect sanctuary to hide from the tragedy which shattered her childhood. now an adult, saskia is still living at ashcombe and as a book restorer devotes her days tending to the broken, battered books that find their way to her, daydreaming about the people who had once turned their pages. when she discovers a notebook carefully concealed in an old bible – and realising someone has gone to a great deal of trouble to hide a story of their own – saskia finds herself drawn into a heart-rending tale of wartime love.

The brand-new cotswold romance from anita faulkner, author of a colourful country escape. cosy up for chilly winter nights, falling snow and heart-stopping romance – the perfect festive read! ‘cosy, charming and utterly captivating’ heidi swain can gretel find the recipe for the perfect christmas? the gingerbread café is always full of christmas magic. come rain or shine (or even a july heatwave), there’s always a hot chocolate bursting with cinnamon and marshmallows waiting for you. for introverted gretel, it’s been the perfect escape from ‘real life’. the owner, nell, is gretel’s last link to her late mum, and hiding out at the café feels so much safer than making new friends. so when nell suddenly passes, gretel is left heartbroken. then she discovers that nell has left the café to her – but there’s a catch. gretel has to share the running of the gingerbread café with the least festive person ever: nell’s nephew, lukas. head chef at the local fancy restaurant, lukas makes it clear he has no time for the café, gretel or even christmas itself, and gretel’s too busy struggling to save her burnt batches of gingerbread to work out why. gretel is determined to keep christmas alive and make the café a success before lukas hands the keys over to the scrooge-like developers. but she can’t do it alone; besides an over friendly ferret and a waitress with a secret, the only person she has now is lukas. will it take a christmas miracle to get the pair to finally see eye to eye, or could the ice already be melting? packed full of sugar and spice, the gingerbread café will tick all the wishes off your christmas list this festive period. perfect for fans of heidi swain, jo thomas and bella osborne. ‘don’t miss this enchanting sparkly christmas read . . . grab it as soon as you can and devour, along with a steaming mug of hot chocolate, marshmallows and a gingerbread cookie!’ georgia hill ‘a beautiful christmas story full of love and festive magic’ katie ginger ‘one of the most beautiful christmas books i’ve ever read. warm, lovely, homely, and filled with community spirit and festive joy in all the right places!’ jaimie admans praise for anita faulkner: ‘full of fun and colour’ bella osborne ‘a heart-warming and uplifting romance!’ holly martin ‘such a fun ride! faulkner brings colour and humour to every line’ pernille hughes ‘i absolutely adored this book. fresh, funny and upbeat’ kitty wilson ‘pure delight – i loved it!’ nicola may ‘endlessly joy-lit. bursting with character and warmth’ christie barlow ‘a vibrant, charming book. makes me quite want to take a colourful adventure of my own, especially after these rather beige past couple of years!’ isla gordon

‘beautifully written and had me hooked from page one’ reader review a gorgeous springtime read from the sunday times bestselling author, perfect for fans of sarah morgan and karen swan. will love bloom on the little cornish isles? jess has lived at the idyllic flower farm on the isles of scilly her whole life, but when her boyfriend adam leaves without explanation, jess discovers that even her little slice of cornish heaven can be lonely. for the first time in will’s life, he’s met someone he can’t stop thinking about. but nothing is simple when the woman of your dreams is working for you. gaby is running away from painful memories, and where could be more perfect than a remote island off the cornish coast? but to put the past behind her, she must keep moving … however much she might want to stay. a gorgeous spring-time romance from sunday times bestselling author phillipa ashley. perfect for fans of sarah morgan, karen swan and heidi swain. authors and readers can’t get enough of phillipa ashley!: ‘warm and funny and feel-good. the best sort of holiday read.’ katie fforde ‘the characters are wonderful and i felt like they were old friends by the time i got to the end of the book.’ reader review ‘filled with warm and likeable characters. great fun!’ jill mansell ‘really well written with an excellent storyline and well-round characters.’ reader review ‘a glorious, tantalising taste of cornwall, i could almost taste the salt of the sea air as i read it.’ jules wake ‘i spent every spare second reading it!. well written, easy reading.’ reader review ‘an utterly glorious, escapist read from one of the freshest voices to emerge in women’s fiction today. i loved every gorgeous page.’ claudia carroll ‘please read this, you won’t be disappointed if you like beautiful beaches and gentle romance.’ reader review

From the number one bestselling author… a holiday read with heart and soul that will last a lifetime. antoinette’s world has fallen apart: her husband, the man she has loved for as long as she can remember, has died tragically in an accident. he was her rock, the man she turned to for love and support, the man she knew better than she knew herself. or at least so she thought… for as she arrives at the familiar old stone church for george’s funeral, she sees a woman she has never met before. phaedra loved george too, and she could not bear to stay away from his funeral. but as she sits before his wife, she knows that what she is about to reveal will change all their lives forever. this book is published in the us under the title the girl from paris ***praise for santa montefiore*** ‘nobody does epic romance like santa montefiore’ jojo moyes ‘an enchanting read overflowing with deliciously poignant moments’ dinah jefferies on songs of love and war ‘santa montefiore hits the spot for my like few other writers’ sarra manning ‘one of our personal favourites’ the times on the last secret of the deverills ‘accomplished and poetic’ daily mail ‘santa montefiore is a marvel’ sunday express

The story of a girl who needs to slow down. to find herself. to fall in love. and to discover what an iron is for… samantha is a high-powered lawyer in london. she works all hours, has no home life, and cares only about getting a partnership. she thrives on the pressure and adrenalin. until one day… she makes a mistake. a mistake so huge, it’ll wreck her career. she walks right out of the office, gets on the first train she sees, and finds herself in the middle of nowhere. asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she is mistaken for the interviewee housekeeper and finds herself being offered the job. they have no idea they’ve hired a cambridge-educated lawyer with an iq of 158 – samantha has no idea how to work the oven. disaster ensues. it’s chaos as samantha battles with the washing machine… the ironing board… and attempts to cook a cordon bleu dinner. but gradually, she falls in love with her new life in a wholly unexpected way. will her employers ever discover the truth? will samantha’s old life ever catch up with her? and if it does… will she want it back?