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On We Go
by Mike Gayle When Cal loses his beloved wife Nikki, his teenage step-daughter Zoe moves out, and his world falls apart. A posthumous award in Zurich gives Cal a chance to honour Nikki - and mend things with Zoe. But what should be a quiet trip becomes a chaotic family reunion, as tempers fray, secrets surface, and years of buried grief finally come pouring out.
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Mistakes Were Made
by Lucy Score Literary agent Zoey Moody doesn't believe in love - ironic, since she's stuck in tiny Story Lake, Pennsylvania, managing a romance novelist. Chaos throws her into the path of Gage Bishop, infuriatingly charming and entirely wrong for her. But when tragedy strikes his family, Gage turns to Zoey for one unforgettable night. Now she must decide if she's brave enough to risk her heart.
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Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages
by Jenny Colgan Janey Carter has built a good life by the sea - a home she renovated, a job she loves, and two grown children. But when her grumpy daughter Essie moves back home after losing her job and her relationship stalls, things get complicated. As they renovate the cottages next door together, mother and daughter grow closer - and Janey finds an unexpected second chance at love.
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Common Decency
by Tom Allen Oak Drive looks like suburban perfection - tidy gardens, muted paintwork, smug pride. But when residents unite to save a beloved oak tree from developers, tensions rise and old resentments surface. As secrets spill out, the street's well-ordered veneer cracks, revealing surprising truths. Tom Allen brings his trademark dark comedy to this sharp novel about what it means to be neighbours.
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The Widow
by John Grisham A struggling lawyer drowning in debt and a crumbling marriage sees one last chance when a secretive elderly widow walks into his office. When she dies and Simon finds himself charged with her murder, he must race to unmask the real killer before the justice system buries him forever.
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The Exes
by Leodora Darlington A woman desperate for lasting love spirals into suspicion and danger as her exes keep turning up dead. When Natalie discovers her husband has betrayed her and may expose her darkest secrets, she’s forced to confront blackouts, buried rage, and the terrifying possibility that the killer she fears might be herself.
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The Violin Maker's Secret
On any given day, there are thousands of items slowly gathering dust in the Lost and Found of Heathrow Airport. Unknown to anyone, hidden among the clutter, is a very special object that can change the fortunes of those who possess it – a violin of rare beauty and power.
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Welcome To The Neighbourhood
by Jane Fallon Kitty moves to London seeking excitement but lands in dull Ashdown Close, until glamorous neighbours Sian and Richard arrive.Drawn to their charm, Kitty becomes entangled in their secrets. With her best friend Grace, she uncovers unsettling truths, learning that nosy neighbouring can have unexpected and dangerous consequences.
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Open When
by Dr Julie Smith is a comforting guide offering emotional support through life’s toughest moments. Each chapter begins with “Open when…” and delivers practical advice, psychological insights, and tools to help readers navigate anxiety, grief, self-doubt, and more—like a personal therapist in book form.Description goes here
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Shield of Sparrows
by Devney Perry is a romantasy about Princess Odessa, forced into a political marriage under a mysterious treaty. Sent to spy on a rival kingdom, faces monsters, and questions her loyalties. Magic and slow-burn romance collide in this tale of power, betrayal, and unexpected love.
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The Frozen People
by Elly Griffiths SOME MURDERS CAN'T BE SOLVED IN JUST ONE LIFETIME. Ali Dawson is a police officer working on crimes so old, the joke goes, that they are not only cold but frozen. What most people don't know is that the team travels back in time to complete their research - a process pioneered by the mysterious Italian physicist, Serafina Pelligrini.
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All We Want For Christmas
by Phillipa Ashley, as Lara begins to believe in love again, someone from Flynn's past arrives at the castle, bringing a secret that could tear them apart. As Christmas draws closer, can Lara and Flynn take a leap of faith toward the happily ever after they've always wanted?
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Births, Deaths & Marriages
by Laura Barnett is a warm, character-driven novel about six old university friends reuniting over a year marked by a birth, a death, and a marriage. It’s about love, loss, and the messy beauty of friendship.
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The Homemade God
by Rachel Joyce is a literary family drama set in an Italian villa. After artist Vic Kemp dies mysteriously weeks after marrying a much younger woman, his four adult children gather to uncover secrets, confront old wounds, and unravel the truth behind their father’s final masterpiece and missing will.
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Sandwich
by Catherine Newman is a tender, funny novel about Rocky, a woman navigating midlife during a family beach holiday. As she juggles motherhood, marriage, and menopause, Rocky reflects on her past and wrestles with her present, all while trying to hold it together with humour and grace.