Preorder the BRAND NEW, funny and uplifting novel from bestseller Freya Kennedy, and find out what happens when Derry Girls become Derry Women... Becca Burnside isn’t sure where it all went wrong... How did she end up single in her forties, with the highlight of her weekend being a trip to Big Asda with her mum and the only chance of cuddles coming from her dog? It’s fair to say that Becca’s life isn’t quite where she’d hoped it would be. She already knew that, deep down, but when she finds the time capsule she and her friends made as teenagers and remembers the hopes and dreams sixteen-year-old Becki (with an i) had for the future, she knows she has to do something, and fast. Refusing to be controlled by her hot flushes and Unexplained Waves of Sadness, Becca is determined to turn things around – for Becki’s sake. But what will it take to prove there’s life in the old girl yet? Join the most fabulous club in town! Perfect for fans of Serena Terry and Alexandra Potter. 'Fabulously funny writing and a real celebration of female friendship. Tons of fun!' #1 bestseller, Fiona Gibson More praise for Freya Kennedy: ‘Very girl power book and about how friends are family I loved it’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Fabulous, such a lovely read – positive and uplifting!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Loved it! The equivalent of comfort food in book form.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This book is a total delight – heartwarming, charming, moving and romantic, with the loveliest touches of humour and the most wonderful community filled with individuals who’ll soon feel like your closest of friends. Highly recommended – I really loved it.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘If I haven’t made my opinion clear, then I’ll simply say that this is a must-read!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This is a moving, romantic and fun story, which I can do nothing but wholeheartedly recommend.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I really enjoyed this book, can't wait to read more by this author in the future. They have a great writing style that keeps you hooked till the end of the book.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'A lovely escape that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Just what’s needed at the moment'No1 bestselling author, Jane Fallon The world is waiting...but just outside of your comfort zone. Jo Campbell is perfectly content in a perfectly structured life. Nothing ever changes in Jo’s life, and she likes it that way. Or at least, she tells herself she does. Most of the time, she manages to push down the tiny voice that tells her to chase her dream and maybe, just maybe, open her battered and bruised heart up to love. But to chase her dreams she needs to take chances that are way out of her comfort zone and learn to not put other people’s happiness above her own. Most of all she has to learn to trust her heart, which may just be the biggest challenge of all. What readers are saying about In Pursuit of Happiness: 'What a lovely story! I loved The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn and couldn't wait to return to Ivy Lane.' ' Love this Author, she hasn't disappointed me yet.' 'Absolutely fantastic, I couldn't put it down!'

The BRAND NEW, funny and uplifting novel from bestseller Freya Kennedy, and find out what happens when Derry Girls become Derry Women... Becca Burnside isn't sure where it all went wrong... How did she end up single in her forties, with the highlight of her weekend being a trip to Big Asda with her mum and the only chance of cuddles coming from her dog? It's fair to say that Becca's life isn't quite where she'd hoped it would be. She already knew that, deep down, but when she finds the time capsule she and her friends made as teenagers and remembers the hopes and dreams sixteen-year-old Becki (with an i) had for the future, she knows she has to do something, and fast. Refusing to be controlled by her hot flushes and Unexplained Waves of Sadness, Becca is determined to turn things around - for Becki's sake. But what will it take to prove there's life in the old girl yet? Join the most fabulous club in town! Perfect for fans of Serena Terry and Alexandra Potter. 'Fabulously funny writing and a real celebration of female friendship. Tons of fun!' #1 bestseller, Fiona Gibson More praise for Freya Kennedy: 'Very girl power book and about how friends are family I loved it' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Fabulous, such a lovely read - positive and uplifting!' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Alice Raikes takes a train from London to Scotland to visit her family, but when she gets there she witnesses something so shocking that she insists on returning to London immediately. A few hours later, Alice is lying in a coma after an accident that may or may not have been a suicide attempt. Alice's family gathers at her bedside and as they wait, argue, and remember, long-buried tensions emerge. The more they talk, the more they seem to conceal. Alice, meanwhile, slides between varying levels of consciousness, recalling her past and a love affair that recently ended. A riveting story that skips through time and interweaves multiple points of view, After You'd Gone is a novel of stunning psychological depth and marks the debut of a major literary talent.

'A lovely escape that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Just what’s needed at the moment.' #1 bestseller, Jane Fallon If you can dream it, you can make it come true... Libby Quinn is sick and tired of being sensible. After years of slogging her guts out for nothing at a PR company, she finds herself redundant and about to plough every last penny of her savings into refurbishing a ramshackle shop and making her dream of owning her own bookshop become a reality. She hopes opening 'Once Upon A Book' on Ivy Lane will be the perfect tribute to her beloved grandfather who instilled a love of reading and books in her from an early age. When her love life and friendships become even more complicated – will Libby have the courage to follow her dreams? Or has she bitten off more than she can chew? A gorgeous new romantic comedy about taking chances and realising your dreams, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Christie Barlow and Mhairi McFarlane. What readers are saying about The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn: 'Uplifting and full of hope, this story is one you can immerse yourself in for a good few hours and come out if it feeling better about the world.' 'This brought a smile to my face in these difficult times, feel good read, great characters and good storyline.' 'I absolutely loved it, truly one of the best books I have read.' 'This is a light, cheerful, quick read.' 'A fun and heartwarming book.' 'This is a gorgeous, uplifting, heart warming read that made a sunny Sunday afternoon all the better.' 'This truly is a beautiful story and easy to give five stars. It reminded me why I love to read, why escaping into the pages of a good book is just what the mind needs every now and again, and of course with a happy ending, I finished this story with a smile and a tear.' 'It was an uplifting, enjoyable read.' 'I loved this book' 'Funny, witty, romantic, uplifting, fabulously fun, great cast of characters and a good storyline. I really enjoyed this one.' 'The perfect antidote to all the doom and gloom that's on the news at the moment' 'The story put a smile on my face & was a beautiful uplifting read.' 'A fun story, and one I found hard to put down. Highly recommend this one, and look forward to reading more by this author.' 'This is more than just romantic fiction it's like a trip down memory lane where you can remember your own childhood.' 'Loved every minute spent with Libby Quinn' 'The plot was so good you didn't want the book to end!' 'Great lighthearted read, each chapters titled after classic books, which is a nice touch. Libby goes on a rollercoaster ride, in her personal life, whilst endeavoring to make their dream reality.' 'What a gorgeous book! I really liked the story and it touched my heart in so many ways.'

When you are ready, seek and you shall find. It is your gift. Gwen Harper left Pendleford thirteen years ago and hasn’t looked back. Until an inheritance throws her into the mystical world she thought she’d escaped. Confronted with her great-aunt’s legacy, Gwen must finally face up to her past.

The Long War by legendary author and Discworld creator Terry Pratchett and award-winning science fiction novelist Stephen Baxter follows the adventures and travails of heroes Joshua Valiente and Lobsang in an exciting continuation of the extraordinary journey begun in the New York Times bestseller The Long Earth. War has come to the Long Earth.... Humankind has spread across the new worlds opened up by stepping, which Joshua and Lobsang explored a mere decade ago. Now "civilization" flourishes, and fleets of airships link the multiple Earths through exploration, trade, and culture. Humankind is shaping the Long Earth, but in turn the Long Earth is shaping humankind. A new America that has christened itself "Valhalla" has emerged more than a million steps from the original Datum Earth. And like the American revolutionaries of old, the Valhallans resent being controlled from afar by the Datum government. In the intervening years, the song of the trolls—graceful, hive-mind humanoids—has suffused the Long Earth. But in the face of humankind's inexorable advance, they are beginning to fall silent . . . and gradually disappear. Joshua, now married and a father, is summoned by Lobsang. It seems that he alone can confront the perfect storm of crises that threatens to plunge all of the Long Earth into war. A war unlike any that has been waged before... The full list of books in the Long Earth series include: The Long Earth The Long War The Long Mars The Long Utopia The Long Cosmos

Suppose your life sucks. Your husband has done a vanishing act, your stepson is being bullied and your daughter has a once in a lifetime opportunity - that you can't afford to pay for. So imagine you found and kept some money that didn't belong to you, knowing it would pay for your daughter's happiness. But how do you cope with the shame? Especially when the man you've lied to decides to help you out in your hour of need. Jess is in hell - Ed has saved her family - but is their happiness worth a lifetime's soul-searching? 2014.

The House in the Clouds is the first novel in a brand new trilogy from the bestselling author of The Rose Girls and The Book Lovers series.

Alex, an officer in an elite regiment, returns from Afghanistan a changed man. He has left the army behind and is attempting to forge a civilian career as a security advisor. His wife Juliet is delighted. She, Alex and their son, Ben, now live in a well-appointed house in a leafy London suburb. But Juliet is no angel and often antagonises her husband as revenge for the sexual humiliation and violence that has become routine. Research on the internet suggests that Alex is suffering from PTSD but he won't seek help but her plan to help starts a dangerous chain of events.