But the last person she wants to get stuck on a boat with is industry hotshot Leo Kendrick, the CEO of rival agency Amplify – and Kat's nemesis. When Leo bagged a coveted marketing internship 15 years ago, Kat vowed never to let him win anything again. She is not about to break that promise, even if Leo has become a distractingly attractive opponent.

As the Esmerelda sails the seas, from the Azores to Lisbon via Madeira, the two agencies must battle it out to present the best pitch. But in such close quarters, the sea might not be the only thing rocking the boat…

PERFECT for fans of:
Forced proximity
Enemies-to-lovers
Workplace romance
A dash of spice
Beachy destinations

Readers LOVE Escape to the Turquoise Seas!

'Gorgeous setting, loved the characters… wow, is all I can say!' 5* NetGalley review
'Full of sunshine… lighthearted and lovely' 5* NetGalley review
'A beautiful romance with positive female characters and some attractive men… a fantastic book' 5* NetGalley review
'A joyful interlude of escapism' 5* NetGalley review

Maggie Flynn has finally earned her place at of MI5-but with promotion comes paperwork. No more disguises, no more danger, just meetings, memos, and the quiet realisation that life feels a little too safe.

With her daughter away at university and her spirited mother pursuing her own adventures, Maggie’s days in London are starting to feel decidedly ordinary. So when the chance arises to return to the field, she doesn’t hesitate.

The assignment: fly to Budapest and pose as the wife of a notorious British defector in order to smuggle him back to the UK. It should be a straightforward operation. But Maggie Flynn has never done straightforward-and what’s waiting in Budapest is anything but routine.

As Cold War tensions simmer and shadows linger on every corner, Maggie finds herself navigating a city steeped in secrets-and drawn to a mysterious stranger who may endanger the mission… or steal her heart.

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Praise for M.J. Robotham:

'A gripping story and great 60s detail, Mrs Spy is the female answer to Harry Palmer' – Ian Moore
'Dark, twisty, and thoroughly entertaining, Mrs Spy is a Thursday Murder Club for spies' – Ava Glass
'Maggie Flynn is a true original: a smart, intrepid, middle-aged spy with acute instincts and aching bunions' – Gill Paul
'I loved this book: an absolutely gripping and heartwarming story… we need more heroes like Mrs Spy!' – Jane Bailey
'Robotham has taken the invisibility of the middle-aged woman and turned it on it's head' – Emma Flint
'Exciting, alluring, seductive' – Clare Whitfield

When Emmy Miura falls asleep reading a newly purchased romance novel (after her visit to a sex psychic her sister swears by), the last thing she expects is to wake up in the protagonist’s bed the next morning. Emmy doesn’t want to disrupt Will Barrett’s world – even if he is fictional. He is clearly content with his life in idyllic and not-actually-real Cobalt, Massachusetts. He has good friends, steady work as a nurse in the paediatric wing of the local hospital, and an adorable house he inherited from his grandfather.

Understandably, he doesn’t take it well when she manages to convince him none of the things he knows and loves are real. While Will is reeling at the implications of Emmy’s revelation, Emmy is frantic to get back to the real world. The problem is that she is, against all her best efforts, falling head over heels in love with Will.

Will has feelings for her, too – much to the chagrin of the woman who was supposed to be his love interest – and he is determined to go with Emmy when she finds a way out of the book. Neither Emmy nor Will know if they can make a real life together that’s based on fiction, but together they are willing to try.

Perfect for fans of:
Forced proximity
Fake dating
Book-within-a-book
Magical realism
Spice (three peppers)

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Leilani Stellarion is cursed.

The last of a ruined bloodline, she’s shunned for her volatile Starborn magic, which grants her prophetic visions but is slowly corrupting her mind. Branded a pariah, Leilani is blamed for the Sickening, a wasting curse that fractured the realms of Arcelia and plunged them into war.

When her dying mother’s health deteriorates and a forced marriage threatens her future, Leilani seizes the chance to reclaim her fate. A prophecy speaks of an ancient relic that could end the Sickening – and she’s determined to find it.

To retrieve the sceptre, she must survive the deadly climb to the Astral Mountain, forge alliances with enemies, outwit rebel forces, and navigate her own treacherous feelings for a rival envoy, which grow under the watchful eye of her betrothed.

Hunted by a vengeful spectre and haunted by her magic, Leilani must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice in the name of redemption – before her powers consume her.

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Praise for Venetia Constantine:

‘As dazzling as starlight, Constantine is a debut whose star is soaring‘ – Saara El-Arifi, bestselling author of Faebound
‘A tale that promises not just breathtaking adventure, but also the kind of emotional depth and resonance that lingers long after the page is turned‘ – Susan Stokes-Chapman, bestselling author of Pandora
‘Every inch of Constantine’s world dazzles with magic and depth… it has all the makings of a fantasy sensation‘ – Frances White, Sunday Times bestselling author of Voyage of the Damned
‘Constantine’s gorgeous prose is an arrow straight to the heart. A dazzling debut!’ – A. Y. Chao, bestselling author of Shanghai Immortal
‘A captivating tale of empowerment, healing and love, a thrilling quest and a lush, intricate world – all the elements that will sweep fantasy readers off their feet!’ – Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind
‘An epic quest, a fraught love triangle and the most beautifully realised magical world… a truly beautiful and transporting read’ – Elodie Harper, bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogy

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Readers LOVE The Last Starborn Seer:

‘This was a phenomenal book. From the first page I was completely immersed – the writing is so lyrical, and the world-building is simply breathtaking‘ 5* GoodReads review
‘The world building is pristine, vivid, so alive before the readers’ eyes, and all because of the magical weave of the author’s prose‘ 5* GoodReads review
‘The Last Starborn Seer is full of rich worldbuilding, interesting character dynamics and a magic system that instantly grabbed my attention’ 5* GoodReads review
‘I absolutely adored this story and the world that Constantine created. I cannot wait for the next one!’ 5* GoodReads review
‘I cannot recommend this more highly, and I am SO excited for what this series has to bring!’ 5* GoodReads review

From the author of the ebook bestseller, The Bookshop Ladies, comes a brand new novel guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings as three women, all with secrets waiting to be uncovered, meet on a beautiful island off the Irish Coast.

Constance Macken, in her ninth decade, is looking back on a life filled with laughter and loss, tragedy and triumph, but knows it is time to right the wrongs from her past that have always haunted her.

Heather Banks arrives on the island to bury her mother. Already adrift with her business sold and her divorce finalised this may be the perfect opportunity to change the course of her future.

Ros Stokes has managed to slip into the perfect job, the perfect cottage and friends that feel like family. However, when the stitches of her life begin to unravel, she must find a way to hold onto the things that have become most dear to her and let go of what holds her back.

Now, in a faded art deco house near the ocean’s end, these women must come together to save the house they love, and each other, because they might have run from their troubles but only time will tell if they can overcome their past.


‘Another brilliant novel by one of my favourite authors – prepare to get lost in this beautiful story, masterfully told‘ – Amanda Prowse

‘So wonderfully life affirming… I always wish I could live in Faith’s books’ Dinah Jefferies

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Readers LOVE The Women at Ocean’s End:

‘Simply perfection’ 5-star NetGalley review
‘A beautiful story which grabbed me right away… this was like a breath of fresh air’ 5-star NetGalley review
‘Intriguing and poignant, charming and enthralling’ 5-star NetGalley review
‘Faith Hogan is an auto-buy author for me – I’ve loved everything she’s written and this is no exception… it may even be her best book yet!’ 5-star NetGalley review
‘A truly touching read for anyone who enjoys deeply emotional stories set against a beautifully evocative backdrop’ 5-star NetGalley review

‘The Future Saints is not to be missed.’ Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script

A band on the brink. A love worth playing for.

When record executive Theo meets the Future Saints, they’re bombing at a dive bar in their hometown. Since the tragic death of their manager, the band has been in a downward spiral and Theo has been dispatched to coax a new – and successful – album out of them, or else let them go.

Theo is struck right away by Hannah, the group’s impetuous lead singer, who has gone off script in debuting a new song-and, in fact, a whole new sound. Theo’s supposed to get the band back on track, but when their new music garners an even wider fan base than before, the plans begin to change-new tour, new record, new start.

But Hannah’s descent into grief has larger consequences for the group, and she’s not willing to let go yet? not for fame or love.

For fans of Daisy Jones and the Six and In Five Years, this is a love story – just not the one you’re expecting.

‘A mesmerizing look at grief, love, and the music industry that’s so raw and emotional, you’ll want to play it on repeat.’ Laura Hankin, author of One-Star Romance

‘Has all the charm of [Winstead’s] romances and propulsion of her thrillers… Fans of Daisy Jones and the Six will eat this one up!’ Genevieve Wheeler, author of Adelaide

Praise for Ashley Winstead:

‘A total freaking delight’ CARLEY FORTUNE
‘Ashley Winstead never misses!’ HALLEY SUTTON
‘I love Winstead’s way of writing, her stories are so well crafted’ Reader Review
‘Romantic, sad, funny and heart wrenching all at the same time’ Reader Review
‘Ashley Winstead is amazing’ Reader Review

Get ready for a pulse-pounding, laugh-out-loud ride through 1960s London as Maggie Flynn, unexpected MI5 operative and single mum, unravels the intelligence agency’s most treacherous secrets.

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Maggie Flynn isn’t your typical 1960s mum.

She’s a spy, an unsuspecting operative for MI5, stalking London’s streets in myriad disguises.

Widowed and balancing her clandestine career with raising a Beatles-mad teenage daughter, Maggie finds comfort and purpose in her profession – providing a connection to her late husband, whose own covert past only surfaced after his death.

But Maggie’s world spins out of control when a chance encounter with a mysterious Russian agent triggers a chilling revelation: he knew her husband. And what’s worse, the agent suspects someone on home soil betrayed him.

As Maggie searches for answers, she’ll question everyone – and everything – she thought she could trust. In the murky and perilous world of espionage, can she outsmart those determined to keep her silenced?

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‘A gripping story and great 60s detail, Mrs Spy is the female answer to Harry Palmer’ – Ian Moore

‘Mrs Spy is a delicious recreation of 1960s London… rich and well-constructed’ – Emma Flint

Packed with humour, romance and a love affair with nature, Escape to the Northern Lights is a story of transformation, second chances and finding home in the most unexpected places.

High-powered lawyer Sara thought she had life figured out – until her whirlwind marriage ends in divorce, her dream promotion slips away and a burnout diagnosis forces her to take a break.

Desperate for a reset, she books a four-week spa retreat in Norway, imagining a luxurious escape. Instead, she finds herself in the rugged wilderness of Firefly Forest, knee-deep in reindeer droppings and stuck with an annoyingly bohemian – and ridiculously attractive – outdoorsman, Henrik.

What starts as a nightmare turns into a journey of self-discovery as Sara swaps designer heels for bare feet, legal briefs for tree-hugging, and fleeting flings for something far deeper…

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Readers LOVE Escape to the Northern Lights:

‘The perfect book to escape with over the festive season’ 5* NetGalley review
‘I read this in a day… Stunning!’ 5* NetGalley review
‘Cosy and comforting… Everything you want from a romance novel’ 5* NetGalley review
‘I loved this book… You won’t be able to put it down‘ 5* NetGalley review

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While her free-spirited daughter travels the world, Vivienne prepares for a lonely Christmas in Bristol, with her best friend Ellen and her ancient dog Bob.

Then a letter arrives that changes everything. Vivienne’s daughter is getting married in New Zealand, and she wants her mum and Ellen by her side.

Out on the rugged coast of Tutukaka, the sea sparkles, romance beckons – and Vivienne falls under the spell of another life. Will she leave everything she holds dear for a chance at happiness? Or will her daughter be the only one to fall in love this Christmas?

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Reviews for Amanda Prowse:

‘If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you’ll love this. There’s no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest’ Closer

‘Magical’ Now Magazine

‘A lively romance with emotional depth’ My Weekly

‘A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side’ Tripfiction

‘A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance… Will elicit a sigh and a smile’ New York Journal of Books