A devastating accident

An isolated hotel

A murdered guest?

When Miss Atalanta Ashford learns that her dear friend Raoul Lemont has had a serious accident, she rushes to his remote hotel in the Alps only to discover he has no memory of her – or his life before.

Atalanta is determined to stay undercover while she helps Raoul recover. But when another resident is found dead, she is pulled into the hotel’s dark secrets. Can she untangle the web in time for them to escape the snowy mountains with their lives?

Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent?

• Book 1: Mystery in Provence
• Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini
• Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany
• Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg
• Book 5: Death on the Rhine
• Book 6: Trouble in the Alps
• Book 7: Peril in Positano

Readers love Trouble in the Alps:

‘Another genteel but compelling murder mystery in a glorious setting that deserves a huge readership’ ?????

‘It was an absolute joy to be back in Atalanta’s company. If you like your Golden Age mysteries with a spot of travel, you should definitely add this entire series to your TBR‘ ????

‘The writing is gorgeous and infectious ? I look forward to Atalanta’s next journey!’ ?????

‘I love this series. It kept me guessing right until the very end. I can’t wait for the next installment! ?????

‘Such a suspenseful ride. I couldn’t believe how much I was on the edge of my seat!’ ?????

‘Murder and mayhem are rarely this enjoyable. Another fantastic entry in this brilliant series that solidifies Leitch as one of the very best and funniest writers around’ Jonathan Whitelaw

‘A wonderful seasonal romp’ Ian Moore

It’s Christmas in Penstowan, and local amateur dramatics group the Penstowan Players are putting on their annual pantomime.

This year it’s ‘Aladdin’, and half the town have been drafted in to help, including Shirley Parker, who only has a small part in the chorus but will no doubt upstage everybody, and Tony Penhaligon, who’s treading the boards as the baddie, Abanazar. Ex-Metropolitan police officer turned caterer Jodie Parker has managed to get away with not appearing, but only if she agrees to cater the opening night party.

But it’s not just terrible jokes, quick costume changes and backstage chaos that wait in the wings? When the Widow Twankey (otherwise known as Tim, the mayor’s husband) trips over a corpse lying next to Aladdin’s bloodstained magic lamp, it’s time for Jodie and her partner, DCI Nathan Withers, to find the killer.

Was it the genie of the lamp or an overly harsh theatre critic? Or does someone in the Penstowan Players have a dark secret they will do anything to protect?

‘Funnier than panto, more warming than a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie and completely gripping. Fun, festive and full of red herrings and clever clues, it’s the perfect Christmas treat’ Andreina Cordani, author of The Twelve Days of Murder

‘A fun read to curl up with by the fireside this Christmas’ Debbie Young, author of Death at the Village Christmas Fair

Praise for Fiona Leitch

‘An absolute joy to read? I read it in a day and highly recommend’ ?????

‘I really love this cozy mystery series’ ?????

‘Love the humour in this? this whole series is a pleasure to read’ ?????

‘Leitch crafts a Cornwall that I want to live in – vibrant, funny and dripping with mystery and mayhem. Brilliant’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives

‘A terrific summer read? a thumping good whodunnit; this is a murder mystery that wears a flower in its hair and invites us to kick off our shoes’ J.M. Hall

‘The book equivalent of catching up with your favourite old friends over a glass of wine or three? the observational humour is spot on’ Jo Middleton

‘[A] fun, feel-good factor and an intriguing mystery to be solved. And pies. I loved it’ Stephanie Austin, author of the Devon Mysteries series

‘A hugely entertaining festive murder mystery.’ Julie Lancaster, author of Don’t Forget Where You’ve Buried the Bodies

All Olivia wanted was one last miserable Christmas with her husband’s awful family before moving to Australia. She didn’t expect a murder.

Now the snow has cut them off and she’s stuck in a stately country house, with her increasingly deranged relatives and the rising suspicion that someone is picking them off one by one.

As the bodies pile up and the festive façade starts to crack, Olivia must survive the season, or, at the very least, get through lunch without anyone else choking on a sprout.

Sharp, smart and deliciously twisted, this is Christmas with all the trimmings: cold cuts, warm lies and at least one suspicious pudding.

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Readers are LOVING this one!

‘Murder at Christmas has rarely been this tasty. A clever whodunit replete with nasty relatives, Christmas festivities and multiple murders piling up the bodies like so many toy soldiers. A lovely twist ending unwraps like a gift you’re hoping for.’ Bonnie MacBird, author of A Sherlock Holmes Adventure series

TikTok Made Me Buy It – Winner of the TikTok Shop Book of the Year 2024, Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller. As seen on Good Morning America!

This deluxe hardback edition features:

? Character art dust jacket

? Exclusively designed full-color Dream Harbor location endpapers

? Foil-stamped pumpkin case

? Exclusive animal stenciled sprayed edge design

Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.

When Jeanie’s aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job.

Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor’s gossip at all costs. But Jeanie’s arrival disrupts Logan’s routine and he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her.

Will Jeanie’s happy-go-lucky attitude win over the grumpy-but-gorgeous Logan, or has this city girl found the one person in town who won’t fall for her charm, or her pumpkin spice lattes?

The Pumpkin Spice Café is a cozy romantic novel with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed!

Tropes:

• Grumpy x Sunshine
• Small town
• Found family
• Spicy

Readers have fallen for Dream Harbor, will you?

‘This is everything I love! Cozy small town romance, fall vibes, coffee house vibes, and grumpy x sunshine trope that was done perfectly!’ ?????

‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ?????

‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ?????

‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ?????

‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate, the cast of people around Jeanie and Logan amazing, the story soooo heartwarming’ ?????

‘Ooohh I adored this! Fall setting, small town, coffee shop, grumpy sunshine!’ ?????

‘This book makes my heart happy!‘ ?????

‘As a lover of fall and small town romance, this book was the perfect kind of romance for me’ ?????

‘This was a gorgeous cinnamon spiced huge mug of psl and cozy jumpers and autumn leaves sort of a book’ ?????

‘Gives off the same level of endorphins as taking a sip of an actual pumpkin spice latte? all the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice’-People

‘With a name this cute and a cover this autumnal, how could I not cozy up with my blanket and relax with this adoring book?’-New York Post

Nestled among the cobblestone streets of Compiègne, there existed a bakery unlike any other.

Rumours were whispered through the town that its pastries offered a taste of magic, chasing away the darkest of sorrows. Just one bite of a croissant might bring luck, unlock a precious memory or reveal hidden longings.

But dark clouds were looming on the horizon?

For Edie Lane, a recipe for disaster doesn’t require that many ingredients. Take an unhealthy amount of wishful thinking and a sprinkle of desperation and that’s how Edie left everything behind in Ireland for her dream job at a bakery in Paris. Except the bakery isn’t in Paris – and neither is Edie.

This might not be where Edie intended to be but she soon realizes it’s exactly where she needs to be?

Praise for Evie Woods

‘Beautifully written and captures the wonder and awe that a story can bring to its reader?a delightful story for any book lover?an ode to storytelling and the connections that books can make!’ ?????

‘Wowwww!! It’s been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in one?It takes you on a journey like most books do, but this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always‘ ?????

‘A must read for readers that love books‘ ?????

‘A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sitting?a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget’ ?????

‘This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn’t put it down til the end’ ?????

Carrie meets The Cabin in the Woods in this terrifying Halloween horror novel!

Your worst nightmare is about to come true?

When an overnight camping trip in the woods on Halloween night goes wrong, and a girl ends up dead with what looks like animal wounds, the whole neighbourhood is shocked.

How did it happen?

And more importantly what was it that killed her?

Carrie meets The Cabin in the Woods in this terrifying Halloween horror novel!

‘Chilling and unforgettable, this imaginative and atmospheric tale has enough twists and turns to leave you travel sick right up until the spine-tingling finale. CJ Tudor meets Riley Sager in this unpredictable treat‘ John Marrs

‘A fun and highly readable spiderific romp, with a satisfying bite of horror!’ Susan Stokes-Chapman

‘Brilliantly fun and astute spidery genius’ Natasha Pulley

‘An instant cult horror classic’ Michael Wood

‘Frightening yet credible? a total banger. I can’t recommend enough’ John Boyne

‘Chilling and thrilling, Scuttle is a masterclass in horror writing. Barnaby Walter pulls off that clever trick of blending highly relatable characters with a darkly compelling plot’ Marion Todd

‘A really dark and disturbing thriller with elements of horror? packed with “horrific” surprises and twists against a backdrop of a plausible coming of age theme’ ?????

‘Be careful with this book, it might change how you see your environment and you will certainly think twice before camping!’ ????

‘I was immediately sucked in by the first few chapters and, after that, the book did not let me go? highly recommended’ ?????

‘Like a horror film you might watch from behind the sofa or peeping between your fingers? it becomes scary if not terrifying on occasions? I love the book’ ????

‘Dark and melancholy but entertaining’ ????

‘It’s creepy and dark but so well-paced that even as your skin is crawling, you’ll be glad you read it!’ ????

‘A charming break from reality‘ Publishers Weekly

Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that’s too cute for its own good.

Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor taking a break from his life in California. And most importantly, taking a break from his latest run of disastrous dates.

After a run in with Kira in her fields, Ben has no intention of offering to help the grumpy owner set up her tree farm, despite the fact she’s clearly got no idea what she’s doing.

Kira knows she should stop being so stubborn, but her farm is not all cute and cozy like people always show on social media, it’s borderline dangerous with no heating, and she’d rather no one saw it.

But somehow fate finds Ben at Kira’s farm once more, and as Kira watches him swing an ax at the first tree, she finds herself appreciating his strength and questioning why she refused help in the first place?

The Christmas Tree Farm is a spicy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed!

Tropes:

• Grumpy x Sunshine
• Small Town
• Forced Proximity
• One Bed

Readers have fallen for Laurie Gilmore

‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ?????

‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ?????

‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ?????

‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate‘ ?????

‘This book makes my heart happy!‘ ?????

‘The perfect kind of romance for me’ ?????

I was about God’s business-

But I cannot even write my own story.

THE TOWN OF WEM, SHROPSHIRE 1643

Civil war is ripping England apart.

Families are divided, emotions run high.

Whether on the bleakness of the moors or in snug, wood-panelled rooms, danger lurks.

A body is found, its mouth pierced with thorns.

The Justice of the Peace, a godly man, is certain that witchcraft is involved.

Only his assistant, former cavalryman John Carne, looks for reason where others see demons and witches.

But John has secrets of his own – secrets that concern his cold and distant wife. And it’s not long before the darkness that has engulfed Wem grows darker still?