by admin | Mar 30, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
HARLAN COBEN calls it “One of my all-time favorite series! …David Handler is so good at writing one smart, funny page-turner after another that he makes it look easy.” Fans of JANET EVANOVICH and CARL HIAASEN, get ready. If you haven’t yet discovered wisecracking sleuth Stewart “Hoagy” Hoag and his faithful basset hound Lulu, you’re in for a sharp, hilarious treat.Once upon a time, Hoagy had it all: a hugely successful debut novel, a gorgeous celebrity wife, the glamorous world of New York City at his feet. These days, he scrapes by as a celebrity ghostwriter. A celebrity ghostwriter who finds himself investigating murders more often than he’d like.And once upon a time, Richard Aintree was the most famous writer in America — high school students across the country read his one and only novel, a modern classic on par with The Catcher in the Rye. But after his wife’s death, Richard went into mourning… and then into hiding. No one has heard from him in twenty years.Until now. Richard Aintree — or someone pretending to be Richard Aintree — has at last reached out to his two estranged daughters. Monette is a lifestyle queen à la Martha Stewart whose empire is crumbling; and once upon a time, Reggie was the love of Hoagy’s life. Both sisters have received mysterious typewritten letters from their father. Hoagy is already on the case, having been hired to ghostwrite a tell-all book about the troubled Aintree family. But no sooner does he set up shop in the pool house of Monette’s Los Angeles mansion than murder strikes. With Lulu at his side — or more often cowering in his shadow — it’s up to Hoagy to unravel the mystery, catch the killer, and pour himself that perfect single-malt Scotch… before it’s too late.
by admin | Mar 30, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
“My name is Jules Hooker. I have lived through a few crappy moments in my life—and with a name like Hooker, you can just imagine—but nothing, nothing, compares to the two intensely and world-shatteringly crappy things that happened to me this last June. Three, I guess, if you count Gilbert. After my boyfriend dumped me on the day I thought he was going to propose, I’d have to say two other really bad things happened last June. The first would have to be the dead body I discovered in the rental house in France where I went to get over being dumped. The second—and very possibly I should have led with this—was the dirty bomb that exploded over the Riviera throwing me and everyone else in France back to the 1950s. So now I’m stranded here—trying to make a living by solving murders the old fashioned way — without help from DNA, databases, CSI crime labs or the police. And I’m doing it in France. Where I do not speak the language. During the apocalypse. Sound like fun?”
by admin | Mar 30, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Eleanor Trewynn is a widow of some years living in Port Mabyn, a small fishing village in Cornwall, England. In her younger days, she traveled the exotic parts of the world with her husband. These days, she’s retired and founded the local charity shop. Her niece, Megan Pencarrow, transferred nearby, and was recently promoted to the rank of Detective Sargent. Perhaps the only downside is that she is now working for a DI who doesn’t approve of women on the police force and who really doesn’t much approve of Megan’s aunt Eleanor, as she is something of a thorn in his rather substantial side. All of these factors collide when, the day after collecting donations, Eleanor and the vicar’s wife find the dead body of a longhaired, scruffy-looking youth hidden in the stockroom of the charity shop. Then they discover that some donated jewelry thought to be fake is actually very real, very expensive, and the haul from a violent robbery in London. Making matters more complex, the corpse found in the storeroom is apparently not one of the robbers. Carola Dunn’s Manna from Hades is a confounding Cornish case of daring theft, doublecross, and a wily older woman confronted by a case of murder most foul.
by admin | Mar 30, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
From the NUMBER ONE bestselling author. A must-read uplifting romance for fans of When Harry Met Sally and One Day.’I got utterly lost in Minnie and Jesse’s gorgeous story. Every page was a delight.’ Laura PearsonWhen Jesse Lightning meets Minnie Byrne, he is having a bad day. Reeling from the effects of a very bruised heart, the last thing Jesse wants is a new friend. But Minnie is hard to say no to, and reluctantly Jesse realises that her impetuous playfulness might do him good.So when Minnie suggests they go on fortnightly platonic dates with no strings, no promises, no expectations beyond good company, Jesse agrees before he has a chance to think too deeply about it.Two friends.Five days.No chance of another broken heart.Until Jesse reveals a secret that proves Minnie’s heart isn’t as safe as she thought. Thank goodness five days isn’t enough time to fall in love…Join Zoë Folbigg for an unforgettable story of friendship, love and taking chances. Perfect for fans of Cathy Kelly, Mike Gayle, JoJo Moyes and David Nicholls.’Oh my heart! From the fields of France to the stars of LA, this gorgeous tale will brighten any day.’ Shari LowReaders love Zoë Folbigg:‘Another page-turner from the ludicrously talented Zoë Folbigg.’‘An absolute cracker of a book! I couldn’t put it down and finished it within 24 hours of starting it.’??????????‘A beautifully written story that shows friendships can be formed in the most peculiar of places. I loved it! ’‘I loved it from start to finish, a real heartwarming story with many ups and downs along the way ??’‘I LOVED this book, it had me hooked from the first few pages. Reading it I felt like I was watching an epic film, I was so immersed in the world of the main characters, and following their story felt incredibly real. In fact every time I put it down I couldn’t wait to get back to it! Thoroughly recommend.’??????????‘It’s up there as one of my favourite reads this year, such an easy and enjoyable read. ??????????’‘I loved this book from start to finish. From the first chapter I was hooked. Thoroughly recommend.’Praise for Zoë Folbigg:’Deftly written, seamlessly portrayed and achingly romantic.’ Caroline Khoury on Five Days’This beautifully-written book and its gorgeous main characters will stay with you long after you’ve read the final page – ??????????.’ Lorraine Brown on Five Days’From London to Paris, LA and Provence, this story and its main characters has it all – romance, glamour as well as a huge dollop of quirkiness! Jesse and Minnie were so real they felt like friends, and I was dying for them to get together from the moment they met. Zoe is such a talented writer, and I absolutely adored this fabulous story from beginning to end. Don’t miss it!’ Clare Swatman on Five Days’A wonderful read that’s got everything – romance, suspense, a New York Christmas setting and an unputdownable plot.’ Samantha Tonge on A Fairytale of New York’The Three Loves of Sebastian Cooper is a cleverly constructed, brilliantly insightful book with a glorious cast of characters. You’ll be racing through the final chapters!’ Paige Toon’Folbigg’s beautiful tale of love and loss owned my heart from page one.’ Jacquelyn Middleton’The Night We Met will warm and break your heart in equal measure, and make you laugh out loud and sob quietly. A lovely gem.’ Heat
by admin | Mar 30, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
What if he’s just not that into you because he’s already dead?With the newly promoted Sergeant Walker away in Edinburgh, Mary Plunkett has decided to put on her big girl pants and tackle the dating scene. Things have changed a little since she last donned her low-waisted jeans and took someone out to the Dancing. Against all odds, she ends up meeting someone she actually likes. Then the worst thing possible happens: she is ghosted.Of course, everyone knows that that means he’s just not that into you, but Mary is convinced that something terrible has happened to him. And when she turns out to be right, it’s another case for the detective skills of the Wronged Women’s Co-operative.
