ESCAPE TO PORTUGAL FOR SUMMER, SUN AND SECOND CHANCES.Could an unlikely inheritance be the secret to Bella’s happiness?Bella Cresswell likes her life organized. But when she inherits her great-aunt Florence’s house in the Algarve, her life gets decidedly disorganized.Bella flies to Portugal hoping for a quick sale. Except there’s a clause in Florence’s will stopping her. Before she can sell the house, Bella must ‘make it better’.As she tries to fix-up the dilapidated property Bella finds herself caught up in the charm of the gorgeous Portuguese village. She meets the eccentric and friendly locals — including a pair of storks, Harry and Sally, who have taken up residence on her roof. Not to mention her handsome, yet mysterious, neighbour, Hugo.Perhaps there was more to Florence’s wish for Bella to make it better than she first thought. And when it’s time to sell and say goodbye will Bella be able to return to her old life?Or will she discover that some things are meant to be held onto forever?This gorgeous, escapist, holiday romance is perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Milly Johnson, Kim Nash, Jessica Redland and Jo Bartlett.Readers love THE HOUSE THAT FLORENCE LEFT:????? ‘I fell in love with the characters, the setting, and the storks! Just the book I needed.’????? ‘I love books about new beginnings. The House That Florence Left gave me just that. It was just what I needed.’????? ‘I loved this story.’ALSO BY CHRIS PENHALLPORTUGUESE PARADISEBook 1: THE HOUSE THAT ALICE BUILTBook 2: NEW BEGINNINGS AT THE LITTLE HOUSE IN THE SUNBook 3: THE HOUSE ON THE HILLBook 4: THE HOUSE THAT FLORENCE LEFTSTANDALONESSUMMER IN YOUR EYESFINDING SUMMER HAPPINESS

THE MUST-READ NOVEL OF THE SUMMER ? From Laura Pearson, the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont!An addictive page-turner, full of 90s nostalgia, about fame, first love and the summer that changed everything... ?? Perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid!‘This book had me totally gripped' Beth O’Leary ?????'It makes your heart ache' Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country ?????The summer AJ Silver died, everyone had something to lose. The world called it a tragedy. Someone knew it was more...Everyone who was around in the 1990s remembers where they were when they heard that AJ Silver had died. In the summer of ’96, there was no avoiding the story that America's biggest teen pop sensation had plunged to his death on a rollercoaster at a family-run amusement park in rural England.Now, 27 years have passed, and – even if you’re too young to recall the event – you’ve probably heard AJ Silver's songs topping the charts again. So what better time to take a forensic look at what happened that summer?I’ve spent hundreds of hours interviewing everyone who was there that fateful day: workers, friends, family… the people who gained from his death, and the people who lost everything.But you’re going to want to pay attention. Because I’ve found out a secret. One you’re all going to want to know… Perhaps it wasn’t such an accident after all?A truly unique and unforgettable novel, set in 1990s Los Angeles and rural England, with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. You’ll be gripped!Everyone is talking about What Happened That Summer!‘I loved this! Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid will devour it, then want to start it all over again, just like I did. Laura Pearson’s best one yet, and that’s saying something!’ Kate Storey, author‘What a unique story, so well executed, so full of character. I really enjoyed it.’ Beth O’Leary, author‘A masterclass in storytelling. The mystery is utterly addictive, the love story so tender and exquisitely drawn it makes your heart ache, and all set against a glorious backdrop of 90s nostalgia. I ADORED it. Laura Pearson is a must-read author for me and this is her best book yet.’ Clare Leslie Hall, author‘I devoured What Happened That Summer. It’s a gripping, heartfelt read… I was genuinely sad to turn the last page!’ Emily Freud, author‘Wow, what a read this was!… It’s so gripping that I’ve got bags under my eyes from one-more-chaptering into the night. But it’s more than just a gripping story – it’s full of heart too…. I absolutely loved it.’ Fran Quinn, author‘Definitely my favourite book of the year BY A MILE!!! One of those I wish I could go back and read again for the first time. If I didn’t have to go to work, I would not have put it down. And the twist at the end!!! Didn’t see it coming at all. I know I have used way too many exclamation marks in this review but I can’t stop!! An absolute triumph of a novel.’ Reader review ?????‘What can I say, other than… WOW! As a fan of Laura’s, this is unlike any other book she has written, and completely blew me away. I devoured every page’ Reader review ?????‘This book was so amazing I couldn’t put it down!!… The kind of book that will stay with you forever; one you will read over and over again, so you can pore over every detail just one more time!’ Reader review ?????

‘I laughed, I cried, and I searched my soul for my own last pages’ Reader review ?????––––––––––––––––––––––––––Sometimes the last page is just the beginning…At fifty-four, Erin McRae feels like she’s living in the margins of her own story. Her son is preparing to fly the nest, and the rent increase on the café she loves to run means she’s going to have to close up shop. Her greatest escape is the mismatched book club she founded, bound together by one unusual rule: they choose their next book based solely on the last page.But when the book club discusses what their own last pages might say, Erin and her fellow members begin to see their own lives in unexpected ways.As the club’s discussions grow deeper, long-buried secrets surface, old wounds start to heal – and romance leaps off the page. With The Bookmark under threat of closure, Erin must ask herself: can she write herself a happier story?A heartwarming novel about friendship, second chances, and the surprising ways stories shape our lives, perfect for lovers of Evie Woods, Sally Page, and Pip Williams.––––––––––––––––––––––––––Readers and authors have fallen in love with Kate Storey:‘A gorgeous story full of emotion and a very special library’ Evie Woods'A lovely story that celebrates books, family and kindness. Touching and beautiful' Hazel Prior‘Beautiful and emotional’ Sue Moorcroft‘Kate Storey has a gift for writing heart-warming stories that make you care about the characters she creates’ Reader review ?????‘Perfect for book lovers’ Reader review ?????‘An easy, feel good read!’ Reader review ?????‘Such a delightful book… I loved the references to various well loved books along the way’ Reader review ?????‘My kind of heaven, an easy page turner in a cafe with good coffee and books’ Reader review ?????‘Possibly the best book I've read in the last 12 months’ Reader review ?????'The Memory Library is so joyful. Kate Storey writes from the heart and the gut about mistakes and how we can learn from them. Great characters and a truly heartwarming story – I loved it!' Laura Pearson, author of #1 Kindle bestseller The Last List of Mabel Beaumont'An utterly gorgeous page turner about the power of books, family and forgiveness.' Phaedra Patrick, The Library of Lost and Found‘A gorgeous novel that pairs my (and many people’s) perennial love for books about books with themes of family – and just how complex they can be.' Platinum

"...the perfect novel for a lazy summer afternoon." - Biblioteca

"Brew a pot of tea, pick up some biscuits or scones, and settle down for an evening by the fire for this one. Well worth all 5 out of 5 stars..." - Reviews from the Heart

When Noelle Cooke inherits a quaint English cottage and an art gallery from her famous Aunt Joy, she welcomes a departure from her San Diego routine. But the lure of the Cotswolds, combined with a locked cottage room and a revealing journal, entice her to stay and discover more, including a way to save the gallery from financial ruin. And that means remaining in England.

When her childhood sweetheart, Adam Spencer, begins work on a restoration project in Noelle’s village, their friendship blossoms. But as her feelings for Adam deepen, she struggles with memories of what might have been and yearns for a future once thought lost. Faced with a life-altering revelation Aunt Joy took to her grave and a wrenching choice regarding the man she loves, Noelle could lose far more than her heart.

Be sure to check out the next Chilton Crosse novel, Finding the Rainbow.

Top 100 in the prestigious international BATH NOVEL AWARD 2024."This was an entertaining, touching and heartfelt book that pulled the heartstrings. You won't be able to put this one down." Jacqueline.When the past is broken and the future is uncertain, it's time to finally let go.For seventeen years, pharmaceutical chemist Callie Winters has built a secure life for her son in San Francisco, burying the trauma of their past. But when a corporate upheaval forces her to Jackson’s Bridge—a remote mountain town nestled beneath the Colorado Rockies—her tightly controlled world quickly begins to unravel.Tasked with persuading a botanical cooperative to license their breakthrough product, Callie finds herself drawn into the rhythms of the tight-knit community, and the life of Dave Woods—a man who makes her feel safe even though her world is falling apart. As the scent of raspberry and lavender drifts across the fields of his family's herb farm, and the charm of Jackson's Bridge takes hold, Callie glimpses a future she once hoped could be hers.But just as her heart is unlocked and her dreams rekindled, her son discovers secret letters holding the truth about his father's death and the people who once tore their family apart. As she races against time to save him from the truth, Callie must choose again—fight to preserve the life she built, or risk everything on the promise of starting over.A heartwarming, emotional standalone story about family, secrets, community, and new beginnings.Perfect for fans of clean romantic fiction, resilient small-town characters, and the wild, western beauty of Colorado—where snowcapped mountains give way to fragrant herb farms and sprawling ranches, and historic main streets carry the weight of old secrets and the hope of new beginnings."I was captivated from the first page until the final line was read and I wanted more. Letting Go is a well written, emotional read with wonderful characters." Jackie"This book is amazing for any single parent—beautifully written and should be referred to any book lover you may know." Robin

This great read manages to be both funny and emotionally charged' Fabulous, The SunFour women who have lost themselves or who want to be lost, spend a life-changing weekend at a wild retreat on Bodmin Moor.'Relatable, poignant and laugh-out-loud funny' PlatinumTalking about feelings is Emma’s idea of hell. Annoyingly, she’s bottling up a lot of them. According to her husband, she’s been in a bad mood for the last five years.But Emma needs to open up to help her struggling daughter. The family therapist suggests a wellness retreat, so she’s picked the maddest one she could find.Which is how she has found herself on Bodmin Moor with two strangers and a retreat leader called Clover urging her to get in touch with her ‘dark feminine divine’.But Clover doesn’t know just how much Emma is hurting, and the more she pushes, the more Emma resists. Can she finally accept the anger she feels, and what will happen when she finally lets it all out?Brilliant funny and very relevant, Middle Rage is a rallying cry for women everywhere. ********FANTASTIC reviews for Middle Rage 'A rallying cry for women everywhere, blending humour with real depth.' Woman'I’d been having a hard time and this book was the first time I’ve laughed out loud for bloody ages' Reader review'Sharply funny' The Bookseller'I laughed out loud at times and also felt the prick of tears at others, definitely recommend!' Reader review'Expect tears of sadness and joy' The Sunday Post'Fascinating company that keeps you entertained with every turn of the page’ Melanie Cantor'I did not expect to love this book as much as I did and was crying by the end… A big recommendation from me' Reader review'Warm, wise, funny and moving' Jenny Knight'Fascinating, and often laugh out loud funny. I didn’t want it to end' Reader review'I loved this compulsive novel that is moving and funny, and a reminder of the journey women have taken – and the lives that still need to change' Samantha Tonge