An uplifting story of rediscovery, family bonds, and the strength of a grandmother and granddaughter determined to save what matters most.Meg Walsh always had a plan. Climb the ladder. Earn the title. Build a life on her terms.But when she returns to Laguna Beach after her brother's emergency call, the tidy version of her life begins to unravel. The Beach Shack—her grandmother's restaurant and the heart of their coastal town—is floundering. The money is disappearing. And no one wants to talk about why.Suddenly Meg is swept into a world of sourdough starters, bonfires, and unexpected truths. Her uncle has stayed away for years. Her grandmother is hiding something beautiful. And Luke Donovan? He's back in her life—with a marine conservation dream and a smile that still makes her forget about spreadsheets.As Meg grapples with the choices that brought her here, she realizes the Beach Shack isn't just a business. It's her family's legacy. And saving it might just mean saving a part of herself.Set against the backdrop of sea-salt mornings and slow summer nights, The Beach Shack is a story about what we lose when we leave—and what we find when we come home.

Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, The Sea Stone Sisters is an evocatively written and richly layered epic family saga that spans decades and continents, taking the reader to the most beautiful and aspirational locations in the world.'Unpredictable and unputdownable . . . a stunningly good read' SANTA MONTEFIORE'Cleverly layered and wonderfully compelling' KAREN SWAN'A captivating, sweeping dual-timeline saga' SORAYA LANE_________________________Like the stones in their rings, the sisters were meant to stay together. Now they were scattered across the world. 1931.?When Iris Blackmore's father knocks down the Sisters of Skara standing stones, a dark shadow falls on her family that will echo down through generations. With their fortune lost, the four Blackmore sisters are scattered to the four winds, taking only the rings they inherited from their beloved mother. Present day.? Grieving and adrift, Roz Chatton leaves her home in Australia, arriving in London with little other than her late mother's ring. When she stumbles upon a painting of four ancient standing stones, she feels the past calling to her. Drawn to Scotland, Roz begins to unearth a long-forgotten mystery, and a secret that lies waiting for her within her mother's ring ... Four lost sisters. An epic journey home. Will you follow?Don't miss Lily's story in The Moonstone Sister - available to pre-order now!? Readers are enthralled! ?'If you enjoy Lucinda Riley, this is perfect for you' ? ? ? ? ?'Wow, what a page-turner of a read. Perfect for Lucinda Riley fans' ? ? ? ? ?'Fans of sweeping, emotional family sagas will find much to love here' ? ? ? ? ?'A beautifully written novel . . . I couldn't put it down' ? ? ? ? ?'Transports the reader . . . with romance, mystery and danger all blending beautifully' ? ? ? ? ?'A gorgeous immersive epic' KRISTIN HARMEL'The perfect successor to Lucinda Riley' ZOE MARRIOTT'Evocative, immersive and completely involving' CLARE FLYNN'An enchanting, edge-of-your-seat tale' CHRISTINA COURTENAY

A BRAND NEW romantic feel-good read from BESTSELLING author of So This Is Christmas, Helen Rolfe. Perfect for fans of Shari Low, Heidi Swain and Cathy Bramley Welcome to a very special book club – where stories are shared, secrets kept, and friendships found.Howard, newly retired to Dorset, joins because he can’t sleep; the weekly sessions give him an opportunity to connect. Margot logs in only after her husband’s fallen asleep – her life has grown small, and the club is the one place she can still be herself. And on the other side of the world, Faye joins to escape her sister’s latest crisis and feel, for an hour, that she belongs somewhere.For each of them, the book club is more than a hobby – it’s a lifeline.So when Howard suddenly disappears from the meetings, everything changes. Determined to be there for their friend, Faye and Margot must step out of their own troubled lives and travel to Dorset – where the truth behind Howard’s silence may turn out to be the most unexpected story of all…A warm-hearted and gripping story from bestselling author Helen Rolfe that will captivate fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Bramley and Jessica Redland.Readers can't get enough of Helen Rolfe's books:'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low‘I really loved this book! I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica RedlandReaders LOVE Helen Rolfe:‘This incredibly special book celebrates friendship. It is rich with perfectly flawed characters and relatable themes that had me visiting many emotions. Ultimately, it’s perfect and I can highly recommend it’ ?????????? Reader Review‘ This is an excellent book, it will take your emotion on a roller coaster ride’ ?????????? Reader Review'Good book throughout, couldn't put it down. Loved how it ended’ ?????????? Reader Review'It's a Helen Rolfe book, so it's worthy of nothing less than five stars!’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Barely a chapter in and I was hooked and knew I’d love it’ ?????????? Reader Review‘I have never read anything by Helen Rolfe before but I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the first chapter, I loved the setting of the story’ ?????????? Reader Review‘A must read!!’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Brilliant characters, a great storyline and an absolute delight to read’ ?????????? Reader Review

A "deliciously funny" tale of three women in the London publishing industry and the secrets they share over drinks from the author of the Shopaholic novels (Kirkus Reviews).Roxanne is glamorous, self-confident, and secretly involved with a married man. High achiever Maggie has found the one thing she can't cope with: motherhood. And Candice is burdened with a nagging case of guilt. . . .On the first of every month, they meet at London's swankiest bar for an evening of cocktails and gossip. They chat about what's new at the glossy fashion magazine where they work, their world travels, and everything else that's going on in their lives. Or almost everything. Beneath the girl talk and the laughter, each of the three has a secret. And when a chance encounter at the cocktail bar sets in motion an extraordinary chain of events, each one will find their biggest secret revealed.In Cocktails for Three, Madeleine Wickham—author of the New York Times–bestselling Shopaholic novels under the name Sophie Kinsella—combines her trademark humor with astute observation to create an edgy, romantic tale of secrets, strangers, and a splash of scandal."Entertaining . . . Wickham writes a witty tale that goes beyond mere gossip, fashion, and fun; she provides a wickedly insightful look at the choices women make between career, children, and relationships." —Booklist

As the sun filters through the farmhouse window, Tasha carefully turns over the fragile envelope, sealed for decades. She shivers. Will this letter reveal the secrets of Bluebell Farm?Arriving at Bluebell Farm in the English countryside, historian Tasha has never felt more alone. Her twins have left for university, her marriage is over, and she’s said goodbye to the place she thought would always be her home. Exploring the tumbledown farm and striking up a friendship with elderly Maud, whose prickly exterior masks a warm heart, offers the distraction Tasha desperately needs.Together with Ryan, a silver-haired, motorbike-riding archaeologist, Tasha digs into the farm’s history. Soon she finds faded photographs and a sealed, yellowing letter that calls to her. But Maud’s eyes fill with tears as she insists the long-lost letter must never be opened. Could it be from Maud’s father, who went missing after the Second World War?Intrigued by the stories hidden behind Maud’s sharp blue eyes, Tasha and Ryan unearth a heart-wrenching secret. Maud’s father’s disappearance is not the only mystery hidden on this farm. If Maud reads the letter after all these years, will it reveal all?And with Maud’s encouragement, can Tasha have a second chance at love with kind-hearted Ryan? Or will the heartache in their own pasts keep them apart?An absolutely stunning, heartbreaking and addictive novel about family secrets and new beginnings. Fans of Barbara O’Neal, Tricia O’Malley and Liz Eeles will adore being swept away to the farms and villages of the stunning English countryside.What readers are saying about The Hidden Letter at Bluebell Farm:‘Wow! I stayed up most of the night to finish this book. I just couldn't put it down!… Grab a box of tissues.’ NetGalley reviewer, ????‘Oh I loved this… a fave series. I love every single moment… stunned me… so beautiful I felt like it was somehow part of me, part of a shelf in my heart… oh it made my heart ache… just gorgeous… you need to read this book… beautiful.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I loved this… both heart-warming and heartbreaking… It touched my heart… Excellent.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Phenomenal… will bring you to tears as it breaks your heart, and then put you back together again.’ Cindy L Spear, ??????????‘Had me crying… A heart-wrenching story that will stay with you for a long time.’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘Beautiful… gripping… feels like a warm blanket on a grey afternoon.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????

An intriguing, twisting and heart-warming novel set in a bookshop that has an unexpected impact on people's lives. From the author of The Second Chance Book Club and Found in a Bookshop When the Lost for Words bookshop in York hosts an event for a new reading project, four strangers' lives will change in ways they could never have expected . . .Trixie is hosting the event. She loves her job at Lost for Words, and she's feeling grounded and calm - until a phone call from her ex throws everything off course.Cherry only goes to the event because she needs to get out. Caring for her grandmother without any help is exhausting - and lonely. Maybe things will be different if her long-lost sister finally comes home.Rhiannon and Guy really hit it off at the bookshop; it feels like the start of something special. And Guy is fantastic with Rhiannon's baby. But Rhiannon is keeping quite a big secret . . .When you spend time with people who love books, you're sure to learn something about yourself - and maybe see a way to start in a different direction. As each of them is about to find out . . .Readers love Stephanie Butland!'One of the most thought-provoking books I have read in a long time' ?????'A beautiful story beautifully told. This is so readable, the characters come to life and stay in your heart' ?????'I devoured this book in one day as I just couldn't put it down. Most definitely heart-warming and unforgettable' ?????'A heart-warming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and, most of all, kindness' ?????'A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming' ?????