Discover the BRAND NEW uplifting, feel-good Golden Girls novel from BESTSELLING author of Old Girls Behaving Badly, Kate Galley! ? Perfect for fans of Judy Leigh, Maddie Please and Karen King ?Pack your bags and get ready to head to the Greek island of Corfu!Dorothy and Gina may be separated by twenty years, but their friendship is timeless. At seventy-one and nearly ninety, life’s too short not to have a little fun – especially in Corfu.When Dorothy is invited to visit an old friend at his villa, she insists Gina comes along. They’re looking forward to sunshine, sea breezes, and perhaps a dash of ouzo. But their plans are upended by an unexpected guest: glamorous actress Florence Quinn, who’s taken up residence in the pool house.Florence may sparkle on the surface, but she’s hiding something – and someone – from her past. Determined to help, Dorothy and Gina embark on a quest across the island, only to find that Corfu holds more secrets, scandals, and surprises than they ever imagined.A warm, witty, and adventurous tale of friendship, mischief, and unexpected discoveries.Praise for Kate Galley:'A delightfully witty, poignant and humorous read' Karen King'Warm, engaging and as beautifully crafted as the Shetland knitwear!' Linda Green'A glorious romp with a super-sensitive touch' Celia Anderson'This was so good. One of my favourite books this year' Rachel Burton'Wonderful to read about older heroines and with their age comes secrets, mysteries and challenges. Highly recommended' Maddie Please'An uplifting, positive story... Eat Pray Love for the older generation' Judy Leigh'I thoroughly enjoyed this poignant and heartwarming debut!' Fiona Gibson'I loved this book! I wouldn't have thought it was a debut novel, it was so well-written. I loved the author's style and also the pace of the story', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'The perfect holiday read! I'll be looking for more books by Kate Galley in the future', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'Wonderful story about friendships, second chances, and what ultimately can make life feel worth living', NetGalley Reviewer ?????'Sad, funny and uplifting. I really think we need a sequel to this one!', NetGalley Reviewer'Wonderfully fluent and evocative writing, complemented this beautifully textured, fast-paced, multi-layered storyline... This story was definitely one of a kind', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'What a brilliant debut novel from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'Uplifting and joyous, I didn't want to turn the last page. I can't wait to read more from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'Really refreshing... A very enjoyable read', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'What an utterly adorable book! I was totally invested.... Highly recommended', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'What a fantastic book!...I didn't want to put down... The ending was perfect and made me cry', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????

THIS SUMMER, MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS -THE FUNNY, TENDER, UPLIFTING NOVEL ABOUT FINDING THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST...'A gorgeously tender story about friendship and love in all its forms' Good Housekeeping'Extremely funny and incredibly moving' Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates'One of those books that lingers... I laughed, cried and felt more compassionate for reading it.' Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things'Oh, the exquisite, tender misfits in Goodbye Birdie Greenwing! I love them all..' Catherine Newman, author of NYT bestseller, Sandwich'This book felt like one huge hug' 5-star reader review___________Welcome to Shrublands Road, please follow the speed limit.Meet Birdie Greenwing, determined and no-nonsense. Also, lonely and carrying secrets that only her beloved rescue dog knows about.Ada Kowalski is lonely too. She came to England to help people, but she can’t seem to help herself.Jane and her daughter Frankie are new to the street, although Jane’s cleaning-obsessive mother Min is never far away. Jane wishes she could be as outspoken as her daughter. What will it take for Jane to finally stand up to everyone?One life-changing event brings Birdie, Ada and Jane together in ways they never imagined.But is it ever too late to begin again?For readers who loved the wit and emotional honesty of The Correspondent and the kindness-led community of Theo of Golden, Goodbye Birdie Greenwing is a funny, tender novel about grief, friendship and being truly seen. From the author of DOG DAYS._______Praise for Goodbye Birdie Greenwing:'A beautiful portrayal of friendship and hope.' Woman & Home'Ericka Waller writes beautifully about the complex love that bonds families and forges the most unlikely of friendships' Katherine Heiny, author of Games and Rituals 'A wonderful, heartfelt read and has zoomed into my favourite reads... an easy five stars.' 5-star reader review'The women in this book are complex, loveable , messy and wonderful' 5-star reader review'I highly recommend to anyone looking for a feel-good read' 5-star reader review'A book that will make you reflect on your own life and the importance of the connections we make with each other' 5-star reader review

Discover the BRAND NEW unmissable read from multi-million copy, #1 BESTSELLER Shari Low Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes!As the sun rises on a summer's day, four people are about to find out what it takes to make their dreams come true ??Global TV megastar Ollie Chiles has fame, fortune, and now he’s met Stevie Dixon, the love of his life. But he’s realised that he can’t have it all. He has a huge decision to make – and no matter what he chooses, he’s going to hurt someone he loves.Widow Netta McGonigle gave up her dreams to spend a lifetime taking care of everyone else. Alone now, she’s resigned herself to quiet contentment – but what if life still has one or two surprises in store for her?Single mum Kiki Strang has remained in the shadows raising her daughter Ava, while the man who promised he’d come back for her chased the limelight. With that promise broken, should Kiki fade away quietly or share his secrets with the world?Actress Ginny Canavan has a chance to land the role of a lifetime. But when fate throws in a plot twist even she could never have predicted, will she find a way to rewrite her own script?They say you should always be the main character in your own life. But what happens when you only have twenty-four hours to find your happy ending?PRAISE FOR #1 BESTSELLER SHARI LOW'An absolute cracker of a story – this book was like the holiday I didn’t know I needed' - Faith Hogan ??????????'A funny, sweet and tender tale about life, love and the enduring power of friendship. An absolute must read!' - Mike Gayle ??????????‘Beautiful. I loved it!' - Amanda Prowse'Another winner from Shari Low. Warning: Do not start a Shari Low book until you have time to read it without stopping.' - Reader Review'Shari Low does it again - a fun and fizzing tale of friendship, lost love, trust and hope - an easy five stars from me' - Zoe Folbigg' Shari Low has completely done it again. Finished it with a smile on my lips.' - Reader Review'I was hooked from the first line. FIVE stars!’ – Debbie Viggiano'AMAZING. Once again Shari did not disappoint. This is a brilliant read which was devoured in less than 24 hours. Great new story with much loved characters from previous books intertwined.' - Reader Review'Feel-good and fabulous, another smasher from Shari Low, I didn’t want the story to end’ - Samantha Tonge'Another awesome tale. I couldn't stop reading this story and zoomed through to the awesome ending. I love these one whole day stories and the complexity that Shari welds into them all' - Reader ReviewCleverly plotted with wonderfully warm characters & plenty of surprises!' - Helen Rolfe

The most unforgettable story of the year. A novel about mothers and daughters, love, and loss, perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Beth Moran, and Amanda Prowse. ‘I want to tell you a story, my beautiful child, of every magical thing I wish for you. This is where it all begins…’ It all begins when Edie’s daughter Lexie was born. A day when hope gleams like sunlight on mirror-flat water. Lexie’s arrival makes Edie feel like her life is complete, and her love for her newborn daughter is immediate, like a force of nature.Even though Edie’s marriage to Ryan isn’t perfect, Edie knows she can hold their family together, for Lexie and her brother.However, life – in all its beautiful, messy glory – doesn’t always follow the script. And by the time Lexie is a teenager, everything’s changed, and she’s moving as far away from her family as she possibly can.But now Edie needs her back home, where it all began. Because – as everything in Edie’s life changes – she realises her daughter Lexie might be the only person who can save her…The most unforgettable story of the year – available now!Readers love Debbie Howells:‘This book tugged on all my heartstrings. It was so beautifully written that I felt I was there with Edie… I cried a lot. I can see this as film!’ Lucy Mitchell, author‘A massive WOW!… An emotional journey of heartbreak, grief and loss… A powerful, magical and quite simply beautiful read… You will lose your heart to this wonderfully touching and bittersweet tale.’ Reader Review ?????‘Wow… this book. It’s very rare that a book captivates me from the first few pages alone, but this one definitely did. This was so beautifully written and so well thought out. I flew through it. It’s a raw story of friendship, love, grief, and so much more… Incredible.’ Reader Review ?????‘Oh boy! It’s poignant, it’s raw, it’s blooming emotional. Tissues at the ready… We don’t know what may be around the corner… A stunning read, one that took my breath away. Very highly recommended.’ Reader Review ?????‘A book that made me cry so much… about soulmates and friendship. I loved it.’ Reader Review ?????‘Such a moving story, have tissues nearby{::}. This could easily be a read that’ll make you cry!… Inspirational… You never know what fate will put in your way… A story of love, of loss and more.’ Reader Review ?????

About the Author Debbie Howells is a Sunday Times bestseller, who is now fulfilling her dream of writing women’s fiction with Boldwood. She has perviously worked as cabin crew, a flying instructor, and a wedding florist! Now living in the countryside with her partner and Bean the rescued cat, Debbie spends her time writing.

'Oh my heart, I wasn’t not expecting that… that twist. My heart just broke… The tears just came rolling out. Ugh, so emotional!' Reader review, ?????____________A lost love. A devastating secret. And a summer that could change everything…Two years on from her husband’s death, dressmaker Ellen is learning how to live again and put memories of a difficult marriage behind her.However, never far from her mind is another memory: Alexandros, her first love from the summer she turned eighteen.The moment she'd arrived in his hometown of Kardamyli in Greece, Ellen had been intoxicated by the scent of orange blossom in the air, the days of endless sunshine and sparkling azure waters – but most of all by Alexandros himself. They were meant to be, until a devastating secret forced Ellen to leave and never look back…But now, when her best friend suggests they recreate their teenage summer in Greece, Ellen knows it’s time to confront her past. Will Greece give her the freedom – and happiness – she desperately craves? And there, amidst the lush olive groves, could she rediscover the love she thought she’d lost forever?A gloriously escapist and emotional read set under the Grecian sun. Fans of Karen Swan, Victoria Hislop and Carol Kirkwood will love this unforgettable tale of sisterhood, hope and second chances._____________Your favourite authors LOVE Beneath the Orange Blossom!‘An evocative, romantic and deeply sensuous read. Wonderful escapism' Santa Montefiore ‘Fragrant and fabulous, brimming with tender romance and hope. The perfect book for summer’ Milly Johnson'A sun-drenched romance that lifts the spirits. I loved every moment of this story of lost love, friendship, and second chances!' Kate Glanville‘A sublime summer read filled with romance, emotion and hope – it will fill your heart to the brim with every turn of the page.’ Holly Martin

*** THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS AUTHOR OF THE YEAR 2022***THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GROWN UPS, MARIAN KEYES'JUST BRILLIANT' SUNDAY TIMES___________'Myself and Hugh . . . We're taking a break.''A city-with-fancy-food sort of break?'If only.Amy's husband Hugh says he isn't leaving her.He still loves her, he's just taking a break - from their marriage, their children and, most of all, from their life together.Six months in South-East Asia. And nothing she says can stop him.But when does a break become a break-up?A lot can happen in six months. And it's enough to send Amy and her family of gossips, misfits and troublemakers teetering over the edge.When Hugh returns, if he returns, will he be the same man she married?Will Amy be the same woman?Because if Hugh is on a break from their marriage, then . . . isn't she on one too?_____________'Mercilessly funny' The Times'I laughed . . . I cried' Daily Mail'Full of darkness and light, this is Keyes at her classic and most brilliant best' RedSHORTLISTED FOR A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD