en Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:23:04 +0000 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:23:04 +0000 Lismio 360 https://brand.lismio.com/logos/lismio_icon_white.jpg https://lismio.app/audiobook/82251

Felicity was never meant to end up with a money-pit farmhouse to renovate and a broken heart to heal... But when Fliss attempts to drown the sorrow of seeing her ex-fiancé and his new wife's magazine-worthy wedding all over social media, one rash decision loses her a job and gains her a doer-upper in the blink of an eye. The only bright spot of living in the country is the very dishy and very handy loveliest-man-ever Jesse Woods. And when Fliss's new roof has an ill-advised meeting with a tree in the middle of the night resulting in her literally seeing stars, there's only one thing for it. She's going to have to accept Jesse's help and a place to stay. City girl Fliss is at rock bottom but if anyone can teach her to turn her gaze from the gutter to the stars it's Jesse Woods. She's been burnt trusting men before, but Jesse may just be worth breaking her own rules for... A smart, romantic, relatable and laugh-out-loud funny romcom perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Ranald. 'Read yourself happy' with Maxine Morrey. Readers love Maxine Morrey: 'Maxine Morrey brings characters to life, within a couple of chapters you feel as if you have known them for ever. Lovely story, great for the beach or curled up on the couch.' 'The perfect blend of a gorgeous, lovely man, a very likable main character and a detestable villain, mixed with feelings of love, sorrow and humour. I absolutely loved it and definitely recommend it!' 'I couldn't put this down, lovely easy read that made me smile and feel there is good out in the world.' 'I really adored this book. It's the epitome of heartwarming. Such lovely characters, and truly romantic.' Praise for Maxine Morrey: 'I absolutely love Maxine's books - it's so much fun to be in her world.' Portia Macintosh 'An uplifting read that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder "...but what if?" Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic, I loved every page!' Rachel Burton 'A super sweet read, guaranteed to warm any winter evening' Samantha Tonge 'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake 'A stunning, perfect novel - it literally took my breath away.' The Writing Garnet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A warm hug of a book.' Rachel's Random Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Having cut his teeth in music journalism, Graham Linehan became the finest sitcom writer of his generation. He captured the comedy zeitgeist not just as the co-creator of Father Ted but also with The IT Crowd and Black Books, winning five Baftas and a lifetime achievement award. Then his life took an unexpected turn. When he championed an unfashionable cause, TV commissioners no longer returned his emails, showbiz pals lost his number and his marriage collapsed. In an emotionally charged memoir that is by turns hilarious and harrowing, he lets us into the secrets of the writing room and colourfully describes the high-octane atmosphere of a sitcom set. But he also berates an industry where there was no one to stand by his side when he needed help. Bruised but not beaten, he explains why he chose the hill of women and girls' rights to die on - and why, despite the hardship of cancellation, he's not coming down from it any time soon.

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The intergalactic adventures of Arthur Dent begin in the first volume of the 'trilogy of five', Douglas Adams' comedy sci-fi classic The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, read by Stephen Fry. On 12 October 1979 the most remarkable book ever to come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor (and Earth) was made available to humanity - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It's an ordinary Thursday lunchtime for Arthur Dent until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly afterwards to make way for a new hyperspace bypass and his best friend has just announced that he's an alien. At this moment, they're hurtling through space with nothing but their towels and an innocuous-looking book inscribed with the big, friendly words: DON'T PANIC. The weekend has only just begun . . . Follow Arthur Dent's galactic (mis)adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.

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Some bears are very large and dangerous. But other bears are not (and they DO love honey!). Dig into WILD BEARS to find out more about the bears of our world!

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Two sworn enemies, snowed in over Christmas with chemistry that will melt the ice!Nina Thompson has one Christmas wish: to avoid her brother's obnoxiously handsome best friend, Tristan, like the plague. From the moment he humiliated her as a teenager to their escalating revenge schemes, Nina and Tristan's relationship can only be defined as an all-out prank war! And there is yet to be a winner.But it just so happens the ghost of Christmas present has other ideas. When Tristan unexpectedly crashes her family's Christmas, Nina's dreams of a peaceful holiday vanish faster than Santa up a chimney. Determined to end their rivalry for good, she braces herself for one last prank-filled showdown.But when they find themselves snowed in, with no way of avoiding each other amongst the holiday festivities, they discover their heated exchanges have been masking a different kind of sizzle. Caught in a snow globe of holiday romance, they decide to let their fiery chemistry burn bright-but this is absolutely and unequivocally nothing more than a secret fling destined to melt with the snow, this is not a forever romance...This Is Not a Holiday Romance is an enemies to lovers, brother's best friend, forced proximity rom-com perfect for fans of Sarah Adams, Abby Jimenez, and Lynn Painter.Praise for Camilla Isley:"He's a billionaire and so is she! This is no ordinary billionaire romance. It is a romcom full of wit, charm, sexual chemistry and brains." Laura Carter"Sexy, funny, romantic and heartfelt - this book has it all - a must read." Sandy Barker"A fast-paced, entertaining will-they-won't-they that kept me on tenterhooks to the end." Phoebe MacLeod

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The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake is the runaway TikTok must-listen fantasy novel of the year, read by a full cast of narrators. If you loved Ninth House and A Deadly Education, you'll love this. Secrets. Betrayal. Seduction. Welcome to the Alexandrian Society. When the world's best magicians are offered an extraordinary opportunity, saying yes is easy. Each could join the secretive Alexandrian Society, whose custodians guard lost knowledge from ancient civilizations. Their members enjoy a lifetime of power and prestige. Yet each decade, only six practitioners are invited - to fill five places. Contenders Libby Rhodes and Nico de Varona are inseparable enemies, cosmologists who can control matter with their minds. Parisa Kamali is a telepath, who sees the mind's deepest secrets. Reina Mori is a naturalist who can perceive and understand the flow of life itself. And Callum Nova is an empath, who can manipulate the desires of others. Finally there's Tristan Caine, whose powers mystify even himself. Following recruitment by the mysterious Atlas Blakely, they travel to the Society's London headquarters. Here, each must study and innovate within esoteric subject areas. And if they can prove themselves, over the course of a year, they'll survive. Most of them. The story continues in The Atlas Paradox, the heart-stopping sequel. 'I don't think anything will ever compare with this' - Reader Review 'To say I can't wait for the sequel is an understatement. Do yourself a favour and buy this immediately!' - Reader Review 'I had to convince myself magic isn't real' - Reader Review Originally a self-published sensation, this edition has been fully edited and revised. Now includes the short story Sacred Hospitality.

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The brilliantly funny novel from #1 bestselling author Fiona Gibson, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Jill Mansell.This year, their families can deck the bloody halls themselves...Old friends Shelley, Lena and Pearl have reached their limit with the festive preparation that has always fallen to them, and five days before Christmas, they've booked a mini break... without their families. Up until Christmas Eve, they'll be sipping prosecco in the Highlands while their kids wrap bacon around 100 chipolatas and their partners brave the supermarkets.It's exactly what they need... until they're snowed in. Facing the prospect of Christmas 500 miles from home, each woman is forced to confront her real reasons for needing to escape: the fiance with the obnoxious family; the son's new girlfriend who is taking over their home; the family who take their mother for granted all year round...Will the friends make it home before Christmas day? And if they do, can they really go back to their old lives?So forget Elf on the Shelf and get ready for Mums on the Run in the hilarious and heartwarming new novel from Fiona Gibson.Praise for Fiona Gibson:'I absolutely love Fiona Gibson's funny, emotional, relatable writing.' - JENNY COLGAN'Hilarious, sparky and joyful, relatable and brilliant! Highly recommended, whatever the time of year.' - JUDY LEIGH'Snowy, sparkly and satisfying. Highly recommended.' - MADDIE PLEASE'Fun, festive and full of good cheer, Tis the damn season! should be on the top of your Christmas reading wish list.' - SARAH BENNETT'This book isn't just for Christmas... it's the perfect escapist novel for any time of the year!' - KATE GALLEY'A festive, funny and heartfelt story of friendship and finding your way. I loved it.' - FREYA KENNEDY'Warm, witty and wonderfully relatable. Perfect escapism for women struggling to juggle everything, especially at Christmas!' - KATHLEEN WHYMAN'I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in less than a day. It was fun, relatable and an easy read. This was one of my favourite books by Fiona Gibson!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Marvellous at any time of the year! You're never disappointed with a Fiona Gibson novel and this one is no exception. Simple storylines, lovely ending, characters you can relate to and root for, what's not to love?' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I adored this book! I love Fiona's books anyway and definitely have more on my wishlist! This is the perfect festive read. Wouldn't we all like to escape sometimes from the festive build up?' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This book is honestly very funny... I am probably going to reread this story again in the next couple of days, I liked it that much.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I love a good Fiona Gibson book, and this is a very good one!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I honestly couldn't put this book down! Read in 1 day as I was just captured by the characters who are so true to life. This book has me laughing out loud and also in tears!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I was cracking up laughing through the entire book and devoured it in one sitting!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A terrifically entertaining, cheery romance, with an endearing heroine' SUNDAY MIRROR'Warm, funny and poignant' DAILY MAIL'Warm, witty and fun' MY WEEKLY'The voice of modern women' MARIE CLAIRE'More than funny, it's true' ELLE'Warm, funny and endearing' BEST

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A December to Remember follows the three North sisters who rekindle their broken relationship in the wake of their father's death. Wildly different half-sisters Maggie, Simone and Star have hardly seen each other since their idyllic summers spent in the charming village of Rowan Thorp, the home of their eccentric father, Augustus. Known for the fruitful ways in which he and his bustling curiosity shop kept the towns tongues wagging and ladies swooning, Augustus was loved by all and known by none, not even his daughters. Now, years later, the three estranged women are unexpectedly reunited at the reading of Augustus's will. Maggie, Simone and Star are shocked to find out that Augustus has engineered a series of hoops through which the three women must jump to unlock their inheritance - the last thing any of them want to do. But each sister desperately needs the money, and they are in no position to rebel against their father's final wishes. Spending the winter months at Rowan Thorp stirs up feelings with forgotten flames, and makes the sisters confront the lives they've left behind. As old wounds resurface and long-buried secrets come to light, the sisters must learn to work together if they hope to succeed. Sometimes the only way to move forward is to go back to where it all began . . .

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A century-old mystery - and a desperate battle to survive. Abandon is a compulsive standalone thriller from Blake Crouch, the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter and Recursion. On Christmas Day in 1893, every man, woman, and child in a remote mining town disappeared, belongings forsaken, meals left to freeze in vacant cabins, and not a single bone found. Now, journalist Abigail Foster and her father, a historian, have set out unocver the truth. Exploring the area, they are joined by two backcountry guides: a psychic and a paranormal photographer. The long-abandoned town is, according to rumour, haunted. But Abigail and her companions are about to learn that the town's ghosts are the least of their worries. Twenty miles from civilization, with a blizzard bearing down, they realize they are not alone. The ordeal that follows will test this small team past the breaking point as they battle the elements and human foes alike and discover that the town's secrets still have the power to kill. Part journey into old-West history, part nail-biting survival thriller, Abandon is a bloody, darkly surprising tale as only Blake Crouch could deliver.

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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 Pearson When 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 Low Readers 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'Bestselling author Zoë works her magic again in this lovely tale' Now! on The Distance

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From the bestselling author of The One, now an eight-part Netflix series. Set in the same world as The One, The Marriage Act is a dark, high-concept thriller. 'One of the most exciting original thriller writers' Simon Kernick What if marriage was the law? Dare you disobey? Britain. The near-future. A right-wing government believes it has the answer to society's ills - the Sanctity of Marriage Act, which actively encourages marriage as the norm, punishing those who choose to remain single. But four couples are about to discover just how impossible relationships can be when the government is monitoring every aspect of our personal lives, monitoring every word, every minor disagreement . . . and will use every tool in its arsenal to ensure everyone will love, honour and obey. Black Mirror meets thriller with a dash of Naomi Alderman's The Power. Praise for John Marrs: 'A page-turning and thought-provoking read' - Daily Mirror 'A socially aware novel packed with thought-provoking questions' - SFX Magazine 'Original thriller with lots of surprises' - My Weekly 'Clever, compelling and terrifyingly plausible. A near future nightmare that grips from the first page and never let's go. The Marriage Act is a brilliant examination of relationships and the power we let others have over us. And talk about a page-turner. This one will leave you with paper cuts! C. J. Tudor, bestselling author of The Chalk Man "A smart, gripping and scarily believable story from the master of the speculative thriller."-TM Logan, author of The Curfew and The Holiday 'John's creative, high-concept thrillers never fail to keep me furiously turning the pages and The Marriage Act is no exception. Pacy and packed full of tension, the book kept me constantly guessing as the thought-provoking plot about marriage and everything that comes with it unfolded in the most sinister of ways . . . dark, immersive speculative fiction at it's very best!' Sarah Pearse, author of The Retreat and The Sanatorium 'A scarily plausible alternative future with a truly twisted narrative. Tensely plotted and terrifyingly imagined! - Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange

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They're never ever getting back together ... right? The perfect 'will they, won't they', deliciously hot romance for all fans of Emily Henry. Eve Cassidy thought Guy Foster was the only man she would ever love. Theirs was a whirlwind romance and marriage - until it all ended in tears...Five years after their break-up, Eve still hasn't found a reason to believe in true love. But when Foster has an accident and she discovers she's still listed as his next of kin, Eve knows she can't let him wake up in hospital with no one by his side. After all, those devilishly blue eyes have always been hard to say no to...Foster isn't sure if his poor battered brain is playing tricks on him when he sees the only woman he's ever loved sitting next to his bedside. Maybe Eve never got over him like he never got over her? And when Eve agrees to him moving into her one-bedroom apartment to recover, it's clear these exes have unfinished business.Will weeks in close quarters be the making or breaking of this smouldering second chance love story? Up close and personal, old habits can be hard to break.Contemporary romance pure gold for all fans of Abby Jimenez, Lindsey Kelk and Emily Henry.Readers love Aimee Brown:'The writing of Aimee Brown positively sparkles. It's not a traditional romcom, but it's deeply romantic and often very, very funny.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️''I can't praise this book enough. It's beautifully written, has a massive heart and will leave you with all the feels...Absolutely gorgeous! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️''Oh, how I loved this book! Aimee Brown has a supreme talent for writing beautifully flawed, authentically funny characters. This opposites-attract story **stole my heart **and since closing the book I haven't stopped thinking about the characters.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I won't put any spoilers in this review only that you should definitely read it. Absolutely loved this book from start to finish.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I loved this - the 'he falls first' trope is one of my favourites and the main characters within this book are brilliant - definitely recommend!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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A romantic comedy from TOP TEN BESTSELLER Phoebe MacLeod. Could going back to square one be the best thing that ever happened? Thea Rogers has dedicated her life to her career in corporate law. Apart from her colleague and long-time friend-with-benefits Alasdair, she's forgone friendships and relationships, and now she's on track to become her firm's youngest ever female partner. She should be ecstatic. But when a senior partner dies unexpectedly, Thea realises the people at his funeral are only there out of duty. Suddenly, Thea can't shake the question: if she disappeared tomorrow, would anyone care?As the life choices she's made suddenly make less and less sense, Thea is forced to make a decision. Stick with the original plan or take a completely different path.Thea has a chance to do it right this time, and fill her world with the things that matter. But can people really change? And once life starts looking up, why does it feel like there's something... or someone she can't seem to replace?Readers LOVE Phoebe MacLeod's books:'The perfect book.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This book fundamentally changed me and now I need to read every romcom I can get my claws on! I giggled, I almost threw my book, I kicked my little feet, and I finished it basically in one sitting ... what more could you ask for?' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'MacLeod weaves a tale of unexpected love, second chances, and the magic of warm summer days.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Phoebe Macleod writes easy to ready, sweet but not shallow books. She has a lovely writing style and she's the sort of author that I feel safe with, that I know I'm probably going to love pretty much anything she writes - one of the finish-a-book-and-buy-one-straight-after-on-kindle kinda vibes!' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I love when a book can make me LOL in real life the whole time. This was such a fun rom-com and a safe one for people who like books without all the spice.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This is a delightfully sweet and charming romantic comedy with a grumpy/sunshine trope (one of my favorites!)' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'It's a very light, feelgood read and certainly put a smile on my face.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A cute rom-com that focuses on friendship and different types of relationships, not just romance. I loved it, the characters are messy and complex as in real life.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Keys to Success Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Rules for Life and How to Do the Work You often hear people say that they wish they could balance their life more. Some are doing well in their professional lives but are very lacking in their personal lives and vice versa. It seems when they succeed in one area of their life, other areas are left behind. There needs to be balanced in your life so you can live a happier and more fulfilling life. You also often hear the word "productivity", especially in a work environment. Middle managers would often spout about increasing productivity so the team could get more done. But productivity doesn't necessarily apply to the workplace only. You can also increase productivity in your personal life. The premise is to be able to do as much done with as little time as possible. This bundle will teach you different productivity tips you can apply in all areas of your daily life. It will show you effective ways you can do more work and boost your performance. It will also teach you important information on how you can balance all aspects of your life. This 2 in 1 Bundle will include the following audiobooks: 1. Rules For Life: The Ultimate Guide On How to Live a Balanced Life, Discover the Best Ways to Balance Various Areas of Your Life to Get the Most Out of It 2. How to Do the Work: The Ultimate Guide on How to Work Less But Accomplish More, Discover the Best Productivity Strategies So You Can Get More Done Get this Keys to Success 2 in 1 Bundle today!

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Written in seclusion following the intense negative public reaction to the publication of his novel Pierre, The Piazza Tales is Melville's accessible and entertaining collection of short stories concerning love, labor and loss. The collection includes the author's three most important achievements in the genre of short fiction, Bartleby, the Scrivener, Benito Cereno, and The Encantadas, his sketches of the Galapagos Islands. Melville had originally intended to entitle the volume Benito Cereno and Other Sketches, but settled on the definitive title after he had written the introductory story, which concerns the coincidental meeting of mutual long-distance admirers separated by a valley in the mountains.

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A gorgeous Regency novel from Eliza Austin perfect for fans of Bridgerton!Pemberley Presents...Aware that some people consider her unworthy of the title Mrs Darcy, Lizzy is determined to prove her detractors wrong by throwing a magnificent house party at her new home, Pemberley. Nothing can possibly go wrong...can it?Miss Caroline Bingley is quite determined to rescue Darcy from his reckless marriage. Convinced he must now regret his choice, she finds an unlikely ally in George Wickham who also wishes to avenge Lizzy, albeit for a very different reason. If Darcy were to find his 'fine-eyed' wife in a compromising position with Wickham of all people, he would surely never forgive her.Lizzy finds herself in a desperate fight to save her marriage to Darcy, but can she ever compete with Miss Bingley and Wickham's evil machinations? And what damage will this do to her own sisters' happiness?A sparkling continuation of Pride and Prejudice perfect for fans of Bridgerton!Please note: this is a reissue of Miss Bingley's Revenge

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Jack's a retired ex-cop from New York, seeking the simple life in Cherringham. Sarah's a Web designer who's moved back to the village to find herself. But their lives are anything but quiet as the two team up to solve Cherringham's criminal mysteries. This compilation contains episodes 43 - 45. A Score to Settle When Cherringham choir stalwart Arthur Chisholm is robbed in the middle of the night, it seems he's just the victim of bad luck. But as more of his fellow choir members are burgled, Jack and Sarah realise that these crimes are no coincidence. Deadline When journalist Tom Pinder is fished out of the river near Jack's barge, it seems that the hardened old drinker may have had one too many and accidentally slipped to a watery death. Jack and Sarah soon discover that he had made some very dangerous enemies... Bad Neighbours When Brian Foley is charged with the murder of his neighbour, the case against the blustering showman seems incontrovertible. But Jack and Sarah are convinced the police have got it wrong. With time running out, can they find the real killer? Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid 90's, creating content and working on projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, the successful crime fiction series Cherringham, and the historical series Mydworth Mysteries. The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of 'DCI John Barnaby' in 'Midsomer Murders' and 'Jim Riley' in 'The Life of Riley'. He is also known for his film roles in 'The Nativity', 'Sorted' and 'Son of Rambow'. In 2012 Dudgeon starred as 'Norman Birkett' on BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play series written by Caroline and David Stafford.

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Can Cinderella find her happy ever after with the surgeon?Single mum and nurse-orderly Kelly Adams finds herself swept into a fairytale for one night only at a lavish charity masquerade ball. Wearing a beautiful borrowed gown, her identity concealed, she dances with gorgeous surgeon Tony Grimshaw. But as the clock approaches midnight, with one parting and unforgettable kiss she flees...The next morning, Kelly is once again invisible in her uniform, working tirelessly in the background. She knows she could never have a future with top notch surgeon Tony, they're from different worlds and her life is far too complicated. Last night was simply a moment out of a fairytale. Except she's sure when their eyes meet in the operating room he felt a familiar spark. And little does she realize that Tony is searching for his real-life Cinderella....Previously published as Hot shot surgeon, Cinderella Bride

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The final novel in The Seven Sisters series is here. Narrated by Richard Armitage and Tuppence Middleton. Spanning a lifetime of love and loss, crossing borders and oceans, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt, co-authored by her son Harry Whittaker, draws Lucinda Riley's saga to its stunning, unforgettable conclusion. 1928, Paris. A boy is found, moments from death, and taken in by a kindly family. Gentle, precocious, talented, he flourishes in his new home, and the family show him a life he hadn't dreamed possible. But he refuses to speak a word about who he really is. As he grows into a young man, falling in love and taking classes at the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris, he can almost forget the terrors of his past, or the promise he has vowed to keep. But across Europe an evil is rising, and no-one's safety is certain. In his heart, he knows the time will come when he must flee once more. 2008, the Aegean. The seven sisters are gathered together for the first time, on board the Titan, to say a final goodbye to the enigmatic father they loved so dearly. To the surprise of everyone, it is the missing sister who Pa Salt has chosen to entrust with the clue to their pasts. But for every truth revealed, another question emerges. The sisters must confront the idea that their adored father was someone they barely knew. And even more shockingly: that these long-buried secrets may still have consequences for them today. In this epic conclusion to the Seven Sisters series, everything will be revealed. Tuppence Middleton returns to complete the sisters' story alongside Richard Armitage as Pa Salt.

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Stop smoking forever with this superb high quality hypnosis download by Glenn Harrold, the UK's best-selling self-help audio author. Glenn completely understands the smoking habit as he was a regular smoker for 15 years until he quit in 1987. He has created this unique hypnosis recording to help you programme your mind to break the smoking habit and become a non-smoker. Quitting Smoking is easy with hypnotherapy, as this method is uniquely effective in programming the mind to overcome the addiction to cigarettes and nicotine, while remaining in control of your eating habits. Glenn's highly acclaimed hypnosis techniques and production will help you achieve these goals in a safe and natural way. In both hypnosis sessions you will be safely guided into a very deep state of mental and physical relaxation and then given multiple post-hypnotic suggestions that you don't smoke, and that you remain a non smoker forever. Glenn's utilises his skilled hypnotherapy techniques to help you break all past associations with smoking, which completely removes the struggle from stopping smoking. You will also be given positive suggestions and affirmations to prevent you from putting on weight or substituting any other negative patterns of behaviour in place of the smoking habit. In fact when you stop smoking your motivation and desire to keep fit and healthy will become stronger than ever.

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Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick. Mesmerising and huanting, Emma Flint's Other Women is a devastating story of fantasy, obsession inspired by a murder that took place almost a hundred years ago. 'A pitch-perfect historical mystery' - The Guardian 'Bloody brilliant' - Dinah Jefferies, author of The Missing Sister 'Compelling, twisty, and wonderfully suspenseful' - Claire Fuller, author of Unsettled Ground It is 1923 and a country is in mourning. Thousands of husbands, fathers, sons and sweethearts were lost in the war, millions more returned home wounded and forever changed. Beatrice Cade is an orphan, unmarried and childless. After her brother's death, she decides to make a new life for herself. She takes a room in a Bloomsbury ladies' club and a job in the City. But just when her new world is starting to take shape, a fleeting encounter threatens to ruin everything. Kate Ryan is an ordinary wife and mother. Since the end of the war, she has managed to build an enviable life with her husband and young daughter. From the outside, they seem like a normal, happy family. But when two policemen knock on Kate's door and jeopardize the facade Kate has created, she knows what she has to do to protect the people she loves. And suddenly, two women who never should have met are connected for ever . . . 'Exquisite' - Will Dean, author of Dark Pines 'This is a book that will stay with you' - Ann Cleeves, bestselling author of the Vera series 'A thoroughly captivating and unsettling page-turner' iNews

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'Rich, intricate worldbuilding meets swoonworthy romance. . . Phédre and Joscelin's story is the beating heart of every romantasy to follow' - Olivie Blake Winner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel, Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey is an intoxicating fantasy of intrigue, betrayal and desire - perfect for fans of Sarah J. Mass and Jennifer L. Armentrout. Servant. Seductress. Spy. All Phèdre nó Delaunay has known is a life of servitude - until now. When her bond is purchased by a nobleman, Anafiel Delaunay, he transforms her into a charming courtesan and skillful spy. He's also the first to recognize what she is: one touched by the god Kushiel's dart, chosen to forever experience pain and pleasure as one. But when Phèdre uncovers a plot that threatens the very foundations of her homeland, she's thrown into a world of deadly courtiers, heroic traitors and one truly Machiavellian villainess. Her journey will take her to the edge of despair and beyond. For false friends, loving enemies and beloved assassins all wear the same glittering masks - and Phèdre will get but one chance to save all that she holds dear. 'Sophisticated fantasy, intricately plotted and a fascinating read' - Robert Jordan 'Superbly detailed . . . sometimes unbearably intense' - Kirkus Reviews 'Brilliant and daring . . . an assured and magnificent book' - Publishers Weekly Continue the journey with Kushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline Carey.

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'I thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing mystery set in a beautiful location with deliciously menacing undercurrents.' Frances EveshamSusan didn't plan on being an amateur sleuth and, after two successful investigations, she's looking forward to a quiet Christmas. So, when local businesswoman Meera is in desperate need of help, Susan agrees rather reluctantly.The task should be easy enough. The infamous press mogul Duncan Fern is coming back to the Isle of Wight, the scene of his family's childhood holidays, to celebrate Christmas with his grown-up children and their partners, his new glamorous wife Kirsten who is forever dripping with diamonds, and the spikey editor of his paper the Morning Flame, Antoine. The newly-refurbished luxurious Bishopstone Manor is the perfect setting for a festive break and all Susan has to do is help Meera host.But when a snowstorm descends over the island, and the following morning a body is found, Christmas at the Manor takes a darker turn. Can Susan get to the bottom of the mystery before the murderer strikes again...A brand new cosy Isle of Wight mystery perfect for fans of Frances Evesham, Faith Martin and LJ Ross.'A fascinating whodunnit to stimulate even the most demanding of amateur sleuths.' T.A. WilliamsReaders love Mary Grand mysteries:'A really terrific read. I have been reading and enjoying Mary's books for a number of years right from her first one, and this one was well up to Mary's high standard. Brilliant.''Another cracking murder mystery from Mary. It kept me intrigued through out. So many red herrings amongst the well created characters. With the added bonus of all the dogs.''I absolutely LOVE these psychological thrillers from Mary. On every page is another suspicious thing about someone but then at the end, the twist is a shocker! The fact the books are set on the Isle of Wight is another treat.''I love books where you are given lots of clues and have lots of suspects, and are continually changing your mind about who the murderer was. I've read other books by Mary Grand and she's very good at keeping you guessing. And, at the end, I still had it wrong!''Mary Grand has crafted another intriguing and cleverly thought out whodunnit. Prepare to be gripped and thrown around on this rollercoaster of a book. Cosy crime is rapidly becoming one of my favourite genres, and Mary Grand one of my favourite authors.'

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'Witty, gripping, ruthless' - Margaret Atwood via Twitter 'Beautiful and moving' - Neil Gaiman via Twitter 'So to mortal men, we are monsters. Because of our flight, our strength. They fear us, so they call us monsters.' Medusa is the sole mortal in a family of gods. Growing up with her Gorgon sisters, she begins to realize that she is the only one who experiences change, the only one who can be hurt. And her mortal lifespan gives her an urgency that her family will never know. When the sea god Poseidon commits an unforgivable act in the temple of Athene, the goddess takes her revenge where she can - and Medusa is changed forever. Writhing snakes replace her hair, and her gaze now turns any living creature to stone. The power cannot be controlled: Medusa can look at nothing without destroying it. She is condemned to a life of shadows and darkness. Until Perseus embarks upon a quest to fetch the head of a Gorgon . . . In Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes - the Women's Prize-shortlisted author of A Thousand Ships - brings the infamous Medusa to life as you have never seen her before . . . PRAISE FOR NATALIE HAYNES: 'With her trademark passion, wit, and fierce feminism... her thoughtful portraits will linger with you long after the book is finished' - Madeline Miller 'Haynes combines a wide-ranging knowledge of the original myths with a gift for compelling narrative' - The Times 'Natalie Haynes is both a witty and an erudite guide. She wears her extensive learning lightly and deftly drags the Classics into the modern world' - Kate Atkinson 'Haynes is master of her trade . . . She succeeds in breathing warm life into some of our oldest stories' - Telegraph 'Haynes is the nation's greatest muse' - Adam Rutherford

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'Fabulous! A beautiful rom-com of the Nora Ephron variety' Edel Coffey 'The freshest, sexiest, funniest and most poignant book I've read in a very long time. I defy any reader not to want to stand and cheer at the end' Claudia Carroll Having an affair might not always mean being unfaithful . . . Tara loved Colin at first sight. Colin loved Tara at first fight. That's when they knew they were meant for each other. But after six years, their marriage has started to crumble. Unable to recapture the spark they once had, it seems it's all over. Until they meet their 100% match on a controversial new dating app - Fling. At once heartfelt and hilarious, Fling by Joseph Murray is the story of a fateful - and faithful - affair to remind us all that sometimes, what you're looking for might just be closer than you think. Read by Aoife McMahon, narrator of Sally Rooney's 'Normal People'. 'Hilarious and original - one of the best books I've read this year' Laura Price 'Fresh, funny, genuinely heartwarming' Catherine Walsh

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Minor Detail begins during the summer of 1949, one year after the war that the Palestinians mourn as the Nakba - the catastrophe that led to the displacement and expulsion of more than 700,000 people - and the Israelis celebrate as the War of Independence. Israeli soldiers capture and rape a young Palestinian woman, and kill and bury her in the sand. Many years later, a woman in Ramallah becomes fascinated to the point of obsession with this 'minor detail' of history. A haunting meditation on war, violence and memory, Minor Detail cuts to the heart of the Palestinian experience of dispossession, life under occupation, and the persistent difficulty of piecing together a narrative in the face of ongoing erasure and disempowerment.

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Autumn, 1816... Lady Ashby is grieving the death of her beloved husband, just two years earlier. Although still young and beautiful, Isabella is resolved never to marry again, and plans to leave London, return to her parents' Yorkshire house, and resign from society before the year is over. But first, she wants one more taste of life... Isabella has written a list, the contents of which, if discovered, would create a scandal that neither she nor her family would recover from. A list of things she would like to experience, just once more, before she surrenders herself to the life of a widow. And she knows just the man to help her: her friend, handsome and honourable Captain Leo Winterton. But Captain Winterton has a secret of his own. He is in love with Isabella - and when she makes her most improper proposal to him, he is powerless to resist her, even if she is resolved never to love again. Can he persuade her they are destined to be together? Or will their impropriety be discovered, to the ruin of both? Readers can't get enough of Emma Orchard's books: 'If you're girding your loins for Bridgerton, you may want to indulge in this Regency romp' - THE TIMES 'An exciting new talent' - KATIE FFORDE 'Hot stuff. I loved it!' - FERN BRITTON 'Absolutely glorious' - SOPHIE IRWIN 'A delicious Regency romp' - ALAN TITCHMARSH Sensual and exciting' - HEIDI SWAIN 'Heyer with spice!' - LIZ FENWICK 'Witty, heartfelt, deeply emotionally authentic and incredibly sexy' - KATY MORAN 'Sexy, seductive and swoon worthy' - SARAH BENNETT 'Witty, spicy, seductive' - HANNAH DOLBY 'Perfect for fans of Bridgerton' - DARCIE BOLEYN 'Fans of Heyer and Bridgerton rejoice!' - CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD 'A delicious slice of escapism' - LAURA WOOD 'Heart-thumping romance' - JENNI KEER

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Abandoned by his people and destined for Valhalla, do not stand in the way of his fury.Ribe is lost, its hall burnt, and Charles is still missing. Sven must once more sail into dangerous waters to rescue his grandson.King Louis of East Francia, the man who took Sven's son from him almost twenty years ago, has Charles captive and uses him to force Sven to do his bidding and create chaos raiding his brothers Kingdom of West Frankia.The long awaited meeting of Charles and his mother, Abbess Hildegard, is not what Charles dreamed it would be and soon it becomes clear that Charles is in even more danger. Torn between the heathen gods and his Christian god, Charles must decide where his future lies.Sven must fight if he wants to see Charles again and keep the Cross of Charlemagne out of the hands of the Frankish kings. The only thing that Sven knows is that to save Charles, innocent people must die.A thrilling conclusion to Donovan Cook's action-packed historical adventure series - perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy.Praise for The Charlemagne's Cross Series'Donovan Cook has quickly turned into a storyteller worthy of the greatest Viking Skalds! The Charlemagne series is a joy of superb character development, secrecy and deception, and of course thrilling Viking battles. Highly recommended for any fan of the shield wall.' - Peter Gibbons'Donovan Cook's Charlemagne's Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!' - Matthew Harffy'A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page - I loved it!'- MJ Porter'An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you'll swiftly loathe or admire - you'll think you're in the shield wall' - Ross Greenwood'This is just a fantastic read by any standard. From beginning to end This book had me hooked' - Reader Review'It is very enjoyable and recommended to those readers who enjoy reading about Viking times.' - Reader Review'Riveting read. From beginning to finish a great read, packed with action - a good plot with sun plots and plenty. Lots to get your teeth into' - Reader Review

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A totally gorgeous romance from million-copy bestselling author, Kate Hewitt! Welcome to the town of Starr's Fall, where Autumn can feel like it goes on forever, and two people have a chance to fall in love...The leaves are falling, with a crispness to the air, along with the scents of coffee and pumpkin spice, past a half-empty street of shuttered storefronts and a bandstand that has seen better days...Just like the whole town of Starr's Fall, thinks Laurie Ellis - as she and her beloved dog Max head to collect the store keys. Maybe she has seen better days, too, but she's certainly ready for a new start-and to leave her past behind. Still Laurie wonders whether she made a terrible mistake in coming to lovable but shabby Starr's Fall. Will she even find customers for her pet store and bakery, never mind a community to welcome and accept her?Not according to Joshua Reilly, the handsome but grumpy manager of the bookstore across the road, who claims he's never heard of anything so ridiculous as a bakery for dogs.But Laurie remains stubbornly undeterred. She's starting over, right here. Not least because she has another secret reason for being here... one she isn't telling anybody, at least not yet, as it involves her own tragic past.What she doesn't yet know is that a clue to the mystery is hidden deep in Joshua's bookstore. And he doesn't yet realize that Laurie herself might be the key to mending his own battered heart... for Laurie and Joshua and the whole town, it's going to be a fall to remember.Readers LOVE Kate Hewitt:"I loved this book... Very romantic... the perfect feel-good romance." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I literally fell in love with this book. I loved everything about it." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Absolutely perfect... You feel as if you are there... Full of romance... You will want to keep reading for sure and not want it to end. Worth far more than five stars." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Read this in just a couple of hours and couldn't put it down... It's perfect if you just want to get away for a few hours... Highly recommend." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"An absolutely blissful setting... It really sets the scene for a wonderfully cozy read. Romance is in the air but will the secrets in the past be overcome to provide a happy ever after?" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Thoroughly excellent from the first page. Has you in tears at times and laughing at others it's so well written. The characters are brilliant... Heartbreaking, heartwarming and romantic... A brilliant read... Worth more than five stars." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This was my first time reading a Kate Hewitt novel and I'm certain it won't be the last. This book brought me to tears with its perfect balance of sweetness, happiness, sadness and loss... A touching love story I can believe in." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Pure bliss!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I fell in love... The place is magical... I absolutely loved it." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I could not put the book down... A real feel good romance!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"What a lovely book! I was hooked from page 1 and read the entire story in one sitting!... Don't miss this sweet, emotional read!!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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'Powerful and compelling' - Delia Owens, number one international bestselling author of Where The Crawdads Sing 'The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful' - New York Times The Four Winds is a deeply moving, powerful story about the strength and resilience of women and the bond between mother and daughter, by the multi-million copy number one bestselling author of The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah. She will discover the best of herself in the worst of times . . . Texas, 1934. Elsa Martinelli had finally found the life she'd yearned for. A family, a home and a livelihood on a farm on the Great Plains. But when drought threatens all she and her community hold dear, Elsa's world is shattered to the winds. Fearful of the future, when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled, she is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life. Fight for the land she loves or take her beloved children, Loreda and Ant, west to California in search of a better life. Will it be the land of milk and honey? Or will their experience challenge every ounce of strength they possess? From the overriding love of a mother for her child, the value of female friendship and the ability to love again - against all odds, Elsa's incredible journey is a story of survival, hope and what we do for the ones we love. Praise for Kristin Hannah 'A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival' - Kate Morton 'A masterclass' - Karen Swan **** What readers LOVE about The Four Winds 'Everyone should read this book. This is the new American classic' 'It will break your heart and bring you to tears. It will also be one of the best books you read all year!' 'This is historical fiction at its best: compelling, compassionate, enraging and courageous. I absolutely loved this book!' 'Gripping and captivating . . . heartbreaking and inspiring' 'We fall in love with a warrior who finds her power and strength, surrounded by love. Beautiful' 'BRAVO to the author, this is her best work yet'

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In the mountainous city of Nevers, there lives a professor of literature called Q. He has a dull marriage and a lacklustre career, but also a scrumptious collection of antique dolls locked away in his cupboard. And soon Q lands his crowning acquisition: a life-sized ballerina named Aliss who has tantalizingly sprung to life. Guided by his mysterious friend Owlish and inspired by an inexplicably familiar painting, Q embarks on an all-consuming love affair with Aliss, oblivious to the sinister forces encroaching on his city and the protests spreading across the university that have left his classrooms all but empty. A deliciously dark subversion of the fairy-tale form set in an alternate Hong Kong, Dorothy Tse's extraordinary debut novel is a boldly inventive exploration of life under oppressive regimes and an urgent warning against the insidious perils of apathy and indifference.

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'I love Leonie's books - so romantic!' Sandy Barker When Luna Rowntree gets an unexpected and life-changing legacy from a man she's never met, she's determined to find out why - even if it is Christmas Day and her family are expecting her.So, with only her mother's ashes for company - it's a long story, but Luna knows her mother would have wanted to come on the adventure too - Luna sets off in her trusty Astra to the skiing resort in Chamonix, where her mysterious benefactor had lived.But her little car isn't designed for driving through snow-covered mountains, and when she runs out of fuel heart-breakingly close to Chamonix, Luna is relieved to be saved by her very own knight-in-shining armour. Well, knight in mountain rescue uniform anyway.Yannick is charmed if baffled by Luna's mission, and before he knows it, he has agreed to help. But Yannick has his own secrets calling him from the mountains, and his own reasons to run away. As he helps Luna understand her past he realises he has to face his as well if he's ever going to risk opening his heart to love. Curl up with Leonie Mack's new winter romance. Perfect for fans of Mandy Baggot, Jo Thomas and Sarah Morgan. 'I love her beautiful settings and brooding heroes!' Sarah Bennett What readers are saying about Leonie Mack: 'A massive hug of a book. If you're a fan of writers such as Mandy Baggot, Portia Macintosh, Heidi Swain then you will love Leonie Mack!' 'I was so excited to read this beautiful story and Leonie didn't let me down at all, I hooked from the very beginning, I adore Leonie's writing so much and her characters are just so relatable, I just connect with them so easily, it's like making new friends or catching up with old ones.' 'The author has such a fabulous ability to create characters who are so real, one can actually almost touch them. In addition, she can evoke the landscape and culture of whichever area she sets her characters to work. I really want to go and visit the places she describes in all her books - they become so very real and vivid.' 'I've enjoyed every book the author has written - but this one really was particularly special. If you enjoy the same books that I do, it's a romance to remember that I'd highly recommend you add to your summer reading list, and promise you won't be disappointed.'

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A gruesome find. A missing colleague. A case that hits closer to home...As winter settles over Yorkshire, DCI Emma Gardner is hoping that work will calm down for everyone. Distracted by the continued disappearance of DI Paul Riddick Emma can't seem to get her head back in the game. But when a human skull is discovered in a local pub, Emma knows it's time to get a grip.With no one local reported missing, and with no body to be found, the team have their work cut and no obvious clues to follow. Who could the skull belong to and what message is the killer trying to leave them? And then the first body is found...As Emma and the team try desperately to identify the body and the killer, secrets from the past begin to reveal themselves. A home for single mothers. Babies who tragically didn't make it. A coverup at the highest level.With the clock ticking, winter has one final cold reveal for Emma. Her old friend Riddick...Praise for Wes Markin:'Cracking start to an exciting new series. Twist and turns, thrills and kills. I loved it.' Bestselling author Ross Greenwood'Markin stuns with his latest offering... Mind-bendingly dark and deep, you know it's not for the faint hearted from page one. Intricate plotting, devious twists and excellent characterisation take this tale to a whole new level. Any serious crime fan will love it!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen'A nerve-jangling, heart thumping belter of a crime series.' Bestselling author TG Reid'Yet another first class story from this talented author.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Wow! What an incredible and enoyable read this was.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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A Groundbreaking Binaural Audio production. This powerful new recording performed by just two actors uses cutting-edge binaural sound to create the illusion of a full cast. Nora seems to have it all - a loving husband, children and a comfortable life. But when a secret from her past threatens her carefully constructed world, she is forced to confront the stark realities of her marriage and the issues of her gender in society. The recording is followed by a fascinating conversation in which the actors talk how powerful and relevant the play still is today and how this unique project came to be. Alison Larkin is the multi award-winning narrator of over 250 audiobooks, including The Complete Novels of Jane Austen. Andrew Wincott is also an A-list narrator and actor who recently won a BAFTA for his role as Rafael in the hit video game, Baldur's Gate 3 and is perhaps most famous for his role of Adam in The Archers on BBC Radio. 
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"Megan Giddings's prose is brimming with wonder. The Women Could Fly is a candid appraisal of grief, inheritance, and the merits of unruliness." - Raven Leilani Reminiscent of the works of Margaret Atwood, Deborah Harkness, and Octavia E. Butler, The Women Could Fly is a feminist speculative novel that speaks to our times. A piercing dystopian tale about the unbreakable bond between a young woman and her absent mother, set in a world in which magic is real and single women are closely monitored in case they are shown to be witches . . . Josephine Thomas has heard every conceivable theory about her mother's disappearance. That she was kidnapped. Murdered. That she took on a new identity to start a new family. That she was a witch. This is the most worrying charge, because in a world where witches are real, peculiar behaviour raises suspicions and a woman - especially a Black woman - can find herself on trial for witchcraft. But fourteen years have passed since her mother's disappearance, and now Jo is finally ready to let go of the past. Yet her future is in doubt. The State mandates that all women marry by the age of thirty - or enrol in a registry that allows them to be monitored, effectively forfeiting their autonomy. At twenty-eight, Jo is ambivalent about marriage. With her ability to control her life on the line, she feels as if she has her never understood her mother more. When she's offered the opportunity to honour one last request from her mother's will, Jo leaves her regular life to feel connected to her one last time. In this powerful and timely novel, Megan Giddings explores the limits women face - and the powers they have to transgress and transcend them. 'It can be tempting to read The Women Could Fly, which comes in the shadow of the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, and call the book timely. But the relationship at the heart of this novel - between Jo and her mercurial mother - is much closer to timeless.' - The New York Times

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A fresh, irresistible rom-com from Emma Lord, Tweet Cute is about the chances we take, the paths life can lead us on, and how love can be found in the opposite place you expected. Meet Pepper, swim team captain, chronic overachiever, and all-around perfectionist and secretly running Big League Burger's massive Twitter account. Enter Jack, class clown and constant thorn in Pepper's side. When he isn't trying to duck out of his obscenely popular twin Ethan's shadow, he's busy working in his family's deli and when Big League Burger steals his grandma's iconic grilled cheese recipe, he'll do whatever it takes to take them down, one tweet at a time. All's fair in love and cheese - that is, until Pepper and Jack's spat turns into a viral Twitter war. Little do they know, while they're publicly duelling it out, they're also falling for each other on an anonymous chat app Jack built. As their relationship deepens and their online shenanigans escalate, even these two rivals can't ignore they were destined for the most unexpected, awkward, all-the-feels romance . . . 'Gossip Girl meets Mean Girls mixed with To All The Boys I've Loved Before with a touch of You've Got Mail. It's basically impossible not to like.' - Hypable

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When You Get The Chance is a heartwarming listen from Emma Lord, the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club pick You Have a Match. Nothing will get in the way of Millie Price's dream of becoming a Broadway star. Not her lovable but super introverted dad, who raised Millie alone since she was a baby or her drama club rival, Oliver, who is the very definition of Simmering Romantic Tension. Millie needs an ally. And when an accidentally left-open browser brings Millie to her dad's embarrassingly moody LiveJournal from 2003, Millie knows just what to do - find her mum. But how can you find a new part of your life and expect it to fit into your old one without leaving any marks? And why is it that when you go looking for the past, it somehow keeps bringing you back to what you've had all along? Praise for Emma Lord: "Brimming with energy, rapid-fire banter, and affectionate theater references, this memorable Mamma Mia! retelling . . . thoughtfully pays homage while skillfully modernizing it for today's readers." - Publishers Weekly "Chock-full of musical theater references and humor, the novel includes high-stakes emotional drama that is balanced by supportive friendships and strong, deep family connections . . . An entertaining personal journey with plot twists galore." - Kirkus Reviews

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The 6:20 Man is a heart-racing thriller set in the world of high finance in New York, from the number one bestselling author David Baldacci. A journey that took him to hell . . . Having survived combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and been decorated with medals, Travis Devine mysteriously leaves the Army under a cloud of suspicion. And at thirty-two years old, he's swapping fighting the Taliban and Al Qaeda for a different kind of danger in the cut-throat world of high finance. His daily commute on the 6.20 a.m. train into New York's financial district, to his new job as an analyst at the minted powerhouse investment bank Cowl and Comely, takes him into a world where greed, power, jealousy and ambition result in the financial abuse of the masses and the enrichment of an elite few. But it is on this daily journey that he passes a house where he sees something that sounds alarm signals he cannot ignore. A close friend of Devine's, Sarah Ewes, is the first victim and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death at Cowl and Comely compel him to investigate further. As he digs deeper, he discovers strange coincidences and unnerving truths. As the deaths pile up, and the major players show their hands, he must question who he can trust and who he must fight.

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After a series of attacks on the Ottoman administration in Palestine, Sherlock Holmes receives an order from the British government: he is to travel to Jerusalem with Dr. Watson to track down the disruptors and prevent any further destabilization of the region.

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A psychological thriller from Alex Stone, bestselling author of The Perfect Daughter and The Other Girlfriend.Appearances can be deceptive... I was taught that life is pain. That love is pain. It was unavoidable. Acceptable. I never had anything, or anyone I could count on. Not really. Not even myself. Until I met Dr Menon... To the outside world Lauren Taylor's relationship with her boyfriend Josh is perfect. He is supportive and loving and has been there for Lauren during her darkest moments. But behind closed doors, secrets and lies can be hidden... And when Lauren wakes up in a hospital bed and is told Josh is missing, those secrets come bubbling up to the surface. Because the police think Lauren knows exactly what's happened to Josh; that she could even be capable of his murder... The only person who believes in Lauren's innocence is Dr Menon, who has cared for Lauren as his patient for the last few weeks. He can't believe she's capable of murder. He knows just how good she really is. Isn't she? A gripping new psychological thriller from bestselling author Alex Stone. Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S.E.Lynes Chillingly Compelling 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Bestselling author Diane Saxon I just finished #TheOtherGirlfriend by Alex Stone Author and OMG. I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it. Full review for publication on #CrimeBookJunkie. Recommend you add it to your TBR! Bestselling author Noelle Holton A brilliant debut 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Bestselling author Erin Green I loved it!!! Couldn't put it down⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life coach and author Lisa Phillips

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The Seven Sisters is a sweeping epic tale of love and loss, written by the international number one bestseller Lucinda Riley and read by Tuppence Middleton. Maia D'Aplièse and her five sisters gather together at their childhood home - a fabulous, secluded castle situated on the shores of Lake Geneva - having been told that their beloved adoptive father, the elusive billionaire they call Pa Salt, has died. Each of them is handed a tantalising clue to their true heritage - a clue which takes Maia across the world to a crumbling mansion in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil . . . Eighty years earlier, in the Belle Époque of Rio, 1927, Izabela Bonifacio's father has aspirations for his daughter to marry into aristocracy. But Izabela longs for adventure, and convinces him to allow her to accompany the family of a renowned architect on a trip to Paris. In the heady, vibrant streets of Montparnasse, she meets ambitious young sculptor Laurent Brouilly, and knows at once that her life will never be the same again. The Seven Sisters is the first audiobook in the spellbinding Seven Sisters series, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. It is followed by The Storm Sister. 'A brilliant page-turner just soaked in glamour and romance' - Daily Mail

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Nanny Wanted is a gripping thriller from the bestselling author of Out of Her Depth, Lizzy Barber. 'Nanny Wanted is the perfect gothic suspense novel, with complex characters and a creeping sense of dread that will have you turning the pages long after you need to sleep.' - Clare Mackintosh, author of The Last Party A remote Cornish mansion. The perfect couple. And the deadly secrets that bind them. When Lily finally leaves her toxic relationship, a job as a nanny at Kewney Manor seems like the perfect solution. There, she can cut herself off from her old life, and never have to see him again. The Rowes seem like a model family, and Lily falls instantly in love with her new home. But she can't help feeling that something isn't quite right. Why will nobody tell her about the nanny who came before her? Where does Laurie go at night? And what does Charles really want? As Lily becomes increasingly entangled in the Rowes's lives, she realizes that the perfect family may not be all that they seem. And as much as she fears the past she is running from, perhaps the present is where the real danger lies . . . Praise for Nanny Wanted: 'A masterful read-in-one-sitting thriller. Every bit as gripping as last year's Out of Her Depth (one of my favourite novels of 2022).' - B P Walter bestselling author of The Dinner Guest 'A tense, slow-burn du Maurier style domestic noir. Loved it.' - Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet and The Cruise 'A gorgeous setting that hides a multitude of dark secrets, I devoured this book in less than twenty-four hours.' - Nikki Smith, bestselling author of Look What You Made Me Do

Open in Lismio ]]> https://lismio.app/audiobook/70104 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://lismio.app/audiobook/76295

Anger is a powerful emotion that can have negative effects on our well-being and relationships. In this 34 minute hypnotherapy session you will initially be guided into a deep state of mental and physical relaxation and given suggestions to release anger through your breath. You will then be encouraged to explore any root causes of anger and typical anger triggers, which you can then safely release. Letting go of old wounds and traumas that trigger anger outbursts can be cathartic and liberating. Once this healing process happens you will respond to challenging situations in your daily life with a new composure and inner peace. In place of the old feelings of anger you will feel a new calmness and understanding. This session has a sleep ending and will guide you into a peaceful sleep at the end, making it ideal for night time use. The recording will help you to rise above situations which would have triggered anger and view it from a higher perspective. It will help you have more compassion for others and carry forward a new found wisdom. You will be absorbing suggestions to become more compassionate, understanding, and forgiving towards others. Everyone is fighting their own battles at varying levels of consciousness and some people you meet will have their own tough stories. Let go of any old attachment to anger now and love the freedom that comes from embracing peace and understanding. Affirmations I release anger from my mind, body, and soul. I choose to respond to challenging situations with calm and understanding. I am in control of my emotions, and I choose to let go of anger. I forgive myself and others, and release all feelings of resentment. I am filled with love, peace, and tranquillity.

Open in Lismio ]]> https://lismio.app/audiobook/76295 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://lismio.app/audiobook/82183

Don't miss the book club pick from bestseller Carmen ReidDivorced, re-wedded, survived...?Lucie Marshal is absolutely furious! How did she go from being a successful wife and mother to divorced, teetering on bankruptcy, and barely speaking to her grown-up daughter? Even worse, she's just heard that her moronic ex-husband Miles is marrying a much younger woman in an influencer-style wedding in France #blessed #theoneLucie will absolutely NOT be going. To hell with Miles, his new teeth, new hair and new wife! She's perfectly fine...In fact, Lucie feels lost and angry almost all of the time. Just what happened to her younger, freer wild child self, who used to live life to the full?But then pregnant daughter Zoe needs a lift... and eccentric nephew Deva needs a lift too and now Lucie has somehow agreed to drive her Dad's beloved old Jag all the way across France to take them to her ex-husband's wedding.With a pitstop in Paris, a breakdown, unexpected passengers, and miles of open road, all set to Deva's showtunes soundtrack - could this be the journey Lucie needs to find a way back to herself?Praise for Carmen Reid:'Escapist Summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'A fantastic read!"⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review"Fantastic read, couldn't put it down" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review"Can't wait to read the next one!" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review

Open in Lismio ]]> https://lismio.app/audiobook/82183 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://lismio.app/audiobook/82249

A hilarious and entertaining novel about spicing up your life! Perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson. Putting the sizzle back in married life. Sarah's humdrum existence as a busy mother is far from exciting, but when her husband comes to her with a wild plan it may just bring some adventure (and extra money) back into their lives.Despite her initial reservations, Sarah eventually warms up to Drew's idea, but can they keep their spicy private project from becoming public knowledge? As rumours and gossip spread throughout Drew's office and the school PTA, the couple are forced to navigate the challenges of their fledgling endeavour. A charming and humorous romantic comedy filled with endearing characters and dry British humour. Perfect for those that enjoy the humour of real life. 'Oh, I really, really enjoyed this book! ... Warm, funny, easy-to-read, with characters I loved and a plot line that was original and appealing, this is a book I would unhesitatingly recommend. Five stars all the way!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'So funny and easy to read! ... If you like Sophie Kinsella books or used to be a Frasier fan (on TV) I think you'd love this' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'This was a perfect book. It was very funny... The post office science had me cringing for her but laughing out loud as well.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Previously published as A Novel Marriage and Erotic Fiction?

Open in Lismio ]]> https://lismio.app/audiobook/82249 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://lismio.app/audiobook/27420

Dramatic, lyrical, and beautiful, O Captain, My Captain tells the story of one of America's greatest poets and how he was inspired by one of America's greatest presidents. Whitman and Lincoln shared the national stage in Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Although the two men never met, Whitman often saw Lincoln's carriage on the road. The president was never far from the poet's mind, and Lincoln's "grace under pressure? was something Whitman returned to again and again in his poetry. Whitman witnessed Lincoln's second inauguration and mourned along with America as Lincoln's funeral train wound its way across the landscape to his final resting place. This recording includes the poem "O Captain! My Captain!? and an excerpt from "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd,? as well as brief bios of Lincoln and Whitman, a timeline of Civil War events, endnotes, and a bibliography.

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Captain William Hawksmoor of the Royal Navy never expected to inherit Kingscastle and is none too pleased when he does so. Especially when he learns that he must marry within a year or be forever dealing with trustees. As the new Marquis of Athelney, the captain takes command of Kingscastle and discovers much to be done to set it in order. He must also contend with his aunt, Lady Willoughby Hawksmoor, who is determined that her daughter will be his wife. When she discovers he is far more interested in Eleanor Burgess, her underpaid and much put-upon companion, Lady Willoughby shows she will stop at nothing to keep them apart.

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From New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, In the Lives of Puppets is a queer retelling of the Pinocchio tale, inviting you deep into the heart of a peculiar forest and on the extraordinary journey of a family assembled from spare parts. In a strange little home built into the branches of a grove of trees live three robots - fatherly inventor android Giovanni Lawson, a pleasantly sadistic nurse machine, and a small vacuum desperate for love and attention. Victor Lawson, a human, lives there too. They're a family, hidden and safe. The day Vic salvages and repairs an unfamiliar android labelled 'HAP', he learns of a shared dark past between Hap and Gio - a past spent hunting humans. When Hap unwittingly alerts robots from Gio's former life to their whereabouts, the family is no longer hidden and safe. Gio is captured and taken back to his old laboratory in the City of Electric Dreams. So together, the rest of Vic's assembled family must journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country to rescue Gio from decommission, or worse, reprogramming. Along the way to save Gio, amid conflicted feelings of betrayal and affection for Hap, Vic must decide for himself: can he accept love with strings attached? Inspired by Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio, In the Lives of Puppets is a masterful standalone fantasy adventure from the author who brought you The House in the Cerulean Sea and Under the Whispering Door.

Open in Lismio ]]> https://lismio.app/audiobook/68766 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://lismio.app/audiobook/68772

'Tender, unique and uplifting, it explores sibling love, romantic love and the love between friends. Such an accomplished debut' - Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of The Flat Share 'Gorgeous' - Rosie Walsh, bestselling author of The Man Who Didn't Call This audio edition includes an exclusive Q&A with the author, Kara Gnodde. Like circles of a Venn diagram, Mimi and Art Brotherton have always come as a pair. Devoted siblings, they're bound together in their childhood home by the tragic death of their parents. Art believes that people - including his sister - are incapable of making sensible decisions when it comes to love. That's what algorithms are for. Mimi knows that her brother is a mathematical genius. But she believes that maths isn't the answer to everything. Not quite. Especially when it comes to love. Still, when Mimi begins her search for a soulmate, Art's insistence that she follow a strict mathematical plan seems reasonable. The arrival of Frank, however - a romantic stargazer who is definitely not algorithm-approved - challenges the siblings' relationship to breaking point. As their equilibrium falters, Art's mistrust of Frank grows, but so do Mimi's feelings. Something about Frank doesn't quite add up, and only Art can see it . . . The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything by Kara Gnodde is a tender, intelligent and uplifting novel about brothers and sisters, true love in all its forms, and how life is more than just a numbers game . . . 'My book of the year . . . Smart, funny, tender' - Kate Weinberg, bestselling author of The Truants 'A delightfully clever tale of first love, loss and an unforgettable sibling relationship' - Marianne Cronin, author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

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'Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' Daily Mail A remote shoreline. A lethal killer. As lone visitors disappear from the rural northwest of Scotland, campsites are becoming crime scenes. The Wild Coast is a chilling thriller from Lin Anderson. When forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is brought in to analyse a shallow grave on Scotland's west coast, she is disturbed by a bundle of twigs crafted into a stickman and left in the victim's mouth. Then, when a young woman is reported missing from a nearby campsite with another sinister figurine left in her van, it seems that someone is targeting wild campers. An idyllic coastline known for providing peace and serenity, now the area is a hunting ground. As her investigation proceeds, Rhona is forced to reconsider her closest bonds. Rumours of sexual assault offences by serving police officers are circling in Glasgow, which may include her trusted colleague DS Michael McNab. Could it be true, or is someone looking to put him out of action? All the while a young woman's life is on the line and the clock is ticking . . . 'Lin Anderson is one of Scotland's national treasures' Stuart MacBride

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