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Preorder Mhairi's new novel COVER STORY – coming soon! Two strangers. One big coincidence. Driving each other crazy is just the beginning… Harriet Hatley is running away from everything.Getting married.Her boyfriend’s family.Her past.A dream house-share seems like the perfect place to hide, but her unlikely housemate Cal is no stranger to running away himself. And he's also hiding secrets of his own . . .Can these two take a crazy risk, face the past and finally find a reason to stay?____________________‘I love, love, love Mhairi . . . I read this with delight and envy’ MARIAN KEYES‘Gorgeous, funny, life-affirming’ JENNY COLGAN‘Funny, poignant, full of insight . . . a triumph’ KATIE FFORDE’Mhairi’s writing is always just super witty with layered, emotional depth . . . Loved. Adored. All-star.’ LIZZY DENT‘A compelling, clever story, while still being so ridiculously funny and heartwarming’ LUCY VINE‘A plot that gets under your skin, and one scene in particular that will have women everywhere cheering out loud’ LUCY DIAMOND‘The master of thought-provoking romantic fiction’ SOPHIE COUSENS’Burningly funny, achingly romantic, and a plot so tightly crafted it’s like a song’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS’Mhairi consistently writes flawless romantic comedies and Mad About You is no exception’ HOLLY BOURNE‘Full of compassion and hope, and blissfully, wonderfully romantic’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN‘Laugh-out-loud funny, devastatingly moving, and delightfully swoony’ LOUISE O’NEILL‘Mhairi is absolutely brilliant . . . I’m in awe of her talent’ EMMA HUGHES‘I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a book so much’ GILLIAN MCALLISTER‘Smart, funny and feel-good with cracking one liners. Mhairi at her brilliant best’ ALEX BROWN‘Hilarious, wise, and clever . . . and chemistry that sizzles off the page’ JUSTIN MYERS

* INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *A sweeping and evocative music memoir from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award–winning, platinum selling singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, written with his friend, Emmy Award–nominated actor, comedian, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Paul Reiser.Doobie Brothers. Steely Dan. Chart topping soloist. Across a half-century of American music, Michael McDonald’s unmistakably smooth baritone voice defined an era of classic rock and R&B with hit records like “What A Fool Believes,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “I Keep Forgettin’,” “Peg,” “It Keeps You Running,” “You Belong to Me,” and “Yah Mo B There.”In his candid, freewheeling memoir, written with his friend, the Emmy Award-nominated actor and comedian Paul Reiser, Michael tells the story of his life and music. A high school dropout from Ferguson, Missouri, Michael chased his dreams in 1970’s California, a heady moment of rock opportunity and excess. As a rising session musician and backing vocalist, a series of encounters would send him on a wild ride around the world and to the heights of rock stardom—from joining Steely Dan and becoming a defining member of The Doobie Brothers to forging a path as a breakout solo R&B artist.Interwoven with the unforgettable tales of the music, Michael tells a deeply affecting celebrity memoir of losing and finding himself as a man. He reckons with the unshakeable insecurities that drove him, the drug and alcohol addictions that plagued him, and the highs and lows of popularity. Along the way he relays the lessons he’s learned, and that if he’s learned anything at all it’s that there’s often little correlation between what you get and what you deserve.Filled with unbelievable stories and a matchless cast of music greats including James Taylor, Ray Charles, Carly Simon, and Quincy Jones, What a Fool Believes is a moving and entertaining rock and roll biography that is sure to be a classic. This unforgettable music memoir goes behind the hits to tell the story of a singular voice in rock history:The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan: Go inside the studio and on the road with two of the most influential bands of the decade, and learn the stories behind era-defining hits like "What A Fool Believes" and "Takin’ It to the Streets."Fame and Insecurity: A high school dropout from Ferguson, Missouri, grapples with the unshakeable insecurities, drug and alcohol addictions, and the dizzying highs and lows of fame.70s Rock Scene: Step into the heady world of 1970s California, a moment of excess and opportunity, filled with a matchless cast of music greats including James Taylor, Ray Charles, and Quincy Jones.A Singer-Songwriter’s Journey: Follow the path from rising session musician and backing vocalist to a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and breakout solo R&B artist who defined a generation.

Meet Yinka. And Yinka's mum. And Yinka's aunties. Who are all asking . . . YINKA, WHERE IS YOUR HUZBAND? --------'Your bookself needs this . . . full of heart' Jendella Benson, Hope and Glory'Love story? Nah, more of a self-love story!' Reader *****Yinka wants to find love. Her problem? Her mum wants to find it for her.She also has too many aunties who frequently pray for her delivery from singledom. Plus there's her preference for chicken and chips over traditional Nigerian food, and a bum she's sure is far too small as a result. Oh, and the fact that she's thirty-one and doesn't believe in sex before marriage might be a bit of an obstacle too . . .So when her cousin gets engaged, Yinka commences 'Operation Find A Date for Rachel's Wedding'. Armed with a totally flawless, incredibly specific plan, will Yinka find herself a huzband?What if the thing she really needs to find is herself?Hilarious and wildly entertaining, this tale of love, culture, family and friendship will have you rooting hard for Yinka! THE TIMES bestseller and MARIE CLAIRE 'BEST BOOKS OF 2022'--------'The most loveable character you'll meet' Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, In Every Mirror She's Black'Glorious debut! Read it over two nights and loved it!' Nikki May, Wahala'Hilarious, insightful and so uplifting' Beth O'Leary, The Roadtrip'Yinka's world is both hilarious and poignant' Irenosen Okojie MBE, Butterfly Fish'The spiritual heir to Bridget Jones's Diary' Emily Henry, Book Lovers'Warm and fun and sweet' Marian Keyes, Again, Rachel'More than a book about a woman looking for a man. It addresses female friendships, black beauty standards and religion' Mail on Sunday'A story about friendship, family, romance, and the most important quest of all - loving and accepting yourself' Lauren Ho, Last Tang Standing'Peckham's Bridget Jones' Evening Standard

* INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *A sweeping and evocative music memoir from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award–winning, platinum selling singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, written with his friend, Emmy Award–nominated actor, comedian, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Paul Reiser.Doobie Brothers. Steely Dan. Chart topping soloist. Across a half-century of American music, Michael McDonald’s unmistakably smooth baritone voice defined an era of classic rock and R&B with hit records like “What A Fool Believes,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “I Keep Forgettin’,” “Peg,” “It Keeps You Running,” “You Belong to Me,” and “Yah Mo B There.”In his candid, freewheeling memoir, written with his friend, the Emmy Award-nominated actor and comedian Paul Reiser, Michael tells the story of his life and music. A high school dropout from Ferguson, Missouri, Michael chased his dreams in 1970’s California, a heady moment of rock opportunity and excess. As a rising session musician and backing vocalist, a series of encounters would send him on a wild ride around the world and to the heights of rock stardom—from joining Steely Dan and becoming a defining member of The Doobie Brothers to forging a path as a breakout solo R&B artist.Interwoven with the unforgettable tales of the music, Michael tells a deeply affecting celebrity memoir of losing and finding himself as a man. He reckons with the unshakeable insecurities that drove him, the drug and alcohol addictions that plagued him, and the highs and lows of popularity. Along the way he relays the lessons he’s learned, and that if he’s learned anything at all it’s that there’s often little correlation between what you get and what you deserve.Filled with unbelievable stories and a matchless cast of music greats including James Taylor, Ray Charles, Carly Simon, and Quincy Jones, What a Fool Believes is a moving and entertaining rock and roll biography that is sure to be a classic. This unforgettable music memoir goes behind the hits to tell the story of a singular voice in rock history:The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan: Go inside the studio and on the road with two of the most influential bands of the decade, and learn the stories behind era-defining hits like "What A Fool Believes" and "Takin’ It to the Streets."Fame and Insecurity: A high school dropout from Ferguson, Missouri, grapples with the unshakeable insecurities, drug and alcohol addictions, and the dizzying highs and lows of fame.70s Rock Scene: Step into the heady world of 1970s California, a moment of excess and opportunity, filled with a matchless cast of music greats including James Taylor, Ray Charles, and Quincy Jones.A Singer-Songwriter’s Journey: Follow the path from rising session musician and backing vocalist to a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and breakout solo R&B artist who defined a generation.

'There is warmth and heart aplenty in this delicately told story' Daily MailMoving back in with her dad was not part of Kate's plan. Blindsided by her husband's affair and the break-up of their family, Kate must balance the needs of three very different children - solo.Seven-year-old Bobby is having meltdowns at school. Eighteen-year-old Luke vows that he'll never speak to his father again. And sweet middle-child Jess, always the peacemaker, is just trying to cheer everyone up as best she can.But when Jess is diagnosed with cancer, Kate's resilience is put to the ultimate test. She knows she has to put aside her own hurt and do what is best for her little girl. But maybe doing the right thing means doing the unthinkable?'A heart-warming and a heart-breaking story, beautifully written and sensitive ... compelling' Woman's Way'A fascinating exploration of difficult subjects ... Moriarty writes with compelling authority' Irish Times'OMG! I'm an emotional wreck after reading this novel, probably not helped by the fact that I pulled an all-nighter to finish it ... I just could not put it down' Eileen Dunne, RTÉ__________Praise for Sinéad Moriarty:'Heartfelt and deeply moving ... I couldn't put it down.' Susan Lewis'Intriguing and thought provoking ... a great read.' Katie Fforde'Gripping and thought-provoking - I was desperate to discover how it would pan out!' Paige Toon'We ate this fabulous story up - 4 stars' Heat magazine'Love, lies and longing - this has it all - 4 stars' Woman magazine'Intriguing - a dramatic twist in the tale will keep you engrossed.' Candis

'A page-turner of a story about love, courage, and following your dreams' Milly Johnson, bestselling author of My One True NorthLife isn't as simple as producing the perfect pie.Thirty-two-year-old Hetty Greengrass is the star around which the rest of her family orbits. Marriage, motherhood and helping Dan run Sunnybank Farm have certainly kept her hands full for the last twelve years. But when her daughter Poppy has to choose her inspiration for a school project and picks her aunt, not her mum, Hetty is left full of self-doubt.Hetty's always been generous with her time and until now, her biggest talent - baking deliciously moreish shortcrust pastry pies - has been limited to charity work and the village fete. But taking part in a competition run by Cumbria's Finest to find the very best produce from the region might be just the thing to make her daughter proud . . . and reclaim something for herself.Changing the status quo isn't easy - and with cracks appearing in her marriage and shocking secrets coming to light, Hetty must decide where her priorities really lie . . .Your favourite authors have loved reading bestseller Cathy Bramley:'Delightful!' Katie Fforde'Full of surprises, just like one of Hetty's pies' Jo Thomas'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha AshleyReaders are falling in love with Hetty's Farmhouse Bakery:***** 'Perfect feel-good reading'***** 'If only real life were as idyllic as it is in Hetty's world'***** 'I laughed and cried and really warmed to the amazing, strong female characters'

From 1989 through 2002 there was an unprecedented surge in American sitcoms featuring explicitly Jewish lead characters, thirty-two compared to seven in the previous forty years.  Several of these-Mad About You, The Nanny, and Friends-were among the most popular and influential of all shows over this period; one program-Seinfeld-has been singled out as the “defining” series of the nineties.  In addition, scriptwriters have increasingly created “Jewish” characters, although they may not be perceived to be by the show’s audience, Rachel Green on Friends being only one example.In Something Ain’t Kosher Here, Vincent Brook asks two key questions: Why has this trend appeared at this particular historical moment and what is the significance of this phenomenon for Jews and non-Jews alike?  He takes readers through three key phases of the Jewish sitcom trend: The early years of television before and after the first Jewish sitcom, The Goldbergs’, appeared; the second phase in which America found itself “Under the Sign of Seinfeld”; and the current era of what Brook calls “Post- Jewishness.”Interviews with key writers, producers, and “showrunners” such as David Kohan, (Will and Grace), Marta Kauffman (Friends and Dream On), Bill Prady (Dharma and Greg), Peter Mehlman and Carol Leifer (Seinfeld), and close readings of individual episodes and series provoke the inescapable conclusion that we have entered uncharted “post-Jewish” territory.  Brook reveals that the acceptance of Jews in mainstream white America at the very time when identity politics have put a premium on celebrating difference reinforces and threatens the historically unique insider/outsider status of Jews in American society. This paradox upsets a delicate balance that has been a defining component of American Jewish identity.The rise of the Jewish sitcom represents a broader struggle in which American Jews and the TV industry, if not American society as a whole, are increasingly operating at cross-purposes-  torn between the desire to celebrate unique ethnic identities, yet to assimilate: to assert independence, yet also to build a consensus to appeal to the widest possible audience.   No reader of this book will ever be able to watch these television programs in quite the same way again.

'There aren't enough words for how much I love it' MARIAN KEYESTHE SMASH-HIT ROMANTIC COMEDY THAT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH AND CRY - IF YOU'RE A FAN OF DERRY GIRLS YOU'LL LOVE THIS___________Meet Aisling. She's a small-town girl with a big heart.She has a steady job and a loyal boyfriend (though he hasn't put a ring on it even after seven years).Then one disastrous romantic getaway convinces Aisling to leave him behind and head for the bright lights.But with glamorous new flatmates, a scandal at work and a weird love square, Aisling has no idea what's about to hit her . . .Fans of Marian Keyes, Bridget Jones and Sophie Kinsella will LOVE this.__________'Comparisons with Bridget Jones are spot on' Independent'Will have you laughing your socks off' Fabulous'Sweet, funny, moving, perfect' The Pool'You'll laugh, you'll cry . . . an utter ray of sunshine' Red Can't get enough of Aisling? Then why not read the hilarious follow-up The Importance of Being Aisling - OUT NOW!

An uplifting and big-hearted love story, perfect for fans of One Day and You Are Here by David Nicholls'TOTALLY UNPUTDOWNABLE' 5* Reader review'HAVE YOUR TISSUES READY' 5* Reader review'THE ENDING WAS PERFECT' 5* Reader review'Clever, poignant, and satisfying' Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde'An eminently real and relatable love story . . . Lucy and Jamie had me at Hello' Julietta Henderson, author of The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman'Heartbreakingly tender & poignant. It kept me guessing & hoping until the last page' Sophie Claire, author of A Winter's Dream_______ONE YEAR AGOThe moment they meet, Lucy and Jamie know they’ve found someone special. Opposites attract – so their chemistry is instant. And by the time a blind date breakfast has become late-night shots in a bar, they’re both certain: this is forever.TODAYUntil now, they’ve loved the things that make them different. Lucy’s wildness brings out Jamie’s protective side; his love for home helps her feel grounded. They never expected to agree on everything. But when something happens that rips Lucy and Jamie down the middle, the question is: will they come back stronger? Or is this happy ever after not forever after all . . . ?_______‘Clever, poignant, and satisfying’Katie Fforde‘Poignant, profound. Heartbreaking and heart-warming’Woman‘Heart-warming, lovely and thought-provoking’Hello!‘A heartbreaking and heartwarming read’Woman’s Weekly'Perfectly captures the pleasure, pain and poignancy of being human' Julietta HendersonPraise for Rachel Marks:'A total delight. Beautifully observed, painfully funny and profoundly moving, it's a wise and wonderful story of hope and love. I adored it!' Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Times bestselling author'A delightful, heart-warming read. The characters feel so real... I'm sure I must know them somehow!' Sophie Cousens, author of the New York Times bestseller This Time Next Year'Rachel Marks packs a novel with all the emotions - hope, fear, love, despair and - ultimately - joy' Clare Pooley, bestselling author of The Authenticity Project'Unpredictable and satisfying' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author'As tender and emotional as it is funny, it made me laugh out loud A LOT, and it made me sob' Cressida McLaughlin'Heartbreaking, heartwarming, perfect!' Rosie Goodwin, Sunday Times bestselling author

The brand new, utterly hilarious and totally addictive romantic comedy in the No. 1 bestselling AISLING series'Aisling is one of the finest comic creations of all time' MARIAN KEYES'That rare, precious thing: a fictional character you care about like a friend. It's a joy to spend time with Aisling again' LISA McGEE, creator of DERRY GIRLS________Anything is possible in the bright lights of New York . . .Aisling is 31 and life is good. Yes, her relationship with boyfriend John may be over but her café, BallyGoBrunch, is booming and it isn't long before an exciting offer lands: a catering gig in The Big Apple.Armed with her best wrap dress and heels, Aisling boards a business-class flight to New York to start a new adventure.But life in the city isn't as easy and glamorous as she first thought. Alone and homesick, Aisling fears she has made a terrible mistakeYet New York has so much to offer - especially when a certain fireman comes knocking on her door . . .________'Aisling is just such a relatable character in so many ways' 5***** Reader Review'Everything Marian Keyes said. Just fabulous!' 5***** Reader Review'An uplifting and relatable read' 5***** Reader Review'The characters are so vivid' 5***** Reader ReviewPraise for the Aisling Series:'There aren't enough words for how much I love it' Marian Keyes'The Irish answer to Bridget Jones . . . it's stuffed with laughs' Daily Mail'Hilarious and heart-warming' Heat

'A warm, nurturing, optimistic, sunny story.' Sue Teddern, author of Annie Stanley, All at SeaIt's never too late for a new beginning...Steph Herrington runs a successful hair salon - she can make your hair look amazing but she's no gardener. An allotment was her late husband's dream. But when her daughter, Jessie, decides to take the plot on in her dad's memory, Steph sees a chance to bridge the gulf that grew between them as their loving, close-knit family fell apart... Only the gnarly tangle of weeds and thorns - and working together to tame it - is much harder than they'd imagined. But as winter turns to spring and fruits and vegetables start to flourish - and with the support of Jessie's loyal friend, Hog, and handsome fellow plot-holder and single dad, Richard - can Steph and Jessie's relationship grow back stronger than ever?A heartwarming and uplifting novel about community, family, and finding yourself again after a loss. Perfect for fans of Catherine Alliot, Fanny Blake and Fiona Gibson.

THE AGREEMENT WAS TO GET MARRIED . . . NOT TO FALL IN LOVE.'Fabulous . . . This would make a great rom-com film for the big screen' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A must-read for rom com lovers' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I absolutely loved this book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This was a fabulous slow burn romance. A will they, won't they with so much more' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐-------For a commitment-phobe who's never taken a girl on a third date, Jack finds getting married to his old friend Maya pretty easy. He's a New Zealander in need of a visa to stay in the country, and she doesn't believe in marriage anyway. Simple.Maya and Jack live in wedded, sex-less bliss, until one day Jack starts to get serious with someone else . . . Suddenly Maya finds herself falling into a role she never thought she'd be: a wife - and a scorned one at that - who is falling uncontrollably, undeniably, and entirely inconveniently . . .. . . in love with her own husband.This sparkling, topsy-turvy romcom is perfect for fans of Josie Silver, Beth O'Leary and Mhairi McFarlane.*Lizzie's new novel HATE AT FIRST SIGHT is available to pre-order NOW!*-------Find out why readers love Lizzie O'Hagan'I absolutely loved this book, so much so that I devoured it in two sittings! Their banter was fab . . . fabulous' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If you enjoyed The Flatshare you will enjoy this novel. The perfect holiday read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book is so much more than your usual romcom!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A must read for any romantic comedy lovers!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A stunning debut' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Witty and totally engaging!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The perfect mix of love, friendship, drama and humour' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

THEY SAY IT'S A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND . . . HATE AT FIRST SIGHT.Kate hates feeling out of control. Her incessant need to overprepare has always served her well. Yet nothing could have prepared her for today.Not only is she being evicted from her flat . . . by her best friend, but now her boss has announced cost-cutting measures that will put her job in jeopardy. She may not love the company she works for, but she's worked too hard for too long to just give up. So she's ready to prove herself.The catch? If she wants to save her job, she'll have to work with creative, happy-go-lucky Harry. The one man she's spent the last five years trying to forget.But what happens when that line you've drawn starts to blur?This witty, dizzying, snort-with-laughter enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy is an instantly unputdownable and unmissable treat that will have you falling head over heels in love with its characters. Perfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Emily Henry, Talia Hibbert, Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O'Leary.------Fall in love with Lizzie O'Hagan's romcoms:'I absolutely loved this book, so much so that I devoured it in two sittings! Their banter was fab . . . fabulous' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This was a fabulous slow burn romance. A will they, won't they with so much more' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I wanted to stay with these wonderful characters for longer - I will really miss them! I adored this book from start to finish!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If you enjoyed The Flatshare you will enjoy this novel. The perfect holiday read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This is just an absolute delight to read!!! I have adored everything about this one. I have been completely pulled in and unwilling to put this one down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Beloved theatre critic Peter Filichia has created a treasure for the ages with A Show Tune for Today, a whimsical day-by-day calendar—one that can be used again and again, in any year—for musical theatre buffs. Across 366 bite-size entries, Filichia dispenses anecdotes, observations, fun facts, and other confections tied to a single song, perfect for starting each day. Whether tied to a show’s opening date (August 6: “You'll Be Back” / Hamilton), holidays (December 25: “A Christmas Song” / Elf), historic dates (August 21: the actual date of “The Night That Goldman Spoke in Union Square” in 1893 from Ragtime), lyrics (March 2: when Camelot insists winter exits on the dot), or connections more surprising, each entry provides a light delight to put a spring in your step, every day of the year.

'A charming page-turner of a romance' Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of Our Stop'A heart-warming tale . . . sure to tug at your heart-strings' Woman's Own_________________Alice and Alife couldn't be more different.He's charming, talkative and outgoing. She's reserved, efficient and a workaholic.Forced together by circumstance, they can't see each other but they can talk - and as Alfie slowly brings Alice out of her shell, they start to get to know each other better.The connection between them feels real, but can you really fall for someone you've never seen? ___Readers are falling in love with Before I Saw You:***** 'One of the must-reads of 2021! It is beautifully written with characters that have such great depth.'***** 'An absolute joy and a love story about falling in love and allowing yourself to be loved.'***** 'A funny, heart-wrenching and beautiful love story. Absolutely loved it.'

'Laugh-out-loud, heartwarming tale' BETH O'LEARY'Pure romance magic' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'Beyond wonderful, so funny, so sweet' LINDSEY KELK Millie Chandler is known at work as the nice receptionist who got dumped by the company hotshot, and ever since then, she has vowed to keep everything to herself - her feelings, her hopes, and especially her fears. But Millie does have an outlet: her emails. From sarcastic replies to her rude boss, rants to friends about their terrible taste in men to a five-hundred-word love declaration to her ex, who three years on, is about to marry someone else. Millie's reality lives in her drafts until the morning she discovers that they are somehow in her sent folder. The truth is out.As every dark secret she's worked so hard to keep password protected is released, Millie must fix the chaos her words have caused.Will Millie find the strength to open both her heart, and her inbox?

'Gorgeous, escapist...with a romance to make you swoon' Becky Hunter'Heartwarming and heartwrenching' Beth Reekles'Full of warmth and hope' Jo Lovett_________________She likes to be in control.Olivia Jackson’s life is one big to-do list. But after her sister tragically dies and leaves her a ticket to go travelling, Olivia has to leave her perfectly ordered world – albeit with a meticulously organised itinerary.He throws caution to the wind. Jacob Green couldn’t be more different. He’s been travelling the world for five years and lets destiny decide where he goes next with a roll of a dice.Do opposites really attract? When the two first meet, Olivia finds Jacob’s laid-back attitude infuriating. Not to mention her unanswered question as to why he’s been travelling for so long without going back home. But as they part ways, she can’t help but wish her carefully laid plans involved him.Will fate bring them together again? And if it does, what secret is Jacob hiding?__________________Readers LOVE Take a Chance on Me:***** 'Another fantastic novel by Emily Houghton'***** 'An absolute joy to read'***** 'So much more than a holiday romance'***** 'Such a good read . . . absolutely beautifully written'

'A superb romcom, with relatable and loveable characters that literally burst from the pages. With laugh-out-loud moments, woven between a heartwarming and hopeful story, it charmed me from the first page'Carmel HarringtonTrue love is only just a swipe away? Right?Iris lives by numbers. The only thing missing from her perfectly calibrated life is a partner - and not for lack of trying. After decades of disappointment, Iris practically has a PhD in online dating. But something still eludes her: that unquantifiable spark.Kim is too busy being the life of the party to look for love. Her terrible dates make great stories for her friends and co-workers, as long as she's not caught by her tyrannical boss, Iris.Connie, Kim's recently widowed mum, is single for the first time since the 1970s. The dating game has changed a lot since her day . . .Sick of being let down, Iris takes matters into her own hands - using her analytical skills to create the first real formula for love. With Kim and Connie on board, they launch Analyzed, a dating app like no other.As Analyzed takes the world by storm, are the three women in over their heads? Is love really just a numbers game?'A laugh on every page, entirely empathetic characters and a warm heart in the middle of the story. I found this book highly entertaining and totally satisfying' Liz NugentPraise for Claudia Carroll:'Brilliantly funny' Sun'An immensely talented writer' Sinéad Moriarty'Brilliant' Bella

'A superb romcom, with relatable and loveable characters that literally burst from the pages. With laugh-out-loud moments, woven between a heartwarming and hopeful story, it charmed me from the first page'Carmel HarringtonTrue love is only just a swipe away? Right?Iris lives by numbers. The only thing missing from her perfectly calibrated life is a partner - and not for lack of trying. After decades of disappointment, Iris practically has a PhD in online dating. But something still eludes her: that unquantifiable spark.Kim is too busy being the life of the party to look for love. Her terrible dates make great stories for her friends and co-workers, as long as she's not caught by her tyrannical boss, Iris.Connie, Kim's recently widowed mum, is single for the first time since the 1970s. The dating game has changed a lot since her day . . .Sick of being let down, Iris takes matters into her own hands - using her analytical skills to create the first real formula for love. With Kim and Connie on board, they launch Analyzed, a dating app like no other.As Analyzed takes the world by storm, are the three women in over their heads? Is love really just a numbers game?'A laugh on every page, entirely empathetic characters and a warm heart in the middle of the story. I found this book highly entertaining and totally satisfying' Liz NugentPraise for Claudia Carroll:'Brilliantly funny' Sun'An immensely talented writer' Sinéad Moriarty'Brilliant' Bella

Escape to Italy with the brand-new romcom from the author of You Had Me at HalloumiWhen Ramona's dream to launch a size-inclusive fashion line comes crashing down she decides it is time for a bold change. Realising there is little inclusivity in the exclusive world of haute couture, Ramona bids ciao for now to her old life and heads to Milan for fashion inspiration (and gelato).Thrown off course, she rents a room in a Tuscan village where the locals are sceptical - particularly the infuriating Marco, who seems to be there whenever Ramona makes a fool of herself. Which is often.Can a year in Tuscany get her life back on track? And will Ramona discover amore when she least expects it?Ginger Jones is back with her next laugh-out-loud, mouth-watering tale from the rolling fields of sun-drenched Italy. Add a dash of romance to your life with this tale that's sure to satisfy your appetite . . .Praise for You Had Me At Halloumi'It is pure fabulous escapism, perfect for poolside reading' Rachel's Random Reads'Fun and quirky romcom!'''I devoured this book in two days, it is such a fun read.''Perfect for a sunny afternoon''This mouth watering and sunny story is the epitome of escapism'