Adult & Contemporary Fiction

This witty murder mystery puts a modern spin on the classic country house whodunnit. A must-read for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and Janice Hallett.A snowstorm. A country house. Old friends reunited.It's going to be murder.Torben Helle - art...

Simply a delight, Bless Your Heart is that perfect blend of horror, gore and a good time. The women vs the undead plot and the Southern setting make for an unmissable dynamic duo. It may be a debut, but you'll be eagerly awaiting whatever Lindy Ryan...

In first century Rome, a murder victim found in the Tiber leads to a brutal gang war and Flavia Albia to a confrontation with her long-hated nemesis, with all that she loves in the balance. First century Rome is plagued by all the evils the have beset...

'It just wouldn't be Christmas without Jo's book in your stocking!' -- Jill Mansell.Let the queen of feel-good Christmas fiction whisk you off to the snowy mountains this festive season... Take one woman longing for the perfect Christmas . . . All Clara...

A gut-punchingly powerful novel in verse, Crossing the Line finds teenager Erik's life derailed after his father's death, as he drifts into new world of drug dealing, trap houses and violence. Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for...

Eerie, lush and dark — The Blue Hour is a psychological thriller about hidden truths and the dangers that come with uncovering them. This is Paula Hawkins at her finest.A stylish and immersive new novel of ambition, legacy, and betrayal from the...

Knots and Crosses introduces gifted mystery novelist Ian Rankin, a fascinating locale and the most compellingly complex detective hero at work today. Inspector John Rebus: His city is being terrorized by a baffling series of murders...and he's tied to...

An inspiring, uplifting story of love and loss, courage and adventure, from the bestselling author of The Skylark’s Secret. 1927. Violet Mackenzie-Grant is embarking on her dream of studying at the Edinburgh School of Gardening for Women. She...

She thought she knew her best friend…She was wrong. The weatherworn cottage Clachan has always been Jo Wilding’s sanctuary, a blissful escape from her tumultuous home life. From the first summer Rachel invited her to join the Willoughby...

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, the Story Prize, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction, and the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award. Named a Best Book of the Year by Los Angeles Times, Vulture, Esquire, NPR, and Kirkus Reviews. A new...

A brilliant engineer and a cocky racecar driver pair enter a forbidden arrangement in this spicy enemies-to-lovers romance.Phaedra Morgan is one of the best race engineers in Formula 1. She’s a math prodigy with dazzling skill, cutting wit,...

Starring a dynamic leading character, Mismatched is the story of matchmaking gone wrong. Friendships will be tested and feelings will be hurt in this tense ride through high school. A teen social media star learns he can’t control everything in...

There are two sides to every story. You know Bella and Edward, now get to know Beau and Edythe. When Beaufort Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edythe Cullen, his life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With...

A brave and triumphant story from an author we’ve loved reading for years, this is the searing portrayal of a sickness, a marriage, and a writer who persevered.From #1 bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an unforgettable story—by turns...

The fantastic next instalment in the delicious DARK IN YOU series.Their bond transcends lifetimes, but there's nothing their enemies won't do to keep them apart. "You will be chained to him forever, and you cannot imagine what that will mean for you."...

Spanning Gilded Age New York society to the 1930s Scottish Highlands, this gothic novel is a mystery within a mystery, featuring a compelling heroine, an engrossing puzzle with fiendish clues, and not one but three big twists.It’s 1932: Scottish...

In a house of secrets, can good prevail? Though Sarah comes from the wrong end of the Fifteen Streets, she's always been determined to make the best of her life. And when she attracts the attention of the young David Heatherington, with his kind eyes and...

"A beautiful story of unfolding secrets and unforeseen consequences, filled with moments that are somehow restrained and astute and gorgeously written all at the same time." —Holly Gramazio, bestselling author of The Husbands. An alluring literary...

This is a hilarious meditation on the power of art and language to unite people. Full of heart, humor and history, Ferdia Lennon reminds us that there’s nothing a show-stopping performance can’t fix. An utterly original celebration of that...

A breakneck thriller of global proportions, this duo must find a way back to each other when the world's greatest powers are keeping them apart. They thought they found heaven on earth. But their paradise becomes a nightmare when Professor Brandt...