Glamorous murder mystery from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet and The Cruise'The Penthouse is a twisting, unpredictable, glamorous whirlwind of a thriller' Amy McCulloch ‘Intense and claustrophobic’ HEAT ‘Agatha Christie with glamour’ SUNDAY TIMES Beneath the glamour dark secrets lurk. World famous singer Enola had it all – fame, fortune, and a breathtaking penthouse view. Then she vanished without a trace, leaving the band’s careers in ruins. Fifteen years on, the remaining members are reuniting for a series of concerts in Las Vegas. But when mysterious accidents plague them, some start to wonder if Enola is back for revenge. What happened all those years ago – and who really knows the truth? ____________________________________ Praise for Catherine Cooper: ‘Intense and claustrophobic’ Heat ‘Agatha Christie with glamour’ Sunday Times ‘A well-plotted twisty read’ Woman’s Weekly

The Penthouse

A one-of-a-kind, hilarious, high-stakes murder mystery! “Funny, heartfelt and I loved the mystery” – Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls “How many weeks before the ghost of your unspeakably generous organ donor ascends the glitter escalator to heaven, Jess? Six weeks? Eight? Or maybe never unless you bloody well help her find out why she was murdered…” Seventeen-year-old Jess wakes from an emergency heart transplant to discover she's being haunted by the disgruntled ghost of her donor - teenage socialite, Tilly. And she won't leave Jess in peace until they unravel the mystery surrounding her death. Their investigations take them deep into Tilly's luxurious heiress life - from private schools to Swiss banks and high-end hotels. But the clues lead somewhere darker than either of the girls could have imagined. And if Jess can't solve the murder in time, her own life may be at risk... A hilarious, heart-racing murder mystery like no other. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Benjamin Dean and Netflix's Inventing Anna. An ambitious, tightly-plotted, laugh-out-loud read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for TikTok and Bookstagram, with shades of Only Murders in the Building and the film Ghost.

Totally Deceased

Including an exclusive bonus conversation between the narrator and the author, Dr Natalie Cawley. 'I loved this witty, insightful journey into the world of psychotherapy' – Raynor Winn, bestselling author of The Salt Path At the psychologist's clinic of an NHS hospital, Noah needs help with procrastination, Bill compulsively lies, Steph is coping with rejection and their therapist, Dr Natalie Cawley, is dealing with her own emotional crisis, breathing into a paper bag between patient sessions. In this honest, often poignant and frequently funny memoir about training to be a psychotherapist, we meet the patients grappling with mental health issues. From OCD and addiction to self-deception and toxic relationships, Dr Natalie helps them understand and change these attempts to self-soothe. Full of lightbulb moments, Just About Coping is a journey into our inner worlds, where the drama of our break-ups, breakdowns and breakthroughs takes place. In times of stress and suffering, Dr Natalie reveals, we are all just about coping. None of us is immune – not even your therapist.

Just About Coping

Bestselling YA horror writer Cynthia Murphy crafts a spine-chilling thriller about a summer camp gone deathly wrong. When an American-style residential camp is set up in the grounds of an English stately home, the teenage camp counsellors are looking forward to a fun summer of activities. But right from the outset, things don’t feel quite right at Camp Miller. Rumours circulate of a tragedy that took place in the grounds and there are unexplained sightings of a ghostly presence. Then the incidents begin – a near-drowning out on the lake, a fatal fall from a cliff-face … Are these tragic accidents or is there something more sinister going on at Camp Killer?

Welcome to Camp Killer

Can love bloom in Lilacwell once more? Newly engaged couple Jasper and Adira have finally settled into The Laurels manor, and officially bid farewell to their respective city lives. Inspired by their journey, Rory, Adira’s friend and ex-colleague, yearns for a fresh start and rekindles his relationship with Lilacwell’s innkeeper, Cassie. But Cassie has been loved and left before and is reluctant to trust Rory. Will she dare to trust again, or will the allure of his promising law career sway his choices? With Jasper and Adira’s wedding just around the corner, some big changes are coming to the sleepy village... A beautifully cosy romance for fans of Holly Martin and Jessica Redland. Praise for "Return to Lilacwell": ‘The perfect romance.’ - Reader review ‘What a lovely book... each chapter made me smile. A truly uplifting happy read!’ - Reader review ‘A sweet book... very enjoyable characters and setting.’ - Reader review Sasha Morgan lives in a village by the coast in Lancashire. She writes mainly contemporary fiction, with her previous series having a touch of 'spice' -probably due to all the Jilly Cooper novels she read as a teenager.

Return to Lilacwell

"There’s a gap where my sense of place should be. It’s quite a useful one sometimes. It allows me to sit on the cusp of an opinion." Following a move to the Netherlands, a young woman dissects the developments of her new life: awkward exchanges with the people she meets, days spent alone freelancing in her apartment, her confrontation with boredom and unease. In her newfound isolation, she develops an unusual friendship with Colette, a woman she neither likes nor can keep away from. As her feelings of dislocation grow, larger anxieties about her purpose – or lack thereof – begin to encroach. And underneath it all, a burgeoning frustration bubbles. Exploring loneliness, self-worth, and disconnection with head-nodding accuracy, Phoebe Walker's debut novel ´Temper´ is perfect for fans of Ottessa Moshfegh's ´My Year of Rest and Relaxation´. Originally from Northumberland, Phoebe has lived in both London and the Netherlands and is now based in Manchester. Her debut poetry pamphlet, ´Animal Noises´, won an Eric Gregory Award in 2021. Pheobe also received the Mairtín Crawford Poetry Award in 2019 and a Northern Writers' Award for poetry in 2012.

Temper

An extraordinary novel about loss, understanding and the importance of speaking up when all you want to do is shut down. From a multi-award-winning author, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Gayle Foreman, Jennifer Niven and Nikesh Shukla. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize Shortlisted for the Jhalak Children’s & YA Prize Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award ​Longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal When fifteen-year-old Nathan discovers that his older brother Al, has taken his own life, his whole world is torn apart. Al was special. Al was talented. Al had so many dreams ... so why did he do it? Convinced that his brother was in trouble, Nathan decides to retrace Al’s footsteps. As he does, he meets Megan, Al's former classmate, who is as determined as Nathan to keep Al's memory alive. Together they start seeking answers, but will either of them be able to handle the truth about Al’s death when they eventually discover what happened? #BurnBright Praise for And the Stars Were Burning Brightly: ‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed’ Alice Oseman 'An outstanding and compassionate debut' Patrice Lawrence 'One of the brightest up and coming stars of the YA world' Alex Wheatle ‘An utter page turner from a storming new talent. Passionate, committed and shines a ray of light into the darkest places - the YA novel of 2020!’ Melvin Burgess Warning - this novel contains themes that some readers may find upsetting, including suicide and intense bullying.

And the Stars Were Burning Brightly

They say you shouldn't work with kids, but then you haven't met the parents... All of Gemma's dreams come true when she's asked to step into the role of Puddleducks Playgroup leader. She knows the place better than anyone and is determined to prove she's the right person for the job. Nothing is going to spoil this opportunity for her... ...Until she meets Joe Balls, the newly appointed head of reception at the neighbouring infant school. An ex-banker more comfortable with numbers than nursery rhymes, Joe has this annoying habit of interfering with Gemma and her plans for the playgroup. The two may not see eye to eye, but when the kids suddenly start acting out, and the parents aren't any better, can Joe and Gemma put their differences aside and work together to overcome these unexpected challenges? A highly relatable and uplifting read that will have you racing through the pages to find out how the story ends. Full of warmth, love and laughter, The Playgroup is perfect for fans of Kristen Bailey, Fiona Gibson and Carmen Reid.

Part of: Utterly feel-good and hilarious women's fiction books by Janey Fraser

The Playgroup

The brand new feel-good, funny and fabulous book from the No.1 bestseller!Starting again never felt so good!The worst day of her life could be the best thing that’s ever happened. Kim Jacobs believes that she is happily married, until her husband tells her he is leaving her. Forced to re-evaluate her life on the same day that her son leaves for university, Kim is shocked to find herself sleeping in the spare room of his college flatshare. She never imagined her prime would be spent with a bunch of man-babies, but amongst the empty pizza boxes and unwashed laundry, Kim can feel something starting to happen. Can her unlikely new housemates help her realise that maybe the best is yet to come? Readers LOVE Tracy Bloom!‘So, so, so funny, I genuinely laughed out loud’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Just like catching up with a good friend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fab read which you don’t want to put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Funny, totally relatable and made me laugh out loud’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘No doubt about it … at least a 6 out of 5!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Tracy Bloom has the lightest of touches with the deepest of understanding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Time of Her Life

She wanted an adventure. What she found was so much more... Adira Summers has spontaneously quit her high-flying career as a barrister in London. She needs to escape from the rat race and, encouraged by her bohemian gran, has bought a campervan to do so. Taking off for a tour around Britain, disaster strikes early on when her van breaks down outside the quaint village of Lilacwell. But things look up after she meets handsome Jasper, who is visiting to check on his ailing uncle and his crumbling estate, The Laurels. As Adira falls for Lilacwell, she is torn between forgoing her travel plans to stay or continuing with her adventure. Jasper must also choose between returning to his job in Dubai or moving back for his uncle - and Adira. A gorgeous summery romance for fans of Tessa Bailey and Jenny Colgan. What readers are saying about ´Escape to Lilacwell´: "A lovely read... The setting was nice and the story flowed well." - Reader review "This book fixed my reading slump! I enjoyed it so much that I kept turning the pages. Adira's a very relatable heroine and the romance develops slowly, in a very believable way." - Reader review "What a beautiful summer read, I enjoyed this book from the first to the last page. The characters are so well written. A good book to take on holiday." - Reader review Sasha Morgan lives in a village by the coast in Lancashire with her husband and has one grown-up son. She writes mainly contemporary fiction, her previous series having a touch of 'spice', probably due to all the Jilly Cooper novels she read as a teenager.

Escape to Lilacwell

Livia Denby is on trial for attempted murder. The jury have reached a verdict. Two years earlier, Livia was a probation officer in Yorkshire, her husband Scott a teacher. Their children, Heidi and Noah, round out a happy family until the day Scott's brother dies. Grief and guilt leave Scott seeking answers, a search which takes him into the world of conspiracy theories. As his grip on reality slides, he makes a decision which will put the family on a collision course with tragedy. Livia's family has been torn apart, and now her son's life is hanging in the balance. Just how far will she go to save the ones she loves?

Home Truths

The hilarious debut middle-grade adventure from Sarah Harrison, winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2022. Eddie can eat a wheelie bin as easily as a cheeseburger – a talent that gets her sent to the School of Doom with its motto, ‘Be the Worst’ But Eddie’s neither beastly nor hopeless. And when she and her new friends are plunged into mortal danger, she must try her best to prove it.

School of Doom

‘This is a gem. Kate Atkinson fans will love it’ Irish IndependentIn a world of lonely hearts, are there enough happy endings to go around? Marriage matchmaker seeks assistant; discretion essential, rose-tinted glasses optional…Matchmaker Martha Hart never got her happy ending: the Great War destroyed those dreams. Instead, her life's mission is to bring hope to other lonely hearts, though eligible bachelors are thin on the ground in 1930s Yorkshire. She hopes her new assistant, April McVey, will breathe new life into the bureau. The irrepressible Irish girl with the knack for putting her foot in it is full of modern ideas, but doesn't appear to have a romantic bone in her body. When lonely widower Fabian, and his enigmatic sister require their help, the bureau face their toughest challenge. Are Martha and April about to discover that in the search for love, it's possible to find something else that's just as wonderful…? ‘A briskly witty delight’ Irish Times 'A charming treat of a novel, full of heart and hope' Hazel Gaynor

Mrs Hart’s Marriage Bureau

Will they find their happy-ever-after in Lilacwell? Eva needs a change. After a tragic miscarriage and breaking up with her unsupportive boyfriend, she is desperate for a new start somewhere peaceful, where she can focus on her pottery. In The Cobbled Courtyard of Lilacwell, she meets the mysterious Fitz, a carpenter who similarly escaped to the tiny village a few years ago. But can you ever really run away from your past? Eva and Fitz – two wounded souls – will need to help each other heal to find love and happiness once more. A charming cosy romance for fans of Holly Martin and Suzanne Snow. Praise for ´Together in Lilacwell´: ‘A truly uplifting and feel-good book, you will not want to put it down!´ ´The characters are engaging as is the storyline and setting.’ Sasha Morgan writes mainly contemporary fiction. Her previous series had a touch of 'spice', probably due to all the Jilly Cooper novels she read as a teenager.

Lilacwell Village

Together in Lilacwell

Brought to you by Penguin. The brilliant new novel from Top Five Sunday Times bestselling author Trisha Ashley All Marnie wants is somewhere to call home. Mourning lost years spent in a marriage that has finally come to an end, she needs a fresh start and time to heal. Things she hopes to find in the rural west Lancashire village her mother always told her about. With nothing but her two green thumbs, Marnie takes a job as a gardener, which comes with a little cottage to make her own. The garden is beautiful – filled with roses, lavender and honeysuckle – and only a little rough around the edges. Which is more than can be said for her next-door-neighbour, Ned Mars. Marnie remembers Ned from her school days but he’s far from the untroubled man she once knew. A recent relationship has left him with a heart as bruised as her own. Can a summer spent gardening help them heal and recapture the forgotten dreams they’ve let get away? Praise for Trisha Ashley: 'One of the best writers around!' Katie Fforde 'Full of down-to-earth humour' Sophie Kinsella 'A warm-hearted and comforting read. Trisha at her best.' Carole Matthews © Trisha Ashley 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

The Garden of Forgotten Wishes

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