The Island Getaway (2025) Lucy Diamond "I absolutely loved escaping into this story about resilience, hope, new insights and fresh beginnings, all set on the exquisite island of Kefalonia. Intricate, colourful, beautifully told, The Island Getaway sparkles with humanity. Lucy Diamond writes with such charm and warmth. A wonderful read!"
Things Don't Break on Their Own (2024) Sarah Easter Collins "Everyone will be amazed at this stunning debut. A book that captivates heart and mind, it is powerful, thought-provoking, terrifying and exquisitely written. I loved every page."
The Happiness Blueprint (2024) Ally Zetterberg "I enjoyed every page of this gorgeous debut. Ally Zetterberg writes with warmth, wit and insight and I was immediately swept up in the lives of her endearing characters. A fantastic read."
The Memory Library (2024) Kate Storey "A lovely story that celebrates books, family and kindness. Touching and beautiful."
Roseland (2023) Judy Finnigan "Roseland is a mysterious, emotional story set in a beautifully-imagined Cornish landscape. At times the writing has a dreamlike quality as we are drawn into the secrets of a family who are haunted by the past and anxious for the future. I was completely invested in the characters and sped through the pages, craving answers, delighting in the family frissons and mounting drama. A captivating read."
Joe Nuthin's Guide to Life (2023) Helen Fisher "An entertaining and life-affirming story with a charm all of its own. Told in a clear, authentic voice and woven with gems of wisdom, it pulls you in and has you rooting for the characters throughout. A real joy to read."
Four Seasons in Japan (2023) Nick Bradley "This is a finely drawn evocation of Japan, of youth, age, dreams, disillusionment, struggles and strength. Nick Bradley has created a set of many-layered characters whose actions and attitudes pull us deeply into their story. A poignant and beautiful book."
No Life for a Lady (2023) (Violet Hamilton, book 1) Hannah Dolby "Delightful, original, cleverly crafted and completely addictive. Violet Hamilton is one of those characters who slips into your heart straight away and radiates joy. I loved it!"
Clare Pooley "A gloriously entertaining and completely addictive read. The People on Platform 5 will be sure to steal your heart. Clare Pooley's writing is astute, wickedly funny, clever and charming. I adore this book."
The Keeper of Stories (2022) Sally Page "Funny, wise, moving and full of lovely moments... The characters are endearing and unforgettable."
The Rose Garden (2021) Tracy Rees "The Rose Garden is an absolute joy. I was completely swept up in the lives of Olive, Otty, Mabs and Abigail. Against the backdrop of Victorian London, their story is one of friendship against the odds and of courage that transcends the rules of a flawed society. Written with elegance, charm and wisdom, this book is both unputdownable and unforgettable."
Lost Property (2021) Helen Paris "An enthralling read, full of rich descriptions and characters you can't help but love."
The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman (2021) Julietta Henderson "What a delightful read! Hilarious and heart-warming, with one 'helluva' brave, wise, and lovable twelve-year-old hero... This book is about what's really important: caring for each other and finding ways through the problems life throws at you, no matter how terrible they are."
Dog Days (2021) Ericka Waller "Dog Days is an intriguing mosaic in which the human characters are full of foibles and the dogs are gloriously doggy. Funny, sad, gritty and beautifully told, this story will make you look at life again and appreciate the small acts of kindness that make everything worthwhile."
