Ifor Thomas is back! This poet has published eight books of poetry and one of prose, his writing has won prizes the John Tripp prize for spoken poetry, The Welsh Prize in the Cardiff International poetry competition, and the British Airways travel writer of the year. The book confronts death, but also celebrates the sporting life with poems about running, swimming and cycling. Celebrities make appearances Ronnie O Sullivan, the snooker player, and who else but Simon Armitage. Autorid: Ifor Thomas
A charming and festive second chance romance with a Jewish spin on A Christmas Carol! Evelyn Schwartz has the perfect Hanukkah planned: eight jam-packed days producing the live-action televised musical of A Christmas Carol. Who needs family when youve got long hours, impossible deadlines, and your dream job? That is, until an accident on set lands her in the medical bay with one of her chronic migraines, and shes shocked to find her ex-husband, David Adler, filling in for the usual studio doctor. Its been two years since David walked away from Evelyn and their life in Manhattan, and his ex-wife is still the same workaholic who puts her career before everything else, her health included. But when Evelyn begins hallucinating ghosts tied to her past heartbreaks, and every single one leads to David, he finds himself spending much more time with her than he anticipated. As Evelyn revisits her ghosts of Hanukkah past, she and David both begin to wonder if they can have a Hanukkah future. But with a high-stakes production ramping up the pressure, and troublesome spirits forcing them both to confront their most difficult shared memories, it might just take a Hanukkah miracle for these two exes to light the flame on their second-chance at love. Autorid: Jean Meltzer
'The future of crime fiction is named Hannah Morrissey' Alex Finlay When business mogul Clive Reynolds disappeared twenty years ago, his name became synonymous with 'murder' and 'mystery'. Now, lured by a cryptic note, struggling photographer Morgan Mori returns to Black Harbor and into the web of their family secrets. The night she photographs the family gathering, Morgan witnesses a cop's murder unearthing a clue that could crack the cold case wide open. Investigator Ryan Hudson finally has a chance to prove himself as lead detective. If only he could stop letting his need to solve his partner's recent murder distract him. But as Morgan's dark past resurfaces, could her sordid history be the key to unlocking more than one mystery? Autorid: Hannah Morrissey
After a two-day train journey, peripatetic dressmaker Jemima Flowerday makes the final approach to her new job on foot, following the canal to Castle Gloaming, which stands in the rugged North Wales countryside overlooking the foaming River Dee. Jemima has come to clothe Mrs Cornelia van Doorn, a wealthy South African widow who has leased the castle from its impoverished aristocratic owner, intending to launch herself and her young stepdaughter, Honor, into London society. But on her arrival shes told shes actually been summoned to investigate the disappearance of the girl. Even in a place still haunted by mystery and magic, the seventeen-year-old cant have melted into thin air Autorid: Kay Blythe
January Wild loves her daughter, her dog Spud and her childhood home by the sea. Single parenting is tough, but January has no regrets. She has a job she adores, a happy home, and the support of her beloved grandfather. But the arrival of a new boss threatens to shake up Januarys safe world. Ward Metcalfe loves great sales results and a well-run office. Everyone at the office agrees: Ward is a soulless, corporate slave driver. Even Spud, the company mascot, dislikes him. Yet over time January sees there is more to Ward than meets the eye. Rumours circulate. What exactly is he hiding? Is there a secret standing between them? And is January prepared to risk everything to find out? Autorid: Alice Peterson
Set in the valleys of the Welsh iron country, this turbulent, unforgettable novel begins the saga of the Mortymer family. A family of hard men and beautiful women, all forced into a bitter struggle with their harsh environment, as they slave and starve for the cruel English ironmasters.But adversity could never still the free spirit of Wales, or quiet its soaring voice, and the Mortymers fight and sing and make love even as the iron foundries ravish their homeland and cripple their people.The Mortymer s struggle has become emblematic of a nation s history and struggle, it is a unique story of the people of Wales. Autorid: Alexander Cordell
AMAZON EDITOR'S MONTHLY PICK FOR THRILLERS BARNES AND NOBLE BEST PAPERBACKS PICK A LOVE READING BOTM When Cyra Griffins younger sister is murdered by a serial killer, Cyra knows better than to expect justice from the hands of the police department. With the investigation already dying its own slow death, Cyra follows the blood trail and finds her own way forward. Using insider information (dont ask), Cyra infiltrates a support group for serial killers by pretending to be one herself in the hopes of finding the person who ended her sisters life. Proving herself to them comes at a cost, but its one Cyra is willing to pay in the name of revenge. But the dangerous men in the group arent the only obstacle in Cyras path for vengeance, and the further Cyra descends into the deadly world of serial killers, the harder it becomes to hold on to her own humanity. Autorid: Saratoga Schaefer
Retired police detective inspector Thomas Maitland has rented a house in Cornwall; he's going to paint his way to recovery from the experiences of the spring. A local woman with an intriguingly expensive collection of modern art wants to put on a show of his work. But Maitland's next door neighbour, also his landlord, is unsettling, and when he finds his benefactor dead at the bottom of her garden, Thomas Maitland feels death casting its net over him again. Autorid: E.M. Scott
'This elegant, eerie mystery brings a shudder to the spine' Daily Mail When a group of old college friends reunites for a summer vacation at a beach house in coastal Massachusetts, a sudden disappearance and the arrival of a seductive stranger threaten to unearth the darkest secrets of their relationships. 'A masterful psychological thriller...Its a devilish twist on the traditional locked-room mystery' Publishers Weekly Starred Review 'A delicious, brooding heart-stopper of a book' Tea Obreht, author of The Tiger's Wife As they hurtle into midlife, Jim and his closest college friends get together to rekindle the bonds of their friendship in his familys beautiful, generations-old vacation home along Buzzards Bay. But what begins as a restorative seaside escape takes a darker turn when Bruce, an aloof but successful writer, disappears from the house without a trace. Meanwhile, a series of mysterious break-ins besets the town, which is the site of an old Spiritualist campground turned idyllic fishing village. After a series of uncanny disturbances at the house, Jim cant help but feel that someone or something is watching them. And with the arrival of a strange, seductive guest at their home, the group begins to question the very nature of their experiences along with their already precarious ties with one other. In The House on Buzzards Bay, Dwyer Murphy returns with a chilling, atmospheric page-turner that explores the bonds of friendship, the growing accumulation of life's responsibilities, and whether our youthful dreams can endure the complexities of adulthood. Autorid: Dwyer Murphy
The Chilterns are at their best in May and The Old Forge Cafe is flourishing, which makes Charlie think about furniture that lives up to the standards her menu sets. Which is what persuades her to take on a job for a wealthy local businessman who suspects his daughter has fallen for a man who is not only a gold-digger but also a murderer. To Charlie's surprise, she knows him he's the Maitre d' at the Michelin-starred restaurant at the other end of the village. Does his charm conceal a killer? Autorid: Alex Coombs
Rowan Midwinter has sworn off magic, and for good reason. A spell gone wrong back in high school left her with nothing but missing memories and regret, so shes not exactly thrilled when shes guilted into returning to her quaint mountain hometown for the first time in years. But its already Yule and much-needed snow still hasnt fallen, so Rowan reckons she can put up with her family, friends, and former coven if it means saving the towns beloved winter festival from the megacorporation threatening to buy it out. But Rowans plans to save the festival and make it through the holiday magic-free go awry when Gavin McCreery, prodigal son of the festivals landlord, insists on helping, and their unwanted chemistry keeps setting off holiday lights literally. As the quest to keep the festival alive grows increasingly complicated, Rowan realises she must reconnect with what she tried to leave behind - her family, coven, and even her memories - to let go of her fear of magic and let her heart lead the way. Autorid: Morgan Lockhart
This is a beautiful guided journal for anyone who shares their life with a cat and wants to celebrate that bond. Filled with questions and reflections that will help you tell your pets story: from the day you met, through your shared adventures, to the quiet, everyday moments that mean the most. Designed spaces to add your pet's paw print and photos. Includes 12 gorgeous hand illustrated drawings of cats. Reflect more deeply on what your relationship means to you and what it has taught you as you begin to create your own, deeply personal tribute to the friendship you share with your precious pet. A treasured gift for yourself or for pet lovers. It's also an ideal way to keep a beloved pet's memory alive so it's a thoughtful gift for anyone who has lost their pet. Our pets are a constant source of companionship, comfort and joy. Theyre part of our family. But unlike other family members, we rarely record their stories. We dont write down the moments that made us laugh or cry, or the way they changed our lives. This journal helps you do that. Its a chance to record, reflect - and to celebrate. Autorid: Garry Jenkins
This is a beautiful guided journal for anyone who shares their life with a dog and wants to celebrate that bond. Filled with questions and reflections that will help you tell your pets story: from the day you met, through your shared adventures, to the quiet, everyday moments that mean the most. Designed spaces to add your pet's paw print and photos. Includes 12 gorgeous hand illustrated drawings of dogs. Reflect more deeply on what your relationship means to you and what it has taught you as you begin to create your own, deeply personal tribute to the friendship you share with your precious pet. A treasured gift for yourself or for pet lovers. It's also an ideal way to keep a beloved pet's memory alive so it's a thoughtful gift for anyone who has lost their pet. Our pets are a constant source of companionship, comfort and joy. Theyre part of our family. But unlike other family members, we rarely record their stories. We dont write down the moments that made us laugh or cry, or the way they changed our lives. This journal helps you do that. Its a chance to record, reflect - and to celebrate. Autorid: Garry Jenkins
