–I want things to get better, not worse.–There's hundreds of thousands worse off than us.Ideals are worthless if you can't pay the bills.Anita and Sam live in East London. Burdened by debt and on the eve of giving birth to their second child, Anita begins to wonder whether it was a good idea for Sam to become a social worker. Can they survive in David Cameron's London on Sam's wage with two children? Anywhere else it would be fine, but where he's needed most...

Paris, 2020. A writer is confined to her hotel room during the early days of the pandemic, struggling to finish a novel about Hortense Cezanne, wife and sometime muse of the famous painter. Dead for more than a century, Hortense has been reawakened by this creative endeavour, and now shadows the writer through the locked-down city. But Hortense, always subject to the gaze of others, is increasingly intrigued by the woman before her. Who is she and what event hides in her past? Heartbreakin...

Step 1: This Christmas, avoid my hot, annoying new neighbor. Step 2: Fail spectacularly.You know the guy. Super rich, a face that looks like it was chiselled by angels, and a smirk that deserves its own zip code. Charlie Cavendish, the guy I love to hate.And now he's moved into my building. Suddenly avoiding him is like trying to dodge London rain clouds. Especially when my late-night escapades—courtesy of my “Single American Girl in London” writing gig—b...

A vivid and visceral portrayal of the most famous naval battle in history, focusing on the human cost of war, by a brilliant military historian'A striking success' The Times'Fresh, original and brilliantly vivid' Telegraph'The best all-round book on the subject yet' SpectatorAt about 1.15 in the afternoon of 21 October 1805, Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson was struck b...

Flames follow high schooler and aspiring movie star Harry Flanagan wherever he goes.Despite a disastrous attempt at driving a bike through a burning refrigerator box in second grade, high schooler Harry Flanagan never gives up his goal of becoming a movie star or at least a stuntman. However, since the bicycle episode, it seems as if fires pop up everywhere Harry goes, earning him the infamous nickname of "Harry Flammable."Now a shed at Harry’s school has been set on fire, ...

I’ve made a pact with my friends to marry the next guy I date.Yes, I know. It does sound like the kind of decision that should require adult supervision. But after years of bad dates, wasted time, and men who were very definitely not The One, my friends and I decide it’s time to get serious. No more messing around. No more Mr. Wrong. Just one last first date… with my future husband.Which is why I do what any sane, rational woman would do: I investigate my c...

"The Castle of Andalusia: A Comic Opera" is a delightful work by John O'Keeffe that combines humor and music in a captivating narrative. Set in a picturesque Spanish castle, the opera unfolds through a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. O'Keeffe's clever dialogue and engaging characters bring the story to life, making it a favorite among audiences. The opera features lively musical numbers that enhance the comedic elements, showcasing O'Keeffe's talent for blen...

On the far side of the tracks, four men were savagely beating a woman to the ground. I shouted just as the tallest one grabbed her by the hair and wrenched her head back. For an instant our eyes met.Then with a long looping cut he hacked off her head.Steve Jay's got problems.He's just seen a women brutally murdered. East London is in the grip of racial turmoil and an embittered immigrant community's anger is focussing on him. Then an arsonist sets ...

'Funny and well observed**, this timely novel explores the isolation of new motherhood O'Keeffe examines themes of class, race, privilege and gender with a deft touch which will speak loudly to a certain generation. I loved this book.' CLOVER STROUD, AUTHOR OF MY WILD AND SLEEPLESS NIGHTS**'A warm-hearted and entertaining debut' HANNAH BECKERMAN, OBSERVER'A poignant tale of modern family life' WOMAN & HOME

A reality TV dating show. A brooding British aristocrat. One very reluctant contestant.The Hating Game meets The Bachelor with a Pride & Prejudice twist.Emma Brady didn't sign up for Dating Mr. Darcy to find love. She signed up to save her struggling activewear business. The fact that the bachelor is a wealthy English lord playing the role of Jane Austen's most famous hero? That's just another reason to leave as quickly...

If life gives you a second chance with the one that got away, should you take it?Meet Noah Grant, the original heart stealer. He was my childhood friend and first love, the kind of love you never forget. After years apart, just when I think I've finally mastered the art of Noah-neutrality, he’s back in London. Our paths collide in a meet cute worthy of a romcom—but I can't decide if it's destiny or some kind of cosmic joke.Noah’s older, wiser, and more my...

When a Texas gal punches a prince instead of curtsying, you know this isn't your grandmother's fairy tale.Taking the bull by the horns is child's play compared to ruling Malveaux. Yet here I am, a Texas girl turned princess, swapping tacos for a tiara.Then I meet Europe's most eligible bachelor, the irritatingly handsome Prince Alexander, and accidentally deck him instead of curtsying. Oops. I'd feel bad if he wasn't such a self-satisfied jerk....