***SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA NOVEL AWARD***'Wickedly funny, deeply touching . . . I confess this was the first of Rachman's novels I'd read but I was so swept away by it that I raced out to buy the other three' PATRICK GALE'Relentlessly entertaining' Daily MailRome, 1955The artists are gathering together for a photograph. In one of Rome's historic villas, a party glitters w...

What if the love of your life was your best friend's girl? The sparkling Christmas romance to pick you up this year...'A hilarious and touching festive read' Heat'A hilarious and heartwarming festive treat' Heidi Swain'So funny, sweet, warm and fuzzy' Clodagh Murphy'A festive romance in all its technicolour glory' My WeeklyWhen Nick loses his ...

In this stand alone novella from New York Times bestselling author Laini Taylor comes the story of a funny and fantastical first date. In NIGHT OF CAKE & PUPPETS, Taylor brings to life a night only hinted at in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy - the magical first date of fan-favorites Zuzana and Mik. Told in alternating perspectives, it's the perfect love story for fans of the series and new readers alike.Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for timid...

We've got spirits, yes we do! Haunted USA is a terrifying treasure trove of supernatural scares from each of the 50 states, from the vengeful witch of New Hampshire, Goody Cole, to Missouri's unlikely icon, Momo the swamp monster.In this illustrated compendium drawing on fact, folklore, mythology and urban legend, you'll shine a light on ghosts, ghouls, cryptids, and even a haunted carousel. Some tales will give you chills—like that of Rue...

Unity and the Flame of Love illustrates that God never gives up on His children. His deepest desire is to draw everyone to himself. From Adam to Jesus, and from the apostles to the present Flame of Love movement, the Lord continues to work for our salvation. We have been invited to become helpers of Jesus and Mary. Every believer knows that we need God, and we should pray to God for assistance in our needs. The mystery of the Flame of Love movement is that the Lord Jesus and the B...

With an authentic Indian backdrop, this is a feel-good story of young kids chasing big dreams that shimmers with all of Alexander McCall Smith’s trademark optimism and joy – an outlook on life that makes him one of the world’s best-loved storytellers.Hari is a dreamer with an unusual talent. He spends the few coins he earns washing cars on cinema trips to watch (and learn from) his beloved Bollywood films. Then one day Hari's gloriously fancy footwork is spotted by Mr Ram, a man on...

A child-friendly audio-drama adventure for young children that fires the imagination while gently conveying important values such as friendship, courage and love. Ideal for children aged four to ten. Prince Siegfried comes of age and celebrates his twenty-first birthday in the palace gardens. The next day, at the court ball, he must at last choose his future bride. Near the palace, on the shore of Swan Lake, the beautiful swan-maiden Odette rises from the water in the bright moonlight. In ...

Finn and the Ripple River RescueWhen Finn the otter discovers something is wrong with the Ripple River, he knows he can't sit back and do nothing. Joined by his best friend Rolo—a raccoon who loves collecting treasures and telling jokes—and Pippa, a brave kingfisher, Finn sets out on an amazing adventure to save their home.The river that once sparkled like a mirror is now covered in yucky, oily patches. Strange noises come from the big factory upstream, a...

**'A funny, warm, wry writer' - David Nicholls, bestselling author of One Day and Sweet Sorrow'A gentle reminder love never gives up on anyone. A funny, charming, warm-hearted story to restore your faith in life' - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal**Ned is in IKEA with his wife when she breaks the news that it’s over.For Gemma, it happens on the way to get fish and chips, when she opens the glove compartment of her husband’s ...

An unforgettable and life-affirming love story, that will make your heart soar one minute and break the next.Joel is afraid of the future.Since he was a child he's been haunted by dreams about the people he loves. Visions of what's going to happen - the good and the bad. And the only way to prevent them is to never let anyone close to him again.Callie can't let go of the past.Since her best friend died, Callie...

Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantès is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to use the treasure to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. Dumas' epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, was a huge popular success when it was first serialized ...

Roll up! Roll up! The Shortbread Family Circus is in town! Introducing the first tale in The Big Top Mysteries, an exciting new series from Alexander McCall Smith and illustrator Sam Usher.Billy, Fern and Joe Shortbread are the stars of their family circus, but they also have another talent … they're experts at solving mysteries! When their circus moves into a new town they soon make friends with a young boy named Tom. But Tom can't enjoy the circus because his gra...