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Never Tear Us Apart: a spellbinding, sweeping historical story about love, war and fate, new for 2025 from the bestselling author
by Rowan ColemanA spellbinding tale of love, strength and sacrifice from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Based on the gorgeous island of Malta in WWII, this is a story about the power of fate, and how sometimes, in order to find yourself - and to find love - you must first lose everything else. . .Fate has brought them together. Will time tear them apart?2025Named after a star, war correspondent Maia knows how to find the brightest stories - the tales of survival and strength - hidden amongst the dark realities of combat.Now, travelling to Malta to visit her estranged father, with one more chance to build a relationship with her last remaining relative, she's here to find her own story: never having found somewhere - or someone - she can call home, she's desperate for answers that might show her where she truly belongs.But when she arrives on the beautiful mediterranean island, she realises her long-lost family is full of more secrets than she could possibly have imagined. . .1942Maia wakes up to find herself on an island under siege, a city in ruins - and knows she must have been sent here for a reason.Who has she been sent to save? Or is it Maia herself that needs saving? And just when she's finally found what she's been seeking . . . will time separate them forever? Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Dinah Jefferies.YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE ROWAN COLEMAN:'An incredible story of love and hope' KATIE FFORDE'It's so lovely to find an author you love' MARIAN KEYES'Such a brilliant writer' JILL MANSELL'I've always loved Rowan's writing' LUCY DILLON'There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing' MATT HAIG'Life-affirming and joyful' SARA SHERIDAN'A time-travelling delight' EVE CHASE'Gloriously romantic and deeply moving' LUCY DIAMOND'A stunning book about what it takes to be truly alive' JULIE COHEN'Wonderful . . . both emotional and utterly captivating' JILL MANSELL'A book you will carry with you long after the last page' MILLY JOHNSON'Up there alongside The Time Traveller's Wife' CAROLE MATTHEWS'Captivating and completely unforgettable, Vita and Ben's love story made me believe the impossible might not be so far out of reach' JULIETTA HENDERSON
Raising Attention: A supportive guide for parents and carers of children with ADHD and explosive behaviour
by Sarah Ockwell-SmithA book for anybody who has, or works with, children (of any age) with 'out of control' behaviour, including parents, teachers and healthcare professionals. Raising Attention busts commonly believed myths surrounding ADHD and 'naughty' children, discusses up to date neuroscience and genetics research in an accessible way and provides practical tips that really make a difference to both children and the adults who care for them.Written by bestselling childcare expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith, herself a mother of a young adult with ADHD, there are plenty of heartwarming and heartbreaking personal stories included to bring the book to life.If you've ever felt exhausted, helpless, guilty, embarrassed or shamed for your child's behaviour, this supportive and non-judgemental book is for you.
The Lost Elms: The stunning new nature book from the 'unofficial poet laureate of our woodlands'
by Dr Mandy Haggith'Unofficial poet laureate of our woodlands.' - THE SCOTSMAN'Not just an elegy to our lost elms but also a meditation on life, culture and trees.' - FRED PEARCEFor millennia, elms shaped our landscape and our folklore; then they started dying.For the past century, a deadly pandemic has raged across the world, destroying all in its path and outmanoeuvring scientists' desperate attempts to halt it.Dutch elm disease has killed hundreds of millions of trees globally and over 25 million in the UK alone, altering our landscapes forever. Few young people have seen a mature elm tree, yet they once covered great swathes of Europe and North America and their legacy lives on in our mythology.The Lost Elms is a love letter to our vanished elms - the story of how we have nearly lost them all, and the long, slow fight back. It tells the gripping story of the scientists desperately trying to halt the disease's relentless progress, and demonstrates the deadly effect globalisation can have on the environment, the threat of climate change, the importance of biosecurity and the intricate ways in which trees are interlinked with other species. Woven throughout is a lyrical look at the elm's central place in our history, culture and folklore - the elm features heavily in Greek, Celtic, Japanese, Germanic and Scandinavian mythology; as the 'Liberty Tree' it played a symbolic role in both the American and French Revolutions; and since ancient times the elm has held associations with death and the supernatural.However all is not lost: recent breakthroughs in ecological understanding reveal elms to be far more resilient than we ever imagined. This tree holds an important place in our history, and now might just offer hopeful lessons for how we can save other disappearing species and our environment.
Into the Fire: The totally gripping thriller you don’t want to miss in 2025, from million-copy bestseller M. J. Arlidge (Helen Grace Thrillers #13)
by M. J. ArlidgeThe brand-new gripping thriller from the million copy bestseller M.J. ArlidgeNowhere to hide. No one to turn to. Nothing to lose.Helen Grace is sure she made the right decision quitting her job as a detective. Until the day she looks out of her window to see a desperate young woman being pursued by two vicious thugs.Still a force to be reckoned with, Helen races into the night, swiftly downing the young woman's attackers. For a moment, it feels like Helen doesn't need her badge to do good, but as she leads her charge to safety, she's struck from behind, regaining consciousness just in time to see the terrified woman being driven off in a white van. Helen's determined to find the woman and save her, but begging her former colleagues for help gets her nowhere. It's clear that this time Helen is on her own.Racing against the clock, Helen soon discovers a whole group of vulnerable women who desperately need her help. But fighting crime as a maverick is a dangerous game. One that could cost Helen her life, and the life of those she holds most dear...PRAISE FOR THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER M.J. ARLIDGE:'Chilling'THE TIMES'Addictive'EXPRESS'Truly excellent'THE SUN'Nobody does chilling suspense quite like M.J. Arlidge'B.P. WALTER
Don't Let it Break You, Honey: A Memoir About Saving Yourself
by Jenny EvansCast in a feature film at the age of eighteen, Jenny Evans was on the cusp of something extraordinary; a route out of her hometown, a future of promise. But the new world she was exploring crumbled around her when she was assaulted at a party by a high-profile figure.Jenny reported this crime to the police when she became aware of other allegations of violence against The Famous Man. Shortly after doing so, details of what she had experienced were printed in a tabloid newspaper.Jenny trained as a journalist herself to try to find out how this happened. In the aftermath of devastation, she picked up the pieces and fought back against the systems that caused her harm. Her investigation helped expose the jaw-dropping press abuse and police corruption we now call the 'phone-hacking scandal'. Now training as a lawyer, Jenny is still working to fight for justice in a system that so horrifically fails its victims.Don't Let it Break You, Honey is a reckoning: a personal, fiercely compelling account of power - who holds it, who wields it, who is silenced in the process. It asks urgent questions about fame, justice, and the institutions we have no choice but to trust, while offering something even more profound: hope.Because this is, above all, a story about resilience. About finding your voice when the world wants to silence you. And refusing to let them win.
Game, Set & Murder: The deliciously gripping new cosy murder mystery for 2025!
by Judy Murray'Full of twists and turns it kept me guessing right to the end. A real page-turner, the perfect holiday read!' SUE BARKER'A fabulous summer read!' ANTON DU BEKE Four close friends.One big secret.On a hot midsummer day in the Surrey countryside, close friends Kristin, Vee, Bibi and Hailey are celebrating their Ladies' Team victory at the exclusive Royal Oaks Tennis Club.But when their oh-so-charming coach, Jeremy, collapses after tucking into a carefully decorated sponge cake, it seems the season isn't just ending with a championship trophy - but with a murder.Off the court, it's clear that each of the four women has been keeping a dark secret, but surely no one would wish Jeremy dead? Or perhaps revenge truly is a cake best served cold...A delicious new murder mystery from household name Judy Murray, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Shirley Ballas and Reverend Richard Coles. Praise for Judy Murray:'Utterly thrilling and joyful. I couldn't put it down!' ANTON DU BEKE'Enthralling and captivating. Absolutely loved it!' CAROL KIRKWOOD'A stunning debut, this is the perfect summer read' SANTA MONTEFIORE'A pacey page-turner' THE TIMES'Full of twists and turns. We loved it!' HEAT'Fizzing with excitement and high stakes' JO THOMAS'Absolutely fantastic' CHRIS EVANS'A brilliant read' BELLA'A high-stakes novel set in the world she knows best' The i
Sweet Heat: The heart-melting new romcom from the bestselling author of Honey & Spice
by Bolu Babalola'Hilarious, hot and heartfelt' MEG CABOT'Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important' MARIAN KEYES'A triumph' BETH O'LEARY🔥🔥🔥The most hotly-anticipated romcom of 2025, from the author of Reese's Book Club Pick and TikTok Book Awards winner Honey & Spice...Not every relationship makes it out of university. But Kiki and Malakai were supposed to be forever.Everything was perfect, until it all went up in flames.Three years after their epic break-up, Kiki's worked hard to forget her first love. But just as she thinks she's got her life under control - jumping into the distractions of her romance-by-calendar-invite boyfriend, and plans for her best friend, Aminah's, wedding - Kiki's career implodes, the family business teeters on collapse, and Malakai returns . . .As Malakai takes up his role as Best Man opposite her Maid of Honour, suddenly Kiki can think of nothing else: their simmering chemistry, what went wrong, and why it is now impossible to act normal around each other.Juggling a new job, the prospect of her parents' restaurant being sold, and keeping her best friend from going full bridezilla, dealing with The Ex is the last thing she needs. But somehow the spark between them is only getting hotter - and threatening to ruin everything.They just have to get through the wedding, so why does it feel like playing with fire?Heart-melting, hilarious and completely addictive, Kiki and Malakai return in this standalone second novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Bolu Babalola.💖 LOVE FOR BOLU BABALOLA'S WRITING 💖'Rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS'Bolu understands desire better than anyone else' ANNIE LORD'Incisively funny' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'Absolutely intoxicating' CASEY MCQUISTON'Everything you could ever want from a romance and more - the vibes are simply immaculate' ZOELLA'Babalola's writing shines' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Breathes new life into the genre with its vibrant characters and sexy, authentic voice' RED'Romance will never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it' JESSIE BURTON
Party of Liars: a gripping new debut psychological thriller with a gothic edge from an exciting new voice in fiction
by Kelsey CoxEveryone's invited. Everyone's a suspect. An exclusive black-tie birthday party.A sprawling mansion.A body falling from a balcony.One of the guests is dead, and another is a killer - but who is the hunter, and who is the prey?As the drinks flow, so do the lies...and nobody is safe.
Sailing Away from Byzantium Toward East Roman History (Rethinking Byzantium)
by Leonora NevilleAlthough the first thing one learns about the 'Byzantine Empire' is that it was really the eastern Roman empire, scholars have preferred to call it 'Byzantine' in a repudiation of the self-conception and emic vocabulary of the inhabitants of that polity. The terminology of 'Byzantium' artificially severs the 'medieval' eastern Roman empire from its 'classical' roots allowing for the fundamentally Eurocentric schematization of history into 'ancient,' 'medieval,' and 'Renaissance' periods. 'Byzantine' is not a benign term of art but has served a variety of political and historiographical agendas including maintaining nationalist visions of ethnic continuity, creating precedents for communism, enabling politics of nostalgia for Orthodox dominion, and constructing visions of western European superiority and masculinity that justify colonialism. By exploring these intellectual legacies of 'Byzantium,' and the benefits of conceptualizing Roman history as an unsevered whole, this Element exhorts scholars to let go of the 'Byzantine' misnomer.
History and Hermeneutics (Elements in Historical Theory and Practice)
by Paul FairfieldPhilosophical hermeneutics has shed a good deal of light both upon the methodological underpinnings of the humanities and social sciences generally and in particular upon some fundamental issues in the philosophy of history and history proper. The aim in this Element is to analyze those of its arguments that bear directly upon the latter fields. The principal topics taken up are Dilthey's distinction between understanding and explanation, the accent on meaning and experience, and the sense in which we may be said to belong to history. Heidegger's account of historicity and being-in-the-world, Gadamer's conceptions of historical understanding and belonging, and Ricoeur's view of historians as storytellers also come in for analysis. Other themes include the sense in which we may speak of a dialogue with the past, the notion of historical truth, and the problem of constructivism.
Underdetermination and Theoretical Virtues (Elements in the Philosophy of Science)
by Dana TulodzieckiThis Element advances a novel view – the Epistemic Labour View – about the role, limits, and potential of the theoretical virtues as the arbiters of various versions of underdetermination. A central focus is to go beyond the often abstract discussions in this area and to show how the theoretical virtues can illuminate and resolve issues surrounding actual cases of underdetermination found in scientific practice. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Emotional Self-Knowledge: How Affective Skills Reveal Our Values, Goals, Cares, and Concerns (Elements in Epistemology)
by Matt Stichter Ellen FridlandKnowledge of our emotional and bodily states helps us to further know our goals, values, interests, cares, and concerns. The authors first lay out a puzzle as to why bodily and emotional self-knowledge is strongly associated with good mental health and well-being. They solve this puzzle by mapping out connections between bodily states, emotional states, and our goals with an account of emotions as embodied appraisals. Emotions being embodied implies that self-knowledge of our bodily states aids in acquiring knowledge of our emotional states. Emotions as appraisals means that situations are appraised relative to our goals, such that self-knowledge of emotional states aids in acquiring knowledge of our goals, which are not always transparent to us. While emotional self-knowledge can be difficult to acquire, through skilled practice we can improve awareness and knowledge of our emotional and bodily states.
Beyond Traditional Conceptions of Policing and Crime Control: New Metrics to Evaluate Police Performance and Improve Police Legitimacy (Elements in Criminology)
by Dennis P. RosenbaumToday, policing in the United States is facing a crisis of legitimacy and calls for reform. This Element examines this crisis and describes the adverse effects of problematic police behavior on community members, police officers, and public safety. A critical analysis of past reform efforts is offered, including why they have had limited success in changing police operations, police culture, or styles of policing. The central thesis of this Element is that most police reforms have failed because we continue to use the wrong metrics to evaluate police performance. Cities have yet to systematically measure what matters to the public, namely how people are treated by the police. Hence, this Element proposes a new system of accountability using data from body-worn cameras and contact surveys to measure and incentivize procedural justice. Translating evidence into real organizational change should improve street-level policing, enhance police legitimacy, and improve public safety.
Making Sense of Knowledge: Feminist Epistemologies in the Greek Birth Control Movement (1974–1986) (Elements in Histories of Emotions and the Senses)
by Evangelia (Lina) ChordakiWhat counts as knowledge, expertise, and theory? How are knowledge hierarchies connected to emotional and hierarchies of subjects? How does the division between emotion and reason shape our experiences? The Element addresses these questions by exploring the Greek feminist birth control movement (1974–1986), focusing on the production and circulation of knowledge, termed as affective epistemologies of antimilima (talking back). This concept reinterprets women's lived and embodied knowledge, emerging at the intersection of academia and social movements, as a form of resistance against established expertise. By drawing on feminist theorists like Donna Haraway and Sara Ahmed, the Element critically examines the relationship between scientific and experiential knowledge. This analysis reconfigures the interplay between rationality and emotion, providing a critique to the binary model of thought and suggesting new avenues for democratic knowledge, society, and citizenship. Historical tracing of these theories offers a counter-narrative to contemporary anti-gender, anti-intellectual, and far-right politics.
Metaontology (Elements in Metaphysics)
by Kris McDanielMetaontology is the branch of philosophy that focuses on questions that naturally arise when doing ontology. This Element offers the reader (some of) the elements of metaontology by way of an opinionated overview of (some of) its central arguments and positions. The first section of this Element focuses on whether there are nonexistent objects. It discusses historical figures such as Suarez, Brentano, Twardowski, and Meinong, as well as contemporary figures such as Lewis, van Inwagen, Thomasson, and Zalta. The second section focuses on whether ontological questions are trivial to answer and whether ontological debates are merely verbal debates. Can there be different concepts of existence or different meanings of 'exists' or other ontological expressions? If ontological questions are nontrivial, are they nontrivial only if a substantive metaphysical view is true? Even if there aren't different senses of 'exist,' might there be different modes of being or ways to exist?
Social First Brands: How Modern Brands Create Community, Loyalty, and Growth
by Tom MinerAs platforms come and go, features fall in and out of fashion and consumer preferences change, brands need to understand how to build social media strategies that transcend trends and create genuine connection. In Social First Brands, expert Tom Miner explores how brands who put their social media front and center in their marketing efforts are reaping the benefits, building genuine communities with their customers and developing true brand loyalty. With many brands seeing social media solely as a way to mass promote their products, brands who really put social at the front and center are able to connect with consumers in authentic ways creating audience empathy and emotional resonance. By understanding how social media speaks to human behavior, brands who put social first are able to move beyond quick wins and hacks and create genuine connections and conversations between brand and customer delivering real value. From understanding the steps for creating a social media strategy that is bespoke, choosing and developing the right personality for your brand on social media or understanding how to create content that is consistent, this book covers everything you need to know to ensure your brand's socials generate loyal fans. With real-world examples from companies such as Crocs, Stanley, Funko and Ryanair, use this book to ensure your social media strategy creates real impact.
Internal Communication in Times of Crisis: How to secure employee trust, support and advocacy in crisis situations
by Alison ArnotTraditionally, crisis communication has focused on the needs of the media and other external audiences, yet it is your employees who often face the crisis most directly and who fuel your organization's reputation, resilience and recovery. Internal Communication in Times of Crisis will help you unlock the power of internal communication to guide your organization through crisis and back to business as usual with confidence and care. Written by expert communications trainer and consultant Alison Arnot, this comprehensive guide covers all aspects of internal crisis communication. This book explains how to meet a full range of human and organizational internal crisis communication needs as you take a forward-looking approach to keeping employees safe, supported and enabled amid the shock and emotion a crisis brings. Learn how to motivate and empower them with the knowledge needed to deliver a crisis response and inspire them to connect, collaborate and advocate for the organization as you negotiate the path to recovery. Using a mix of theory, practical examples and expert insights, this book helps you understand the different approaches required in different crisis situations. Covering strategic activity such as gathering insight, setting objectives, working with leadership, defining approach and evaluating success together with tactical activity such as crafting messages, selecting channels and addressing concerns, this is the ultimate guide for internal communicators looking to navigate crises with confidence.
The Vocational Assessor Handbook: Including a Guide to the RQF Units for Assessment and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
by Ian GreerThe Vocational Assessor Handbook is the only comprehensive guide for assessors and verifiers of vocational qualifications.Written for anyone in occupational training, this book is essential reading for verifiers, teachers, training providers and work-based learning and apprenticeships. It also provides guidance for anyone working towards qualifications in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) and the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET).This handbook enables you to: · understand the principles and practices of assessment· assess occupational competence in the work environment· assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding· plan, allocate and monitor work in your own area of responsibilityThe Vocational Assessor Handbook (previously The NVQ Assessor, Verifier and Candidate Handbook) is fully updated to include: · Proposals in relation to establishing a "Skilled Workforce"· The introduction of T Level Qualifications and the growth in apprenticeships · Revisions to the frameworks to QCF/Awarding Bodies Vocational Education & Training (VET)· Changes following the 2024 General Election including new training initiatives
Neuroscience for Organizational Change: An Evidence-based Practical Guide to Managing Change
by Hilary ScarlettOrganizational change can be unpredictable and stressful. With a better understanding of what our brains need to focus, organizations can increase employee engagement, productivity and wellbeing to successfully manage periods of uncertainty. Drawing on the latest scientific research, the third edition of Neuroscience for Organizational Change brings the work of neuroscientists out of the lab and into the workplace in a practical and accessible way. It explores the need for social connection at work, how best to manage emotions, how to top up our mental energy, what influences our behaviour and our decision-making and why we need communication, involvement and collaboration to help us through change.This updated edition features a new chapter on neurodiversity and psychological safety, as well as new content based on the latest fascinating insights from neuroscience such as the impact of interoception on our decision-making, how to create a 'challenge' mindset at work, what makes us more receptive to feedback and the role of interbrain synchronization in team performance and collaboration. Full of practical tips, interviews and examples of how these insights have been applied from organizations such as PepsiCo, the Neurodiversity Employee Resource Group at Philips and the UK's Office for National Statistics, this essential guide provides a long-term view of the benefits of applying neuroscience in organizations.
Managing Multiple Projects: How Project Managers Can Balance Priorities, Manage Expectations and Increase Productivity
by Elizabeth HarrinProject management is becoming even more complex. Every project manager, regardless of their industry, will be taking on an increasing number of projects bringing a new set of challenges for them to navigate.Combining an overview of formal project management techniques with strategies for time management and productivity, Managing Multiple Projects is an essential guide for project managers to understand how to balance priorities, manage expectations and increase productivity while managing multiple projects at once. This second edition is fully updated and draws on the latest trends in project management. From managing hybrid project teams to integrating change management techniques, this book includes content on how to work with AI and robotic process automation as well as guidance on balancing multiple methodologies, offering the key to working in the new project ecosystem.Checklists for common tasks and adaptable templates of trackers and reports are provided alongside easily actioned exercises to improve processes. Managing Multiple Projects has the tools needed to improve the chances of project success and get results. The book also includes online resources including downloadable templates of framework checklists and status reports.
Brand Desire: Spark Customer Interest Using Emotional Insights
by Kevin PerlmutterIgnite customer enthusiasm for your brand and open new opportunities for business growth, by discovering and addressing what matters most to your customers. Written by brand strategy expert Kevin Perlmutter, this book gives you the tools to accelerate your brand growth by delivering a detailed strategy playbook that puts emotional insight at the center of how brands attract and retain customers. At the heart of this book lies a simple yet powerful premise: brand leaders who understand and address the emotional motivations of their customers lead the brands that thrive. Drawing on insights from behavioral science that rarely feature in brand leadership initiatives, this modern-day guide to brand strategy will help business and brand leaders move beyond the limitations of traditional brand strategy. Brand Desire shares real-world examples of how this approach has been put into practice through the eyes of leaders who have benefited from using it, from companies such as the AT&T Performing Arts Center, bulletproof material manufacturer Sundless, social services nonprofit Rise, the world's leading corporate DJ booking service Scratch Event DJs, IT managed service provider ServiceByte, and supply chain software company Blue Ridge. It also shares examples of emotionally intelligent brands such as Lemonade Insurance, Trader Joe's, Zappos, Cutco, Bose, and Ben & Jerry's. Reading this book will enable you to understand how you can put emotional intelligence at the center of your strategy to spark brand desire and strengthen customer-brand connections.
The Hiring Handbook: A Toolkit for Recruitment, Assessment, and Selection Success
by Kasey Harboe Guentert Mollie BerkeHow can I improve the quality of my hires? What's the best way to structure interviews and how can I ensure that the questions I ask provide the information I need? How can I make sure that hiring decisions are based on data and not judgements?The Hiring Handbook is a must-have guide for HR professionals, managers and small business owners looking to hire with confidence. This practical toolkit walks you through every stage of the hiring process-from defining job requirements to designing structured interviews-so you can consistently identify and select the best candidates.It covers how to conduct job analyses to pinpoint the skills and attributes that truly matter, write compelling job descriptions that attract top talent, and design structured interviews that lead to fair and accurate hiring decisions. The book also explains how to craft strong, predictive interview questions, evaluate candidates objectively, and minimize bias by adopting a data-driven approach to hiring. Written by hiring experts with deep assessment and selection expertise from global firms like Korn Ferry, Airbnb, and Meta, The Hiring Handbook equips you with the tools to build high-performing teams and make hiring decisions that drive long-term success.
Living Theatre: A History of Global Theatres (Eighth Edition)
by Edwin Wilson Alvin Goldfarb Megan E. GeignerA Global View of Theatre History The leading textbook on theater history now brings a truly global approach to the course. In the Eighth Edition’s fully reorganized table of contents, new chapters on early African theatre and classical Asian theatre appear alongside an overhauled Part 3: “Global Theatres from 1800 to Today.” In the Norton Illumine Ebook, new Check Your Understanding questions will help make the new edition’s approach more easily digestible for students right as they first encounter the material. Living Theatre shows that not only is theatre alive and evolving, but so is theatre history. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
There's Something I Have to Tell You: A gripping, twisty mystery about long-buried family secrets
by Michelle McDonaghHOME IS WHERE THE SECRETS ARE BURIED'Gripping' Jeanine Cummins'Original' Andrea Carter'Compelling' Sheila O'Flanagan'A page-turner' Ryan Tubridy'This perfectly paced slice of rural noir is extremely addictive' Business PostWhen two bodies are found on Glenbeg Farm, the local community is reeling.Wealthy matriarch Ursula Kennedy and her farmer husband Jimmy seem to have died in a tragic accident. But who knows what happens behind the closed doors of a family home?Rob, the Kennedys' eldest son, gave up a high-flying legal career to help with the family business. Given the recent tensions with his parents about money, is he really as distraught as he seems?Rob's wife Kate struggled with Ursula's controlling nature - it must be a relief to have her out of the picture now.And Christina, the victims' fragile daughter, has been struggling to keep a long-buried secret.Police suspicions begin to grow. And before long, the Kennedys' many toxic secrets start to come to the surface . . .'Cleverly plotted and unpredictable with a fantastic cast of characters' Rachael English
The Love Book
by Fiona O'BrienThree friends reunited. Three wishes made long ago. And one life-changing book.'Not something you'll ever want to put down' Sunday Independent'One of the smartest writers of popular fiction around' Irish Independent On an autumn day in 1981, three schoolgirls write their petitions for love at St Valentine's shrine in Whitefriar St Church, Dublin. Thirty years later, freelance journalist Vonnie unexpectedly returns home from her life in California and reunites with her two friends: Abby, now married to a plastic surgeon and Diana, a high-powered businesswoman.As the three friends examine their lives, they learn that finding love was the easy part ... it's what comes afterwards that proves complicated. If they were to do it all again, would they wish for the same things?