Master Of The Desert

‘Packed with secrets, scandal and suspense, this is Adele Parks at her absolute best.’ Heat‘Wow! What a read. Intense, clever and masterful.’ Lisa JewellA gripping story of friendship and betrayal from international best-selling author Adele Parks‘I invited her in… and she took everything.’ When Mel hears from a long-lost friend in need of help, she doesn’t hesitate to invite her to stay. Mel and Abi were best friends back in the day, sharing the highs and lows of student life, until Mel’s unplanned pregnancy made her drop out of her studies.Now, seventeen years later, Mel and Abi’s lives couldn’t be more different. Mel is happily married, having raised her son on her own before meeting her husband, Ben. Now they share gorgeous girls and have a chaotic but happy family home, with three children.Abi, meanwhile, followed her lover to LA for a glamorous life of parties, celebrity and indulgence. Everything was perfect, until she discovered her partner had been cheating on her. Seventeen years wasted, and nothing to show for it. So what Abi needs now is a true friend to lean on, to share her grief over a glass of wine, and to have some time to heal. And what better place than Mel’s house, with her lovely kids, and supportive husband…This dark, unsettling tale of the reunion of long-lost friends is thoroughly gripping exploration of wanting what you can’t have, jealousy and revenge from Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks.

'Everything a romantic novel should be – an absolute delight.’ – Veronica HenryMeet MollyNew York’s most famous agony aunt, she considers herself an expert at relationships…as long as they’re other people’s. The only love of her life is her Dalmatian, Valentine.Meet DanielA cynical divorce lawyer, he’s hardwired to think relationships are a bad idea. If you don’t get involved, no-one can get hurt. But then he finds himself borrowing a dog to meet the gorgeous woman he sees running in Central Park every morning…Molly and Daniel think they know everything there is to know about relationships…until they meet each other that is…'Wonderfully romantic and sumptuously atmospheric.’-Alex Brown, author of The Secret Orchard Cottage

Beautiful repackage of this Barbara Erskine classic, the story of a remarkable mediaeval noblewoman whose life shaped the history of three crownsThe child whose hands would hold three crowns is born in fire.In 1218 an extraordinary princess is born. Her mystical powers and unquenchable spirit will alter the course of history.Raised by her fiercely Welsh nurse to support the Celtic cause against the predatory English king, Princess Eleyne is taught to worship the old gods and to look into the future and the past. However, unable to identify time and place in her terrifying visions, she is powerless to avert forthcoming tragedy…Despite impassioned resistance, Eleyne’s world is shaped by powerful men – but her tempestuous life and loves tie her to the destinies of England, Scotland and Wales…

HELLO!’s ‘Pick of the Week’A whirlwind mystery and unravelling love story set in a little bookshop in the heart of Paris.What readers are saying about Paris by the Book:‘Heartbreaking, moving and completely riveting.’‘Quirky and unusual.’‘Atmospheric and with a lot of charm.’‘An engaging book perfect for reading with a coffee.’‘A contemporary tale of love, loss and books…a literary lover’s delight.’Some stories are still waiting to be found.In a city of millions, it’s easy to lose someone…Twelve weeks before Leah Eady arrived in France, her husband disappeared. Early one morning, he walked out the door and never came back. All he left behind was a scrumpled note in a cereal box, leading her to the bustling streets of Paris.Once she arrives, she discovers a mysterious unfinished manuscript written by her husband, and set in the very same city. Hoping to uncover more clues, Leah takes over a crumbling bookshop with her two young daughters, only to realise that he might just be closer than any of them ever imagined……but what if he doesn’t want to be found?Don’t miss the breathtaking debut from Liam Callanan, perfect for fans of Nina George, Victoria Hislop and Muriel Barbery.

The hottest reads of the summer: THE EDGE OF NEVER by J.A. Redmerski; WAIT FOR YOU by J. Lynn; and RULE by Jay Crownover. Meet your new #bookboyfriend…THE EDGE OF NEVER is a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL and USA TODAY bestseller. When tragedy strikes her life, Camryn boards the next bus leaving town, destination unknown. On a journey of self-discovery, she meets another lost soul, Andrew Parrish, who harbours his own dark secrets… Will it push them together – or tear them apart forever?WAIT FOR YOU shows you that some things are worth waiting for… Away from home for the first time and finally free from her past, Avery Morgansten wants to keep her first year of college low key. The one thing she didn’t plan on was capturing the attention of the hottest guy on campus…Getting involved with Cam is dangerous, but ignoring their scorching tension is impossible. When the devastating truth of her past comes out, will Cam be there to help her or will she have to face it alone?In RULE, opposites in every way… except the one that matters. Shaw Landon loved Rule Archer from the moment she laid eyes on him. Though she knows that Rule is wrong for her, her heart just won’t listen. To a rebel like Rule, Shaw lives by other people’s rules. He doesn’t have time for a good girl like her – even if she’s the only one who can see the person he truly is. But too many birthday cocktails and spilled secrets lead to a night neither can forget. Now, Shaw and Rule have to figure out how a girl like her and a guy like him are supposed to be together without destroying their love… or each other.