Summer Reads

The Cornish sea air, old friends, and cuddles with a cute pup... Sometimes you're just where you need to be... After a difficult break-up, Poppy is keen to put the past behind her and what’s better than some relaxing time with her aunt in the picturesque Cornish village of West Par? But life at her aunt Flora’s Dogs’ Home is anything but relaxing. When a poor little pup is stranded at the gates, Poppy takes them for a check up at the local vet, hoping against hope they'll be fine. And there she meets Mack: the vet who is so charming and experienced with the dogs, but selfish and – dare she say it – money-grabbing with his clients. But underneath that cold exterior, she's sure there's more to the story. If only she could convince him to open up. Because without him, the future of Wagging Tails isn't so assured... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781805577119 • Author: Sarah Hope • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 280 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.63 cm

They've both been burned by love before, but will they take a second chance? A year on from the demise of an unhappy marriage, Kate Stretton grabs the opportunity to move to the other end of the country and start afresh in Cornwall with her teenage daughter, Mollie. Unused to the slower pace of life, Kate leaps at the chance to take on Polkerran Point’s ailing annual arts and music festival. Soon, though, she locks horns with local Rick Devonshire, the main sponsor for the festival. Rick’s marriage has fallen apart in spectacular fashion, and the last thing he needs is Kate pushing to go against the festival’s traditions. Nursing their wounds from past relationships, can Kate and Rick find a way to work in harmony? And when Rick’s soon-to-be ex-wife comes back on the scene wanting a second chance, what will he do? A sweet and emotional romance for fans of Trisha Ashley, Jo Bartlett and Phillipa Ashley. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781804366066 • Author: Cass Grafton • Publisher: Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.84 x 12.85 x 1.83 cm

A sun-drenched summer romance from bestseller Mandy Baggot. Love is in the air… When singer Cara is invited to a big, fat Greek wedding in Corfu, she sees it as a mixed blessing: some time to heal on the beautiful Greek island with her aunt will be a tonic, but it’s going to stir up memories – of before Seb ghosted her and disappeared off the face of the earth.   Akis Diakos, brother of the groom, should be looking forward to planning the bachelor party, but burdened by the weight of family expectation, his mind is elsewhere: he has a decision to make – one that could, apparently, ruin his little brother’s life forever.  When Cara learns that her aunt Margot brought her here under false pretences, she’s faced with a dilemma. She’s not sung in public since that fateful day at Eurovision when her life fell apart, and she’s not planning to now. But with Akis’s encouragement, it’s time for both of them to face up to their fears.  And who knows – maybe this beautiful duet will also lead to a beautiful romance?  From the queen of Greek romance comes a story that will heal those heartstrings and make you believe in love again… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781805577010 • Author: Mandy Baggot • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.93 cm

Can a Greek escape be the start of something special? Xanthe Fox has it all: a famous, drop-dead gorgeous boyfriend, a dream career and bright future – until heartbreak sends her life into a tailspin. So when Xanthe’s Greek godmother unexpectedly leaves her a villa on the sumptuous island of Kefalonia, Xanthe jumps at the chance to put her life in London on hold and escape to the island hideaway to rethink her future. The break allows Xanthe the time to explore her passions, sift through her feelings and discover more about her estranged Greek family while renovating her godmother’s enchanting Villa Aster. But not everyone is happy to see her. Unfazed by her hostile neighbours and after making a mortifying mistake with a sexy builder, Xanthe is equally charmed by Kefalonia and a handsome, brooding gardener. Chasing dreams, taking chances and saying ‘yes’ has the potential to turn Xanthe’s life upside down, but will a summer escape allow her to sparkle once more? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781805576976 • Author: Kate Frost • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.85 cm

1944, the darkest days of the war. Trixie and Vi are back in Gosport and doing their bit to help Britain win the war. Felling trees is backbreaking, but at least they know they’re doing vital work. Trixie has a new boyfriend, Eddie. He’s charming, handsome, and always flush with cash – a real Gosport catch, though Vi isn’t so sure. Something about Eddie doesn’t seem quite right, and Vi will do anything to convince Trixie that she’s making a mistake with this relationship. Though Trixie loves Eddie, she finds it hard to forget Cy, the man she fell in love with at the start of the War, who was declared missing in action. As the bombs fall on Gosport both girls have big decisions to make. Will their friendship carry them through the hardest days? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529419382 • Author: Rosie Archer • Publisher: Quercus Publishing plc • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.56 x 12.7 x 2.54 cm

Thea Melbourne has a broken heart. A month after her world turned upside down, she's struggling to return to the life she left behind. Her mother is in a coma, she's selling off designer gowns to pay the bills, and her roommates seem to think she's made of glass. But when the vampire who broke her heart shows up at the hospital, she learns a devastating secret. To save the love of his life, Julian pushed her away. Now he has to live with the pain and regret or find someone to put him out of his misery. When it becomes clear that Thea is still in danger, he has a choice to make. He can stay away like the Council demands or risk everything, including their lives, to win her back. Convincing her means facing his own dark secrets and resisting the temptation to claim her as his mate once and for all. But Thea isn't going to make that easy for him. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780349130910 • Author: Geneva Lee • Publisher: Renegade Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  384 • Dimensions: 12.6 x 3.2 x 19.6 cm This is book 2 of the Filthy Rich Vampires Series, click here to purchase the 4 book bundle!

Delve into the swoon-worthy romantic Cornish Cove series by bestselling author Kim Nash Family is everything… For years, Gemma has been running her late mother’s café with devotion, and when an opportunity comes to buy out her next-door neighbour and expand, she jumps at the chance. She knows she will do her mother proud – keep her legacy going strong – but deep down she knows there’s still something missing. But sometimes family are those you choose, or those who choose you! With a growing community of supporters cheering Gemma on, will she really spend the rest of her life alone? And with some new faces at her blossoming bistro, perhaps romance may also be on the cards? Let Kim Nash whisk you away to the serene and peaceful setting of the Cornish coast for this feel-good heartfelt read. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Jill Mansell, and Jessica Redland. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781805577102 • Author: Kim Nash  • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 272 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.57 cm

No job. No love life. Perhaps it’s time to THINK AGAIN Ellie Allard isn’t quite where she thought she'd be by her late thirties. Though she’s got her beautiful daughter, her beloved cat and the best friends anyone could wish for, her love life is non-existent and she feels like she’s been living on auto-pilot, just grateful to be able to afford the rent on her poky little flat. But on her fortieth birthday, it seems it’s time for all that to change – whether Ellie wants it to or not. As she navigates new, exciting and often choppy waters, she’s about to discover that life will never stop surprising you – if only you let it. The bestselling first adult novel from literary sensation Jacqueline Wilson, Think Again is a warm, uplifting, life-affirming story about friendship, family, and finding fulfilment in unexpected places. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781804994412 • Author: Jacqueline Wilson • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 432 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.7 x 2.7 cm

1715: With the country on the brink of rebellion, Dorothy Forster’s life at Bamburgh Hall is ruled by the men in her life – her feckless brothers stirring up trouble at court, her elderly father with his dangerous secrets and the man she loves who the world seems determined to keep her apart from. As tensions grow, Dorothy finds herself caught between the warring factions, danger everywhere. Then Dorothy discovers her family are the keepers of the legendary Rose, the talisman both sides believe will guarantee them victory in this deadly conflict. Now Dorothy will have to risk everything to keep the Rose safe; the fate of the country and the men she loves rests in her hands. Present Day: Hannah Armstrong has returned home to Bamburgh Hall for work but when she discovers that her stepmother Diana has been keeping worrying secrets, her focus shifts to getting to the truth. Their family home once belonged to heroic Dorothy Forster, whose portrait graces the walls and whose spirit lingers in her home, but soon Hannah learns that there was much more to this formidable woman. Because Dorothy left behind a mysterious legacy and it’s not long before Hannah realises it’s one people are willing to kill for. Now Hannah is in a race against time to unravel the secrets of the past before danger arrives at their door.  Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781805577249 • Author: Nicola Cornick • Publisher: Boldwood Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.85 x 19.8 cm

I had vowed I would never get back into the water, but of course, this was always going to be the outcome. I never really had a choice. When out of work actress Rey Levine is offered her dream acting role, she knows she has to make it work. But there’s a catch: the film calls for Rey to swim, something she hasn't done since her last fateful summer holiday fifteen years ago. The summer her sister disappeared…and everyone blamed Rey. Rey will do anything to block out the painful memories, but it means her current life is in freefall – drink and men her drugs of choice. With her first dip in the cool water, Rey thinks she’s found the perfect escape. But as the water holds her, old memories float to the surface, forcing Rey to remember the terrible summer she’d rather forget. But someone doesn't want the truth to surface. Not now, not ever... And they're prepared to ruin Rey's life all over again.  Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781805577263 • Author: Nina Manning • Publisher: Boldwood Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 280 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.63 x 19.8 cm