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The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Step into the nostalgia of youth with Jenny Han's captivating novel, The Summer I Turned Pretty. Set against the backdrop of sun-kissed beaches and fleeting romances, Han delicately explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Through the eyes of teenage Belly, Han transport readers to the idyllic summers of her adolescence, where every moment is filled with possibility and longing. With heartfelt prose and authentic, ever-changing relationships, the novel captures the essence of growing up and coming into one's own. The Summer I Turned Pretty will resonate with readers of all ages, evoking memories of summers long past and the universal journey of finding oneself amidst the ebbs and flows of life.
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Emily Henry invites readers on a journey of healing and self-discovery in Happy Place. In this poignant novel, Henry explores the complexities of grief, love, and the pursuit of happiness. We meet Harriet and Wyn, a power couple hiding a secret from their lively social circle. With witty writing and zingy dialogue, Henry crafts a narrative that will resonate with broken hearts.
Mhairi McFarlane delivers a laugh-out-loud story in Between Us, with plenty of the author’s trademark humour and twisting plots on display as readers discover the story of Roisin and Joe. Ten years into a relationship, Roisin and Joe have shared all of their secrets with each other (well, almost all of their secrets), but when Joe’s new TV crime drama begins to resemble some of the things she’s shared, Roisin realises that perhaps her secrets weren’t as safe with Joe as she first thought…
Rebecca Ryan’s easy-reading rom-com delves into the true meaning of love – is it spiritual or physical, unexplainable or perfectly measurable?
If you ask Alice, she might tell you that love is the most important human experience, despite just having dealt with a messy break-up. Luke however, a scientist, would tell you that love is tangible and can be explained and measured, just like anything else. When the two decide to make a bet that gets them both back on the dating scene, neither can foresee where their emotions might end up taking them.
Robinne Lee captivates readers with an unforgettable and provocative exploration of love, desire, and the complexities of relationships in The Idea of You. Set against the glamorous backdrop of the entertainment industry, Lee's novel follows the forbidden romance between an older woman and a younger man at the centre of celebrity culture, challenging societal norms and defying expectations. With lightning prose and sizzling chemistry between the characters, Lee crafts a narrative that is both exhilarating and emotionally resonant.
Lotte Jeffs delivers a tender and heartfelt exploration of love in all its forms in This Love. With a story spanning ten years of friendship, This Love sees opposites Mae and Ari form a magnetic connection in their final year at university. But as the years roll by, each must conquer the challenges of life – toxic partners, hidden secrets, overwhelming grief – with only their boundary-defying love to hold onto.
Kate Storey invites readers on a magical journey through the power of storytelling in The Memory Library, exploring the ways in which memories shape our lives and the bonds that connect us across time and space. When her daughter Ella emigrates to Australia after an argument twenty-one years ago, Sally dedicated herself to her library. She still adds a new paperback to the shelves every July 11th, imagining one day that her daughter will one day read the same pages she once did. When a disaster forces Ella to the home she once knew, she quickly discovers that when one chapter ends, another soon follows…
When the bookshop she works at finds itself on the brink of closing, Laura finds herself agreeing to help organise a literary festival. After an innocent mistake, Laura has no choice but to convince infamous writer Dermot Flynn to attend their small festival.
Rising to the challenge, Laura sets off for rural Ireland in Love Letters to tempt the reclusive writer back to England – but falling for him was never the plan.
Matt Cain explores the enduring power of love and resilience over a lifetime. Cain's novel follows the lives of university friends Danny and Guy, as they grapple with longing, failed relationships, and the courage to pursue romance. With raw emotion and heartfelt honesty, One Love is a proudly Northern, queer story about shared adventures and lost dreams.
A different kind of love – one between mothers and daughters – is at the heart of this joyful and cosy story from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey. When Grace turns ninety, there’s just one thing she really wants for her birthday, to reconnect with her daughter Alys, the only person who can heal the family rift that has been breaking her heart for decades. A novel that will pull on your every last emotion, Love Untold is a story shot through with warmth and wisdom.
