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A wildland firefighter reconnects in a second-chance romance with his late best friend’s sister, the one that got away, in the scorching hot second book in the BookTok viral Sky Ridge Hotshots series. ‘Let me be your twin flame, love.’ I walk into the local bar with my hotshot crew, dirty and exhausted, only to slam into my biggest regret. The twin sister of my lost best friend and the one who got away, Violette Taylor. I haven’t seen her in years, but I haven’t forgotten her either. I used to be Rowan to her. Now, I’m just King, the guy who broke her heart, but not for the reasons she thinks. Violette, a nurse and single mom, is back in town for good, and working hard to avoid anyone who reminds her of the past, especially a career hotshot like me. But when I fall into her care after an injury lands me in her burn unit, it feels like maybe it’s fate. I know something she doesn’t – life rarely offers second chances. I need to protect those I love. So, if this is my chance to make things right, I’m taking it. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035093199 • Author: Paisley Hope • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 416 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.3 x 2.5 cm

Discover the big-hitting, small-town series from No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author, Elsie Silver This exclusive box set includes all five books in the series with sprayed edges in the theme of each book. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349447810 • Author: Elsie Silver • Publisher: Piatkus Books • Format: Box Set

Discover the bestselling sports romance series from TikTok sensation, Elle Kennedy! This exclusive box set includes all five books in the series with sprayed edges in the theme of each book. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349447827 • Author: Elle Kennedy • Publisher: Piatkus Books • Format: Box Set

Jenny starts her training as a nanny, but does she have what it takes and will her family survive without her? It is 1962 and 17-year-old Jenny is finally able to train for her dream job as a nanny. The residential training is tough Matron takes no prisoners but Jenny bonds with her two roommates, Bernice and Rita, and loves helping the children. If only her family life could be so happy her brother, Maurice, is a wrong'un and seems to have some hold over her father, and Jenny has never got over the sudden disappearance of her mother. Finally, Jenny gets her first nanny job, heading for the bright lights of London at the dawn of the Swinging Sixties. Suddenly she is thrust into the lifestyle of the rich at a household in the affluent West End, working for a family whose busy lifestyle means that their child is neglected. Can Jenny heal their family - and her own? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781835982235 • Author: Pam Weaver • Publisher: Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 cm

Join in the farmyard fun in this brilliantly funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . . With brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks, this much-loved modern classic is perfect for reading aloud. Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035049141 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.2 x 25.1 x 0.3 cm

Join everyone's favourite ladybird in this fantastically funny farmyard caper, from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Those crafty robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are out of jail, and they're heading back to the farm with another cunning plan to cause trouble. They've been stealing eggs from the fat red hen, but now they're setting their sights higher and are planning to steal the fat red hen herself! Fortunately the quiet, clever ladybird is on their trail, and she and her farm animal friends have a plan of their own. With slapstick action, animal noises and a mysterious Snuggly Snerd bird, What the Ladybird Heard Next is a story you'll be reading over and over again. Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside and What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035049172 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.1 x 25 x 0.4 cm

The only person who'd tell you what really happened in Flat 401 is dead... All Jay wants is to start again, to set himself up in a small, quiet town where no one knows him. But when a threatening note makes its way into the hostel he's forced to call home - Everyone is going to know what you really did - his hope for a fresh start begins to crumble. Jay fears that the secret he went to prison to protect might finally come out. How far is he willing to go to keep his freedom alive? And with a shadowy figure from his past tracking Jay's every move, perhaps it's not just his freedom Jay should be worried about being taken from him, but his life... Flat 401 is a tense, character-driven thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Paula Hawkins and Mark Billingham. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398722996 • Author: Kingsley Pearson • Publisher: Orion Publishing • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm

Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird on a trip to the seaside! This brilliant rhyming adventure from the bestselling picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks features a cast of wonderful sea creatures – including a magical mermaid – and plenty of beach fun! The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's hair and sell it to a famous star. Luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has a clever plan to stop the thieves . . . With brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is the fourth title in the number one bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series – perfect for young children to read aloud. Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo and What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035049165 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.1 x 24.9 x 0.3 cm

From Jennifer L. Armentrout, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Primal of Blood and Bone, comes a heartstopping romantic fantasy series about angels, demons and gargoyles where dangerous secrets and forbidden desires lead to shocking consequences... Trinity Marrow has lost the battle and her beloved Protector. Even with both demons and Wardens on her side, Trin may not win the war against the Harbinger. Bringing Lucifer back to the world to fight the Harbinger is probably a really, really bad idea, but they’re out of options—and the world’s ultimate fallen angel is the only being powerful enough to impact the outcome. As Trin and Zayne form a new and more dangerous bond and Lucifer unleashes Hell on earth, the apocalypse looms and the world teeters on the end of forever. Win or lose, one thing is certain—nothing will ever be the same. The epic romantasy continues in the rest of The Harbinger Series: •    Book 1: Storm and Fury •    Book 2: Rage and Ruin •    Book 3: Grace and Glory Product Information: • ISBN: 9781335453778 • Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 464 • Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.5 x 2.9 cm

A beautiful gift for anyone interested in the night sky! Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins. With the aid of easy-to-understand monthly calendars and maps, you will chart the rhythm of the lunar phases, discover events that light up the sky for brief periods, and explore the rich tapestry of characters that adorn the starry canvas overhead. •    Never miss a night sky event wherever you are in the world with this month-by-month guide. •    Go meteor spotting, track the phases of the moon and explore the constellations. •    Worldwide coverage – with details for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. •    Discover fascinating celestial facts and notable astronomical anniversaries. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts and approved by the astronomers of Royal Observatory Greenwich. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008747824 • Author: Radmila Topalovic & Dominic Ford • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Hardback • Pages: 272 • Dimensions: 18.4 x 11.7 x 2.6 cm

A BRAND NEW, enthralling WWII industry saga, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Maisie Thomas. September, 1939. When war is declared, Lily sees an opportunity to escape her domineering father: she will join the Great Western Railway factory to win her financial independence and move out of home. Maggie doesn’t want to simply follow in her sisters’ footsteps and work in the laundries at the GWR. So, when the chance comes to volunteer for men’s work in the machine shop, she’s the first to raise her hand. Catherine, a clerk in the GWR office, has been helping with London’s evacuation efforts, organising trains to move children out of the city. But when her task is completed, will she defy her family and fiancé’s wishes and sign up for a more dangerous role? Taking on demanding new duties, Lily, Maggie and Catherine – and others – develop an unexpectedly close bond. But will friendship be enough to carry them through the ups and downs of life at war? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781806584031 • Author: Jane Lark • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.81 x 12.9 x 2.01 cm

A sparkly 4-book Unicornia boxset! Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. Enchanted cakes and candies at the most glittery birthday celebration ever. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practising a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift. Titles in this set: Unicornia: Learning to Fly Unicornia: A Magical Birthday Unicornia: The Cupcake Contest Unicornia: The Dance Show Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529530810 • Author: Ana Punset • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Box Set • Pages: 512 • Dimensions: 21 x 14.5 x 5.5 cm

FROM THE AUTHOR OF BRIDGE OF SPIES: A dramatic and colourful new account of the most daring British commando raid of World War Two! In the darkest months of the Second World War, Churchill approved what seemed to many like a suicide mission. Under orders to attack the St Nazaire U-boat base on the Atlantic seaboard, British commandos undertook "the greatest raid of all", turning an old destroyer into a live bomb and using it to ram the gates of a Nazi stronghold. Five Victoria Crosses were awarded -- more than in any similar operation. Drawing on official documents, interviews, unknown accounts and the astonished reactions of French civilians and German forces, The Greatest Raid recreates in cinematic detail the hours in which the "Charioteers" fought and died, from Lt Gerard Brett, the curator at the V & A, to "Bertie" Burtinshaw, who went into battle humming There'll Always be an England, and from Lt Stuart Chant, who set the fuses with 90 seconds to escape, to the epic solo reconnaissance of the legendary Times journalist Capt Micky Burn. Unearthing the untold human stories of Operation Chariot, Bridge of Spies author Giles Whittell reveals it to be a fundamentally misconceived raid whose impact and legacy was secured by astonishing bravery. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781405991377 • Author: Giles Whittell • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 304 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 cm

The Bowerbird is the irresistible tale of Bert – a small bird with a very big heart, from Number One bestselling Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration. Bert the bowerbird has made the most perfect bower nest, complete with a pretty purple flower, and is hoping it will help him to meet the bird of his dreams. But will all his efforts to create a beautiful display be enough to win over Nanette? A stunningly illustrated book with a wonderful rhyming tale for little ones, from the creators of The Go-Away Bird. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529092257 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 25.1 x 0.7 cm

'Don't leave me here! Please, don't leave me.' What possesses a mum to kidnap her own child? That's what Maggie asks herself when she's asked to foster 13-year-old Saskia, the subject of a bitter custody battle between her parents. When Saskia's mum Rosa fears the courts are going to favour her ex-husband, James, she takes matters into her own hands. With Rosa facing criminal charges, and Saskia refusing to live with her dad, her future looks uncertain. Will Maggie be able to step in and discover the bombshell that will tear this family apart? From Britain's best-loved foster carer, a new and inspiring true story of secrets and hope. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399629256 • Author: Maggie Hartley • Publisher: Orion Publishing • Format: Paperback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm

This Little Library of Sing-Along Nursery Rhymes is packed with cute characters and colourful illustrations that young children will love to sing-along with. Titles in this set: 1. Five Little Ducks Join the five little ducks on a swimming adventure! Read or sing along with the nursery rhyme and help Mother Duck round up her runaway ducklings. 2. I’m a Little Teapot When the tea is ready, hear me shout! Meet the short and stout little teapot and her friends! Read or sing along with the nursery rhyme and get ready for teatime. 3. Polly, Put the Kettle On We’ll all have tea … Polly and Sukey turn playtime into a tea party so they can play with their toys! Read or sing along with the nursery rhymes and enjoy the tea party. 4. Ten in the Bed There were ten in the bed … All the animals are very sleepy, but there’s no space in the bed! Read or sing along with the nursery rhyme and help the animals get ready for bed. 5. If You’re Happy and You Know It If you’re happy and you know it … Clap your hands, stamp your feet and shout ‘Hooray!’! Read or sing along with the nursery rhyme and celebrate feeling happy. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781802635096 • Author: Sweet Cherry Publishing • Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing • Format: Box Set • Pages: 50 • Dimensions: 18.7 x 18.4 x 8.6 cm

It’s never too late to sail a new course... When retired Jill Parker wins an all-expenses paid mediterranean cruise for two she is thrilled! At 63 life in retirement has got a little bit bland for Jill and this might be just the holiday she and husband Eddy need to get the sparks back in their marriage. But when Eddy admits he would much prefer to build his patio and look through the latest DIY magazine, Jill is left with only one other option – her sister Diana. Diana has become rather reclusive since her husband, Caspar died, but perhaps this is the push she needs to bring some excitement back into her life, too? Could this trip be just what both sisters need to reconnect and chart a new path for their futures? Excited to be exploring new horizons and catching up, the sisters soon discover that not everything is smooth sailing on board. And as they enjoy cocktails together at sundown, they discover that they are both actually a little all at sea… An uplifting and hilarious story about living life to the full and always, always having fun! Perfect for fans of Judy Leigh and Dee Macdonald Product Information: • ISBN: 9781806583881 • Author: Maddie Please • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 442 • Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.8 cm

Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, The Hospital Dog is a big-hearted tale about a very special, very brave dog. Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot, Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE'S NOT! After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they're always pleased to see her too; from a crying baby to a bored teenager - a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn't stop there and when one of her patients is in trouble, it's up to Dot to save the day! A fantastic rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling picture book, The Detective Dog- winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781509868322 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24.9 x 27.9 x 0.5 cm

It's been years since Anna has seen Leo Knight. And of all the apartments in all the cities in all the world, he just happens to walk in to her cosy new attic home – as her new housemate. As the two walk the cobbled streets of Prague, taking in the sights and sounds from Wenceslas Square, frosted with snow, to the soft glow of candlelit Charles Bridge, the enchantment of the City of a Hundred Spires soon starts to work its magic on them… Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008670818 • Author: Julie Caplin • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3 cm

Let MILLION COPY bestselling author Judy Leigh whisk you off to the beaches and beauty of Brittany. Warmhearted, funny and uplifting. Sixty-nine-year-old Fliss has lived a life! A career running her own successful business, a beautiful home, a wardrobe full of designer clothes – Fliss has everything she ever wanted. So why does she feel so lonely? Sixty-six-year-old Shirl didn’t expect to be looking after a baby again, let alone a grown woman who should know better. But with her daughter Gemma struggling to adapt to motherhood, and her boss Fliss increasingly reliant on Shirl to run her life, Shirl never gets a moment to herself. Fliss might not be great at life’s chores, but she is great at seizing opportunities, so when the chance for a jaunt to France’s beautiful Brittany comes her way, she decides it’s just what she and Shirl need. And as the sun-soaked town of Plouvannec-Sur-Mer begins to work its magic on the women, they realise there’s another way to live. From cake-laden patisseries, to joyous local fetes, from food, views and beaches to die for, to a community quick to embrace them, not to mention some rather fine French men for company, perhaps it’s not too late for Fliss and Shirl to embrace a new adventure and look forwards to a totally different future. The perfect feel-good story from besteller Judy Leigh. A must read for all fans of Maddie Please, Dawn French and Caroline James. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781806583935 • Author: Judy Leigh • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 312 • Dimensions: 19.81 x 12.9 x 1.88 cm