Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary

EVERYONE IS MADE TO PAY IN THE END.

The pulse-pounding new novel from iconic queen of crime Martina Cole is out now.

'Surpassed all my expectations' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Fast, furious and full of emotion' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Uncompromising, vivid, family-based drama' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Soho 1962.

When Rory Sheehan decides he wants Maggie Riley as his own, her fate is sealed.

Luca Romano knows all too well that what Rory wants, Rory gets. And the violence that erupts between their rival gangs is just the start of it.

Thomas Johnson owes Rory big time, and he must deny his feelings for Maggie to protect her. Faced with no alternative, Maggie throws herself on Rory's mercy, unaware of the brutality that she will face.

But Maggie Riley is a survivor. And the secret she's hiding could be her best weapon . . .
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Readers love the one and only Martina Cole:

'The stuff of legend' Mirror
'The queen of crime' Woman & Home
'One of the best fiction authors around . . . spectacular' Closer

Due to health reasons, Martina Cole has chosen to continue her collaboration with writer Jacqui Rose for her latest novel.

A BRAND NEW addictive, twist-filled thriller from Valerie Keogh, author of NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER The Nurse

Is a fake boyfriend really just for Christmas?

One fake romance. One magical Christmas. One chance to fall in love.

Laura was all set for a quiet solo Christmas – just her, a bottle of wine, and flat-sitting for a stranger. But when the stranger’s parents mistake her for his mystery girlfriend, she’s swept off to the snowy Scottish Highlands with Callum and his whole family.

Between the cosy sleeper train, charming pubs and breathtaking views, this could be the no-strings-attached Christmas of Laura’s dreams.

But stranger Callum is hot, hilarious and their ‘fake’ chemistry is off the charts.

So is this just a Christmas fling? Or the start of something more?

'Pure holiday magic, it's not Christmas without Kelk' Julie Soto

'A absolute knockout, full of belly laughs and sizzling chemistry. CHRISTMAS FLING is insanely addictive and delivers on every level – her best yet!' Rosie Walsh

'When it comes to fabulously funny romcoms, Lindsey Kelk is the gift that keeps on giving! A festive treat of a book, I loved it!' Alexandra Potter

'The perfect book this holiday season' Kate Goldbeck

'Her absolute best – rip roaringly funny, taking us on an adventure with a bonus dose of holiday magic' Ali Rosen

'Hilarious, heart-warming and addictive' Woman & Home

'Funny and heart-warming' Woman's Weekly

'Lindsey Kelk weaves a festive romcom that's both heartwarming and hilarious' Woman's Own