Modern and Contemporary Fiction

rom the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan's uplifting novel tells the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator-who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident-and her journey of

Through meditation, Conor Creighton woke up to the powerful force that is self-love and watched as his relationships and the whole world transformed around him. In this modern manifesto and spiritual guide to relationships, he

Why do some friendships last a lifetime, while others fade away?How do you break up with a friend? How many 'best' friends should we be aiming for? From the time we start school, we are fed a diet of 'Best Friends Forever' -

Every single one of us is living with the aftershocks of heartbreak. Whether it's the sting of not fitting in at school or the pain of witnessing our parents' divorce, the end of our own marriage or the death of a loved one

'Outstanding... An elegant masterpiece... Wry but also warm and generous' Roxane Gay'Frank, funny, enthralling...

Think of it as rehab for road-weary romantics, inviting us to redefine what constitutes a love story' Observer'

In an apartment building in Belfast, two women wrestle with the sorrows and spectres of love and loss.
Since her mother's death, Lily has withdrawn from the world, trapped between grief and anger.
She has to break out of this

When the kids are grown and Mercy Garrett gradually moves herself out of the family home, everyone is determined not to notice.

Over at her studio, she wants space and silence. She won't allow any family clutter.

PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF A VISIT FROM THE GOON SQUAD From one of the most dazzling and iconic writers of our time comes an electrifying, deeply moving novel about the quest for authenticity, privacy, and meaning in a world

'An instant rom-com classic' Lindsey Kelk'The book of the summer' Stylist'A witty, thought-provoking read' Woman and Home_______________________________________________Bel Kumar wakes up in hospital surprised and confused. Surpris

This is the story of how we came to Frith.
And we're never, ever, ever leaving.'
Amy Connell and Lan Honey are having the best childhood, growing up on a West Country farm - three families, a couple of lodgers, goats, dogs and

A heartrending novel about two gay teens coming of age in New York - perfect for fans of It's a Sin and Adam Silvera. It's 1990 in New York City. Adam is falling in love for the first time.

Curvy fitness influencer Crystal Chen built her career shattering gym stereotypes. After a recent break-up, she has little time left for men, instead finding joy in the gym - her place of power and positivity. Enter firefighter

THE FUNNY AND SEXY ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS TIKTOK SENSATION'A glimmering, sharp, and delightfully feminist rom com. The Ex Talk just crashed its way onto my forever-rec pile' CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of The Unhoneymooners'I couldn't

It's the following Thursday.
Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He's made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster,

She's got his back. Hannah Brooks looks more like a kindgerten teacher than somebody who could kill you with a wine bottle opener. Or a ballpoint pen.
Or a dinner napkin. But the truth is, she's an Executive Protection Agent (aka