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FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB A brand new series. An iconic new detective team. And a thrilling new murder to solve . . . ----- Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favourite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s business now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn’t stay still long enough for habits or routines. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job . . . Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241608364 • Author: Richard Osman • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 464 • Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.2 x 4cm

Ripley's Believe It or Not! is guaranteed to amaze and entertain children and adults alike with its unique blend of weird but true stories and jaw-dropping facts gathered from all over the world. This year... Marvel at the ice caves of Alaska. Find out what very unusual food Icelanders eat at their traditional mid-winter feast. Discover why Lucas the penguin has to wear rubber boots. Hear about the woman who sailed down the Missouri River in a giant hollowed-out pumpkin. And take the 'Funny Bones' test to see whether you can match photographs of skeletons to their animal owners. No Christmas is complete without Ripley's! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529941203 • Author: Ripley • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 30.5 x 23.6 x 2.2cm

The new novel from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Icebreaker and Wildfire... As a chronic procrastinator, Henry Turner always knew his junior year in college wasn’t going to be easy. That was before he made ice hockey captain as well as landing himself in a difficult class with his least favourite professor. Thankfully, it’s then that Henry meets Halle, a fellow junior who he immediately befriends. Academic pressure has never been a struggle for Halle, but as an introverted people pleaser with a tendency to overcommit herself, she can’t help but offer to help Henry pass his class. In turn he offers to help make college life a little more inspiring – just the thing she needs as an aspiring novelist… Failure isn’t an option for either of them but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a little room for distraction… 18+ content Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398525740 • Author: Hannah Grace  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.65cm

What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don’t understand yet . . .  When retired Maths teacher Grace is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan. Among the rugged hills and golden beaches of the Balearics, Grace searches for answers about her friend’s life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past. Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781838855574 • Author: Matt Haig • Publisher: Canongate Books • Format:  Hardback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 15.9 x 3.55 x 24 cm

Gary Thorn is struggling with a big decision. Should he stay in London, wallowing in the safety of his legal job in Peckham and eating pies with his next door neighbour, Grace and her dog Lassoo, or should he move to Brighton, where his girlfriend Emily is about to open The Hotel Avocado? Either way, he’d be letting someone down. But sinister forces are gathering in a cloud of launderette scented-vape smoke, and the arrival of the mysterious Mr Sequence puts Gary in an even worse predicament: soon he might be dead. All Gary wants is a happy life. But he also wants to be alive to enjoy it… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398529625 • Author: Bob Mortimer  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK • Format: Hardback • Pages: 416 • Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.3 x 2.9cm

Count along with the Ten Little Monsters in this Halloween counting rhyme adventure! Ten Little Monsters are going trick-or-treating … But what will the Ten Little Monsters do when they meet a wailing ghost? Two creepy witches? And a GIANT SPIDER? Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Monsters is perfect for sharing together. Read the bouncy rhyming story. Count from ten to one and back again, as the Little Monsters disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page. And join in with all the great sound-words! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408334034 • Author: Mike Brownlow & Simon Rickerty • Publisher: Hachette Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 28 • Dimensions: 18.9 x 16.2 x 1.9cm

A small-town enemies to lovers romance and the debut novel from the bestselling author of Flawless and Wild Love. Keeping things professional with my employees has never been an issue . . . until Billie waltzes onto my property. She’s talented, feisty and so damn tempting. We clash from the moment we meet, and I can't stop thinking about all the ways I could take her down a peg. I can't stop thinking about her, period. And in a small town, on an even smaller farm, it’s hard to keep my distance. Billie is the whole package: whip-smart with a body I fantasise about, and quite possibly the only woman who can save this business – and me. She drives me crazy, but the more time we spend together, the more I crave her: her lips, her trust, her heart . . . I want it all. But at what cost? Because suddenly I don’t just want to win races, I want to win the girl. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398539204 • Author: Elsie Silver  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 19.9 x 13.1 x 2.9cm

Escape to the Wild West with the first book in the steamy new cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless... The perfect holiday read for fans of Elsie Silver and Lucy Score. CeCe Ashby is looking for a fresh start after escaping the toxic relationship that has consumed her adult life. Unsure of what the future holds, she returns to the small town of Laurel Creek and her family’s ranch. Nash Carter is the recently retired hockey superstar of the Dallas Stars, Laurel Creek’s hometown hero, and notorious bachelor. He may look good in a cowboy hat, but he is also CeCe's brother’s best friend… and therefore off limits. When CeCe reappears in her hometown in need of a job, Nash knows he has to have her, and not entirely for business. As ‘just one night’ turns into many, Nash learns that where CeCe Ashby is concerned his typical rules don’t apply. Now he has to figure out if he can push his past trauma aside to live the life he never dared dream of. All he has to do? Take a deep breath and let go of the reins… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781804953723 • Author: Paisley Hope • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.4cm

From the Sunday Times bestselling author, Elsie Silver! Set in the same beloved universe as smash-hit series Chestnut Springs: small-town, big characters, four addictive love stories… A rugged mountain town seemed like the perfect escape from a life in shambles.  But on day one, she ran full tilt into the world’s hottest single dad, and now all her plans are ruined. As a chart-topping country singer with a recent streak of bad press, it’s hard for Skylar Stone to find any peace. But she finds it in Rose Hill. With a little boy and a little girl who steal her heart just as thoroughly as their dad. Weston Belmont. The man is a shameless flirt. He oozes confidence and masculinity in a way that’s downright distracting. And in bed? He’s addictive. Everything with him is wild and impulsive, and Skylar is desperate to regain some control. But no one has supported her like West does. And no one has ever made her feel as loved as he does either. So, while Skylar’s brain says settling down with a small-town horse trainer is impossible…her heart says she’s right where she belongs. Still, her life as a celebrity haunts her. It has the power to pull she and West apart. She can see in his eyes that he wants her to stay. And she wants that too. But she knows better than anyone that you don’t always get what you want. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349441641 • Author: Elsie Silver • Publisher: Little Brown • Format: Paperback • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.81 x 12.62 x 1.85cm

The debut novel from the bestselling author of The Fine Print and Love Redesigned, and the first book in a swoonworthy Formula 1 romance series. Noah: Maya Alatorre is the sister of my teammate . . . and my new obsession. Keeping my distance during the Formula 1 season should be easy, except I always find ways to see her: press tours, pre-race rituals, sponsor events and black-tie galas. The more time we spend together, the stronger my desire grows. Sneaking around with her is one thing, but wanting more? Never going to happen. She might be a distraction dressed like a daydream, but no woman is worth risking the championship title over. Or so I thought. Maya: Noah Slade is Formula 1 royalty and my brother’s biggest rival. When I’m invited to join my sibling while he competes for the World Championship, I promise to avoid Noah at all costs. Twenty-one races, two drivers who hate each other, and one forbidden attraction I can’t ignore. Developing feelings for Noah wasn’t part of my plan. But then again, neither was anyone finding out. Turns out the man I was warned about happens to be the one I can’t stay away from – even if he breaks my heart once the season comes to an end. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398539211 • Author: Lauren Asher  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.9cm

Join Bluey and her friends and family in the countdown to Christmas with this advent book collection of 24 stories and activities! Find 23 surprise mini books behind each door, plus a special Christmas story for Christmas Eve! Stories include: Daddy Robot, Charades, Yoga Ball, Shadowlands and an awesome Christmas Eve story. Also find four How to Draw mini books and learn to draw some of your favourite Bluey characters! Put the books back inside the windows, so you can reuse your Advent Book Collection every year!  Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241714966 • Author: Bluey • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 576 • Dimensions: 42.1 x 31cm

Get ready for bed with Bluey, Bingo and Bandit! While Mum's away at a baby shower, Dad pulls out all the stops to keep Bluey and Bingo entertained before bed. But will the daddy putdown go to plan? This playful picture book is the perfect bedtime read for your little ones and would make a fantastic Father's Day present for all the Bandit's out there! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241692295 • Author: Bluey • Publisher: Ladybird • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.1 x 0.3 x 25.1 cm

Bernard's got a problem… He's found a monster in the back garden but his mum and dad are just too busy to notice. So Bernard tries to befriend the monster… and that doesn't go quite to plan! Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781839135354 • Author: David McKee • Publisher: Andersen Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 23.5 x 0.6 x 27.31

With sing-along song from David Gibb, Lollies Award-winning Michelle Robinson's busy story based on the tongue-twister is bursting with trucks, doggie drivers, vehicles and colour! Red Lorry and Yellow Lorry must get to the construction site, but they have a snow-drift, a breakdown and a speeding tractor to contend with along the way... Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry: which one would you drive? Jam-packed with lorries, trucks, cars, motorbikes and all kinds of vehicles! Sing along with a QR code link to the official Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry song by David Gibb! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781839135439 • Author: Jeanne Willis • Publisher: 32 • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26 x 25 x 0.5 cm

Peppa and her friends spend Halloween making pumpkin lanterns, dressing up in costumes and sharing spooky stories! There are lots of wickedly fun activities to enjoy including colouring, spot the difference and even a spider's web maze! Plus 60+ stickers included for the activities! Join the fun in this spooktactular sticker book and keep little Peppa fans busy this Halloween. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241719541 • Author: Peppa Pig  • Publisher: Penguin Random House Childrens • Format: Paperback • Pages: 16 • Dimensions: 29.7 x 21cm

Mum tells Bluey a lovely baby story - about how Bluey first learned to walk! Baby Bluey could roll, shuffle and even crawl backwards... but Mum was worried that she was never going to learn how to walk. This hilarious picture book is about how we all grow up in different ways. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780241692301 • Author: Bluey • Publisher: Walker Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages: LadyBird • Dimensions: 25.1 x 0.4 x 25.1 cm

It’s a constant battle on set between sexy home renovation reality star grumpy Gannon and his no-nonsense field producer. Paige has zero time for temperamental talent, especially one who acts like being in front of the camera is the last thing he wants. Mr. Sex in a Toolbelt has made it his mission in life to get a rise out of her, but Paige is a master at locking down her temper. They’re on the road together working long hours fixing houses and changing lives. When cracks in her legendary coolness start to show and sparks fly, Gannon is infatuated and the cameras are there to capture it. But he’s fallen for pretty packages before and Paige won’t be taken seriously if she’s caught sleeping with the star of her show. She also can’t seem to resist those big, rough hands. Those smoldery hazel eyes. The dimples. The toolbelt. That fiercely protective vibe. Too bad it’s all about to fall apart. She never should have trusted him. He never should have let her go. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399735513 • Author: Lucy Score • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton • Format: Paperback • Pages: 400 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.8cm

The new Slayton thriller from million-copy bestseller Caroline Mitchell. It began with the whispers. In the woods, in the park, and always at night. Then they came into town, down dark alleys, and in the shadows. Before long, the black-eyed children were moving closer, until finally there was a knock on the door. When the couple were found dead with their faces frozen in horror, the children were nowhere to be seen. Until it happened again. Join Detective Sarah Noble as she investigates another dark case in the town of Slayton. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781471415418 • Author: Caroline Mitchell  • Publisher: Bonnier Books UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 240 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.52cm

From New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy and USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen comes the first in a new hockey romance series. When Jess Canning is tasked with hosting her brother's wedding, sparks fly between her and the best man she hooked up with in a one-time mistake last spring. Hosting her brother’s wedding for an MVP guest list is the challenge of Jess Canning’s life. Already the family screw-up, she can’t afford to fail. And nobody (nobody!) can learn of the colossal mistake she made with the best man during a weak moment last spring. It was wrong, and there will not be a repeat. Absolutely not. Even if he is the sexiest thing on two legs. Blake Riley sees the wedding as fate’s gift to him. Jess is the maid of honour and he’s the best man? Let the games begin. So what if he’s facing a little (fine, a lot) of resistance? He just needs to convince the stubborn blonde that he’s really a good boy with a bad rap. Luckily, every professional hockey player knows that you’ve got to make an effort if you want to score. But Jess has more pressing issues to deal with than sexy times with a giant man-child. Such as: will the ceremony start on time, even though someone got grandma drunk? Does glitter ever belong at a wedding? And is it wrong to murder the best man? Warning: Do not read while sipping hot liquids. Or cold ones. Or while sitting anywhere laughter would be inappropriate. Contains hot but hilarious hockey players, puppies and a snarky pair of underwear. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464228988 • Author: Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2cm

Peppa and George's bedroom is very messy. They have lots of fun tidying it up with Mummy and Daddy Pig. But how long will it stay tidy for? This lovely, full-colour storybook is perfect for little Peppa fans. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241665817 • Author: Peppa Pig • Publisher: Penguin Random House Childrens • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 20.3 x 20.3cm