Overview
Hello!
My name is Rebecca and I’m a fiction editor based in Cheshire, UK. I worked in commercial publishing for over ten years, and now I dedicate my time to helping writers shape their manuscripts into the bestselling novels of the future.
After ten years living in London, working at the UK's leading publishing houses, including Simon & Schuster, Little Brown Book Group and Bonnier Books, I decided to move back to the north, taking everything I’d learned about editing and publishing, to start my new career as a freelance editor. Now, I get to focus my time doing what I love: editing fiction, and helping writers everywhere reach their dreams of being published, sharing my insider knowledge about how the industry works.
In my career, I’ve edited everyone from up-and-coming debuts to international bestsellers, including Jenny Colgan, TM Logan, Chris Whitaker, Lynda La Plante, Heidi Swain, Santa Montefiore, Philippa Gregory, Paige Toon and many, many more. My editorial experience is vast and I have edited fiction across all the commercial genres, but my particular editorial specialties are romance, historical, crime and thriller.
Editing has always been my passion, and I have a reputation in the publishing industry of providing editorial excellence and unparalleled author care. I will always work collaboratively with you to make your book the best it can be for wherever you want to take it. You can trust that all edits from me will be completed to the highest standard, with the utmost care and respect for your voice.
Please get in touch to find out how we could work together!
Testimonials:
'Exactly what every author needs from their editor: thorough, insightful, professional, approachable and prompt with her feedback and notes.' - Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author
'Rebecca has been my editor for a number of years, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Talented, insightful, creative, encouraging and patient, she will be a huge asset to any author.' - Roberta Kray, bestselling crime author
'Rebecca has been an absolute joy to work with - she’s incredibly collaborative and insightful, and a real champion in my corner, helping take my book from a messy first draft to something I’m proud to see on bookshelves! She is an excellent editor and it’s been a delight to trust her with my books.' - Beth Reekles, author of Netflix sensation THE KISSING BOOTH
'Rebecca is a shining star of an editor. She has the invaluable ability to always draw out what’s missing from a draft, while never losing sight of the story you're trying to tell.' - Lisa Dickenson, published author
Services
Fiction
Chick Lit
Contemporary Fiction
Contemporary Romance
Historical Fiction
Historical Romance
Mystery & Crime
Psychological Thriller
Romantic Comedy
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- Publisher's Training Centre, Introduction to Editorial: Copy-Editing and Proofreading
- BA (Hons) English and American Literature - Manchester Metropolitan University
Work experience
Little, Brown Book Group
Apr, 2020 —
Oct, 2024
(over 4 years)
• Providing editorial assessments on agented manuscripts and select the strongest for publishing.
• Editing over thirty authors’ manuscripts in the romance, general fiction, historical and crime genres, providing both structural feedback and in-depth, on-the-line edits.
• Devising publishing strategies for every author on my publishing list, ensuring success from acquisition to publication.
• Publishing and editing Sunday Times bestselling authors, including Jenny Colgan and Carole Matthews, international bestseller Natasha Lester, as well as reader favourites Roberta Kray, Beth Reekles and many more.
Simon & Schuster UK
Jan, 2018 —
Apr, 2020
(about 2 years)
• Providing editorial assessments on agented manuscripts and select the strongest for publishing.
• Editing over thirty authors’ manuscripts in the romance, general fiction, historical and crime genres, providing both structural feedback and in-depth, on-the-line edits.
• Devising publishing strategies for every author on my publishing list, ensuring success from acquisition to publication.
• Publishing and editing Sunday Times bestselling authors, including Santa Montefiore and Philippa Gregory, as well as reader favourites Paige Toon, Heidi Swain, Rachel Hore and many more.
Bonnier Books UK
Sep, 2015 —
Jan, 2018
(over 2 years)
• Providing editorial assessments on agented manuscripts and select the strongest for publishing.
• Editing over twenty authors’ manuscripts in the romance, general fiction, historical and crime genres, providing both structural feedback and in-depth, on-the-line edits.
• Devising publishing strategies for every author on my publishing list, ensuring success from acquisition to publication.
• Publishing and editing Sunday Times bestselling authors, including Lynda La Plante and Chris Whitaker, as well as reader favourites T.M. Logan, Caz Frear, Ayisha Malik and many more.
Portfolio
Filled with scenes of sizzling passion that'll make you blush, plot beats of swoon-worthy romance that will leave you breathless, and a cast of Black female characters that you’ll fall in love... read more
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'The queen of feel-good' Woman & Home ***The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!*** After being let go from her job in a swanky hotel just weeks bef... read more
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'Fans of EMILY HENRY will devour this!' Cecilia RabessLove could be a recipe for disaster, or the best thing they ever cooked up...Kieran O'Neill should be on top of the world. He's just won a... read more
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THE LITTLE COFFEE SHOP OF KABUL CAPTURED THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS READERS WORLDWIDE. NOW, THE COFFEE SHOP DOORS WELCOME YOU HOME ONE LAST TIME...Kabul, August 2021 Sunny Tedder is back in her be... read more
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A wartime legacy. A lost love. A friendship to last a lifetime . . .'A meticulously researched novel about the lengths people will go to protect one another, and a love that lasts a lifetime .... read more
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FROM THE WORLDWIDE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE KISSING BOOTH, A MAJOR NETFLIX HIT'Truly wonderful and brilliant . . . Beth is officially the new queen of hilarious rom-coms' LUCY VINE 'Brilliant... read more
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***PRE-ORDER DAWNLANDS, THE STUNNING NEW NOVEL FROM PHILIPPA GREGORY, OUT SOON IN PAPERBACK***England 1648. A dangerous time for a woman to be different . . . Midsummer’s Eve, 1648, and Engla... read more
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'Well into MARTINA COLE territory' Independent'A cracking good read' JESSIE KEANEON THE STREETS OF LONDON, DANGER LURKS EVERYWHERE . . . Liv Anderson can take care of herself and she knows how... read more
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The brand-new escapist summer romance from bestselling author Ali McNamara. Return to the Cornish shores of St Felix and fall in love . . .What if one summer could change your life?For Frankie... read more
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BEFORE PRIME SUSPECT THERE WAS TENNISON.Every legend has a beginning . . . During 1974 and 1975 the IRA subjected London to a terrifying bombing campaign. In one day alone, they planted seven ... read more
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**The Temptation of Gracie's Flappy now takes centre stage in her very own novel, more charismatic and competitive than ever! Don't miss Flappy Entertains – out now**WINNER OF THE GOLDSBORO BO... read more
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'A brilliantly funny new voice' Jenny ColganImagine the worst day of your life... Now imagine living it on repeat...This Friday the 13th has been particularly unlucky. Jess has been fired, she... read more
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*** FROM THE AUTHOR OF TALL OAKS, WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION JOHN CREASEY NEW BLOOD DAGGER AWARD, AND WE BEGIN AT THE END, 2020's MOST CAPTIVATING AND UNFORGETTABLE READ***With t... read more
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The eagerly-awaited return to the acclaimed Morland Dynasty series, and the 100th novel by Cynthia Harrod-EaglesEngland, 1936The reign of Edward VIII has begun, but danger for the monarchy alr... read more
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'A wonderful tale of love, loss and community with folklore and magic. I adored it!' LIZ FENWICKA town in need.An extraordinary cat.A season for miracles...It's nearly Christmas and committed ... read more
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T.M. LOGAN'S LATEST GRIPPING THRILLER, THE DREAM HOME, IS NOW AVAILABLE TO IN HARDBACK, EBOOK, AND AUDIO.The sensational thriller from the bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick The Holiday... read more
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It’s dark as the young woman leaves work. Crossing the empty car park alone, she thinks about the warmth of her little house. But she doesn’t make it home that night. Or ever again… Thirty yea... read more
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This next chapter is just the beginning of her story. Set in the fictional Sussex village of Blossom Heath, and featuring characters you will know and love from Julie Haworth’s RNA Katie Fford... read more
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Could YOU survive a digital detox? Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond and Sophie Kinsella, It Started With A Tweet is the hilarious new romantic comedy from the author of The Bucket List to Mend... read more
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THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #5 'An absolute master of pace, plotting and character' ELLY GRIFFITHSA MISSING CHILD St Martin’s is shrouded in bitterly cold fog when Jade Minear and her twin b... read more
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THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #4 ‘Clever, atmospheric and compelling, it’s another masterclass in plotting’ WOMAN'S WEEKLY 'Rhodes is a published poet and every one of her sentences sings' FIN... read more
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THE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #3 ‘Gripping, clever and impossible to put down' ERIN KELLY ‘An absolute master of pace, plotting and character’ ELLY GRIFFITHSINTRUDERS HERE ARE BOUND TO DIE . .... read more
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One summer escape could change your life . . .After a devastating break-up, budding artist Emma escapes to the sun-drenched Italian island of Giglio with her two best friends, determined to no... read more
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Escape to Italy and fall in love with this perfect summer read...Floundering junior travel writer Katie has just been given the opportunity of her career. Her boss can't make her trip to the i... read more
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Escape to Italy this summer and fall in love with the perfect holiday romance! 'A gorgeous escapist holiday read' - MY WEEKLY 'A heart-warming and uplifting romance' - WOMAN'S OWN When Lily's ... read more
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Sparkling sea, sun, delicious food and Aperol Spritz - escape to Italy with the perfect summer romance . . .Niamh Kelly's life hasn't turned out quite as she'd expected. She's thirty-three, st... read more
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THE ULTIMATE ROMANTIC SUMMER READ: FORCED-PROXIMITY, RIVALS TO LOVERS AND GRUMPY/SUNSHINE!A delayed flight won't stop them from breaking up the wedding of the year . . . Gemma is the maid of h... read more
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The dazzling romance from the writer of YA sensation THE KISSING BOOTH. A heart-warming and hilarious modern love story, perfect for fans of THE SPANISH LOVE DECEPTION and THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS.... read more
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FROM THE AUTHOR OF NETFLIX SENSATION THE KISSING BOOTH Waterstones Welsh Book of the Month June 2024!SIX OLD FRIENDS.TEN YEARS LATER.IS IT TOO LATE TO LEARN A LESSON IN LOVE?Ten years after gr... read more
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The brand-new Cotswold romance from Anita Faulkner, author of A COLOURFUL COUNTRY ESCAPE. Cosy up for chilly winter nights, falling snow and heart-stopping romance - the perfect festive read!'... read more
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The DEBUT NOVEL that you won't be able to resist falling in love with. Heart-warming romance and a breath-taking countryside escape - this is the PERFECT summer read . . .'A lovely debut, full... read more
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The third novel in the Ashmore Castle series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novelsBehind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Cast... read more
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The second novel in the Ashmore Castle series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novelsBehind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Cas... read more
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The ultimate escapist summer novel from Sunday Times bestseller Jenny Colgan. Fall in love with a new cast of characters and get swept away in a breath-taking romance you'll want to read again... read more
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'Heart-warming and full of hope. I loved it' HEIDI SWAIN, Sunday Times bestselling author 'The most beautiful, heart-warming story. Gorgeously cosy, uplifting . . . utterly lovely book' HOLLY ... read more
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'A heart warmer' HeatWill a magical winter in Lapland help Myla fall in love with festive?Myla is the UK's least-festive woman. Starting the year she found out the truth about Santa Claus, eve... read more
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Would you marry a stranger to live the life of your dreams?'A fun and refreshing read! I couldn't put it down!' HEIDI SWAIN'The best book I've read in 2021. I LOVED it, it made me smile so muc... read more
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Curl up this Christmas with the ultimate city escape, and get ready to fall in love with NYC.Will her dreams come true in the city that never sleeps? When she was nineteen, on a magical trip t... read more
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The brand-new heart-warming seasonal romance from Isla Gordon. This is the perfect festive treat for fans of Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain!'Heart-warming and full of hope' HEIDI SWAIN on A Seas... read more
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THE BRAND NEW FESTIVE ROMANCE FROM ISLA GORDONSIX PASSENGERS . . . When six ex-friends are invited to a winter wedding in Canada, the last thing they want is a reunion. But bride-to-be Bryn is... read more
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THE BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON - MEET THE HALFPENNY GIRLS. . . 'In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson ' Jean Fullerton on Blackpool LassDo... read more
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THE BRAND-NEW WARTIME SAGA BY MAGGIE MASON - PERFECT FOR READERS OF VAL WOOD, KITTY NEALE AND ROSIE GOODWIN'Reading a Maggie Mason book is like having a warm hug' - NB MAGAZINE1939The threat o... read more
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Following on from the events of The Fortune Tellers, this heart-warming family saga can be enjoyed as a standalone, and is guaranteed to warm your heart.BLACKPOOL, 1922.Martha and Trisha may h... read more
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THE BRAND-NEW WARTIME SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON, MUCH-LOVED AUTHOR OF THE HALFPENNY GIRLSTroubles lie ahead - will friendship see them through? BLACKPOOL, 1918.Martha is seventeen and alone ... read more
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THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE HEART-WARMING SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON - MEET THE HALFPENNY GIRLS. . . Don't miss Maggie Mason's brand-new saga series, The Fortune Tellers, available to pre-order no... read more
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SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH THE HALFPENNY GIRLS. . .The perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Go... read more
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THE BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM MAGGIE MASON, AUTHOR OF THE HALFPENNY GIRLS AND THE FORTUNE TELLERSShe'll do anything to protect her family from war . . .BLACKPOOL, 1914Seventeen-year-old Maddie has ... read more
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NO ONE KNOWS CRIME LIKE KRAY.THE BRAND NEW GANGLAND CRIME NOVEL FROM ROBERTA KRAYShe sold him out. Now he's out for revenge . . .After her murderous ex-boyfriend who she turned in to the polic... read more
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'Well into MARTINA COLE territory' Independent'A cracking good read' JESSIE KEANESHE MUST FIND THE TRUTH BEFORE THE KILLER FINDS HER Stealing from the rich is what Cara Kendall does for a livi... read more
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'Well into MARTINA COLE territory' Independent'A cracking good read' JESSIE KEANEWHO CAN YOU TRUST, WHEN YOU CAN'T TRUST FAMILY?Sheltered and naïve Carmen Darby has lived under the thumb of he... read more
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The new festive, feel-good Christmas read from the Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestseller'Full of fabulously festive fun!' ERICA JAMESIT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR . . .Chri... read more
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THE BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES BY ROSIE HENDRY - meet the Women on the Home Front . . .Can the Women on the Home Front protect their community in times of war?Norfolk, 1940. As war rages on, sister... read more
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THE BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES BY ROSIE HENDRY - meet the Women on the Home Front . . . Winner of the 2022 Romantic Novelist Association, Romantic Saga Award Will friendship and motherhood keep the... read more
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THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR One year after movie star Joseph Strike swept schoolteacher Alice off her feet, they are spending Christmas together in snow... read more
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'Family secrets, new horizons and a gorgeous continent-crossing romance . . . prepare to be swept away!' LUCY DIAMOND HOW DO YOU FIND WHERE YOU'RE GOING, IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU'RE FROM? A... read more
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A beautiful story of love and second chances, with a remarkable family at its heart, from the Sunday Times bestselling author.So much can change in half a lifetime… Then At fifteen, George is ... read more
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Attraction is easy... Falling in love can be hard When Hannah meets Sonny, she's irresistibly drawn to him: he's sexy and confident, but only in town on holiday. That's fine with Hannah - she ... read more
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Meet Andy: GSOH, emotionally available and... well, dead. Meet Emily: the girl Andy ghosted. No, literally...A year ago, Emily was ghosted. But it's fine, she's over it. Plus, she's far too bu... read more
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The enchanting novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Santa Montefiore‘Let the wind take me and the soft rain settle me into the Irish soil from where I came. And may my sins be forgiven.’... read more
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Pure escapism on every page, The Distant Shores tells the story of a family torn apart, and the woman who will bring them back together. 'Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore' JOJO M... read more
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FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'Peopled with wonderful characters, it's funny, sad, poignant and heart-warming, a tough subject tenderly handled. Have some tissues handy' Choice Magazi... read more
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'Full of Sheila's warmth with characters you'll care about!' Rosie GoodwinAll alone during winter - will she find somewhere to call home . . ?As the year ends, seventeen-year-old runaway Kathl... read more
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***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR*** Escape to the seaside with the brand new novel from Heidi Swain, the Sunday Times bestselling author of feel-good women’s fiction! 'A summer delight!'... read more
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‘If You Were Here is a moving and emotional story about facing a life-altering dilemma head-on and summoning the courage to cope with it' JILL MANSELL'A beautiful story about living life to th... read more
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'Vogue meets Daisy Jones & The Six . . . Natasha Lester's most compelling novel yet!' - Kate Quinn, author of, The Rose Code'Brave, bold, and beautiful . . . I couldn't stop reading' - Kerri M... read more
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Discover a breath-taking story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Secret A HIDDEN IDENTITY. A DANGEROUS LIE. A SECRET WAITING TO BE... read more
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The brand-new escapist summer read from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Secret!ONE UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER WILL UNLOCK A DECADES-OLD SECRET . . .'A meticulously researched nov... read more
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Sofia Khan is just married. But no-one told her life was going to be this way . . .Her living situation is in dire straits, her husband Conall is distant, and his annoyingly attractive colleag... read more
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Murder, mystery and books. For fans of Agatha Christie and M.C.Beaton, The Book Review of Death is the final book in The Bookshop Mysteries, a captivating murder mystery series by Richard King... read more
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CROSS YOUR HEART AND . . . HOPE TO DIEA gripping serial killer thriller, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and M. J. Arlidge.There was a hate in this killer. A thirst for oblite... read more
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'Incredibly chilling. A contender for THRILLER OF THE YEAR' Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of Rattle'A FAST-PACED and DARKLY DISTURBING thriller' Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of Let... read more
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A secret State. A dark conspiracy. A terrible crime.Karin Müller of the German Democratic Republic's People's Police is called to a factory in the east of the country. A man has been murdered ... read more
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‘Tell Mum I miss her’ Bodyguard Sam Wylde has had her British licence revoked. She is now operating in Europe, running security on a swanky motor yacht during the Historic Grand Prix race. And... read more
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‘RJ Bailey has created a serial hero to rival Jack Reacher himself’ TONY PARSONSFor fans of BODYGUARD and KILLING EVE – In a fierce game of cat and mouse, the rules are simple: winner kills al... read more
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The brand new series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novelsBehind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Castle, secrets are waiting ... read more
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'A cracking good read' JESSIE KEANEIN THE EAST END OF LONDON, OLD LOYALTIES RUN DEEP . . .After losing her mum in a tragic accident, Chrissy Moss fought to survive on one of the East End's mos... read more
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WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER COMPETITION'A blistering debut from a major new voice. I couldn't put it down. Authentic, compelling, unflinching and tender and written ... read more
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STRANGER. LIAR. KILLER?YOU CANT TRUST THE BAD DAUGHTER . . .Robin Davis hasn't spoken to her family in six years. Not since it happened.Then they're attacked; left fighting for their lives.And... read more
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