The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is a contemporary romance novel by Laurie Gilmore and the first book in the Dream Harbor series.
The story follows Jeanie as she seeks a fresh start in Dream Harbor by taking over her aunt’s beloved Pumpkin Spice Cafe.
The House of Whispers by Anna Mazzol is a historical fiction novel with a gothic twist.
The story follows Eva Valenti, a talented pianist who feels forced to hide her Slavic descent. She enters the mysterious home of widower Dante Cavallera as his new wife, keeping her heritage a secret from her new husband.
The Mystery Guest is a novel by Nita Prose and is the second book in the Molly the Maid series.
This novel brings back Molly Gray, now the esteemed Head Maid at the opulent Regency Grand Hotel. Her orderly world is disrupted when renowned mystery author J.D. Grimthorpe drops dead on the hotel’s tearoom floor.
The Walled Garden is the debut novel by Sarah Hardy, published in 2023.
The story focuses on the aftermath of WWII as the men from the village of Oakbourne return home, grappling with the psychological scars of war and the strain on their relationships with loved ones who barely recognise them anymore.
Devil’s Breath is a mystery novel by Jill Johnson and the first book in the Professor Eustacia Rose Mysteries series.
I first came aware of the book when it was selected for the Between the Covers book club and I was instantly intrigued by the premise.
Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score is a contemporary romance and the third book in the Knockemout series.
The story follows Sloane, a fiercely independent small-town librarian, and Lucian, a ruthless businessman haunted by the secrets of their past. Their lives become intertwined again after years of estrangement and as their old animosity reignites, a simmering attraction threatens to rewrite their history.
Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score is a contemporary romance and the second book in the Knockemout series.
The story follows the journey of Lina, who is struggling to heal from her past traumas and secrets. When Nash enters her life their undeniable chemistry and mutual vulnerabilities draw them closer. As they confront their hidden fears and the light they bring into each other’s lives, they must navigate trust, love, and the courage to face what lies in the shadows.
The Bookbinder of Jericho is a historical fiction novel by Pip Williams, published in 2023. It serves as a companion book to her previous best-selling novel, The Dictionary of Lost Words.
When I First Held You is the latest novel by Anstey Harris, published in 2023. Set across two timelines, it explores themes of love, loss and resilience.
Restless Dolly Maunder is a novel by Kate Grenville, published in 2023 and based on the life of her own grandmother.