A short story by Sarah Hall from the collection Reader, I Married Him: Stories inspired by Jane Eyre.In ‘Luxury Hour’, a new mother encounters an old lover after her daily swim and inexplicably lies to him.Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Brontë’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
A double dose of romance and hilarious faux pas with Libby Lomax and your favourite Hollywood screen icons. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond and Sophie Kinsella.A NIGHT IN WITH AUDREY HEPBURNUnlucky in love, failed actress Libby Lomax has retreated into the world of classic movies, where the immortal lives of the screen goddesses offer so much more in the way of romance than her own life.After a terrible day on the set of a cult TV sci-fi series where she has proved herself to be the antithesis of feminine poise and embarrassed herself in front of heartthrob actor Dillon O’Hara, she plonks herself down in front of her trillionth viewing of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Relaxing on her battered old couch, Libby is gob smacked to find actual Screen Icon, Audrey Hepburn, sitting beside her. Dressed in her little black dress, wearing her trademark sunglasses, Audrey proffers advice to the hapless Libby between ladylike puffs on her vintage cigarette holder.And so, Audrey becomes Libby’s confidante and friend – but has Libby got what it takes to turn her life from a Turkey to a Blockbuster? With a little bit of Audrey Hepburn magic, she might just pull it off…A NIGHT IN WITH MARILYN MONROEThe last few months have been a whirlwind for Libby Lomax – not only is she dating the hottest man on the planet, but there now seems to be a decent career alternative on offer. She can hardly believe that life is finally turning around.But her optimism seems short-lived when she realises that Dillon O’Hara is about as far away from steady boyfriend material as is possible to get. Then, when another uninvited guest, in the form of Marilyn Monroe, turns up on her ancient sofa, Libby finds she would willingly bite her own arm off for a return to normality. Thank goodness her best friend Ollie is still there to keep her feet on the ground.Libby doubts that Marilyn is really the right person to offer her relationship advice, but perhaps she should listen up, before it’s too late…
‘Laugh-out-loud fun with a real romantic heart’ MIRANDA DICKINSONPreviously published as Undertaking Love.“Try not to wheel any dead bodies across the pavement when the bride’s outside, OK?”When Marla Jacobs discovers that the vacant shop next to her Little White Wedding Chapel is to become a funeral parlour, she declares all-out war on the new proprietor Gabriel Ryan.With an army of loyal supporters, she embarks on a campaign to sabotage his reputation and livelihood.But when she finally meets Gabriel, she realises just how much trouble she’s in. With his effortless charm and Celtic good looks, Gabriel begins to form alliances with her so called ‘loyal’ army and, reluctantly, she finds herself falling under his spell. And destroying him becomes the last thing on her mind…
Blast the Michael Bublé, wrap your hands around a cinnamon latte and enjoy this warm, hilarious Christmas novel!Ivy loves Christmas. As the owner of Christmas Every Day, the year-round festive store, you'd expect nothing less!The only thing missing in Ivy's life is a dash of romance – something her twin sister Holly will not let her forget…When her mother passed away, Ivy vowed to take over the running of her mother’s store and keep the Christmas spirit alive in the idyllic seaside town of Marram Bay.But all this changes when an enigmatic businessman moves to the town, threatening to bulldoze her beloved shop to make way for a holiday complex.Can Ivy save her shop before Christmas? Could there be a different side to the newest resident of Marram Bay that would make all her Christmas wishes come true?The brand-new laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestseller Portia Macintosh. Perfect for fans of Zara Stoneley and Tilly Tennant.Readers love Portia Macintosh:‘I really loved, no make that ADORED reading this book.’‘I didn't enjoy it… I LOVED IT!!!!’‘A heart-warming, uplifting book that had me captivated from the first chapter’‘Portia MacIntosh as always delivers us a treat, one that will leave us smiling from ear to ear.’‘Hilarious, unique, refreshingly brilliant, and addictive read’‘Heartwarming, well-written, and entertaining’
An essential fly-on-the-wall account of the biggest World Cup tournament ever staged.1998 is the year the World Cup comes home. Almost 70 years since Jules Rimet’s dream first came to fruition, France plays host for the first time to the greatest sporting event in the world. And, with a record-breaking 32 nations competing, the 1998 tournament will be the largest and most widely publicised football extravaganza in history.While following the sporting action, Mark Palmer will also travel around France to speak to fans, players, coaches, competition organisers and journalists, to present the inside story of the World Cup as the drama unfolds. With unrivalled access to the English and French FAs, as well as world regulating body FIFA, Palmer will balance the official view of the tournament with fans’ own experiences – all the while comparing the breaking story to how it is being reported back home.
**Read the must-have Sunday Times bestseller today. GONE GIRL meets THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN in this stunning, unsettling psychological thriller.**A baby goes missing. But does her mother want her back?When Estelle’s baby daughter is taken from her cot, she doesn’t report her missing. Days later, Estelle is found in a wrecked car, with a wound to her head and no memory.Estelle knows she holds the key to what happened that night – but what she doesn’t know is whether she was responsible…
Lillian Too's Smart Feng Shui for the Home is a gift from the world's leading feng shui expert for all of us who have to work with what we've already got in our homes.Whether you live in an apartment, family house, penthouse or studio, here are 188 smart ways to transform bad energy to luck-laden good chi, without major building work.Full of practical wisdom, Smart Feng Shui begins with basic principles, explaining everything you'll need to practise authentic Chinese feng shui. It moves on to a guided tour of your principal living areas, including immediate feng shui fixes: you may need a bright light in a bathroom to prevent financial loss or wind chimes to slow down chi energy in a hallway. Special advice is given for those living in apartments, and a unique section is devoted to feng shui and color. Learn to arrange your furniture to welcome in positive energy and locate and activate good fortune corners in every room to encourage money, relationship, health, and career luck – wherever you live.This addictive, easy-to-use feng shui companion is all you will need to enjoy the true abundance of feng shui at home.
Some tables and images in this title are best viewed on a tablet.48 sure ways to create magic in your living space.New from best-selling feng shui author Lillian Too, a stunning full colour book packed with magical feng shui rituals and secrets to bring you success and prosperity in every area of your life.Learn how to use Chinese Dragon Magic to achieve success by releasing wish balloons to the sky dragons, or invoking dragon protection with talismans and amulets. Overcome bad luck when you travel with simple 10-minute rituals to activate powerful element magic.In this exciting new book, Lillian Too reveals the closely guarded secret of how to create your own potent wealth vase. She shares the arcane knowledge of Taoist alchemy for magical relationships, teaching you how to capture moon energy for marriage magic or use round crystal balls to smooth the path of love. You will master the magic of bells and bowls before moving on to powerful bathing and meditation rituals to help you connect with the spiritual being inside you.This beautiful and comprehensive full colour guide will help you to take your feng shui practice one magical step further.
*You can pre-order No 1 bestseller Kimberley Chambers’ explosive new novel now*If you could get away with the perfect crime – would you?HEAVEN HAS NO RAGE, LIKE LOVE TO HATRED TURNED.NOR HELL A FURY, LIKE A WOMAN SCORNED.The new gritty standalone novel from the No 1 bestselling author. This is Kimberley Chambers at her shocking, page-turning best.‘Will have you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover’ OK
Are you sick and tired of clean eating? Do you miss the days when exercise was less mindful and more fun? And do you agree we could all do with a little more Lycra in our lives?The antidote to the modern malaise of serious health and fitness is a return to simpler times. In the 1980s, getting fit meant getting dressed to the nines in sparkling, skin-tight workout wear, teasing your hair or combing your moustache to its full glory, and shaking what your mama gave you to the top tunes of the day. It was fabulous, and it was fun.This hilarious, pocket-sized book offers an earnestly 80s introduction to getting fit and fabulous. From diet and exercise trends and top fashion tips, to the places to be and things to be seen doing to flaunt what you’ve got, this collection of vintage photos and caustic captions will help you to become your most excellent self, 80s style.