Books – A Sneak Peek at 2023…
Here’s a round-up of the books not to be missed in the coming year…
The Mother by T.M. Logan (Zaffre, HB, £16.99). Out March 2.
A woman attends a funeral, standing in the shadows as she watches her sons grieve. Due to past events, she’s unable to offer them comfort or reveal her secret.
A decade earlier Harriet puts her sons to bed and awaits the return of her husband little realising this is her last night of life as she knows it – the following day she’s accused of her husband Liam’s murder.
Now she’s served her time after being framed and will stop at nothing to clear her name – and get her kids back.
The Garnett Girls by Georgina Moore (HQ, HB, £14.99). Out February 16.
Set on the captivating Isle of Wight, this excellent family drama follows the lives of the Garnett Girls – three sisters, Rachel, Imogen and Sasha, and their mother, Margo, who refuses to speak of her painful past.
As they all try to find the right path in life, could talking about the past help them all find a way forward?
Death Comes To Marlow by Robert Thorogood (HQ, HB, £16.99). Out January 5.
Judith, Suzie and Becks return in the second crime novel in the Marlow Murder Club series, from the creator of the hit TV series, Death in Paradise.
Things are fairly quiet in Marlow – the most exciting event on the horizon is the upcoming wedding of Marlow resident, Sir Peter Bailey, to his nurse, Jenny Page. However, during a soiree the day before the wedding, the groom-to-be is crushed to death in his study.
Can the Marlow Murder Club to find the killer before he or she strikes again…
Happy Place by Emily Henry (Penguin, HB, £14.99). Out April 27.
The Queen of the sizzling romance, Emily Henry brings us another corker in Happy Place, set in sunny Maine. Wyn and Harriet are the couple of the century – except now they’re not. They broke up months ago but kept the news from their friends which is how they found themselves in the very awkward situation of sharing a bedroom while on holiday with a group of their closest friends.
A proper feel-good read, full of Emily Henry’s pithy dialogue and delectable romance!
One Moment by Becky Hunter (Corvus, HB, £14.99). Out March 2.
When Scarlett dies, she’s able to see the effect it has on those she loved the most. Scarlett’s best friend, Evie, is devastated and is furious at Nate, the man she blames for Scarlett’s death. Can she ever find a way to find peace and forgive him?
Grief, love and friendship all converge in this powerful debut which will have you laughing one moment and crying the next.
Thirty Days In Paris by Veronica Henry (Orion, HB, £14.99). Out April 13.
After an amicable divorce from her husband, Juliet arrives in Paris to find herself, write her book and most importantly, make peace with the past.
Memories come flooding back as she revisits old haunts and reconnects with people from her previous visit to Paris decades ago when she worked as an au pair.
This beautiful and romantic tale will transport you to the streets of Paris and Juliet is a true inspiration as she bravely navigates a new path for the next chapter of her life.
Death In Heels by Kitty Murphy (Thomas & Mercer, PBO, £8.99). Out January 1.
Fi McKinnery is overwhelmed with pride, watching her best friend Robyn perform his drag debut as the dazzling Mae B. But the evening is ruined when young Eve Harrington lampoons Mae B’s performance and ruins the show. Eve is promptly evicted from the club and later Fi is horrified to discover Eve is dead.
The police decide it was an accident but Fi isn’t so sure and, determined to uncover the truth, she begins to investigate in the hope she can track down the killer…
Danny Boy by Barry Walsh (HarperFiction, PBO, £8.99). Out January 5.
Having grown up in a sprawling housing estate in Pimlico, Danny finds himself reaching a crossroads one summer as he prepares for his A-levels and then university while his friends decide on their paths. Over the course of one pivotal summer, their bonds are tested to the limit when things take a darker turn and Danny begins to question everything.
Gloriously nostalgic, this coming-of-age novel perfectly captures the spirit of post-war London. Perfect for fans of Call The Midwife.
The Chase by Ava Glass (Penguin, PBO, £9.99). Out February 16.
Perfect for fans of Killing Eve and Black Widow, Ava Glass’s fabulous female led spy novel is a totally addictive thriller.
Following a young female spy fresh out of training, Emma Makepeace has just twelve hours to smuggle a Russian target across London. With Russian intelligence tailing her and CCTV watching her every step, she faces danger – and possible death – with every move.
Don’t Believe The Hype by Natalie Lewis. Hodder, PB, £8.99. Out April 13.
Written by Natalie Lewis, who worked in the fashion industry for over 30 years, comes her debut novel, Don’t Believe The Hype which is a brilliant fictionalised account of the industry.
Frankie Marks is the world’s least likely fashion PR. She doesn’t have a clue about designers and has a tendency to blurt things out before her brain gets into gear. When Frankie finds herself working for the prestigious GGC agency, her friends and family can’t believe it. Has she really got what it takes to navigate the glamourous yet cut-throat world of fashion? Perfect for fans of The Devil Wears Prada.
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