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Fiction Rights Guide
Digital Imprints
LBF 2021
CONTENTS Historical 3 Romance 13 Police Procedural 25 Action Thriller 28 Psychological Suspense 31 Young Adult Fantasy 34 Contacts 36
HISTORICAL
THE SECRETS OF LATIMER
HOUSE
Jules Wake
A stunning historical novel inspired by a true story. A must-read for fans of Pam Jenoff,
Dinah Jeffries, and Angela Huth’s classic Land Girls .
Imprint: One More Chapter Society heiress Evelyn Brooke-Edwards is a skilled interrogator – her
Editor: Charlotte Ledger beauty making her a non-threat in the eyes of the prisoners. Farm girl
Publication: 27 Aug 2021 Betty Connors may not be able to type as she claimed, but her crack
Extent: 400pp analytical skills soon find her unearthing covert connections. German ex-
pat Judith Stern never expected to find herself listening in to German
Genre: Historical, WWII
POW’s whispered conversations, but the Nazis took her father from her so
The Author: After reading she will do whatever it takes to help the Allies end this war.
English at the University of
East Anglia, Jules Wake Billeted together in the attic of Latimer House – a place where secrets
began a life in the abound – Evelyn, Betty and Judith soon form a bond of friendship that
glamorous but shallow world carries them through the war. Because nothing is stronger than women
of PR, where she honed her united.
fiction writing skills on press
releases and other copy-
Tucked away in the Buckinghamshire countryside, Latimer House, a grand
writing projects.
country estate, stands proudly – a witness to some of greatest secrets of
WW2. Used by the SOE to hold Nazi prisoners of war, this stunning
historical novel is inspired by the untold story of the secret listeners of ‘M
Room’ who worked day and night to help the Allies win the war.
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
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‘A gorgeous, ‘I am addicted to
engaging charm of books by Jules… as
a read.’ Amazon her stories are
reviewer simply delightful
and heart-warming
however this one is
just magical.’
NOMINATED FOR RNA Amazon reviewer
CONTEMPORARY UK AMAZON
NOVEL OF THE YEAR BESTSELLER
Previous rights sold: Albatros (Czech), J’ai Lu (French), Droemer (German), Kontinents (Latvia), Vulcan
Izdavasto (Serbian), Aktuell (Slovak)
THE LAST BEEKEEPER
Siya Turabi
Don’t miss one of the most exciting debuts of 2021. Perfect for fans of Khaled Hosseini,
Yann Martel, and Monique Roffey.
Imprint: One More Chapter ‘I am a friend of the bees. Like you.’
Editor: Bethan Morgan
Publication: 19 Aug 2021 ‘So, you have been waiting for me?’
Extent: 400pp
‘The forest has been waiting for you.’
Pakistan, 1974: The secret-wreathed trees of Harikaya have always called
Genre: Historical to Hassan. He knows if he doesn’t find the last beekeeper and salvage a
precious jar of his mythical black honey before the floods come, his
The Author: Siya’s passion for mother will lose her sight.
writing and storytelling began
early on in childhood when But then he wins a scholarship to study with the state governor in Karachi
she read and imagined stories
for her siblings. amidst a brewing storm of political turmoil and simmering espionage.
From a family of poets and His entire world is turned upside down when he meets Maryam, the
storytellers, she was born in governor’s daughter visiting from London.
Karachi and came to the UK
as a two-year-old with her All the while the fate of his mother and his promise to the bees calls him
parents. She was brought up in back to the forest, and so he must decide: Maryam or the beekeeper,
Manchester and moved to
London to study Biochemical England or Pakistan, his head or his heart.
Engineering.
This is a lyrical historical novel of family, friendship, and self-discovery
After a long, winding path as a exploring the power of choice in a changing world and love in
student, teacher and art communion with nature.
therapist, she started her first
novel, The Last Beekeeper, at
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AN ISLAND AT WAR
Deborah Carr
A moving historical novel about the German occupation of the Channel Islands from
the bestselling author of The Poppy Field, which has sold over 60k copies in the US and
UK.
Imprint: One More Chapter While her little sister Rose is sent to the UK to keep her safe from the
Editor: Charlotte Ledger invading German army, Estelle is left behind on Jersey to help her
Publication: 10 Jun 2021 grandmother run the family farm. When the Germans occupy the island,
Extent: 400pp everything changes and Estelle and the islanders must face the reality of
life under Nazi rule.
Genre: Historical
The Author: Deborah Carr Interspersed with letters from Rose back in London, the novel is also
lives on the island of Jersey inspired by the real-life stories from the author’s family who were on the
in the Channel Islands with island during the occupation. It is a true testament to the courage and
her husband and three bravery of the islanders.
rescue dogs. She became
interested in books set in Readers love Deborah Carr:
WWI when researching her
great-grandfather's time as
‘One to watch.’ Good Housekeeping
a cavalryman in the 17th
21st Lancers. She is one third
‘Both heart-breaking and full of hope and happiness.’
of the Blonde Plotters writing ‘A great and powerful read about love, relationships, and the trials and
group and was Deputy tribulations in between…a true thrill.’
Editor on the online review ‘Vibrant, believable characters and an absorbing plot.’
site Novelicious.com for
seven years.
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
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Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (Dutch)
THE LOST SISTER
Kathleen McGurl
Kath McGurl writes sweeping historical timeslip novels that are perfect for fans of Emily
Gunnis and Fiona Valpy. We’ve sold over 340k units across Kath’s backlist, and she
features regularly in USA Today bestseller lists and the US Kindle top 100; her most
recent title, The Forgotten Gift hit no.39 earlier this year.
Imprint: HQ Digital 1911. As Emma packs her trunk to join the ocean liner Olympic as a
Editor: Abigail Fenton stewardess, she dreams of earning enough to provide a better life for
Publication: 12 May 2021 both her sisters. With their photograph tucked away in her luggage, she
Extent: 384pp promises to be back soon – hoping that sickly Lily will keep healthy, and
wild Ruby will behave. But neither life at sea nor on land is predictable,
Themes: Historical, time-slip,
suspense
and soon the three sisters’ lives are all changed irrevocably.
The Author: Kathleen Now. When Harriet finds her late grandmother’s travelling trunk in the
McGurl has published attic, she’s shocked to discover a photo of three sisters inside – her
several novels with HQ and grandmother only ever mentioned one sister, who died tragically young.
self-published another. She Who is the other sister, and what happened to her? Harriet’s questions
has also sold dozens of short lead her to the story of three sister ships, Olympic, Titanic and Britannic,
stories to women's and a shattering revelation about three sisters torn apart.
magazines, and has written
three How To books for
writers. After a long career in
Praise for Kathleen McGurl:
the IT industry she became a
full-time writer in 2019. ‘Brilliant! Kath writes the most wonderful time-slip and I urge you to snap
this up.’ Nicola Cornick, author of The Forgotten Sister
Rights sold: HarperCollins ‘Enthralling… A gripping story of love and redemption across two
(Dutch) centuries… The perfect escape.’ The Lancashire Post
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
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Previous rights sold: City Editions (French)
DAUGHTERS OF THE
RESISTANCE
Lana Kortchik
A heart-wrenching novel of love, resilience and courage in World War II, from the
author of Sisters of War – perfect for readers who loved The Tattooist of Auschwitz and A
Woman of War.
Imprint: HQ Digital Ukraine, 1943
Editor: Abby Parsons
Publication: 16 Apr 2021 On a train from Ukraine to Germany, Lisa Smirnova is terrified for her life.
Extent: 384pp
The train is under Nazi command, heading for one of Hitler’s rumoured
Genre: Historical, WWII
labour camps. As she is taken away from everything she holds dear, Lisa
wonders if she will ever see her family again.
The Author: Lana Kortchik
grew up in two opposite In Nazi-occupied Kiev, Irina Antonova knows she could be arrested at
corners of the Soviet Union – any moment. Trapped in a job registering the endless deaths of the
a snow-white Siberian town people of Kiev, she risks her life every day by secretly helping her
and the golden-domed
Ukrainian capital. At the age neighbours, while her husband has joined the Soviet partisans, carrying
of sixteen, she moved to out life-threatening work to frustrate the German efforts.
Australia with her mother.
Her short stories have When Lisa’s train is intercepted by the partisans, Irina’s husband among
appeared in many them, these women’s lives will take an unimaginable turn. As Irina fights
magazines and anthologies.
to protect her family and Lisa is forced to confront the horrors of war,
together they must make an impossible decision: what would they be
willing to lose to save the people they love?
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
• Lana’s first novel, Sisters of ‘A powerful and hard-hitting
War, was a USA Today novel, it tackles the themes of
bestseller in e-book after loyalty and compassion, and
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shooting into the US Kindle emphasizes the hard choices
Top 100, and has sold over that need to be made in
40,000 copies across all wartime.’ Deborah Swift, author
formats. of The Lady's Slipper
'Miss Kortchik takes the reader on
a whirlwind journey, full of
emotions, loss, love, and faith in
USA TODAY
this well-researched novel.’
BESTSELLER Heather Osborne, author of Bitter
Bonds
THE WAR GIRLS
Rosie James
A Top 10 US Kindle bestseller which fans of Rosie Clarke, Nancy Revell and Elaine
Everest will love!
Imprint: HQ Digital Can their friendship survive the darkest days of war?
Editor: Sarah Goodey
Publication: 13 Jan 2021 When Abigail arrives for a new start in Bristol in the late 1930s, she knows
Extent: 384pp
life won’t be easy – particularly as she is the unmarried mother of three-
year-old Emily Grace.
Genre: Historical, WWII But as the war starts to take over the city and threaten their very
existence, will Abigail’s new friends, Carrie and Eileen, be enough to keep
The Author: A dedicated her and her daughter safe?
reader and scribbler all her
life, Rosie James completed
her first novel (sadly
unpublished) before
reaching her teens. Success
came much later, and over
the last twelve years
newspaper and magazine
articles, short stories and
romantic novels followed
under her other pen name
Susanne James.
Rosie’s family sagas were
the next stage, the plots
reflecting her fascination
with the human condition – Readers love The War Girls :
how different, yet how alike
we all are. And in every story
one thing is guaranteed – a ‘A story of friendship, kindness and believing in your self-worth. An easy
happy ending. story to read and lovely characters.’ NetGalley reviewer
‘A great story of friendship and love. Fantastic read that will stay with you
long after you finish.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘An uplifting novel of friendship and starting afresh. I thoroughly enjoyed
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reading this.’ NetGalley reviewer
THE GERMAN NURSE
M.J. Hollows
A powerful and heartbreaking novel for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz , The
Nightingale and Beneath a Scarlet Sky .
Imprint: HQ Digital Her past could kill you.
Editor: Finn Cotton Guernsey, 1940. As war storms through Europe, Churchill orders the
Publication: 21 Jan 2021 evacuation of all military personnel from the island. Boats ferry soldiers
Extent: 384pp
and vulnerable young children to England, leaving their parents and
Genre: Historical
loved ones behind to face the invading German army on their own.
The Author: Michael J. Her love could save you.
Hollows has told stories since One of the few remaining policemen on the island, Jack must protect
he was little. Goodbye for not only his friends and family, but also the woman he loves: Johanna, a
Now, published in Oct 2018, Jewish nurse from Germany, whose secret faith could prove fatal to them
is his first novel, which he both.
started as part of his MA in
Writing from Liverpool John
Moores University. Michael Her fate is in your hands.
also writes for Black Library. When the Nazis arrive, everything changes. Jack is forced to come to
He is currently researching terms with the pain and loss of a world re-making itself around him. And
towards a PhD in Creative then a list of Jews on the island is drawn up, and he must make an awful
Writing.
choice: write down Johanna’s name and condemn her, or resist and put
Rights sold: Ciranda (Brazilian his family in immediate danger.
Portuguese)
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
‘The further I got into the story, ‘Incredibly well crafted with
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the more I wanted to read and well-rounded characters.
the quicker the pages turned. Heart-wrenching and
At one point, the pages were thought-provoking, this is
turning that quickly that it was definitely not to be missed by
almost as if they were turning historical fiction fans.’
themselves.’ Goodreads Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
reviewer, 5 stars
Previous rights sold: Ciranda (Brazilian Portuguese)BENEATH A STARLESS SKY
Tessa Harris
An absolutely gripping and emotional historical fiction novel for fans of My Name Is Eva
and The Woman of War.
Imprint: HQ Digital Munich, 1930.
Editor: Belinda Toor
Publication: 9 Dec 2020 Lilli Sternberg longs to be a ballet dancer. She practises eight hours a day
Extent: 400pp and seven days a week without fail.
But outside the sanctuary of the theatre, Lilli’s beloved city is in chaos.
The Nazi party is gaining in popularity and the threats to those that fail to
Genre: Historical comply are becoming more frequent. Families are being targeted and
businesses raided; her father’s shop is left in rubble after being torched
Of note: Her debut, The
because of their Jewish faith.
Anatomist’s Apprentice, won
the Romantic Times first Best So, when the opportunity arises to escape Germany and make her big
Mystery Award 2012 in the break in the United States, dancing with Hollywood’s biggest names, Lilli
US.
jumps at the chance. Only her love for Captain Marco Zeiller and the
The Author: Tessa Harris read promise of a future together would be enough to make her stay.
History at Oxford University
and has been a journalist, But battle lines are being drawn, and Marco has been spotted by the
writing for several national Reich as an officer with great potential. A relationship with Lilli would
newspapers and magazines compromise them both.
for more than thirty years.
She is the author of nine Will Lilli be able to escape the threats facing her family and choose
published historical novels. between the two great loves in her life?
She lectures in creative
writing at Hawkwood
College, Stroud.
Readers love Beneath a Starless Sky :
Twitter:@harris_tessa
‘An amazing story with great characters and a very deep love that will
www.tessaharrisauthor.com transcend the pages of the book. It is a book that will make you feel
hopeful, faithful, and sometimes angry that humans can be so cruel.’
Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
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‘This really is a special book. Fast-paced and beautifully
written, it'll stay with me for a long time.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book – forbidden romance, heartbreak,
glamour and a really interesting pre-WW2 setting.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5
starsTHE SECRET AGENT
Elisabeth Hobbes
A page-turning and gripping romance set in occupied France during WW2. For fans of
Pam Jenoff.
Imprint: One More Chapter An unknown location, occupied France, 1944.
Editor: Charlotte Ledger
Publication: 27 Nov 2020 Dropping silently behind enemy lines, Sylvia Crichton, codename
Extent: 400pp Monique, is determined to fight for the country of her birth and save it
from its Nazi stranglehold.
Genre: Historical
As one of the dancers at the nightclub Mirabelle, Sylvie’s mission is to
The Author: Elisabeth’s entertain the club’s German clientele and learn their secrets. In a world
writing career began when of deception and lies, she can trust no one. Not even Mirabelle’s
she finished third in enigmatic piano player Felix; is he a part of the resistance or a
Harlequin’s So You Think You
Can Write contest in 2013 collaborator?
and she hasn't looked back.
She teaches primary school But despite her Special Operations Executive (S.O.E.) training, nothing can
but would rather write full prepare Sylvie for the horrors she is about to face – or the pain of losing
time because unlike five- those she grows closer to undercover.
year-olds her characters
generally do what she tells
them. She spends most of
her spare time reading and
is a pro at cooking one-
handed while holding a
book.
Rights sold: HarperCollins Readers are absolutely loving The Secret Agent:
(Italian)
‘A beautiful historical novel describing the plight of a brave young
woman willing to put her own life at risk for the sake of saving others.’
‘A wonderful novel with exciting twists and a satisfying ending.’
‘There is romance, drama and tension … an enjoyable read.’
‘A heartbreaking story of the sacrifices made by the young women of
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the S.O.E.’ROMANCE
THE COSY COTTAGE IN
IRELAND
Romantic Escapes Series (8)
Julie Caplin
Snuggle up in your favourite armchair and take a trip across
Imprint: One More the Irish sea for comfort food, cosy countryside nights and an
Chapter unforgettable romance.
Editor: Charlotte Ledger
Publication: 29 Sep 2021 Talented lawyer Hannah Campbell is after a change in her workaholic life
Format: E-book – and on an uncharacteristic whim decides to pursue her passion for
Extent: 400pp cooking at the world-renowned Ballygeary Cookery School. But on her first
night sampling the delights of Dublin, Hannah can’t resist falling for the
Genre: Escapist, easy Irish charm of handsome stranger Connor. It’s only when Hannah
romance
arrives at her postcard-pretty home in County Kerry for the next twelve
Of note: Romantic weeks that she discovers that what happens in Dublin doesn’t quite stay in
Escapes Series has sold Dublin.
over 250k copies
Nestled amongst rolling green hills and breath-taking countryside, the
The Author: Julie Caplin cookery school throws Hannah and Connor together again… for better or
is addicted to travel worse.
and good food.
Formerly a PR director,
she took top food and
drink writers around
Europe on press trips,
sampling the
gastronomic delights of
the continent. It was a
tough job but someone
had to do it. These trips
have provided the
inspiration for her novels.
Rights sold: Grada
(Czech)
Previous rights sold: in
13 languages (details Pub: 30 Jan 2021 Pub: 28 Feb 2019 Pub: 6 Sep 2018
available upon request) Extent: 400pp Extent: 400pp Extent: 400pp
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Pub: 19 Jul 2019 Pub: 25 May 2018 Pub: 30 Jan 2021 Pub: 30 Jan 2021
Extent: 400pp Extent: 400pp Extent: 400pp Extent: 400ppHOT DESK
Zara Stoneley
From the USA Today bestseller, a romantic comedy about two strangers working at the same
desk on different days.
Imprint: One More Chapter Alice loves her job and wants to keep it – whatever the price. But then
Editor: Charlotte Ledger she’s told the company is switching to flexible working and hot desking.
Publication: 3 Sep 2021
Extent: 400pp Alice’s desk might look a mess, but she knows exactly where everything
is. Or she did. Until she found out she’s going to share it with the most
Genre: Romantic comedy
annoying guy in the office.
The Author: Zara Stoneley is
the USA Today bestselling Jamie can work from anywhere. He’s quite happy to sweep his work life
author of The Wedding into a box at the end of the working day. But can sharing a desk with
Date. Alice be as much fun as teasing her in person?
The Wedding Date has sold With no option but to try it and see, will their relationship turn into open
over 167k copies across all warfare, or will it ever progress beyond a post-it note?
formats and was a USA
Today bestseller.
Praise for Zara Stoneley:
‘Makes you laugh out loud, feel joyfully tearful and believe in happy ever
afters.’ Cressida McLaughlin
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
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‘A terrific summer ‘Fun, flirty and
romp.’ Bella fabulously festive.’
Osborne Cathy Bramley
AMAZON US No. 1
BESTSELLER IN
HOLIDAY ROMANCE
Previous rights sold: Random House (German), Newton Compton (Italian), Balto Leidybas Namai (Lithuanian)THE OLIVE GROVE
Eva Glyn
A must read for fans of Rosie Thomas, Victoria Hislop and Rosanna Ley.
Imprint: One More Chapter An English woman searching for a different future.
Editor: Charlotte Ledger
Publication: 13 Aug 2021 A man desperate to escape his war-ravaged past.
Extent: 400pp
Can these two find what they are looking for on the beautiful Croatian
island of Korčula?
Genre: Emotional
The Author: Eva Glyn writes Antonia Butler is on the brink of a life-changing decision and a job
emotional women’s fiction. advert looking for a multilingual housekeeper at a beautifully renovated
She cut her teeth on just Croatian farmhouse, Vila Maslina, is one she can’t ignore.
about every kind of writing
before finally completing a Arriving on the tiny picturesque island of Korčula, Antonia feels a spark of
full-length novel in her forties. hope for the first time in a long time. This is a chance to leave the past
She then found herself sitting
under the TV lights of the Alan behind.
Titchmarsh Show as a finalist in
the People’s Novelist But this island, and its inhabitants, have secrets of their own and a not-
competition. Eva also writes as too-distant past steeped in tragedy and war. None more so than Vila
Jane Cable. Maslina’s enigmatic owner Damir Maric – a young man with nothing to
lose but everything to gain.
HARPERCOLLINSPUBLISHERS • LBF21 • 16ESCAPE TO HONEYSUCKLE
HALL
Rebecca Raisin
The new laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from the bestselling author of Rosie’s
Travelling Tea Shop.
Imprint: HQ Digital When Orly’s boyfriend and business partner runs out on her, she finds
Editor: Abigail Fenton herself single and unemployed in one fell swoop and decides to pack
Publication: 5 Aug 2021 her bags and leave her old life behind her.
Extent: 384pp
After years as a luxury concierge, providing wealthy clients with once-in-
Genre: Romantic comedy a-lifetime experiences, Orly decides it’s time to give herself the life she
really wants: a simpler one, where she can get back to nature and really
The Author: Rebecca Raisin and truly switch off. And that’s how she finds herself in a rundown
is the author of several cottage with an overrun garden and no central heating.
novels, including the
beloved Little Paris series But Orly revels in her freedom, and she’s soon making friends in her new
and the Gingerbread Café community, including Leo, a local investor who helps her to set up a
trilogy, and her short stories business offering countryside retreats for burned-out city-dwellers.
have been published in
various anthologies and As Orly’s new life starts to blossom, so does a romance between her and
fiction magazines. You can Leo – until an anonymous note arrives, warning her off… Was she wrong
follow Rebecca on to trust him? Or is someone from her past trying to get in the way of her
Facebook, and at future?
www.rebeccaraisin.com
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
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‘Wonderful! I could not
‘A heart-warming put this book down!… A
adventure that sweeps book to warm your heart
you along on its joyful and spirit you away to a
camper van ride.’ brighter place. 5 big
Woman’s Weekly glittering gold stars! I love
it!’ Colleen Coleman,
bestselling author of Don’t
OVER 80K UNITS Stop Me Now
SOLD
Previous rights sold: CIELA (Bulgarian), Eesti Ramaat (Estonian), Golden Time (Korean), Eksmo (Russian)A WILDFLOWER SUMMER
Caroline Flynn
From a small town called Port Landon comes a beautiful, sweet romance about finding
a place to truly call home.
Imprint: HQ Digital When Lily Brentwood’s husband walked out on her and their
Editor: Abigail Fenton young daughter, Eden, her whole world fell apart. But one year on,
Publication: 21 Jul 2021 and Lily is ready to start afresh, pursue her dream career as a
Extent: 384pp wedding dress designer, and build a new life for her little family of
two in Chicago.
Genre: Romance
When Lily’s car breaks down outside the sleepy town of Port
The Author: Caroline Flynn is
a Canadian writer from
Landon on the way to her first interview, her plans are put on hold.
Northern Ontario. She Jason Forrester, the local mechanic has nothing but bad news –
doesn’t have to imagine her car is going to take weeks to repair and she has no choice but
what small town life is like – to stick around.
she lives it every day.
Caroline loves everything As sparks fly, Jason is determined to show Lily that there is more to
book related, whether it’s Port Landon than meets the eye – will he convince her to stay?
reading them or writing
them.
Prepare to be swept away with the next magical summer
romance by Carolyn Flynn. Fans of Honeysuckle Season by Mary
Ellen Taylor, The Restaurant by Pamela Kelley and Virgin River will
love this utterly heart-warming novel!
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
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‘Caroline Flynn
captures the heartfelt
small-town spirit with
this charming
romance!’ Sherryl
Woods, No. 1 New York
Times bestselling Sweet
Magnolias author
Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (Italian)THE A-Z OF US
Hannah Doyle
Can love ever be as easy as ABC? A concept-led romcom perfect for fans of One Day
in December and Our Stop.
Imprint: HQ Digital If you want to know the A-Z of love then it starts with Alice and ends with
Editor: Katie Seaman Zach. Alice is a self-confessed cynic when it comes to love. She’s never
Publication: 11 Jun 2021 had a serious relationship herself and after supporting her best friend
Extent: 400pp
through a devastating breakup, she’s not about to let down her barriers
anytime soon. Relationships always end badly.
Genre: Romantic comedy Zach is a romantic. Even after his parents got divorced, he still believed in
Of note: Hannah Doyle’s love and he's eager to settle down and have a family of his own. He just
debut The Year of Saying hasn’t met The One yet.
Yes (published by Headline)
was a Kindle bestseller After a chance meet-cute at an art gallery, Zach is immediately
intrigued and realising their names bookend the alphabet suggests their
The Author: Hannah Doyle
likes to write so much that next date needs to begin with a B. Alice agrees to one date while Zach
she went to university twice is determined to make her believe in love.
just so that she could call
putting pen to paper her
profession. She started out at
a press agency in Bristol
before becoming a celebrity
journalist in London. She
worked at Reveal magazine
for five years before going
freelance and moving to
Yorkshire. She now lives in
Sheffield with her family and
writes for women’s
magazines.
Rights sold: HarperCollins
(German)
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Emily Kerr
The laugh-out-loud romantic comedy of the year – perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane
and Sophie Ranald.
Imprint: One More Chapter Young lawyer Alexa Humphries’s one true love is her precious duvet, yet
Editor: Charlotte Ledger she is torn from its comforting embrace every morning while the foxes are
Publication: 27 May 2021 still scavenging the bins outside and she doesn’t get back until long after
Extent: 400pp most normal people are already asleep. Worn down by the endless
demands of her boss and her competitive, high-flying housemate and
fellow lawyer, Zara, Alexa barely recognises herself anymore. This wasn’t
how life was supposed to be.
Genre: Romantic comedy
But today is different. Today, Alexa just cannot get out of bed to face the
The Author: Emily Kerr has world. Everyone deserves a duvet day, don’t they?
been scribbling stories on bits
of paper ever since she learnt But what starts as a mini-rebellion against the tyranny of her job soon
how to write. She works as a sees her locked out of the flat wearing nothing but a unicorn onesie and
journalist and is based in
Yorkshire. what’s left of her dignity. Desperate to track down a spare set of keys
before her back-stabbing housemate finds out she’s pulled a sickie,
Emily loves to hear from Alexa sets off on a wild goose chase across London. Before long, she’s
readers. You can tweet her being blackmailed by an annoyingly handsome photo-journalist, forcing
@EmilyKerrWrites or check out her to trail after him while the hours before she has to get home tick
her Facebook page
www.facebook.com/emilykerr down.
writes and website
www.emilykerrwrites.com. As Alexa’s dreams of Netflix and self-care turn into the duvet day from
hell, what’s starting to feel a lot like the beginning of a breakdown might
actually be the making of her. Will she get home in time to keep her
job… and does she even want to?
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THE SHORE
Jaimie Admans
What do you do when ‘the one that got away’ now won’t go away? In fact, he’s so
determined not to go away that he’s literally chained himself to a tree.
Imprint: HQ Digital Fifteen years ago, Felicity Kerr threw caution to the wind and kissed her
Editor: Belinda Toor colleague Ryan Sullivan under the ancient wishing tree along the coast.
Publication: 26 May 2021 The old sycamore was said to have seen everything happen under its
Extent: 384pp branches, from first kisses to marriage proposals to ashes being scattered
and everything in between.
Genre: Romance
When Ryan failed to respond to her kiss, Felicity was mortified that she’d
The Author: Jaimie Admans read his signals so horrendously wrong and she left Lemmon Cove for
is an English-sounding Welsh good.
girl with an awkward-to-spell
name. She lives in South But now Felicity’s new job brings her back to her hometown, and face to
Wales and enjoys writing, face with Ryan, who is leading a band of protesters rallying to save their
gardening and loves beloved wishing tree from being bulldozed by property developers.
autumn and winter.
The spark with Ryan is still there, but Felicity is guarding a secret and as
Jaimie loves to hear from much as she wants to help fight the developers by his side, she has to
readers. You can visit her hold back.
website at
jaimieadmans.com Will Felicity be able to let go of the past and find happiness with Ryan
or connect on Twitter beside the sea?
@be_the_spark.
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
‘If you’re looking for a ‘This book is
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Christmas story to perfection! Such a
amuse and delight you, sweet, charming love
and give you that story. Great for anyone
warm, happy feeling, I that loves books, cute
highly recommend this romances and charming
one.’ NetGalley British towns.’ NetGalley
Reviewer, 5 Stars Reviewer, 5 starsTHE SINGLE MUMS’ BOOK
CLUB
Victoria Cooke
A gloriously funny and relatable read for anyone who just needs a little more ‘me time’.
Fans of Why Mummy Drinks and Has Anyone Seen My Sex Life? will snort with laughter
at this utterly hilarious and heart-warming read.
Imprint: HQ Digital It’s 8:30am and I’m already utterly exhausted. My son has lost his football
Editor: Belinda Toor boots, my daughter is ready for school dressed only in her vest and
Publication: 30 Apr 2021 knickers, and of course, my one-year-old has filled his nappy for what
Extent: 384pp feels like the tenth time this morning. As for my husband? He’s decided
marriage doesn’t suit him, and well… buggered off.
Genre: Romance
All hope of ‘me time’ has dwindled to sipping half a glass of wine whilst
The Author: Victoria Cooke shouting after the kids. But today everything is about to change.
grew up in the city of I’m a strong independent woman, and I’m taking control of my life! I’m
Manchester before crossing joining… a book club.
the Pennines in pursuit of her
career in education. She Yes, I know what you’re thinking. ‘Wow… live a little.’ But my fellow book
now lives in Huddersfield clubbers, Amanda and Janey, are my lifelines. They understand the daily
with her family. Victoria has struggle because they’re single mums too.
always had a passion for
reading and writing, And there’s something else. In between the prosecco, Doritos and
undertaking several writers’ googling everything about Mr Darcy on SparkNotes, they’ve convinced
courses before completing me to go on a date with my boss.
her first novel in 2016.
A single mum of three looking for romance… what could possibly go
wrong?
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‘Heartwarming and
‘A fun read with hopeful – a slightly
good characters irreverent, sometimes
you will root for.’ laugh-out-loud look
NetGalley at life after loss. Just
Reviewer, 5 Stars perfect.’ Rachel
BurtonTHE SECRETS OF MEADOW
FARMHOUSE
Katie Ginger
Fans of Rachael Lucas, Cathy Bramley and Jenny Colgan will fall in love with Katie
Ginger.
Imprint: HQ Digital Amelia loves her life in Paris. But with the surprise inheritance of her
Editor: Abigail Fenton childhood home, Meadow Farmhouse, she has no choice but to return to
Publication: 17 Mar 2021 the small village of Meadowbank to restore her great-aunt’s old
Extent: 384pp farmhouse. However returning to Meadowbank means she has to
confront her past, including old flame Adam.
Genre: Romance
The Author: Katie Ginger When Amelia discovers a locket hidden in the farmhouse, containing the
lives by the sea in the picture of a mysterious World War Two soldier, she starts to uncover the
southeast of England, and secrets of her great-aunt’s past and is drawn further into village life.
apart from holidays to very Shocked by the warm welcome from the villagers and her own surprising
hot places where you can feelings for first love Adam, Amelia is suddenly confused as to where she
sit by a pool and drink truly belongs.
cocktails as big as your
head, she wouldn’t really
Can Amelia finally confront her own past and find where her heart truly
want to be anywhere else.
calls home?
Her novel The Little Theatre
on the Seafront was Praise for The Secrets of Meadow Farmhouse:
shortlisted for the Katie
Fforde Debut Novel of the ‘A perfect country escape, with poignant echoes of love and loss and
Year award. an ending that made my heart sing – this one is extra special.’ Jane
Linfoot
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
HARPERCOLLINSPUBLISHERS • LBF21 • 23MR RIGHT ACROSS THE
STREET
Kathryn Freeman
The perfect pick-me-up romantic comedy for fans of Beth O’Leary, Sophie Kinsella and
Sophie Ranald.
Imprint: One More Chapter Mia Abbott’s move to Manchester was supposed to give her time and
Editor: Charlotte Ledger space from all the disastrous romantic choices she’s made in her past.
Publication: 22 Jan 2021 But then the hot guy who lives opposite – the one who works out every
Extent: 400pp day at exactly 10 a.m., not that Mia has noticed thank-you-very-much –
starts leaving notes in his window for her.
Genre: Romantic comedy
The Author: Kathryn started Bar owner Luke Doyle has his own issues to deal with but as he shows Mia
her working life as a retail the sights of her new city he also shows her what real romance looks like
pharmacist but soon realised for the first time. And when he cooks up a signature cocktail in her
trying to decipher doctors' honour, she realises that the man behind the bar is even more enticing
handwriting wasn't for her. than any of his creations. And once she’s had a taste she knows it will
She lives with two teenage never be enough!
boys and a husband who
asks every Valentine's Day
Readers love Kathryn Freeman:
whether he has to buy a
card again this year so the
romance in her life is all in ‘Reads like the perfect rom-com movie.’
her head. ‘Very sexy and very sweet.’
‘It's got laugh out loud moments, heart wrenching moments but most
She can be found at: importantly that feel good factor.’
http://kathrynfreeman.
co.uk
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
HARPERCOLLINSPUBLISHERS • LBF21 • 24POLICE PROCEDURAL
THE WITNESS
Olivia Sinclair Series (2)
Terry Lynn Thomas
An unputdownable thriller full of suspense, the second in an explosive new series
featuring attorney Olivia Sinclair. Perfect for fans of Alafair Burke and Gillian McAllistair.
Imprint: HQ Digital Teenager Ebby Engstrom witnesses a murder – and then passes out. The
Editor: Abigail Fenton next morning, he wakes in his bed with no memory of how he got there,
Publication: 23 Apr 2021 and is told his mother was stabbed to death the previous night. Thirty
Extent: 384pp years later, the case has gone cold, with numerous suspects but no new
clues – until Ebby starts having uncontrollable flashbacks to that night. As
Genre: Thriller, suspense
repressed memories surface, he questions his own role in the murder,
Of note: The Cat Carlisle leading to a dramatic confession and Ebby’s arrest.
mysteries have sold over
125,000 copies Family friend and attorney Olivia Sinclair is convinced of Ebby’s
innocence, but the only way to clear his name is to find the real killer
The Author: Terry Lynn herself. And it seems almost everyone connected to the Engstrom family
Thomas is the USA Today had a reason to want Cynthia dead.
bestselling author of six
historical mysteries. The
Drowned Woman won an
IndieBRAG Medallion,
and The Silent Woman and
House of Lies were released
to critical acclaim and
became USA Today
bestsellers.
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‘I absolutely loved this
‘Wow, I definitely pulled
book. If you love thrillers
the "just one more
you will not be
chapter" line with this one.
disappointed.
I couldn't put it down.’
Fantastic!!!’ NetGalley
NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
reviewer, 5 starsA FATAL AFFAIR
RYDER AND LOVEDAY (6)
Faith Martin
Imprint: HQ Digital As May Day dawns in the peaceful village of Middle Fenton, a young
Editor: Abigail Fenton
woman is found brutally strangled, her body tied up with ribbons in the
Publication: 4 Mar 2021
Extent: 384pp middle of the green. A week later, her boyfriend is found hanged in a
local barn, and the police assume guilt over murdering his beloved has
Genre: Crime, cosy driven him to suicide – but not everyone is convinced.
crime, police procedural
WPC Trudy Loveday and coroner Clement Ryder are sent to investigate,
Of note: All five Ryder and quickly realise that there’s a double murderer on the loose. But the
and Loveday books killer has already shown willingness to remove anyone who threatens to
have hit The Bookseller’s discover their identity.
e-book ranking and the
Kindle top 100 in both
the UK and US. As Trudy and Clement circle in on the culprit, can they crack the case
before they too come to a nasty end?
The Author: Faith Martin
has been writing for
over 25 years, in four
genres and under four
different pen names.
She was born in Oxford
and sets most of her
crime novels within sight
of the city of dreaming
spires. A real nature
lover and afficionado of
the countryside,
descriptions of wildlife
and native flora often
find their way into her
manuscripts.
Previous rights sold:
HarperCollins (French, Pub: 11 Jun 2020 Pub: 6 Sep 2019
Italian) Extent: 384pp Extent: 384pp
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OVER 100K UNITS
SOLD
Pub: 1 Feb 2019 Pub: 5 Sep 2018 Pub: 11 Jun 2020
Extent: 384pp Extent: 384pp Extent: 384ppACTION THRILLER
SOURCE MATERIAL
CM Harris
An enthralling exploration of childhood trauma, found family, the tenuous fibres that
bind us, and how they tear us apart. A showstopping suspense thriller fusing small-town
mystery with cinematic speculative fiction, a must-read for fans of Stephen King, Gillian
Flynn, and Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Imprint: One More Chapter “What if I told you that God was never up there, and has been just
Editor: Bethan Morgan below our feet this whole time?”
Publication: 28 Oct 2021
Extent: 400pp Literary agent Jane and her thriller-writing cousin TJ have carved out lives
for themselves amidst the skyscrapers of Chicago, a far cry from their
Genre: Thriller, suspense isolated hometown of Ketchum many hours to the south.
The Author: CM Harris is the When TJ’s writer’s block risks both their careers, that’s where they turn for
author of novels Maiden creative inspiration, agreeing to attend the high school reunion that will
Leap, The Children of also bring Jane back into the orbit of storm-chasing stalker Lincoln and
Mother Glory, and the
forthcoming psychological an ancient elemental threat eroding the heart of Illinois.
thriller Source Material. Her
writing has appeared in O Because there’s a reason they’ve stayed away for so long, unspoken
Magazine, Pseudopod and words festering between them, from the incident in the local woods
various journals and twenty years ago, the night Evie disappeared into the shadows in a flash
anthologies. of amber light.
CM Harris lives in Minneapolis
with her wife and their twins. But the forest has been whispering to Lincoln ever since, and as Jane
She is also the singer/guitarist and TJ arrive home, the voices call to him again, hissing three solitary
for indie band Hothouse words: she is here.
Weeds.
Find out more at
authorcmharris.com and
follow her on Twitter
@flammablewords.
HARPERCOLLINSPUBLISHERS • LBF21 • 29TOTAL FALLOUT
Jack Tate SAS Thriller (2)
Alex Shaw
The second in an explosive new thriller series introducing ex-SAS officer Jack Tate, a
no-nonsense ‘Jack Reacher-esque’ hero readers worldwide will recognise.
Imprint: HQ Digital His worst enemy is back.
Editor: Finn Cotton Former SAS trooper Jack Tate is running a black op for MI6 when the
Publication: 19 Feb 2021 man who killed his parents comes out of hiding. On a quest for revenge
Extent: 384pp from Monaco to Qatar and into the US, Tate must stop at nothing if he is
to catch the world’s deadliest assassin.
Genre: Action thriller
The Author: Alex Shaw has His worst nightmare is beginning.
lived and worked in Ukraine, But the assassin is hunting too. Members of his old unit, The Werewolves,
the former USSR, the Middle might hold the key to a new weapon – one with the power to end
East, and Africa. He is the civilisation as we know it.
author of the #1
International Kindle And this is his last chance for revenge.
Bestselling Aidan Snow SAS As Tate tracks the Russian, the lines between friend and foe and good
thrillers. His writing has also
and evil start to blur. Now Tate must break all the rules to avenge his
been published in several
thriller anthologies alongside
family and save the world from the chaos of war.
International Bestselling
authors Stephen Leather Perfect for fans of James Deegan, Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney, this is
and Matt Hilton. He currently an explosive action thriller you won’t be able to put down.
lives and works in Qatar.
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
‘Looking for breakneck pace and ‘Compelling and authentic. An
a relentless hero? Alex Shaw has explosive new series with an
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you covered.’ James Swallow uncompromising hero.’ Tom
Wood
‘Alex Shaw is one of the best
thriller writers around! Fast paced, ‘A perfect mix of hi-tech, high-
Total Blackout gripped from page concept modern action thriller
one and didn’t let go … as fast and old school, Cold War
as a Hollywood movie.’ Stephen espionage where evil Russians
Leather are still plotting the downfall of
the West and only one man
can stop them.’ Simon ToynePSYCHOLOGICAL
SUSPENSETHE GUILTY HUSBAND
Stephanie DeCarolis
A totally unputdownable thriller, this book will have you gripped from the very first page
until the jaw-dropping final twist. Fans of The Perfect Couple, My Perfect Wife and The
Undoing will love this novel.
Imprint: HQ Digital Vince Taylor has everything he could dream of. He’s the CEO of a tech
Editor: Belinda Toor firm in New York City, owns a beautiful home, and most importantly, he is
Publication: 19 Mar 2021 married to Nicole – the woman who stole his heart the first moment he
Extent: 384pp set eyes on her. Together they have built the perfect life.
But when Layla, a stunning young intern at Vince’s company, is found
dead, all eyes are suddenly on him. Vince has a secret that threatens to
Genre: Thriller, psychological
tear their perfect world apart.
suspense He was having an affair with Layla. And he’ll do anything to cover his
The Author: Stephanie
tracks.
DeCarolis is an attorney When the police discover Vince lied about their relationship, they are
living in New York who, convinced they have found Layla’s killer.
growing tired of exclusively
writing legal briefs, has If Vince kept quiet about the affair… what else is he guilty of?
decided to pursue her true
passion for creative writing.
HARPERCOLLINSPUBLISHERS • LBF21 • 32THE INVITATION
A. M. Castle
A gripping thriller from the author of The Perfect Widow, perfect for fans of Agatha
Christie and Lucy Foley.
Imprint: HQ Digital Thirteen guests. One killer. No escape.
Editor: Abigail Fenton
Publication: 26 Mar 2021 On an island on the coast of Cornwall, cut off from the mainland by the
Extent: 384pp tides for most of the day, thirteen old friends meet at Tregowan Castle for
a weekend of revelry.
Genre: Locked-room
mystery, murder mystery,
suspense By the next evening only twelve are still alive.
The Author: Before turning to Amongst them is a killer – but who? As a storm traps them on the island
crime, A.M. Castle had a and past betrayals and grievances are revealed, nerves fray and
long career as a feature friendships begin to fracture.
writer on national
newspapers including the But with no escape and no way of calling for help it’s only a matter of
Daily Express, The Times and
time before the killer strikes again. And when everyone is keeping secrets,
The Daily Telegraph. She
grew up in south London
anybody could be the next victim.
and, after a stint in Brussels,
she is back where she Readers love A.M. Castle:
belongs. As well as writing
psychological thrillers, she ‘What a story. I read it in a day… You won’t be able to stop reading.’
also writes cosy mysteries as NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
Alice Castle.
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
‘I couldn’t put it down. I
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think it is one of the best of
this genre that I have read. ‘Drew me in from the
The writing is excellent, with start and just got better
vivid descriptions, a painfully and better.’ NetGalley
good understanding of reviewer, 5 stars
human nature, and a sharp
sense of humour.’ NetGalley
reviewer, 5 starsYoung Adult Fantasy
SISTERS OF SHADOW
SISTERS OF SHADOW (1)
Katherine Livesey
Anne of Green Gables meets His Dark Materials in this whimsical fantasy adventure
following the unlikely alliance between an apothecary, a witch, a warrior, and a witch-
hunter. Perfect for fans of Garth Nix, Natasha Ngan, and Diana Wynne Jones.
Imprint: One More Chapter Alice has lived in the forest on the fringes of Alder Vale ever since her
Editor: Bethan Morgan parents abandoned her. Alone, exiled, feared by all. All except Lily.
Publication: 30 Sep 2021
Extent: 400pp
But something is stirring beyond the mountains, whispers of spectres
Genre: YA, Fantasy stalking the moors, women of unfathomable power luring children into a
cult that has haunted local lore for a generation.
The Author: Katherine
Livesey is a Young Adult
Fantasy author living in the Then, in the dead of night, Alice receives a letter promising answers to
historic Northumberland the questions that have always tormented her. And so she meets Grace.
countryside. Katherine takes The red-cloaked cultist pledged to protect her, a scarred warrior born of
inspiration from folklore, fairy storm and sea, and the girl who will steal her heart.
tales and the classics of the
Fantasy genre, as well as the
ever-changing natural world
that surrounds her home.
To find out more, follow her
on Instagram
(@katherine.livesey) or head
to her website:
katherinelivesey.co.uk
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