Her well-earned nickname is Sorry Sophie because she’s always saying sorry. And that’s the problem. Sophie thinks saying the word sorry will solve or smooth over whatever mess, mishap, or misery she creates. But when she accidentally destroys her friend’s much-loved birthday gift, Sophie discovers that sometimes simply saying sorry isn’t enough. As Sophie seeks her friend’s forgiveness, she learns a valuable lesson: everyone makes mistakes, but how you respond afterward matters and that means acknowledging the wrongdoing, expressing remorse, sincerely apologizing, and working to repair the harm.

'A gloriously readable slice of historical crime fiction featuring a charismatic amateur sleuth.' Liz Robinson, LoveReading The 1920s most stylish sleuth returns in The Crystal Crypt for another thrilling murder mystery! “But accidents can still happen… Perhaps there was something out of her control, something she couldn’t have foreseen…” “Like someone plotting to kill her?” Reporter sleuth Poppy Denby is asked to investigate the mysterious death of an up-and-coming female scientist in an Oxford laboratory known as the Crystal Crypt. The official verdict is that Dr June Leighton died in a tragic accident, but Dr Leighton's lab assistant believes it was murder. However, when Poppy discovers that the colleague has spent time in a mental institution and has an unresolved murder in her own past, Poppy wonders if she is being misled. But then, another female academic is attacked, and Poppy herself becomes a target. 'The latest instalment in the Poppy Denby Investigates series is another cracking piece of historical crime fiction by Fiona Veitch Smith. The author’s enthusiasm for the 1920s really shines through and her in-depth knowledge of the period ensures that the settings and dialogue ring true.' Erin Brittan, Crime Fiction Lover

The Missing Pieces of Sophie McCarthy is a gripping, impossible-to-put-down exploration of betrayal and revenge. 'Intriguing, compelling. Impossible to put down and irresistibly good' Liane Moriarty She's the victim. But is she innocent? Sophie McCarthy is known for her determination, ambition and brilliance at work. She's tough, but only because she wants to get the best out of people. Aidan Ryan is strong, honourable, and a family man. He's tough too; the army requires it. When these two strangers are brought together in a devastating incident, Sophie's life is left in ruins. Her family wants to see Aidan pay for what he did. Aidan's prepared to sacrifice everything - including his marriage and his child - to fix the mess he's made. But some things can't be fixed, and Sophie is not at all what she first appeared . . . ___________ 'Sucked me in from the first page. The characters were intriguing, the plot thrilling and the writing effortless. I will be telling everyone I know to read this book' Sally Hepworth, bestselling author of The Family Next Door 'What starts as an intricate, multi-narrator domestic drama slowly reveals its secrets to become something much darker indeed' Heat 'Utterly compelling with complex and real characters, and echoes of both Liane Moriarty and Charity Norman. A completely gripping and emotional page-turner' Lucy Clarke, bestselling author of You Let Me In 'Very well written and suspenseful with characters to believe in. I thoroughly enjoyed it' Lisa Ballantyne, bestselling author of Little Liar

At The Edge Of Town. . . Karen Donovan no sooner marries bestselling novelist Philip Kaye when he leaves on a book tour, abandoning her at his Provincetown mansion with his sullen teenage daughter. Black-clad Jessie Kaye isn't exactly good company: When she's not skulking around, she's locked in her room writing in her journal, and her strangeness is a topic of local gossip. . . In The House On The Bluff. . . As autumn sets in, Karen befriends flamboyant local celebrity Bobbie Noble. But their plans to renovate Philip's house are sidetracked when Karen stumbles upon the diary of accused axe-murderess Lettie Hatch. It describes Lettie's boorish father and young, ambitious stepmother--both of whom would fall victim to a crazed killer. And the more Karen reads, the more she's convinced that Jessie, with her increasingly bizarre behavior, is channeling something sinister. . . Something Wicked Waits. When Philip returns, he's in no mood to entertain the theories that have grown into a nerve-jangling obsession for Karen. Now, as a bitter winter binds the Cape in snow and ice, Karen feels a presence taking over. It knows what happened here nearly a hundred years before. And it won't stop until history is rewritten--in blood.

Harlequin Medical Romance – November ‘22 – Box Set 1 of 2 Harlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama. This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes: CHRISTMAS WITH THE SINGLE DAD DOC Carey Cove Midwives By Annie O’Neil To forget her cheating ex, midwife Kiara moves to Cornwall. Working with widower GP Dr Lucas and meeting his son makes Kiara long to bring festive cheer into their quiet lives. But she doesn’t expect a mistletoe kiss to change everything… FESTIVE FLING TO FOREVER Carey Cove Midwives By Karin Baine After ten years, helicopter paramedic Roman storms back into midwife Sophie’s sheltered life. Giving into a one-off fling is inevitable, but after Christmas he’s due to leave again… is what they share worth taking her first ever risk on? SNOWBOUND WITH HER OFF-LIMITS GP By Annie Claydon Celebrating her grandfather’s upcoming marriage at his manor house is bittersweet for Dr Eloise, after cancelling her own wedding. When suddenly she’s snowbound and working with brooding GP Sam, the connection between them quickly goes from frosty to flirtatious!

The course of true love never did run smooth… …and Dr. Sophie Trent knows that better than most! Her romance with Nate Branscombe ended in disaster years before—and now the handsome heir to the local estate is back. Sophie has enough to think about without this charismatic aristocrat's distraction, but as they work closely together he stirs up feelings she thought she'd left firmly behind her. Can the one that got away finally help Sophie face the past…and convince her that true love is here to stay?

Harlequin® Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama. This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes: SWEPT AWAY BY THE SEDUCTIVE STRANGER The Christmas Swap by Amy Andrews Felicity Mitchell shares one wild night with Dr. Callum Hollingsworth—only to discover he's her new boss! THE COURAGE TO LOVE HER ARMY DOC by Karin Baine Army doc Joe Braden makes Emily Clifford feel beautiful for the first time, but can she find the courage to love him? SECOND CHANCE WITH LORD BRANSCOMBE by Louisa Heaton Aristocrat Nate Branscombe returns to convince Dr. Sophie Trent that this time, true love is here to stay!