The sun is out, the school holidays are not far away, so we’ve put together a few collections that might appeal to you, as much as they did to us.

 

Liam Callanan’s Paris by the Book: One day Leah finds more that her wheaties in the cereal box. It’s a note from her husband who has gone missing. It leads her to that mosy romantic of city’s, Paris. But is it romance that brought him here?

She discovers an unfinished manuscript written by her husband.  Leah takes over a bookshop with her two daughters hoping for more clues. But is he alive, or not? A lovely book by the author of The Cloud Atlas and All Saints. Yes, you’ll enjoy it.

Paris by the Book: Liam Callanan. pub HQ pb £12.99 and in e-book and audio.

Anything for Her by G.J. Minett is a satisfying psychological thriller by an author with a devoted fan base. Billy Orr bumps into his ex-girlfriend, Aimi,  when he returns to spend a bit of time with his terminally ill sister. Back ‘when’ he’d have done anything for Aimi and still would. And does. But who is Aimi now? Has he done the right thing? A speedy twisty read.

Anything for her by G.J. Minett. Pub. Zaffre. pb £7.99

It was Her by Mark Hill

An adoption story which works well. Tatia was adopted into a well-off home and was happy enough until the youngest boy dies in an accident, and she is blamed. Is that deserved? She takes over the homes of families on holiday, but death follows her, or does she cause it?

It was Her by Mark Hill. pub Sphere £8.99

The Boy at the Door by Alex Dahl

Cecilia Wilborg has the perfect life: great husband, lovely daughters, fabulous house in a lovely town. What could possibly go wrong? Tobias arrives… and this is what could go wrong.

Good thriller. Twists, turns and secrets. Give it a whirl.

ebook pub 1st May £7.99. (print 12th July)