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The Tailor by Tim Sullivan
The Tailor Synopsis The unfailingly shrewd and uniquely brilliant DS George Cross is back... THE KILLING A bespoke tailor boards the 9:26 train from Bristol to London. Before it even reaches Bath, his body is found slumped lifeless in the toilet. The police initially assume it's a robbery. THE CRIME But the truth is more complicated than that. Why was the man found with a plastic bag over his head? Why was his throat cut in such a savage way?
Grave Intent by Sarah Ward
Grave Intent Synopsis Foul deeds lie buried under campus grounds Jericho College is closed for the summer break. But professor Carla James is busy teaching a short course to a small group of archaeology enthusiasts. Keen to get involved with local history, the newcomers become fixated on the century-old grave of Meg Woodthorpe. Killed for being a witch. A single stone sits on the burial site supposedly to prevent her rising again. And excavations reveal she may have. Meg's body is no longer there.
Curses, Keys and Secret Societies
Curses, Keys and Secret Societies Synopsis A witch hiding a dangerous secret is thrust into an elite magical academy, where survival means risking her life and her heart. Dark secrets. Deadly choices. A destiny that can't be outrun. Welcome to Shadowcraft Academy. Eléa Deniz dreads going home to the French countryside after leaving four years ago. Upon her return, she finds the estate has become host to the Shadowcraft Academy, an elite graduate school where a world of mysteries and power plays await.
Pathfinding by Kerri Andrews
Pathfinding Synopsis The desire to walk is something that defines us, bringing joy, connection and freedom. But what happens to all this when we become mothers? From the author of Wanderers, comes an urgent exploration of what it means to rediscover ourselves through the land we walk and the people we walk alongside. ___ In the wake of the complete metamorphosis of becoming a mother, Kerri Andrews determines to undertake a series of journeys on foot to understand what has happened to her.
Her Perfect Escape by Rachel Wolf
Her Perfect Escape Synopsis Even paradise has shadows. July 2025. Tash and Mark host a birthday weekend for their son, Dom, at their luxury villa on a Greek island, inviting a select list of people to celebrate. As the drinks flow, the unthinkable happens when Tash's sister drowns, vanishing without a trace. No one suspects foul play - except for Tash. July 2026. One year on, Tash hosts a party for the same guests who were there when Emma died.
Cruel Truth by Rachel Lynch
Cruel Truth Synopsis Even beauty has a dark side It's a stunning summer evening in the Lake District. The day has been hot and long, and tourists are only just leaving Rydal Water. One solitary rowing boat remains; face-down in the reeds. Underneath is the body of a young woman. DI Kelly Porter heads to the scene but when she arrives she gets another call. A suspected suicide at a health and fitness conference nearby. Two deaths in one day is never a good sign.
The Voices by Natalie Chandler
Natalie Chandler Press Reviews 'Such a compelling, emotional thriller' CARYS JONES 'Keeps twisting to the last page' DEBBIE HOWELLS 'Brilliantly original' JONATHAN WHITELAW READERS LOVE THE VOICES "Wow, I DEVOURED THIS book as I just loved the whole concept and thought it was EXTREMELY SMART" "t was definitely UNPUTDOWNABLE because of its many twists and MIND-BLOWING turns!" "I was engrossed from the very first line, DYING TO KNOWWHAT WOULD HAPPENNEXT for Tasmin and the rest of the...
Secrets of the Bees by Jane Johnson
Secrets of the Bees Synopsis Time has forgotten this remote corner of West Cornwall, and left its many secrets undisturbed. Until now... Ezra Curnow has lived in the little cottage on the Trengrose estate all his life. He was born there, as was his father, and his grandfather before that. It is his own little paradise. Then the mistress of the estate, Eliza Rosevear, dies without leaving a will, and the cottage's ownership is put into question.
Mimik by Sebastian Fitzek
Mimik Synopsis From the international bestselling author of WALK ME HOME, now adapted into the Amazon movie THE CALENDAR KILLER. Hannah can always spot a killer. Until she looks in the mirror. Hannah Herbst is Germany's most experienced facial resonance expert. She can successfully 'read' a suspect through a tiny twitch of the lip or the flicker of a pupil. As a consultant to the police, she has already helped convict a number of violent criminals.
The Death Lesson by Sarah Ward
Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. "A new maths teacher is found dead in the woods at a prestigious boarding school in Wales in this twisty, page-turning crime thriller." View All Editions (1) £9.99 £8.99 In Stock. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm.
The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick
Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. "A once famous actress finds herself in a middle-aged muddle and finds the answers she’s seeking at an extraordinary coffee shop." View All Editions (1) £9.99 £8.99 In Stock. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm.
The Man on the Endless Stair by Chris Barkley
Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. "A twist on the classic locked-room mystery, with aspiring writer Euan trying to find the murderer of his mentor Malcolm. " View All Editions (1) £14.99 £13.49 In Stock. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm.
The Diary of Lies by Philip Miller
LoveReading Says Scottish journalist Shona Sandison grapples with shady contacts and even shadier circumstances to expose an evil government plan in her latest outing. The Diary of Lies by Philip Miller features all the hallmarks of a good political thriller: dodgy meetings, whispered conversations, an odd computer hacker, and dead bodies. Sandison, who wins a prestigious journalism award in the novel’s opening, navigates these challenges in a post-Brexit and post-Covid world.
Second Act at Appleton Green by Kate Forster
LoveReading Says Where do you go when your life isn’t turning out how you expected? Home. For aspiring West End singer and actress Lily Baxter, it’s not home to her parents, but home to her grandmother, Violet. Lily’s life is turned upside down when she loses her voice at an important audition and soon after learns that her beloved 97-year-old grandmother has been rushed to the hospital.
Escape to the Northern Lights by Carrie Walker
Escape to the Northern Lights Synopsis Packed with humour, romance and a love affair with nature, Escape to the Northern Lights is a story of transformation, second chances and finding home in the most unexpected places. High-powered lawyer Sara thought she had life figured out - until her whirlwind marriage ends in divorce, her dream promotion slips away and a burnout diagnosis forces her to take a break.
Sun Trap by Rachel Wolf
Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. "An aspiring actress sent to film on location in Abu Dhabi quickly finds herself in over her head in this destination thriller. " View All Editions (1) £9.99 £8.99 In Stock. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm.
Bronson: Inside and Out by Irene Dunroe, Charles Bronson and Julie Shaw
Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. "True-crime aficionados will relish this first-person account of notorious British prisoner Charles Bronson told with his ex-wife Irene Dunroe." View All Editions (1) £9.99 £8.99 In Stock. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm. Write A Review LoveReading Says About LoveReading Says The fascination with notorious British criminal Charles Bronson knows no end.
The Moon's More Feeble Fire by Allan Gaw
Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. "Brilliant pathologist Dr. Jack Cuthbert returns for another outing to investigate a series of murders of prostitutes in 1930s London." View All Editions (1) £9.99 £8.99 In Stock. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm.
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
Out of the Woods Synopsis 'Absolute, utter perfection' Chloe Liese, bestselling author of Only and Forever A married couple joins a week-long wilderness expedition to help them reconnect in this heartfelt companion novel to the viral TikTok sensation Out on a Limb. High school sweethearts Sarah and Caleb Linwood have always been a sure thing. For the past seventeen years, they have had each other's backs through all of life's ups and downs. But Sarah has begun to wonder...
The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan
The Bookseller Synopsis SOMEONE'S ABOUT THE TURN THEIR LAST PAGE... THE SETTING When the body of a bookseller is discovered, collapsed in a pool of blood in his Bristolian bookshop, it is immediately clear that he has been murdered. What is unclear is how someone could have met such a violent end in this quiet, peaceful place.
Secrets of the Bees by Jane Johnson
Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. "Set against the beautiful backdrop of Cornwall, this is a compelling multi-layered tale of a proud Cornishman battling his new London neighbours. " View All Editions (2) £20.00 £18.00 In Stock. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm.
The Silent House of Sleep by Allan Gaw
Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. "A different type of crime thriller featuring pathologist Dr. Jack Cuthbert working in 1920s London. " View All Editions (1) £9.99 £8.99 In Stock. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm. Write A Review Read An Extract LoveReading Says About Author LoveReading Says Like Sherlock Holmes before him, Dr. Jack Cuthbert is brilliant but difficult.
Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands by Bella Osborne
LoveReading Says About Press Reviews Author LoveReading Says Via a dating app, Olivia Bingham (Liv to her friends) thinks she’s found the perfect man in Fraser Douglas. They share witty repartee, long online conversations, and a mutual love of Mariah Carey. But when he ghosts her, she decides to drive the six hours from England to track him down in person at the Highlands hotel where he works as a chef.
A Maid on Fifth Avenue by Sinéad Crowley
LoveReading Says The life of a maid in New York City in the 1920s and a film director seeking solace in Ireland in 2022 could not be more different, but their stories intersect in this beguiling dual timeline novel. A Maid on Fifth Avenue by Sinead Crowley examines the very different lives of maid Annie Thornton and director Emer Molloy who live one hundred years apart but whose stories intersect. Told in alternating chapters, each woman is struggling to figure out where they belong in the world.
The Girls Who Dared to Love by Diney Costeloe
Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. "Two very different women—one upstairs, one downstairs-- face the challenges of a country at war in this sweeping historical tale. " View All Editions £20.00 £18.00 In Stock. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm.
After the Fire by Charlotte Rixon
LoveReading Says About Press Reviews Author LoveReading Says Beth and Nick meet in the first week at university, become fast friends and soon fall in love. But their happily ever after is derailed after a fire tears through their accommodation block in the first term, killing one of their flatmates. After the Fire by Charlotte Rixon charts the highs and lows of their relationship for the next fourteen years. The highs: Getting their degrees. Finding their feet in their careers.
Second Chances at the Board Game Café by Jennifer Page
LoveReading Says Single mum Taylor is trying to make a living altering clothes while dreaming of being a fashion designer. Accountant Harry, who is an enthusiastic trainspotter, is trying to recover from his broken heart. The classic will they-won’t they get together forms the heart of this book.
The Bookshop Ladies by Faith Hogan
LoveReading Says Robyn Tessier, the young new owner of a chaotic used bookstore in Ballycove, Ireland, doesn’t really know what she’s doing, but she loves books and hopes that will be enough. Her mother, Fern, is an internationally renowned artist going through her own personal drama. Joy Blackwood, an American by way of Paris, shows up at the bookshop hoping for a quick visit but instead leaves as Robyn’s first (volunteer) employee.
Escape to the Tuscan Vineyard by Carrie Walker
LoveReading Says Abi Mason lives a very fast life in London, with exacting to do lists and a strict no second dates policy. But a chance holiday in Tuscany upends all of those habits and changes her life as she learns to slow down. Like all good romantic comedies, Carrie Walker’s Escape to the Tuscan Vineyard features mistaken identities, missed opportunities and misunderstandings, but also luscious settings, enviable excursions and a chance at love.
Take Back Your Brain by Kara Loewentheil
Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. "By teaching women how to change their thinking, this book hopes to counteract the steady drumbeat of negative messages that women hear throughout their life." View All Editions £22.00 £19.80 In Stock. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm. Write A Review LoveReading Says About LoveReading Says Women absorb negative messages about themselves throughout their life. Too thin.
Lost & Found by Helen Chandler-Wilde
Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. "A thorough and insightful investigation into the meaning of the things we have, written by a journalist who lost nearly everything she owned. " View All Editions £20.00 £18.00 In Stock. Same day dispatch on orders before 3pm. Write A Review LoveReading Says About Press Reviews LoveReading Says Stuff. Why we have it. Why we want it. What’s important. Why we love it. Why we need it.
Three-Inch Teeth by C. J. Box
LoveReading Says Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett needs to contend with two killers—one human, one ursine, and find them both before more people die in Three-Inch Teeth by C.J. Box. It’s October and the start of elk hunting season in the Bighorn Mountains. Joe’s old nemesis Dallas Cates has been released from prison and is out for revenge. Cates, a former world rodeo champion, has tattooed names on his hand as a grim revenge checklist.
LIU Shoots Past Women's Basketball in Regular Season Finale, 74-65
O'Brien and Austin combine for 44 points as Sharks bury 11 three-pointers to clinch final NEC Tournament bid EASTON, Mass. (March 7, 2024) – Long Island University buried 11 three-pointers and wrapped up the remaining spot in next week's Northeast Conference Tournament with a 74-65 victory over Stonehill College in the NEC women's basketball regular season finale on Paula Sullivan Court at Merkert Gymnasium tonight.
Women's Basketball Clinches NEC Tournament Spot Despite Senior Day Setback
Skyhawks head to Thursday's regular season finale vs. LIU at Merkert able to earn No. 6, 7 or 8 seeds EASTON, Mass. (March 2, 2024) – Central Connecticut State University held Stonehill College in check at the defensive end and secured a 64-45 victory in Northeast Conference women's basketball action on Paula Sullivan Court at Merkert Gymnasium this afternoon.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Women's Basketball Visits NEC Leading Sacred Heart in Regular Season Road Finale
Stonehill Skyhawks (4-22, 4-9 NEC) at Sacred Heart Pioneers (18-9, 12-1 NEC) Thursday, February 29, 2024 William H. Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center Fairfield, Conn.
Women's Basketball Earns Big Road Win at Saint Francis, 66-56
Skyhawk earn key regular season series sweep to strengthen postseason credentials Thornton and Ward combine for 35 to lead three double-figure scorers LORETTO, Pa. (February 24, 2024) – Stonehill College earned its first road win of the season to strengthen its position among the top eight in the Northeast Conference standings with three games to play after a 66-56 triumph over Saint Francis University at DeGol Arena this evening.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Women's Basketball Visits Saint Francis for Key Late Season NEC Clash Saturday on ESPN+
Stonehill Skyhawks (3-22, 3-9 NEC) at Saint Francis Red Flash (5-21, 4-9 NEC) Saturday, February 24, 2024 DeGol Arena Loretto, Pa. 4 p.m. Live Video Live Stats Ticket Information (Available game day at DeGol Arena) General Admission Adult: $10.00 General Admission Student (ages 5 & up): $5.00 Stonehill Saint Francis Roster Roster Schedule Schedule Statistics Statistics Game Notes Game Notes The Game Stonehill College hits the road for its lone contest of the week as it visits Saint Francis...
Le Moyne Holds Off Women's Basketball, 55-44
Roberts leads Dolphins with game-high 14 in defensive battle EASTON, Mass. (February 17, 2024) – Le Moyne College held off a fourth quarter rally from Stonehill College to secure a 55-44 defensive triumph in Northeast Conference women's basketball action on Paula Sullivan Court at Merkert Gymnasium this afternoon.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Women's Basketball Hosts Le Moyne for Alumnae Day Matchup Saturday Afternoon
Stonehill Skyhawks (3-21, 3-8 NEC) vs. Le Moyne Dolphins (11-13, 9-2 NEC) Alumnae Day Saturday, February 17, 2024 Merkert Gymnasium Easton, Mass.
The Happiest Ever After by Milly Johnson
LoveReading Says Polly Potter—overlooked at work, taken for granted at home—finds she is happy only at her weekly creative writing class, where she has created the character Sabrina Anderson, who is everything that she is not. Sabrina is outspoken, respected and loved. But after a freak accident leaves Polly with amnesia and a belief that she is actually Sabrina Anderson, she begins a new life by the sea.
The Memory of Us by Dani Atkins
LoveReading Says When Amelia wakes up in the hospital after a near-death experience on the local beach, she wants to know where her husband, Sam, is. But there’s only one problem: she’s never been married. Her sister Lexi, who has flown back to England from her publishing job in New York City, wants to help her sister in any way she can. The way Lexi tries to help is by creating some memories for Amelia featuring Sam lookalike Nick, a local veterinarian.
Merrimack Turns Back Women's Basketball, 74-56
Roman and Shepard double-doubles outduel combined 39 points from Ward and Thornton NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (February 15, 2024) – Merrimack College was dominant on the glass and used a pair of double-double performances to fend off Stonehill College 74-56 in a Northeast Conference women's basketball matchup on Bert Hammel Court tonight. Freshmen Madison Roman and Thalia Shepard led four Merrimack players in double-figures with double-double performances.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Women's Basketball Visits Le Moyne in First NEC Matchup Friday Night
Stonehill Skyhawks (3-19, 3-6 NEC) at Le Moyne Dolphins (9-13, 7-2 NEC) Friday, February 9, 2024 Ted Grant Court Syracuse, N.Y. 7 p.m. Live Video Live Stats Purchase Tickets Stonehill Le Moyne Roster Roster Schedule Schedule Statistics Statistics Game Notes Game Preview The Game Stonehill College continues its season-long matching three game road trip as part of a larger stretch of five of six away from home in the month of February when it visits Le Moyne College for a Northeast Conference...
A Wedding at Heatherly Hall by Julie Houston
LoveReading Says The Quinn triplets Eva, Rosa and Hannah return to Heatherly Hall as they each try to navigate the challenges of their lives, all while overseeing an A-list wedding and solving a mystery of missing royal jewels destined for Wallis Simpson back in the day. A Wedding at Heatherly Hall by Julie Houston concerns not a wedding of one of the triplets, but instead a last-minute booking by a Bollywood superstar and her fiancée, a global superstar musician.
Women's Basketball Wins Brown’s 637th Career Game Over Saint Francis, 66-57
Sampson's career-high 23 points off the bench fuels Skyhawks as Brown takes over as program's all-time leader in games at helm EASTON, Mass. (January 25, 2024) – Stonehill College shot 50-percent from the floor in three of the four quarters and connected on 8-of-16 (50%) three-pointers overall in securing a 66-57 triumph over Saint Francis University in Northeast Conference women's basketball action at Merkert Gymnasium that was broadcast on ESPN+ through the NEC's television package.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Women's Basketball Looks to Keep the Momentum Going at FDU on Friday Night
Stonehill Skyhawks (2-15, 2-2 NEC) at FDU Knights (4-13, 2-2 NEC) Friday, January 19, 2024 Bogota Savings Bank Center Hackensack, N.J. 7 p.m. Live Video Live Stats Purchase Tickets Stonehill FDU Roster Roster Schedule Schedule Statistics Statistics Game Notes Game Preview The Game Stonehill College looks to keep its momentum rolling on the road on Friday night as it visits FDU for a Northeast Conference matchup at Bogota Savings Bank Center.
The Teacher by Tim Sullivan
LoveReading Says Detective Sergeant George Cross returns to solve the mystery of who killed a local retired headteacher, where the only surviving witness is the dog. This is the sixth book in the series featuring the fastidious detective of the Avon and Somerset Major Crimes Unit who has a very particular way of working due to his Autism Spectrum Condition. These methods may annoy some, but also bring results-- he has the highest conviction rate in his police department.
Hayward Shoots Women's Basketball Past Wagner, 67-44
Penguin, Tasmania, junior buries school-record 11 three-pointers for career-high 33 points as Skyhawks win second-straight EASTON, Mass. (January 15, 2024) – Junior guard Sharn Hayward drained a school-record 11 three-pointers to lead a program-record matching barrage of 17-three-point field goals for Stonehill College overall on its way to a 67-44 triumph over Wagner College in a Northeast Conference women's basketball matchup on Paula Sullivan Court at Merkert Gymnasium this afternoon.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Women's Basketball Welcomes Wagner for NEC Speaks Up! Matinee on MLK Day
Stonehill Skyhawks (1-15, 1-2 NEC) vs. Wagner Seahawks (4-10, 1-1 NEC) Monday, January 15, 2024 Merkert Gymnasium Easton, Mass.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Women's Basketball Visits Central Connecticut for Monday NEC Matchup
Stonehill Skyhawks (0-14, 0-1 NEC) at Central Conn. State Blue Devils (2-11, 0-0 NEC) Monday, January 8, 2024 Detrick Gymnasium New Britain, Conn. 4 p.m. Live Video Live Stats Stonehill CCSU Roster Roster Schedule Schedule Statistics Statistics Game Notes Game Notes The Game Stonehill College rounds out the opening weekend of the Northeast Conference season by visiting Central Connecticut State University for an NEC clash at Detrick Gymnasium this afternoon.
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