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An extract from The Confidant

An extract from The Confidant

By Gallic Books on August 6, 2012

This powerful first novel by Helene Gremillion is a gripping study of the destruction unleashed, when human desires for love and motherhood turn to obsession.

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An extract from All The Single Ladies, by Jane Costello

An extract from All The Single Ladies, by Jane Costello

By Simon & Schuster UK on June 18, 2012

Samantha Brooks’ boyfriend has made a mistake. One his friends, family, and Sam herself know he’ll live to regret. Jamie has announced he’s leaving, out of the blue..

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An extract from Recipe for Love, by Sasha Wagstaff

An extract from Recipe for Love, by Sasha Wagstaff

By Headline on May 28, 2012

Summer in a luxurious Italian villa should be a taste of heaven, shouldn’t it?

Talented, passionate and notoriously private, Italian chef Rocco Disanti never talks to journalists. So why, when Cassia Blake has just three months to organise her wedding, has he suddenly granted her magazine an exclusive, all-access interview?

Delectable food and even more delicious men make for a sizzling Italian escape this summer…

Posted in Contemporary Fiction, Fiction | Tagged cooking, Extracts, romance | Leave a response

One Perfect Summer - an extract

One Perfect Summer – an extract

By Simon & Schuster UK on May 25, 2012

‘Do you still love him?’

Every second of every minute of every hour of every day…

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An extract from East End Jubilee, by Carol Rivers

An extract from East End Jubilee, by Carol Rivers

By Simon & Schuster UK on May 16, 2012

While the nation celebrates, is Rose Weaver’s world about to fall apart? Read on to find out! Or at least gain an inkling of what might occur…

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An interview with Robin Dunbar's author of The Science of Love and Betrayal

An interview with Robin Dunbar’s author of The Science of Love and Betrayal

By Faber on May 3, 2012

From the frontline of cutting-edge scientific research, Professor Robin Dunbar’s new book The Science of Love and Betrayal is a brilliant and sparkling exploration of the extraordinary nature of romantic love. The book tackles some of the most fundamental questions of human behaviour, including – why do we as a species pairbond when few other mammals do? What are the evolutionary advantages of monogamy over promiscuity? And much more.

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An extract from The Last Summer

An extract from The Last Summer

By Headline on April 30, 2012

The first chapter from Judith Kinghron’s sweepingly epic and gloriously intimate commercial debut – a beautiful and haunting story of lost innocence and a powerful, enduring love.

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Robin Dunbar on The Science of Love and Betrayal

Robin Dunbar on The Science of Love and Betrayal

By Faber on April 26, 2012

Professor Robin Dunbar, director of the Institute of Cognitive and Behavioural Anthropology at the University of Oxford, introduces his latest book, The Science of Love and Betrayal. In under four minutes, we asked him to explain why we kiss, and the appeal of high heels and laughter (not necessarily together). He also responds to the question: Does romantic love evaporate under the scrutiny of evolutionary psychology?

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Delicacy Giveaway

Delicacy Giveaway

By Bloomsbury on April 10, 2012

To celebrate the release in the UK of Delicacy starring Audrey Tautou, we we have 10 copies of David Foenkinos’ novel that inspired the film, courtesy of Bloomsbury Publishing. Read the extract and watch the trailer, then answer a simple question or two…

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An extract from Freedom Fries and Café Crème

An extract from Freedom Fries and Café Crème

By Gallic Books on March 16, 2012

Whether in Boston or Burgundy, Paris or New York, most of the characters in this edible story collection are looking for love, even if some of them don’t know it…

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