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.
Posted in Historical fiction | Tagged romance
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..
Posted in Contemporary Fiction, Fiction | Tagged romance
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.
Posted in Non-fiction | Tagged love, relationships, romance
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.
Posted in Contemporary Fiction, Fiction | Tagged romance
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?
Posted in Non-fiction | Tagged love, relationships, romance
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…
Posted in Win | Tagged Competitions, romance
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…
Posted in Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Food and drink | Tagged Food and Drink, romance
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