Buckle up for an emotional rollercoaster ride. In the chaotic
life of Mika Suzuki, it looked like things couldn’t get much worse:
another job lost, a relationship breakdown and plenty of judgement
from her overly traditional mother. But things take a surprising
turn when Mika receives a phone call from the now-16-year-old baby
she reluctantly gave up for adoption as a teenager. A genuinely
moving read.

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Two cultures, two families, two people. This modern love story
between doctors Yasmin Ghorami and Joe Sangster is interwoven with
their families’ long-held secrets, lies and betrayals. While the
narrative starts off as a social comedy, things quickly spiral into
a heart-breaking and gripping tale of two lovers desperately trying
to understand one another, making this a bible for those struggling
with family differences.

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Douglas Stuart returns with another gripping tale, following the
success of his extraordinary 2020 debut, the Booker Prize-winning
Shuggie Brain. A vivid portrayal of working-class life, Young Mungo
follows the dangerous and heart-wrenching first-love story of two
young men: Mungo and James. Growing up in Glasgow, in two different
housing estates, territorial battles for the sake of reputations
are rife. We’re pegging this as the modern-day Romeo and
Juliet.

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If you could find out the date you were destined to meet your
soulmate, would you? We’re still undecided. Cure your curiosity
with Hannah Orenstein’s love story Meant to Be Mine, in which Edie
Meyer’s grandmother, Gloria, has accurately predicted the date
every single member of the family would find true love. Boarding an
airplane, a handsome musician sits beside Edie, yet her fate turns
out to be far from the smooth-sailing dream she’d hoped for. This
is one of those books you won’t want to physically be parted
from.

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Binge-watched Netflix’s Inventing Anna? You’ll love this one.
When college friends Ava and Winnie bump into one another at a
coffee shop, a shady favour from mischievous Winnie turns into two,
then three for innocent Ava. Finding herself in far deeper trouble
than she’d ever imagined possible, Ava has to decide whether she’ll
risk living the fraudulent designer lifestyle or if she should cut
and run.

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You wouldn’t be the first to assume that a TV writing career is
full of glitz and glamour. In this hard-hitting novel, the glossy
veneer is shattered, as protagonist Eliott, struggling to keep up
appearances, finds himself drinking too much and feeling
self-conscious about his cerebral palsy. It’s only when he hires a
sex worker, River, that he begins to feel heard and seen. A great
pick for those exploring queerness and the search for identity.

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Roll on July, when Elissa Sussman’s ultimate love story hits
bookshops. As a young journalist, Chani makes her breakthrough when
she smashes an interview with Hollywood heartthrob Gabe. It isn’t
until a decade later, however, when Gabe releases a sexy and
engrossing novel, that Chani finally learns how he truly felt about
her. One for those who became obsessed with Robinne Lee’s
bestseller The Idea of You.

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The whole “wrong person, right time” debate is one that has gone
on for centuries, and continues to fascinate in What Time is Love?,
Holly William’s highly anticipated new novel. Violet and Albert
keep crossing paths over and over again, whether it be beneath the
centuries-old spires of Oxford or amid the sprawling hills of
Abergavenny. Over the years, the two are forced to face their
differences in class, gender, privilege and ambition. But one thing
remains simple: their magnetic connection is undeniable.

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In this red-hot anthology, 27 talented writers come together to
unleash the wildest parts of their erotic imagination. Each story
is written anonymously, adding to the sheer excitement. From
teenage experimentation to sex in the afterlife and married couples
pushing their boundaries, there’s a sensual journey in this
collection for everyone.

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We’ve all found ourselves nursing a broken heart, struggling
with the gamut of painful emotions – and if you haven’t, good for
you. In this raw and beautifully tender novel, a love story is
thrown on its head, with the narrative going in reverse. Annie
Lord, reeling from a broken heart, revisits the past, taking in
rebound sex, social stalking of her ex and the savage reality of
ghosting, resulting in a funny, messy, illuminating yarn.

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Proof that opposites do attract, two rivals, Nora and Charlie,
find themselves in a plot twist neither of them saw coming: they
can’t seem to escape one another. Charlie, an editor with a gift
for creating bestsellers, and Nora, his work nemesis, better known
as a cut-throat literary agent, seem to be falling head over heels…
We’ll leave it to you to discover the laugh-out-loud rest.

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Kiki Banjo is an expert in relationships. The host of a popular
student radio show, she’s made it her mission to ensure the women
who make up the Afro-Caribbean society at Whitewell University
don’t fall into the trap of players and heartbreak. Then, suddenly,
she finds herself falling for the very man she’d warned the girls
to avoid. The ultimate read for those who find themselves
questioning whether they should follow their heart over their
head.

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You’ve probably heard the buzz about this 60s-set book, and now
the time has come to read it. Chemist Elizabeth Zott is the face of
a cooking show. It’s when she starts chucking together all sorts of
random ingredients that her following starts to grow, but not
everyone is a fan of her challenging the status quo. Already read
it? Keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming TV series.

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