Sharing your love of literature truely is a love language, but there are some books you just can't give your mum. In this gift guide you will find a whole lots of rec's which are safe to gift your mum, grandma, or someone who likes a little less spice x
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Rose Walters has never taken a leap of faith quite like this one. She is flying home to England for the first time in decades to search for her first love. But what she finds there is far from what she expected. . . |
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Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris Charlotte Lucas finally becomes the heroine of her own story in this heartfelt and mermerising sequel to Pride and Prejudice, written by comedian and Austentatious founding member Rachel Parris and published to coincide with Jane Austen's 250th birthday. |
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Remain by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection - an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like The Sixth Sense. |
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One Minute Away by Mark Watson For delivery rider Damir, time is money. But one summer’s evening, in a postcode that could be another universe, Damir arrives on Decca’s doorstep and there’s an immediate connection between them. The man on the bike crosses the divide – suddenly fully seen. And a throwaway delivery sparks a chain of events that will change all their lives, forever. |
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Love, Al Dente by Jenna Lo Bianco A deliciously tantalising, will-they-won't-they culinary affair by bestselling Italian-Australian author Jenna Lo Bianco. Alessio's a pedantic, uptight former chef of a renowned Australian restaurant. Francesca's a passionate free-spirited Italian cook who lives and breathes pasta. Will they be able to handle the heat in the kitchen? Or will it be a recipe for disaster? |
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View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani Eat, Pray, Love meets Carley Fortune in this gorgeous love story set on the shores of Lake Como, from the New York Times bestselling author. Jess Capodimonte Baratta is determined to start living, she heads off to her family's ancestral home. In Italy, Jess finally begins to stand on her own two feet. But just as she's finding happiness with dreamy Angelo, she learns there is even more to her family story . . . |
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The Love Thief by Arielle Ford Heartbreak, healing, and a dash of revenge come together in this soul-searching, spice-filled journey through India. When chef Holly’s carefully built life unravels, she’s left reeling, uncertain of everything she once believed in, including love. Reluctantly making her way to India, Holly hopes only for quiet and a little distance from her pain. But what she finds is something else entirely: unexpected moments of insight, unlikely friendships, and the stirring return of her own strength. |
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The perfect rom-com that will have you laughing like nothing else. Often featuring women in their 30's navigating love, break up’s friendship and career’s; Mhairi is known for her known realistic relationships, British humor, and satisfying happy endings. Perfect for the lovers of Bridget Jones. |
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The American Boys by Olivia Spooner 1942 in Wellington, and the war has never felt closer with 20,000 American troops set to keep NZ safe. When one of Lorna's friends drags her along on a double date, she befriends Stan, a Marine from Chicago who is handsome, kind & the golden boy of his family. However, his unruly younger brother Alfie ends up in Wellington as well. Despite Lorna struggling to connect with Alfie, when he leaves to fight, she thinks of him often, which feels like a betrayal to both Stan and her brothers. . . |
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Wait For Me by Santa Montefiore A captivating novel of enduring love and devastating secrets, based on a true story. Cornwall, 1944 - Rupert Dash is declared missing, presumed dead and his wife, Florence, is devastated. London, 1988 - Desperate to understand why he is haunted by recurring nightmares, Max embarks on a journey that leads him to Cornwall and a man named Rupert Dash. Australia, 1995 - Florence receives a letter from a stranger claiming he remembers a life that belonged to another before him. |















