20 hottest books of summer

GH ’s books director Joanne Finney shares her pick of this month’s new hardback releases

by Patrick Ryan (£16.99, HB, Bloomsbury) Ohio. In the aftermath of World War II, a passionate moment between Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt entangles their lives – and those of their partners – forever

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by Adele Parks (£16.99, HB, HarperCollins) How far would you go to protect your family? This Christmastime, Connie is welcoming all her children home and is particularly thrilled to be meeting her dau

Thriller writer Erin Kelly recommends the reads you need when you want to let loose

Our books editor Zoe West gives us her favourite picks for the month