Take some time out to relax with one of these great reads…
WORDS: ANNABEL KEMP
SECOND CHANCE SUMMER
by Phillipa Ashley (£8.99, PB, Cornerstone)
Stricken by grief, Lily has been working at a frantic pace for years. But after collapsing from exhaustion, she agrees to a trip to a luxurious retreat on the Isles of Scilly. However, Lily is less than impressed to find that the resort is half-built and she clashes badly with its gorgeous owner, Sam. While making plans to escape, Lily realises her death has been mistakenly reported in the press. Resolving to stay put until the media interest dies down, she comes to love the wild landscapes around her – but can she give Sam a second chance? A sizzling summer romance.
THE MIDNIGHT FEAST
by Lucy Foley (£18.99, HB, HarperCollins)
In a stately manor house on the stunning Dorset coast, a midsummer party is about to turn deadly. With an exclusive guest list of the ultra-rich, plentiful champagne and dazzling surroundings, the opening of The Manor hotel was set to be the event of the year. But beneath the sparkling surface, dark forces are at work. This place is steeped in history, and terrible truths threaten to resurface from the ancient woodlands. As figures from the past begin to appear, secrets will be revealed, threatening the future. This solstice will end in a fiery blaze – but who is to blame? A creepy murder mystery woven through with folklore.
MILF: MOTHERHOOD, IDENTITY, LOVE AND F*CKERY
by Paloma Faith (£22, HB, Ebury)
In her witty, fiery and passionate book, singer and actor Paloma Faith reflects on issues affecting women in our modern age, from the s
