‘I was asked the other day what I thought the hardest part of parenting was. I’d have to say that it’s definitely the kids.’ 

 TikTok sensation Clara Batten has dedicated the last few years to seeking the answer to one of life’s most crucial questions:

Is it possible to raise and nurture two small humans without losing your bloody mind?

The good news is, now she’s found (some of) the answers and is sharing her secrets with the rest of us! In this riotous book, Clara reveals:

• when it’s acceptable to buy your kids lunch from a kebab shop.
• why a jar of pickled herrings from Waitrose is the ultimate guilty pleasure, nay necessity, for a sleep-deprived parent.
• how to finally pursue your acting ambitions in your forties (despite a toddler sh*tting on the stairs during a self-tape audition).

Most importantly, Clara shows us that no matter how much we adore our little treasures, life isn’t just about their A, B and bloody Cs.

Gin and Phonics: My journey through middle-class motherhood (via the occasional pub), By Clara Batten, Read by Clara Batten

‘Fun and entertaining…you'll fall in love with the characters and the location!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A newly single girl. A tall, dark and handsome stranger. A chateau that keeps bringing them together. What could go wrong? 

 When Lizzie Summers is jilted at the altar, she’s left completely heartbroken. But then she receives news that she has inherited a beautiful chateau in Provence, and it seems like the perfect escape.

Upon arrival, she discovers she is now the proud owner of . . . a crumbling ruin. A decrepit chateau – with nothing but dust and a goat for company.

Intending to head straight back to the airport, Lizzie instead gets caught in a freakish summer storm and finds herself trudging through a vineyard for help. Bedraggled and furious, she enlists the help of her nearest neighbour, the enchanting Luc. Perhaps she should stay and mend the chateau – and her broken heart – after all…?

The perfect feel-good romantic comedy that will leave you falling head over heels. Fans of Katie Fforde, Debbie Macomber, and Susan Mallery won’t be able to put this down!

Readers are falling in love with Summer at the Chateau!

‘A beautifully written feel-good romcom’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A lovely, sunny, feel-good romcom that transports you to summer in France! Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book is a lovely easy read – it just puts you in a good mood!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Lovely, romantic, sweeping and feel good.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Summer at the Chateau, By Annabel French, Read by Laura Kirman

Enter a world of superheroes and villains in this action-packed comic caper from No.1 bestselling author David Walliams – and meet Robodog: the future of crime fighting! 

 Welcome to the city of Bedlam. Enter if you dare!

Bedlam is one of the most dangerous places on Earth – home to a host of wicked villains. Nothing and nobody is safe from these evil criminals. The city needs its own superhero to defeat the supervillains. But who?

Robodog!

He’s the newest recruit at the Police Dog School, and supercharged for adventure. But can he stop the most feared duo in Bedlam, and their evil plans to ruin the city . . .?

David Walliams was most recently Overall Market bestseller with Spaceboy (TCM chart: week ending 8 October 2022)

Robodog, By David Walliams, Read by Joseph Balderrama, Wayne Forester, Alana Maria, Eric Meyers, Joanna Ruiz, David Walliams and Rebecca Yeo

‘A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy’ – MILLY JOHNSON

‘Has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts … a fantastic read’ – SUE MOORCROFT

The brand-new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life’s twists and turns!  

 One ambitious businesswoman.

One irresponsible heir. 

A deal that will turn both their lives upside down… 

To grow her craft business, Nancy is in desperate need of two things: help and money. So when a potential investor she’s looking to impress recommends an assistant, she jumps at the chance to secure both.

Freddy Astley-Davenport is a notorious playboy with zero work experience. He’s poised to inherit his family’s estate in sunny Seashell Bay – but only if he can hold down a job for six months first. His plan is to take the assistant role in name only, then do the least work he possibly can.

Nancy has other ideas, though, and the pair butt heads from day one. However, as they argue, sparks begin to fly, and they soon discover exactly why opposites attract…

An absolutely escapist, funny, feel-good summer romance. Fans of Cathy Bramley, Katie Fforde and Milly Johnson will adore Bella Osborne.

Everyone is loving Bella Osborne!:

‘A  lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy’ bestselling author Milly Johnson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘(Bella) never fails to provide a fantastic read’ Sue Moorcroft ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Sparkling and laugh out loud’ Phillipa Ashley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another gorgeous page turner of a story’ Jules Wake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The summer invite you need to accept … a funny, warm and gloriously uplifting romance’ Cressida McLaughlin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Pure joyous escapism bursting with sunshine! An absolute delight to read!’ Christie Barlow ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A gorgeous, feel-good summer read… absolutely adored my trip to Seashell Bay’ Kim Nash ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Packed full of love and laughter, this fun and funny read is Bella Osborne at her best’ Sarah Bennett ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Sparkling with warmth and wit… An Invitation to Seashell Bay is the perfect escapist summer read’ Cathy Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Funny, charming, with a wonderful heroine’ Susan Mallery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An Invitation to Seashell Bay, By Bella Osborne, Read by Harrie Dobby

*Preorder the brand new book in the globally bestselling series* 

 You are invited to a summer of sparkling champagne, warm buttery croissants and a little bit of je ne sais quoi…

With a broken heart and a broken spirit, Hattie is in need of a summer escape. So when an opportunity comes up to work at a beautiful, stately chateau in the Champagne region of France she books her flights quicker than the pop of a cork.

Romance is the last thing Hattie is looking for but then she wasn’t expecting gorgeous Luc to stroll into her life. With picnics in the warm French sun and delicious foodie trips to the local market, Hattie starts to wonder if a holiday fling – or maybe even something more – might be just what she needs.

Praise for Julie Caplin:

‘One unputdownable story’ Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde

‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley

The French Chateau Dream, By Julie Caplin, Read by Sophie Roberts

‘Funny, touching and wise, I loved it’ Kit de Waal, bestselling author of My Name Is Leon 

 Wendy is lonely but coping.
All nineteen-year-old Wendy wants is to drive the 255 bus around Uddingston with her regulars on board, remember to buy milk when it runs out and just to be okay. After her mum died, there’s nobody to remind her to eat and what to do each day.

And Wendy is ready to step out of her comfort zone.
Each week she shows her social worker the progress she’s made, like the coasters she bought to spruce up the place, even if she forgets to make tea. And she even joins a writers’ group to share the stories she writes, like the one about a bullied boy who goes to Mars.

But everything changes when Wendy meets Ginger.
A teenager with flaming orange hair, Ginger’s so brave she’s wearing a coat that isn’t even waterproof. For the first time, Wendy has a real best friend. But as they begin the summer of their lives, Wendy wonders if things were simpler before. And that’s before she realizes just how much trouble Ginger is about to get them in…

An unforgettable debut novel from the winner of the Primadonna Prize 2019 which will stay with you long after the last page.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Your favourite authors love Elissa Soave
‘Vivid, funny, sad, thought-provoking, acutely observed and full of compassion’ Helen Sedgwick

‘A debut novel to treasure, by turns funny, dark and heartbreaking and I didn’t want it to end!’ Louise Mumford

‘A fascinating and poignant take on friendship and obsession’ Caron McKinlay

‘Startling, sly and full of suspense. Not your ordinary coming of age novel’ Catherine Mayer

‘Full of charm, insight and wit – with the power to break your heart’ C. E. Riley

Ginger and Me, By Elissa Soave, Read by Charlie Mudie

The Worry Warts Debut Single, released in August of 2023. This single has absolutely revolutionized music as a whole and many have argued that music will never be the same again!

BITE OF 87

Opposites attract in this spicy holiday rom-com… 

 When actress Winnie Baker agrees to star in a steamier-than-a-steaming-mug-of-mulled-wine Christmas movie, she has just one concern: how can she be sultry on-scnree, when she’s never been sultry in real life?

Kallum Lieberman is an ex-boyband member now known exclusively for his reputation in the bedroom, thanks to a rogue sex tape. And he’s got just the experience she needs.

But Winnie and Kallum need to keep this research purely professional. They say opposites attract, and that makes this co-stars-with-benefits set up extremely dangerous indeed…

EVERYBODY LOVES THE CHRISTMAS NOTCH BOOKS:

’Funny and saucy, this certainly puts the X-rated into Xmas’ Heat

‘The audacity of this magical author duo to sneak in and steal Christmas in the sexiest way possible . . . the charming holiday romp you absolutely need in your life!’ TESSA BAILEY

‘The holiday romcom of my dreams! Sexy, progressive, hilarious, and full of good cheer’ HELEN HOANG

’A merry little masterpiece . . . this is a read for those who want a winter romcom but with some X-rated antics’ Metro

‘The holiday rom-com of your dreams!’ Cosmopolitan

A Holly Jolly Ever After, By Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, Read by Joy Nash Chris Brinkley

The further adventures of Voice Over Man & Sidekick continue in episode # 12 " In Search Of The SOVAS Gold Treasure" as they encounter Raven Beard The Pirate and the Sea Siren!!!!!

MARC GRAUE'S VOICE OVER MAN EPISODE # 12  "In Search Of The SOVAS Gold Treasure"

‘Embraces the spirit and the message of the movie…A must-read’ Karolyn Grimes, actress, ‘Zuzu’ in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

‘Beautiful and uplifting…Written with such heart it warms the soul’ Claudia Carroll 

 ‘A compelling, magical, festive cracker of a book’ Alexandra Brown, bestselling author of The Great Village Show

***

CHRISTMAS 1998

Belle Bailey spent her early years in and out of foster homes, never finding a family to love her. But when she walks into Tess McNulty’s house, her new foster mam opens her arms and heart to the young girl. Tess encourages Belle to write a letter to Santa Clause, and she only wants one thing – a best friend. The very next day, a new kid arrives at Tess’s door. Someone who will change Belle’s life forever.

CHRISTMAS 2015

Belle Bailey is now a foster parent herself. With her husband by her side, she has given many children a happier start in life. They’ve loved them all as if they were their own.

But then life throws several curveballs to Belle, and this Christmas she wishes she had never been born.

But what happens to a Christmas wish when an angel is listening…

Will Belle realise, before it's too late, that her life is the most wonderful life of all?

Full of Irish charm, magic, and the warmth of the festive season, this is an emotional, romantic, and heartwarming story that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.

Every Time a Bell Rings, By Carmel Harrington, Read by Aoife McMahon

This is a freestyle I did on the web live on the net serenading a webcam model Named Lauren Hill... That I stumbled across as i was studding the attributes 
of the female body online...! 
The lady would been 60ish with bits flinging around so i thought what better candidate to serenade ha-ha I'm such a dick, 
But you know I wanted to make music and watch romance so here it is with both of my loves combined Aha.

LAUREN HILL

Here's Episode # 18 of MARC GRAUE'S VOICE OVER MAN!! In this episode Voice Over Man & Sidekick travel back in time!!

MARC GRAUE'S VOICE OVER MAN Episode # 18  "The Time Machine"

In this episode Voice Over Man & Sidekick are invited to a  Renaissance Fair and as usual things get a little out of hand!!

MARC GRAUE'S VOICE OVER MAN EPISODE 23 "The Renaissance Fair"

Publishers of award-winning fiction and non-fiction audiobooks for adults and children. Listen to exclusive clips from our books and free audioook extracts here on Soundcloud.

As time inches towards dawn's mistress of light,
daylight glistens and a new chapter of life starts its beginnings.
your troubles left at yesterday's end.
make today your own free for you to bend
Set the trend for tomorrow's new
When all is blue remember the next days a new 
And a fresh breath of life waits just for you.

New tracks tagged #Laugh Out Loud