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The Names

'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times

by Florence Knapp ...

A once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent, The Names is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark.THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2026'I've just been blown away by the best debut novel in years . . . A genius idea for a book'Sunday Times</e... ... Read more

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A once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent, The Names is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark.THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2026'I've just been blown away by the best debut novel in years . . . A genius idea for a book'Sunday Times</e...
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Releasing 10

Epic, emotional and addictive romance from the internationally bestselling phenomenon

by Chloe Walsh ...

Series series The Boys of Tommen
RELIVE THE POWER AND PAIN OF FIRST LOVE AS YOU FALL FOR THE BOYS OF TOMMEN.A love that couldn't be broken, except by the truth.Begin Lizzie and Hugh's epic and unforgettable love story in the number one bestseller Releasing 10, the sixth book in Chloe Walsh's internationally bestselling Boys of Tommen series.The reader reaction says it all:If you're searching for a ... ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

RELIVE THE POWER AND PAIN OF FIRST LOVE AS YOU FALL FOR THE BOYS OF TOMMEN.A love that couldn't be broken, except by the truth.Begin Lizzie and Hugh's epic and unforgettable love story in the number one bestseller Releasing 10, the sixth book in Chloe Walsh's internationally bestselling Boys of Tommen series.The reader reaction says it all:If you're searching for a ...
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It Starts with Us

From the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of global sensations IT ENDS WITH US and VERITY

by Colleen Hoover ...

The long-anticipated sequel to multi-million-copy bestseller It Ends with Us that tells Atlas's side of the story from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon VERITY**, a major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.**'No one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover' ANNA TODDLily and he... ... Read more

$19.41 NZD

The long-anticipated sequel to multi-million-copy bestseller It Ends with Us that tells Atlas's side of the story from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon VERITY**, a major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.**'No one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover' ANNA TODDLily and he...
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It Ends With Us

The #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of global sensation VERITY

by Colleen Hoover ...

The multi-million-copy global bestseller from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon VERITY**, a major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.**‘The reigning queen of BookTok’ GUARDIAN‘One of the most influential voices of the last decade’ ELLE‘One of the world's most suc... ... Read more

$19.41 NZD

The multi-million-copy global bestseller from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon VERITY**, a major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.**‘The reigning queen of BookTok’ GUARDIAN‘One of the most influential voices of the last decade’ ELLE‘One of the world's most suc...
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Not Without My Sister

The True Story of Three Girls Violated and Betrayed by Those They Trusted

by Kristina Jones, Celeste Jones, Juliana Buhring ...

The bestselling, devastating account of three sisters torn apart, abused and exploited at the hands of a community that robbed them of their childhood. It reveals three lives, separate but entwined, that have experienced unspeakable horror, unrelenting loyalty and unforgettable courage.From as early as three years old, Juliana, Celeste and Kristina were separated from their parents and physically ... Read more

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The bestselling, devastating account of three sisters torn apart, abused and exploited at the hands of a community that robbed them of their childhood. It reveals three lives, separate but entwined, that have experienced unspeakable horror, unrelenting loyalty and unforgettable courage.From as early as three years old, Juliana, Celeste and Kristina were separated from their parents and physically
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Domestic Violence and Protecting Children

New Thinking and Approaches

by Joanne Westwood, Nicola Farrelly, Lorraine Radford, Marianne Hester, Nicole Westmarland, Stephanie Holt, Sue Alderson, Liz Kelly, Anita Morris, Kelsey Hegarty, Per Moum Hellevik, Christine Barter, Marsha Wood, Nadia Aghtaie, Cath Larkins, Jane Ellis, Soo Downe, Sandra Hollinghurst, Paula Wilcox, Michelle Pooley, Zahra Alijah, Khatidja Chantler, Cathy Sharp, Jocelyn Jones, Neil Blackenlock, Gene Feder, William Turner, Ruth Phillips, Carolina Øverlien, Dr. Wendy Bunston, Dr Ravi Thiara ...

In this volume, the authors present an overview of the innovative work taking place in relation to domestic violence and child protection.This book looks at new prevention initiatives and how interventions for children exposed to domestic violence have been developed. It shows how services for abusive fathers have evolved and provides discussion and critique of a number of new initiatives in the ... Read more

$73.65 NZD

In this volume, the authors present an overview of the innovative work taking place in relation to domestic violence and child protection.This book looks at new prevention initiatives and how interventions for children exposed to domestic violence have been developed. It shows how services for abusive fathers have evolved and provides discussion and critique of a number of new initiatives in the
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The Tiger’s Child

The story of a gifted, troubled child and the teacher who refused to give up on her

by Torey Hayden ...

Torey Hayden returns with this deeply-moving sequel to her first book, One Child (the Sunday Times bestseller). After seven years, Torey is reunited with Sheila, the disturbed 6-year-old she tried to rescue.Sheila was a deeply disturbed six-year-old when she came into Torey Hayden's life – a story poignantly chronicled One Child. The Tiger's Child picks up the story seven years later. Hayden has ... Read more

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Torey Hayden returns with this deeply-moving sequel to her first book, One Child (the Sunday Times bestseller). After seven years, Torey is reunited with Sheila, the disturbed 6-year-old she tried to rescue.Sheila was a deeply disturbed six-year-old when she came into Torey Hayden's life – a story poignantly chronicled One Child. The Tiger's Child picks up the story seven years later. Hayden has
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Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter

A Memoir From the Child of a Mail-Order Bride

by Katya Suvorova ...

**In this darkly funny and irreverent memoir, the daughter of a mail-order bride unpacks her undocumented childhood in America.The perfect read for fans of the jaw-dropping twists of 90 Day Fiancé and the emotional gut punch of I'm Glad My Mom Died.**Growing up undocumented in Houston, Texas, Katya Suvorova learned that keeping her family together meant dodging the police, enduring her mother’s ... Read more

$29.38 NZD

**In this darkly funny and irreverent memoir, the daughter of a mail-order bride unpacks her undocumented childhood in America.The perfect read for fans of the jaw-dropping twists of 90 Day Fiancé and the emotional gut punch of I'm Glad My Mom Died.**Growing up undocumented in Houston, Texas, Katya Suvorova learned that keeping her family together meant dodging the police, enduring her mother’s
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After Me Too

by Chand Sahrawat ...

What happens after "Me Too"?For many survivors, speaking the truth is only the beginning.In After Me Too: A Guide to Thriving After Sexual Abuse, Chand Sahrawat draws on lived experience, trauma research, counselling and coaching principles to explore the difficult question that follows survival: How do I build my life from here?Chand shares her own story, but this is not simply a memoir. The ... Read more

$5.62 NZD

What happens after "Me Too"?For many survivors, speaking the truth is only the beginning.In After Me Too: A Guide to Thriving After Sexual Abuse, Chand Sahrawat draws on lived experience, trauma research, counselling and coaching principles to explore the difficult question that follows survival: How do I build my life from here?Chand shares her own story, but this is not simply a memoir. The
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How Do You Like Me Now?

The hilarious and searingly honest novel everyone is talking about from the author of SO THRILLED FOR YOU

by Holly Bourne ...

'The most perceptive book I have ever read about the female interior' DOLLY ALDERTON'Identifiable, heart-breaking and wickedly funny' GIOVANNA FLETCHER'Bourne holds a mirror up to contemporary aspiration' SUNDAY TIMESEveryone wants to be Tori Bailey. A straight-talking, bestselling author, she's inspired millions of women around the world with her self-help memoir and uplifting posts online. ... ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

'The most perceptive book I have ever read about the female interior' DOLLY ALDERTON'Identifiable, heart-breaking and wickedly funny' GIOVANNA FLETCHER'Bourne holds a mirror up to contemporary aspiration' SUNDAY TIMESEveryone wants to be Tori Bailey. A straight-talking, bestselling author, she's inspired millions of women around the world with her self-help memoir and uplifting posts online. ...
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The Pimp and the Pork Sausage

A Story of Life

by Susan Norman ...

Susan Norman's disturbing childhood and violent marriage left her with learning and writing difficulties that she has spent her life overcoming. Using guile, good humour and a fair dollop of native intelligence, she endured extreme domestic violence and misfortune, yet always managed to spring off the back foot and bounce back.Hardworking and forthright, Susan has negotiated successful careers as ... Read more

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Susan Norman's disturbing childhood and violent marriage left her with learning and writing difficulties that she has spent her life overcoming. Using guile, good humour and a fair dollop of native intelligence, she endured extreme domestic violence and misfortune, yet always managed to spring off the back foot and bounce back.Hardworking and forthright, Susan has negotiated successful careers as
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Neglected: Part 2 of 3

Scared, hungry and alone, Jamey craves affection

by Cathy Glass ...

PART 2 OF 3Little Jamey, 2½ years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency.The police and social services have no choice but to remove two-year-old Jamey from home after his mother leaves him alone all night to go out partying.When he first arrives with foster carer Cathy Glass, he is scared, hungry and withdrawn, craving the affection he has been denied for so ... Read more

$7.99 NZD

PART 2 OF 3Little Jamey, 2½ years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency.The police and social services have no choice but to remove two-year-old Jamey from home after his mother leaves him alone all night to go out partying.When he first arrives with foster carer Cathy Glass, he is scared, hungry and withdrawn, craving the affection he has been denied for so
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Neglected: Part 3 of 3

Scared, hungry and alone, Jamey craves affection

by Cathy Glass ...

PART 3 OF 3Little Jamey, 2½ years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency.The police and social services have no choice but to remove two-year-old Jamey from home after his mother leaves him alone all night to go out partying.When he first arrives with foster carer Cathy Glass, he is scared, hungry and withdrawn, craving the affection he has been denied for so ... Read more

$7.99 NZD

PART 3 OF 3Little Jamey, 2½ years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency.The police and social services have no choice but to remove two-year-old Jamey from home after his mother leaves him alone all night to go out partying.When he first arrives with foster carer Cathy Glass, he is scared, hungry and withdrawn, craving the affection he has been denied for so
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Ghost Girl

The true story of a child in desperate peril – and a teacher who saved her

by Torey Hayden ...

A stunning and poignant account of an extraordinary teacher's determination from the author of the #1 Sunday Times bestsellers The Tiger's Child and One Child.Jadie never spoke, never laughed, never cried. She spent every waking hour locked in her own private world of shadows. But nothing in Torey Hayden's experience had prepared her for the nightmare Jadie revealed to her when finally persuaded ... Read more

$8.99 NZD

A stunning and poignant account of an extraordinary teacher's determination from the author of the #1 Sunday Times bestsellers The Tiger's Child and One Child.Jadie never spoke, never laughed, never cried. She spent every waking hour locked in her own private world of shadows. But nothing in Torey Hayden's experience had prepared her for the nightmare Jadie revealed to her when finally persuaded
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Torn

A terrified girl. A shocking secret. A terrible choice.

by Rosie Lewis ...

Experienced foster carer Rosie Lewis faces a battle to uncover the dark family secret that is tearing a family apart.Rosie is used to looking after children from difficult home situations, but she finds herself struggling when she agrees to take in Taylor and her younger brother, Reece, for a short while. Taylor tries desperately not to fit in, to be the tough young teen that she has had to become ... Read more

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Experienced foster carer Rosie Lewis faces a battle to uncover the dark family secret that is tearing a family apart.Rosie is used to looking after children from difficult home situations, but she finds herself struggling when she agrees to take in Taylor and her younger brother, Reece, for a short while. Taylor tries desperately not to fit in, to be the tough young teen that she has had to become
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A Brilliant Adaptation

How Dissociative Identity Disorder and the Power of the Therapeutic Bond Saved Me

by Sally Maslansky, LMFT ...

A searing and profound memoir of one woman’s journey through dissociative identity disorder and childhood sexual abuse—and how she found hope, healing, and recovery.Sally Maslansky is living the perfect life: a beautiful home in Malibu, California, a successful Hollywood producer husband who adores her, and a recently adopted son she treasures. But when Sally begins to remember the trauma she ... Read more

$26.44 NZD

A searing and profound memoir of one woman’s journey through dissociative identity disorder and childhood sexual abuse—and how she found hope, healing, and recovery.Sally Maslansky is living the perfect life: a beautiful home in Malibu, California, a successful Hollywood producer husband who adores her, and a recently adopted son she treasures. But when Sally begins to remember the trauma she
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A Family Friend: Part 3 of 3

There was only one man Sammy could turn to…

by Casey Watson ...

There was only one man Sammy could turn to…With his young mother in and out of prison, Sammy has been in care since he was nine years old. Left feeling entirely alone, he has never had a proper safe haven.There is one person looking out for Sammy: his neighbour, ‘Uncle Kenny’. But while Sammy may turn to Kenny for comfort, alarm bells soon start to ring for experienced foster carer Casey Watson ... Read more

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There was only one man Sammy could turn to…With his young mother in and out of prison, Sammy has been in care since he was nine years old. Left feeling entirely alone, he has never had a proper safe haven.There is one person looking out for Sammy: his neighbour, ‘Uncle Kenny’. But while Sammy may turn to Kenny for comfort, alarm bells soon start to ring for experienced foster carer Casey Watson
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Sold To Be A Wife

Only a determined foster carer can stop a terrified girl from becoming a child bride

by Maggie Hartley ...

Series Book 11 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
Fourteen-year-old Shazia has been taken into care after a conversation at school leads her teacher to suspect that the teenager's family are planning to send her to Pakistan for an arranged marriage. To her family's fury, Shazia is sent to live with foster carer Maggie Hartley whilst social services investigate. But with Shazia denying everything and social services unable to find any evidence to ... Read more

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Fourteen-year-old Shazia has been taken into care after a conversation at school leads her teacher to suspect that the teenager's family are planning to send her to Pakistan for an arranged marriage. To her family's fury, Shazia is sent to live with foster carer Maggie Hartley whilst social services investigate. But with Shazia denying everything and social services unable to find any evidence to
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It’s All About Me! The Facts About Maternal Narcissism

by Cynthia Bailey-Rug ...

Narcissistic Personality Disorder is an unashamed disregard for other people, except for how they can be used. This entitled behavior is devastating, but especially for a narcissist's child.Drawing on her experiences with her narcissistic mother, the author explains Narcissistic Personality Disorder and the problems it causes, as well as ways to heal, and to manage a relationship with narcissistic ... Read more

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder is an unashamed disregard for other people, except for how they can be used. This entitled behavior is devastating, but especially for a narcissist's child.Drawing on her experiences with her narcissistic mother, the author explains Narcissistic Personality Disorder and the problems it causes, as well as ways to heal, and to manage a relationship with narcissistic
... Read more
Unsafe

Damian longs for home, but one man stands in his way

by Cathy Glass ...

Damian longs for home, but one man stands in his way …Damian is just seven when he is taken in by foster carer Cathy Glass. His mother, Rachel, loves her three young children dearly, but she is vulnerable, naive and unable to cope on her own.Cathy sets about helping Damian overcome his eating issues, with the hope that he will eventually return home. But when Rachel’s new boyfriend, Troy, arrives ... Read more

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Damian longs for home, but one man stands in his way …Damian is just seven when he is taken in by foster carer Cathy Glass. His mother, Rachel, loves her three young children dearly, but she is vulnerable, naive and unable to cope on her own.Cathy sets about helping Damian overcome his eating issues, with the hope that he will eventually return home. But when Rachel’s new boyfriend, Troy, arrives
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Will You Help Me?

Ralph’s true story of abuse, secrets and lies

by Maggie Hartley ...

Series Book 26 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
'Please help me,' he said in a small voice. 'Will you help me?'Six-year-old Ralph has only been in the care system for three days and has already been rejected by three different foster carers. After hitting a teacher at his school and causing mayhem since he arrived four months ago, staff are unable to get a hold of his mum and her partner.Social Services are called and when Ralph turns up at ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

'Please help me,' he said in a small voice. 'Will you help me?'Six-year-old Ralph has only been in the care system for three days and has already been rejected by three different foster carers. After hitting a teacher at his school and causing mayhem since he arrived four months ago, staff are unable to get a hold of his mum and her partner.Social Services are called and when Ralph turns up at
... Read more
Trapped: The Terrifying True Story of a Secret World of Abuse

by Rosie Lewis ...

Trapped was a Sunday Times bestseller and the first memoir from foster carer Rosie Lewis.Phoebe, an autistic nine-year-old girl, is taken into police protection after a chance comment to one of her teachers alerts the authorities that all might not be what it seems in her comfortable, middle-class home. Experienced foster carer Rosie accepts the youngster as an emergency placement knowing that her ... Read more

$5.99 NZD

Trapped was a Sunday Times bestseller and the first memoir from foster carer Rosie Lewis.Phoebe, an autistic nine-year-old girl, is taken into police protection after a chance comment to one of her teachers alerts the authorities that all might not be what it seems in her comfortable, middle-class home. Experienced foster carer Rosie accepts the youngster as an emergency placement knowing that her
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Betty

The International Bestseller

by Tiffany McDaniel ...

'So engrossing! Betty is a page-turning Appalachian coming-of-age story steeped in Cherokee history, told in undulating prose that settles right into you' Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times'Beautiful and devastating' Observer, Books of the Year'Breathtaking' Vogue'A girl comes of age against the knife.'Born in a bathtub in 1954 to a white moth... ... Read more

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'So engrossing! Betty is a page-turning Appalachian coming-of-age story steeped in Cherokee history, told in undulating prose that settles right into you' Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times'Beautiful and devastating' Observer, Books of the Year'Breathtaking' Vogue'A girl comes of age against the knife.'Born in a bathtub in 1954 to a white moth...
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The Boy from Nowhere

A gritty saga of the search for belonging

by Rosie Goodwin ...

In care at four. A runaway at six. On the streets at fifteen. For some kids, there's no hope.Rosie Goodwin writes an unforgettable saga in The Boy From Nowhere, a tale of a young boy's desperate search for a place to call home. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Hutchinson and Cathy Sharp.'A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer' - BooksellerAlex never stood a chance. After one ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

In care at four. A runaway at six. On the streets at fifteen. For some kids, there's no hope.Rosie Goodwin writes an unforgettable saga in The Boy From Nowhere, a tale of a young boy's desperate search for a place to call home. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Hutchinson and Cathy Sharp.'A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer' - BooksellerAlex never stood a chance. After one
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