Katy Birchall

Heartwarming and powerful, a young girl and ex-police dog bond over their grief and work together to solve crime. Haley has withdrawn from the world and retreated into her shell ever since her police officer dad was killed in the line of duty a year ago. Hero is a young police dog who has been retired early – his handler was injured in the line of duty and he cannot seem to bond with anyone else. But when Haley and Hero meet, two lost souls find one another. As they settle into their new lives, they quickly learn that old habits die hard when Hero is instantly onto a clue when the Whittaker Diamond is stolen. And Haley is furious when DI Doyle, a former rival of her dad's, is assigned the case and immediately accuses ex-offender Dylan – an employee of her mum's catering business which offers second chances and rehabilitation. Can Hero and Haley crack the case? Filled with heartfelt emotion and thrilling twists, this is a brilliant cosy crime story with a gorgeous bond between girl and dog at its core. A tale of friendship and mystery for readers aged 9-12. Perfect for young animal lovers and fans of The Mountain Rescue Dog and The Last Bear.

Wardrobe? Couture. Classmates? London's Elite. Parties? Scandalous. It's girl meets boy ... with a royal twist. After the death of her mother, Ruby is thrust into the glittering world of London's upper-class. At Clairmont Hall, the corridors are ruled by the Elites – a group made up not only of London's richest but actual royalty. Princess Caroline is rumoured to be dating the dazzling duke, Xavier. Ruby realizes infiltrating the Elites might be the key to finding out who her father is. He has to be one of her mother's high school friends - but which one? As secrets begin to unravel, Ruby agrees to fake date Xavier in the bid for Clairmont Queen, but she's not sure her feelings are strictly pretend. And Ruby swears he's been sending a few glances her way... Princess Diaries meets Gossip Girl with shades of Made in Chelsea style scandal! Filled with steamy, swoony #FakeDating tension A glitzy tale of family, identity and romance amidst the glamourous backdrop of London's high society

Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Witchlings in a hilarious, heartfelt story about a reluctant vampire slayer... and her vampire best friend. Maggie Helsby isn't afraid of much. But one thing that terrifies her is trying to fit in. When she moves to the small town of Goreway, she's eager to shed her old reputation as the weird horror nerd who scares the other kids at school. This time it'll be different. The only problem is that she's moved into a spooky house at the edge of Skeleton Woods, gifted to her parents by a mysterious great uncle she never knew. She can't resist exploring it before the townspeople tear down the forest and build a golf course, even if her new friends are too scared to follow her... What she finds is Skeleton Lodge, the headquarters of a secret coven of vampires, their evil leader Count Bloodthirst, and a young vampire named Sharptooth Shadow who SWEARS she's a vegetarian. She might just be the friend Maggie's been dying to meet But when Maggie discovers that she descends from a long line of vampire slayers, can she and Sharptooth overcome their history and save the forest and their friendship?

A new laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from Katy Birchall, author of The Secret Bridesmaid and The Wedding Season

"Birchall's effervescent novel combines an engaging enemies-to-lovers story line with a vibrant London setting." --Shelf AwarenessA young journalist puts her career--and her heart--on the line when her former work nemesis is hired in her newsroom, for fans of The Hating Game and Beach Read. Harper Jenkins is at the top of her game. A brilliant, determined journalist with a well-known knack for getting tight-lipped Hollywood stars to open up to her, Harper loves her job as Celebrity Editor at a newspaper's glossy weekend magazine and has the best contacts in the business. But when her awful boss hires talented reporter Ryan to be the new Features Editor, Harper is furious. Because the two have met before: a decade ago, they were interns at the same publication, where they fell into a whirlwind romance...until Ryan betrayed Harper, and they never spoke again. Thrown together in a busy newsroom, their dynamic is a disaster from the start. They can't agree on anything and bicker constantly--Ryan can't bear how chaotic and messy Harper is; Harper finds Ryan's condescending nature infuriating. They clash over who's writing what article, and fight over who's going to which event. Yet as they're forced to spend more and more time together, Harper realizes she may have misjudged Ryan and can't help but feel a spark growing between them. Long buried feelings start to resurface and, when they're thrown together on a romantic press trip abroad, their chemistry comes to a head. But all is fair in love and magazines, and with the news that layoffs across the department are imminent, Harper is left to wonder: who will get the last word?

"A pure delight." --BookPage (starred review)"Charming, escapist fun." --Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American Royals Matrimony meets mayhem in Katy Birchall's The Secret Bridesmaid, a modern British romcom about a young woman charged with pulling off the biggest aristocratic wedding of the year--and the misadventures that ensue. Sophie Breeze is a brilliant bridesmaid. So brilliant, in fact, that she's made it her full-time job. As a professional bridesmaid, Sophie is hired by London brides to be their right-hand woman, posing as a friend as she plans the perfect wedding and ensures the big day goes off without a hitch. When she's hired by Lady Victoria Swann for the society wedding of the year, Sophie is thrilled. But unfortunately, the bride, Cordelia, is a diva determined to make Sophie's life a nightmare. And Cordelia's posh, handsome older brother is a definite distraction. But when a rival society wedding is announced for the very same day, things start to get...well, complicated. Can Sophie pull off the biggest challenge of her career, all while keeping her true identity a secret, and her dignity intact?

As Meghan Markle once said: 'With fame comes opportunity, but it also includes responsibility - to advocate and share, to focus less on the glass slipper and more on pushing through glass ceilings. And, if I'm lucky enough, to inspire.'Inspired by the Royal Wedding on 19 May, this beautiful collection of light-hearted stories celebrates what it takes to be a modern princess. Smart, strong, kind and brave, every princess here - whether they be fictional or real - is awesome. Including: Meghan, Ameera, Elizabeth II, Elsa, Leia, Moana, Tiana, Fiona, Haya, Lalla, Akishino, Maha, Diana, Catherine, Grace, Maxima, Rania AND princesses ahead of their time: Margaret, Elizabeth I, Pingyang, Hatshepsut, Nzinga and Seondeok. This book will make you smile and inspire you to make your own happy ending.

Cuando la joven Emma, hija del distinguido se or Woodhouse, tiene que decir adi s a su antigua y querida institutriz, decide ayudar a la humilde Harriet Smith. Su extracci n humilde y su belleza hacen de ella una candidata perfecta para que Emma pueda entregarse a su ocupaci n favorita: arreglar la vida de los dem s. Los intentos para que Harriet consiga un buen marido sufrir n, sin embargo, distintos reveses antes de alcanzar un final inesperado y feliz.

A fang-tastically funny story of unlikely friendship. Perfect for readers 9+. Maggie Helsby may be descended from a long line of vampire slayers, but that won't stop her being friends with vegetarian vampire Sharptooth Shadow. While she's introducing Sharptooth to the delights of school, she gets to hang out at wonderfully creepy Skeleton Castle on the weekend. Until the enchantments that keep the castle hidden start to mysteriously weaken - and a whole host of other, far less friendly, magical creatures arrive in town to cause trouble, along with a monster hunter determined to put a stop to *anything* supernatural... Don't miss the first book in the series, How Not To Be A Vampire Slayer Witch Wars meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. A funny and warm story of friendship and acceptance.

Ensimmäinen virallinen Sex Education -romaani! Hyppää mukaan Otisin, Maeven ja kumppaneiden hulvattomalle road tripille. Sen piti olla vain yksinkertainen autoreissu… Netflix-hitti Sex Educationin maailmaan sijoittuva erillinen tarina on pakollista hankittavaa kaikille faneille ja viihdyttävä lukukokemus myös muille! Otis, Eric, Maeve ja Aimee eivät arvaa mihin viikonloppu heidät johtaa. Kun Maeven alituiseen ongelmiin joutuva veli ottaa yhteyttä ja pyytää apua jouduttuaan epäillyksi varkaudesta, Maeve ei voi muutakaan kuin kutsua jengin koolle ja lähteä tien päälle. Mutta kun kaikki alkaa mennä pieleen, ystävykset joutuvat pistämään neuvokkuutensa peliin. Kestävätkö ystävyyssuhteet tapahtumarikkaan reissun? Ja kuka oikeastaan on varastanut arvokkaan kaulakorun? Sex Education: Tien päällä tarjoilee yhtä raikasta ja railakasta meininkiä kuin tv-sarjakin, ja kaupan päälle kirjassa on vielä mehukas arvoitusjuoni.

'An instant classic of a rom-com . . . perfect feel-good escapism' - Laura Jane Williams Freya Scott is getting married. Her wedding to Matthew, her long-term boyfriend, is the first of eight in her calendar this year, and as someone who prides herself on being meticulously organised, Freya is intent on making it the perfect day to remember. But when Matthew calls things off hours before they walk down the aisle, Freya's entire life plan goes up in smoke. Humiliated and heartbroken, the last thing she wants is to attend a summer of other peoples' nuptials on her own. Fortunately, her friends have an idea: together they devise a series of outrageous challenges for Freya to complete at each event, designed to distract her from Matthew and what might have been. From getting stuck in an old church bathroom and needing to be rescued by the vicar to making out with a barman at a French chateau, Freya realises that despite herself, she might just be having fun. By the time the final wedding arrives, she's not the same woman she was at the start of the season. And maybe her own love story isn't over just yet . . .

"Birchall manages to design a cheer squad of fully supportive chums and a sexy, sensitive love interest in this witty, relatable tale that doesn't fall prey to the trite rom-com formula you may be expecting." --USA Today FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL meets THE WEDDING PARTY... Freya Scott is getting married. Her wedding to Matthew, her long-term boyfriend, is the first of eight in her calendar this year, and as someone who prides herself on being meticulously organized, Freya is intent on making it the perfect day to remember. But when Matthew calls things off hours before they walk down the aisle, Freya's entire life plan goes up in smoke. Humiliated and heartbroken, the last thing she wants is to attend a summer of other peoples' nuptials on her own. Fortunately, her friends have an idea: together they devise a series of outrageous challenges for Freya to complete at each event, designed to distract her from Matthew and what might have been. From getting stuck in an old church bathroom and needing to be rescued by the vicar to making out with a barman at a French chateau, Freya realizes that despite herself, she might just be having fun. By the time the final wedding arrives, she will discover that the road to a happy ending sometimes has unexpected detours, that "I do" is only the beginning--and that perhaps her own love story isn't over just yet.

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout. Emma Woodhouse is pretty, clever and rich, and sees no reason why she would ever need to get married. But she loves matchmaking for her neighbours, despite the advice of her friend Mr Knightley, who warns her against meddling. Her latest success - the wedding of her governess - makes her certain that she can find the right match for anyone. Can Emma's lucky streak continue? Or will best laid plans unravel... as they always seem to do? Katy Birchall is the author of the IT Girl and Secrets of a Teenage Heiress series. An Austen obsessive, she's incredibly excited to introduce Emma Woodhouse to a whole new raft of readers. Églantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen's satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations. Illustrated and retold editions are also available for: Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey. The perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, this bright and bold collection features some of the most inspiring and famous heroines in English literature. For readers aged eight and up.

The only official SEX EDUCATION novel. When the screen binge is over, return to the world of Moordale with a brand-new story featuring the show's most popular charactersMaeve gets an unexpected call from her brother Sean. It's no surprise to her that he is in trouble again. But she's the only family he's got, so she must saddle up and ride to the rescue. Or at least, scrounge a lift from Aimee and drive there .... Otis and Eric insist they can help, and Maeve's mission becomes a summer holiday road trip. Sean's been partying with a group of decadent socialites who have now accused him of a crime. The evidence against him is pretty damning. Trying to clear his name, Maeve and friends integrate themselves into the rich kids' circle - it's time to go undercover. Thanks to Eric's dance floor moves, Aimee's easy charm and Otis's ability to offer good advice, they get to know the group. And they soon discover that Sean is not the only one with a motive for getting even with beautiful party girl Tabitha. This standalone YA/crossover story has everything fans love about the show: favourite characters with real emotional depth, no-holds-barred honesty about teenage relationships, brilliant humour and a great new storyline, plus a compelling whodunnit at its heart. NO spoiler alerts here - the book is a brand-new story that complements but doesn't reveal the TV show.