Summer Reads and New exciting website for authors

Summer is here, and with it the chance to spend some glorious hours outside with a book. We've already slapped on our sun cream and, more importantly for you, put together a whole list of brilliant summery reads. Whether you're on a beach in Bali or a bench in Bromley, these stories are fantastically enjoyable... Our Lovereading Summer Reads are in six different categories, grouped from Fun and Feel Good to Emotional and Absorbing. There's something for everyone, so why not download a free Opening Extract make your choice then allow your Summer holiday to glide by. Scroll down to see the full list of books.......   Brand new website for independent authors

Have you written a book - or always thought you had one in you? If so you definitely need to visit our newly launched site www.Lovewriting.co.uk, created especially to help independently published authors find readers for their books. We can help guide you through the process and help you promote your book as well. And please do tell any of your would-be-author friends about this exciting new website.

  But, it's also a site for readers as you will be able to discover a wealth of new writing and who knows you might possibly be the first to discover the next Ian McEwan or J K Rowling. As with Lovereading, it's sister site, you will find the books conveniently grouped by category and with the ability to download free opening extracts. Even at this early stage we have dozens and dozens of books already available and more being added every day. Find out more today.   Author of the Month Michael Connelly Author of the Month is the Michael Connelly, whose new book The Overlook sees LAPD's Harry Bosch in a race against time to solve a terrorist plot. We also have 6 of his backlist titles for you to discover, including the utterly brilliant The Poet, the book that launched Connelly into the big time.       Richard and Judy Summer Reads This year is the last time Richard and Judy will grace Channel4 with their Summer Reads, and you can find all 8 books here on Lovereading. There's an eclectic mix to transport you all over the world and back through the ages this summer and we have free Opening Extracts of them all. More Featured Books Book of the Month for July is Sweetheart by Chelsea Cain. It's the follow up to her brilliant debut Heartsick. Psychotic serial killer Gretchen Lowell and the cop she captured, tortured and set free at her own expense, Archie Sheridan, are back pitting wills against each other. Wonderfully gruesome and totally chilling ....   We have two debuts of the month.  The Last Exile by E V Seymour is the first in a new series of razor-sharp British thrillers about an ex-firearms officer. Download an Opening Extract and jump straight in to the action.   Black Ships by Jo Graham. It's a haunting and moving debut - part historical fiction, part supernatural and part romance. Gul is an oracle, she has visions and she must lead Prince Aeneas to his destiny....    Spellbound is the first novel to be translated into English by Margit Sandemo, a Scandinavian whose books have sold 39 million copies in 9 countries. It's a powerful, supernatural story that spans 4 centuries of legends and romances.   Promise Not To Tell is a spooky debut novel from Jennifer McMahon, who critics are touting as a cross between Stephen King and Harlan Coben. Due to be published 7 Aug. Try it out now if you dare!   Ursula's Story is the second tasty family drama from Sandra Howard, and sees the main character's daughter go missing, causing scandals to appear from every angle.       New Series. Black Star Crime from MIRA - only £2.99 each! And finally, we have have some wonderfully thrilling (and excitingly cheap) Pre-Publication stories from Black Star Crime, the new crime imprint from MIRA. It kicks off this August with five short novels, and they cost just £2.99 each with our exclusive 25% discount! Please download some free Opening Extracts of these great books and find something to relax in the sun with. You can buy them all on Lovereading with a 25% discount on the RRP, so make sure you leave a bit of room in your suitcase for the all-important holiday reads.   Happy Reading.