International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. This International Women’s Day we are thrilled to be highlighting some remarkable women writers that… Read More

Win a gift box of goodies from the Lake District with Sarah Morgan!

To celebrate the publication of Family for Beginners we’ve teamed up with The Little Lakeland Soap Company to bring you a box full of beautifully scented goodies handmade in the gateway to the Lake District. Sarah Morgan is known for setting her novels in the most… Read More

WIN the perfect gifts for Mother’s Day!

Worried about what to get your mum for Mother’s Day? Never fear – we’ve got you covered with this amazing competition. For a chance to win this bundle of brilliant books, plus some luxurious Neal’s Yard hand cream and a tasty Hotel Chocolat treat, simply follow… Read More

A Non-Romantic’s Guide to Valentine’s Day with Portia MacIntosh

Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone. Whether you are single, taken, or ‘it’s complicated’, some people just aren’t down for the lovey-dovey day. Can’t be bothered with cards? Is heart-shaped chocolate the one chocolate you find easy to turn down? Don’t fancy a 14th February date night with all the other… Read More

Books to fall in ❤️ with this Valentine’s Day!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Team HQ are feeling full of love and we’d love to share this with you. That’s why we’re giving you the chance to win this gorgeous bundle of HQ titles, complete with a mini Moet and a tasty chocolate treat. Savour feelgood romances… Read More

Win a one year English Heritage membership with A Tapestry of Treason!

To celebrate A Tapestry of Treason‘s paperback publication, we’re offering one reader the chance to win this amazing prize! ‘Packed with drama, danger, romance and history … the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights’ The Press Association 1399: Constance of York, Lady Despenser, proves herself more than… Read More

Philippa East: How my day job as a Clinical Psychologist helped me write Little White Lies

I never set out to be a writer… When people learn that I’m about to have my first book published, they often ask: so, did you always want to be a writer? I know lots of authors who have felt exactly that way; however, it wasn’t quite like that for… Read More

Writing Nightingale Point – Luan Goldie’s Story

Ahead of the paperback publication of Nightingale Point, Luan Goldie reflects on the inspiration behind her brilliant and moving novel and gives us an insight into her writing process.   ‘My husband is Dutch and we visit Holland quite regularly. One evening, driving back from a day out with friends he was… Read More

HQ Wellbeing Book Bundle Competition

January is a month all about reflection, resolutions and planning, so we’ve pulled together a bundle of thought-provoking HQ non-fiction titles focused on wellbeing and lifestyle choices. We’re offering you the chance to win this amazing bundle of HQ books, perfect for keeping to your new year’s resolutions and maybe… Read More

Two authors writing Together – The Secret Sister

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to write a book with someone else? Karen Clarke and Amanda Brittany tell their story below, sharing with us how The Secret Sister came to life!   Writing a book together turned out to be even more enjoyable than we imagined when… Read More

The secret is out… An exclusive extract from PL Kane’s latest thriller!

When Jake learns of his troubled daughter’s death, he is determined to find out what really happened on that fateful night. But Jake hasn’t seen Jordan for over three years and, with secrets of her own, there was a lot he didn’t know about his only daughter. Jake’s ex-wife Jules… Read More

Be one of the first to read an extract from Sarah Morgan’s new book

Sarah Morgan’s new summer read Family For Beginners is out in April and we can’t wait! When Flora falls in love with Jack, suddenly she’s not only handling a very cranky teenager, but she’s also living in the shadow of Jack’s perfect, immortalised wife, Becca. Every summer, Becca and Jack… Read More