It’s unromantic, it’s depressing – it’s life, unvarnished. Beth and Brad are good people – or at least, they aren’t bad people. You’d probably like them if you spent a long weekend in Swindon with them. Only problem is, neither of them has chosen that well when picking a spouse. Their partners aren’t bad people either – they just could have done a bit better. Beth’s husband is the life and soul of the party around other people, but goes into his shell when they’re alone. Brad’s wife is attractive, outgoing, and confident – but she’s also a bit superficial and annoying. more

The expression “Life begins at 40” was proving far from accurate for small town teacher Molly Valle in 1960s Mississippi. Feeling like she’s no longer noticed by men, it feels like there’s every chance she’ll be spending the rest of her days in quiet solitude. Then civil rights campaigner John Pressman appears on the scene, and Molly is swept into an amazing adventure which shows her that both romance and finding real purpose in life can happen at any time. The civil rights movement she throws herself into is gathering pace, being with John is a revelation, and life has never looked better – could it all be too good to be true? more

Does everyone have a perfect soulmate out there, whom they just need to find? And can a dating app really match you up with the right person, based purely on your answers to a series of personal questions? These are the question explored in Mary Ann Tippet’s latest book, Pairs with Pinot. more

Love is the Punch Line, Kathleen Jones' debut novel, is not your average romance. more