'Hearts and Bones' by Niamh Mulvey is a beautifully written novel that explores the depths of human connection. With its rich narrative and complex characters, this book is a poignant tale of love, loss, and redemption. A must-read for fans of contemporary fiction.

'Michael and Natasha' by Rosemary Crawford is a deeply researched and emotionally engaging account of the love between Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich and Natasha, set against the Russian Revolution. A story of passion, defiance, and tragedy.

James Baldwin's 'If Beale Street Could Talk' is a powerful exploration of love and racial injustice in 1970s Harlem, following Tish's fight to free her wrongly accused lover, Fonny, while expecting their child. A timeless narrative of resilience and hope.