The London-based editor and debut novelist opens up about The Exes, a thriller that explores love, danger, and the choice to build a better life.
In this explosive debut thriller, a woman’s seemingly perfect romantic life is on the verge of collapse as she uncovers a hidden history surfacing dark secrets that have deadly consequences.
Darlington has crafted a dark, edgy thriller whose engaging protagonist and intriguing psychological insights linger in the mind long after the memory of that last, jaw-dropping twist fades away.
Looking for a revenge-fuelled storyline that will help to validate the rage you’re feeling? We’ve selected eight of the very best.
This twisty and clever debut comes from new author Leodora Darlington, who tells Grazia: ‘I’m a big fan of romance books and films – Heated Rivalry and The Summer I Turned Pretty, I’m looking at you!’
Have you ever started reading a book and everything about it grips you right away? The Exes connected with my brain on a cellular level, and I was locked in from page one.
From book reviews to BookTok must-read lists and everything in between, it can be hard to cut through the chatter and find the books that are actually worth your time. Well, consider this your ultimate guide to the books that should be on your TBR list.
The Exes was such an exquisitely taut and tense debut thriller. Leodora Darlington builds on that fantastic premise to knock it out of the park.
Masterful storytellers meet gripping narrators in this collection of audiobooks by Black authors. From rich multigenerational novels to inspiring nonfiction and everything in between, you won’t believe your ears!
If your TBR is fueled by buzz, big-name authors, and plot twists that dominate group chats, this list is for you. Quickly pick up your next read from the list below before any spoilers leak to you FYP on BookTok.
This month’s picks include exes that end up dead, the cold case of abandoned sisters and the moral dilemma of finding £1.6 million in a lost backpack
ALL Natalie wants is to find The One after years of Mr Wrongs, three of whom have ended up dead.
This month’s picks include exes that end up dead, the cold case of abandoned sisters and the moral dilemma of finding £1.6 million in a lost backpack
While romance novels are best read during the month of love, they can be enjoyed all year long. Whether you’re into those spicy scenes or some more low-key love, there’s definitely something for everyone.
This month’s picks include exes that end up dead, the cold case of abandoned sisters and the moral dilemma of finding £1.6 million in a lost backpack
Leodora Darlington recommends unputdownable crime fiction from Dorothy Koomson, S. A. Cosby, and more
We’ve rounded up this month’s biggest and buzziest thrillers — including a #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of The Housemaid, a new page-turner starring Jason Bourne, and more!
If you’re after a book that will keep you turning the pages long past lights-out, look no further than this month’s crop of thrillers.
Here are the February picks from the biggest and most interesting book clubs out there, and they're all ones you can join online!
Here are the February picks from the biggest and most interesting book clubs out there, and they're all ones you can join online!
This week’s new releases invite readers into worlds both familiar and strange, where ambition, desire and secrets intertwine in the lives of unforgettable characters.
Get ready to look forward to some great fiction book releases in 2026! We’ve rounded up just a few fiction books releasing between January and June from thrillers and historical fiction, to stories of friendship and family, and more.
Happy February! Despite the fact that it’s the shortest month of the year, the new releases are plentiful. We’ve rounded up the best books coming out in February 2026 below — check them out, and be sure to add them to your wishlist!
We speak to the authors to learn more about their unmissable upcoming books, where they found inspiration, and their unique paths to publication. Which will you read first?
The author teases her debut thriller is “an anti-Valentine’s read that will keep you up all night”.
"The Exes" by Leodora Darlington is the "GMA" Book Club pick for February. This relationship-focused thriller follows the story of Natalie, who is trying to make sure her husband James does not wind up dead like her three former lovers.
A twist-filled thriller that Goodreads readers are calling a “masterpiece,” GMA’s February book club pick promises to keep readers guessing from the first page to the last.
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The Exes by Leodora Darlington ... Nat has a history of dead exes. They all died in accidents or in self-defense, and they all were terrible men.
Dead fiances, missing cheerleaders, manipulative psychiatrists, disturbed surrogates, and one aptly named "murder bimbo"
From unmissable novels from authors new and established, to touching memoirs and non-fiction that will change the way you see the world, we’ve rounded up the very best books coming your way this month.
In this week’s author interview, Bianca chats with debut novelist Leodora Darlington about The Exes, a sharp, dark psychological thriller that asks how far the past can reach into the present.
There’s no shortage of great new books by Black authors to help you observe Black History Month by way of your TBR list! Featuring historical and literary fiction, biographies and memoirs, and more, our list is a great start toward honoring Black voices this month and throughout the year.
Jennette McCurdy’s debut novel Half His Age, Colleen Hoover’s first new book in years and a twisty thriller from Leodora Darlington are just a few of the books releasing this winter.
Tuesday, January 20th is Buzz Books Official Day and we want you to join us. By the end of the day, your TBR will be refilled and you’ll be part of the book community, celebrating and helping discovery of brilliant upcoming books.
Lovers of twisty, tangly mystery-thriller books will have their work cut out for them in 2026, as the year’s slate of new releases includes a seemingly endless list of whodunits…
For both avid readers and those who read sporadically, anticipating the newest books of 2026 is more than a matter of literary curiosity; it is an intentional act of cultural engagement, foresight, and critique
Reading a book from an established author or a sequel in a franchise may often seem like a safer bet when scouring the shelves in a bookshop for your next read, but there’s something wonderful about picking up a writer’s first novel.
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This is a twisty novel with lots of turns you don't see coming. A great psychological thriller…
2026 has begun! Which means it is time for many, many new book recommendations…
Penguin Michael Joseph (PMJ) has acquired debut thriller The Exes from Leodora Darlington, who is publishing director at Orion.