Every stitch contains a spark of rebellion…Occupied Ukraine, 1940. Zirka and her cousin Perla embroider quietly by candlelight in their old dressmaker’s shop. War is raging: and hidden in the intricate traditional embroidery are secret messages for the resistance. If the two women are caught, or betrayed, it would mean certain death…Lviv, 2022. As Ana gazes around at the peeling wallpaper, she hopes the little shop she was shocked to inherit will bring her closer to the memory of her grandmother Zirka. After Ana’s mother suddenly refused to see or speak to Zirka decades ago, Ana has been desperate to find out what tore them apart.But Ana finds a diary stashed in a long-forgotten kitchen drawer. The pages inside tell of a secret sewing society vital to the war effort, a doomed love affair, and a woman on the run with a newborn.Will Ana ever discover the truth about her family? And now war has come again to this beautiful city, will Ana learn that some wartime secrets are too dangerous to uncover?The Secret Sewing Society is a sweeping, heartbreaking tale about a devastating family mystery, and generations of women coming together against the odds. Fans of Evie Woods, Fiona Valpy and The Keeper of Happy Endings will be utterly swept away.What readers are saying about The Secret Sewing Society:‘WOW!... this novel completely pulled me in… gripping… unforgettable… heartbreaking in the best way… powerful.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘HEARTBREAKING… powerful and emotional…will stay with you long after you finish it… Gripping.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘A WOW book, I couldn’t stop reading! Beautiful… Powerful… Gripping.’ Happeninginlunaland,????‘Fantastic… I loved this book so much… had me hanging on to every word… my favourite read!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘A must-read... I adored this book… gripped… I loved... A wonderful novel. Five stars.’ Betsysbookshops, ?????‘Absolutely loved this!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I love… hooks you instantly… Left me wanting more… I didn’t want to leave it… the kind of book that reminds you why you read… Completely captivated my heart… Lingers long after the final page.’ rose.reads, ????‘Beautiful… A real page-turner… Phenomenal… Had me completely enthralled… Brilliant… Awe inspiring, heartbreaking and compelling.’ emthebookworm, ????‘Heartstrings are pulled and tissues are needed… an emotional ride… Incredible.’ Inspiredbypmdd, ????‘Utterly captivating… heartbreaking, hopeful… A moving read that lingers… excellent.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????‘Beautiful... I had to keep looking down through tears… I was so moved from this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Loved… both heartbreaking and hopeful… gripping… utterly swept away… Stunning.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????

“Reading this book was like being transported to Scotland 200 years ago.” - Reader review1820 Scotland. Amidst the smoke-choked alleys of Glasgow and the untamed beauty of the Highlands, a spellbinding tale of love and rebellion unfolds. Jane Stuart has lost everything. Her betrothed, her ancestral castle, and her cherished orchard—her life’s work—have all been ripped away. Now, exiled and adrift in the cold fog of Glasgow, she's numb to the weight of her grief, resigned to a desolate future shrouded in loneliness and grey.But fate has a different plan.Percy Sommerbell is a musician, a free spirit who holds nothing but disdain for his industrialist father. But when familial duty forces Percy to travel to Scotland, he’s confronted with a painful truth—a truth that threatens to unravel the very fabric of his carefree existence. His family’s money, the fortune that funds his hedonistic enjoyment of all life’s pleasures, is generated by the suffering of children in his father's mills.In the midst of Glasgow's smoke and shadows, Percy encounters Jane, a mysterious Highland beauty whose sad eyes and luscious curves promise both distraction from his guilt and inspiration for his music. Against all reason, Jane falls under Percy's spell. But when the mills become the first spark in a violent radical insurgency, their budding connection faces a perilous trial beyond anything they could have imagined.“A beautifully told story that perfectly blends the sweet, tender emotions of love, the tragic pain of loss, and the healing powers of love and acceptance with the realism of the world.” - Reader reviewRoses in Red Wax is the first book in the Darnalay Castle Series, although all of the books in the series can be read as standalones. It contains strong language and several spicy open door scenes.

Hearts are wayward things, and a feudal kingdom has little mercy for those who rise above their station. When the shadow of war leaves Elizabeth isolated and destitute, only the clothes on her back and her sharp mind stand between the servant girl and despair. Hunted by a vengeful knight, Elizabeth's future looks bleak until a chance meeting with a rebellious young nobleman changes the course of her life forever. - - - This is the tale of Elizabeth, servant of a noble family brought to ruin by a brutal coup; of Kaylein, last surviving daughter of the fallen household; of Isaac, son of the man who murdered Kaylein's parents, and of Edward, a troubled knight who seeks revenge on the others at any cost. After the events of that bloody night twist their fates together, each of the four seek their own path through the hardships of feudal life. Elizabeth's leads her to the workshop of a kindly carpenter, Kaylein's to a convent, Isaac's to the open road, and Edward's to an ambitious quest of advancement through the nobility. But how long can their peace last when each has demons that threaten to drag the others down along with them? Set in a fictional medieval kingdom, The Book of Roses tells the story of four young people searching for safety, love, and belonging in a world rife with injustice. Can a good heart still flourish in an age of darkness?