A moving story of love and war.' Bestselling author Robert FosterNorway, 1942. Haunted by the memories of a love lost to war, Anna Marlow is recruited by the Norwegian Resistance for a mission that will take her deep behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Norway.But when Anna discovers that Nils, the man she loved and lost, is not only alive but a leading figure in the Resistance, everything she thought she knew is shattered. Nils is walking a dangerous path, secretly aiding the fight for freedom while working with the Germans to protect his people.As Anna’s mission grows more perilous, her feelings for Nils become tangled with suspicion. The truth could destroy them both. Torn between love and duty, Anna must choose: follow her heart and risk everything, or stay true to her mission, even if it means losing Nils forever.A heartbreaking and gripping tale of courage, sacrifice and resilience in a world at war, perfect for fans of Soraya M. Lane, Kate Quinn, Rhys Bowen or Siobhan Curham.Readers love The Fragile Hour:????? ‘Once I started reading, I couldn't stop.’ Kindle Customer????? ‘I had to stay up late to finish it. It left me saying Wow, and unable to sleep for quite some time.’ Sophi F????? ‘Truly brought history to life in an unforgettable story.’ Kindle Customer????? ‘Wow.’ Becky H????? ‘I was totally enthralled . . . I was glued to the end. Thank you for such a heartwarming story.’ Renee????? ‘A remarkable story.’ NC2CA????? ‘Totally captivating. Could hardly put it down.’ Amazon Customer

Inspired by an incredible true story, this is an unforgettable novel about love, loss and one impossible choice ‘Heart-breaking but so uplifting – Kerry really is a hugely talented voice’ Nicola Cornick, author of The Forgotten SisterLondon, 1940When nurse Elsie offers to send a reassuring letter to the family of a patient, she has an idea. She begins a book of last letters: messages to be sent on to wounded soldiers’ loved ones should the very worst come to pass, so that no one is left without a final goodbye.But one message will change Elsie’s life forever. When a patient makes a devastating request, can Elsie find the strength to do the unthinkable?London, present dayStephanie has a lot of people she’d like to speak to: her estranged brother, to whom her last words were in anger; her nan, whose dementia means she is only occasionally lucid enough to talk.When she discovers a book of wartime letters, Stephanie realises the importance of our final words – and uncovers the story of a secret love, a desperate choice, and the unimaginable courage of the woman behind it all…A moving and compelling historical fiction novel from the author of The Girl in the Picture, perfect for fans of The Nightingale and The Keeper of Happy Endings.Readers LOVE The Book of Last Letters!‘I loved this book from beginning to end. It was one of those books that you just couldn't put down… One of the best books I have read’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????‘A blinder of a novel. A brilliant story that at times is heartwarming and yet at other times heartbreaking’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????‘A gripping and emotional read that will stay with me for a long time’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????‘An incredible read and I absolutely loved it’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????‘An absolutely beautiful book… It’s a definite read and read again for me’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????‘What a beautiful story. It took me on an emotional rollercoaster… I couldn't put it down’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????‘Gripping… Such a wonderful read’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????

The first in a new historical mystery series!On the run, a world away from all she's ever known.London, 1861. Samantha Kingston has lived under the control of her overbearing uncle since the death of her parents six years ago. Trapped by the conventions of her gender and social class, she is desperate to find a way out. But when her aunt and uncle are murdered, the freedom she sought seems even further out of reach. A suspect in the crime, she finds herself on the run, unsure whom to trust, lost in the underworld she had only ever read about in the pages of a Dickens novel.V.T. Wyatt has defied his aristocratic upbringing to pursue a life as a private investigator. After an unusual first meeting, he hires Samantha to help him solve a rash of burglaries. Soon, a connection between the burglaries and the murders emerges, drawing Samantha and Wyatt even closer together as they race to solve both mysteries and clear her name.REVIEWS????? "A very interesting, intriguing and exciting read; I found it difficult to put down. Yes totally recommend, 5 stars for sure." ~Carol, Goodreads user????? "Love a great story with lots of twists and turns. Wonderful characters to follow along on this adventure that keeps you guessing until the end. Interesting and complex story that will keep you reading the pages. Hard to put down." ~Rhonda, Booksprout reviewer???? "I love a good historical mystery, being transported to a different time and caught up in a good plot. This is one of those books. Great characters who buck against their class imposed roles to fight for the truth and what’s right. A good plot that kept me guessing and a wonderfully built approximation of the Victorian era. I was absolutely surprised at the ending in the best way. I would recommend this to any historical mystery fans!" ~Michelle, Booksprout reviewer

? ? ? ? ? "Bad Blood is a fantastic historical fiction novel that does not shy away from the dark complications of the world," - Reedsy DiscoveryIreland, 1590s. Loyalty is bought with blood—and betrayal is a family tradition.Eunan Maguire was never meant to survive. Hated by his own parents, taken hostage to secure his father’s allegiance, and trained to kill as a galloglass warrior, his life has been shaped by cruelty and violence. When English soldiers burn his village to the ground and his parents are murdered, Eunan escapes with his life—and a crushing guilt he cannot outrun.Alone and hunted, he is taken in by Seamus MacSheehy, the formidable leader of a roaming band of warriors. Seamus pushes Eunan toward a dangerous claim: his dead father’s title and a place in the brutal power struggle tearing the Maguire clan apart. Drawn into a world of clan elections, secret deals, and simmering rebellion, Eunan must learn fast who to trust—and who is using him.As faction fighting explodes across Fermanagh and the English advance with ruthless force, Eunan is pulled into a war that will decide the fate of his people. But the greatest threat may lie closer than he thinks. His parents’ hatred hides a deadly secret. Seamus MacSheehy is not the man he pretends to be. And the truth could destroy Eunan—or make him the most dangerous man in Ireland.Bad Blood is the first book in the Exiles series, a gripping work of Irish historical fiction packed with action, intrigue, and rebellion. Set during the Elizabethan wars, it brings to life a savage world of warring clans, shifting loyalties, and a young warrior forced to choose between his past and his destiny.

The Dawning tells an age-old story of deadly struggle, the heart-rending tale of young love-its aspirations, pain, disappointments and eventual triumph.Ejil and Lada, son and daughter of a Cro-Magnon tribe (on the verge of adulthood) have begun to explore their maturing feelings when an encounter with a clan of Neanderthal hunters tears their Ice Age world apart. Lada is lost and Ejil finds himself embarked on a desperate odyssey to find the mother tribe.The Neanderthals, a pale skinned people, occupied Ice Age Europe for three hundred thousand years. Dark-skinned Cro-Magnons, our direct ancestors, appeared forty-five thousand years ago. Five thousand years later, the Neanderthals had disappeared. What happened when our two ancestral peoples came face to face on the ice bound plains of prehistory?Travel back 33,000 years into our deep past. Set against the backdrop of the fabulous painted caves of Southern France, follow the gripping tale of two young lovers and the sweeping narrative of ancient cultures met in bloody conflict.

To save the man she loves, she must become everything she fears.Yorkshire, 1936. On a small railway platform where spring cherry blossoms scent the air, widow Evie Armstrong helps her father run Levisham Station, finding purpose in the daily rhythms of railway life. Childless and having long ago given up hope of a family of her own, her heart unexpectedly stirs when she finds herself drawn to a mysterious regular she knows only as “the Southerner.” But as Hitler’s shadow looms over Europe, their blossoming romance is cut short when her charming suitor Roger is arrested as a German spy.Refusing to believe the accusations, Evie makes an extraordinary choice: she’ll go to Germany as a British spy herself, using her position as Roger’s naive wife to gather intelligence on Hitler’s plans for war. But in the beer halls of Munich and grand Bavarian estates, where every glance could expose her and every friendship could be a betrayal, Evie discovers that in a world of deception, love might be the deadliest weapon of all.Perfect for readers of Kate Quinn, Kristin Hannah and Rhys Bowen, The Spy's Wife is an emotionally gripping story of one woman’s courage to risk everything for both her country and her heart.Readers love The Spy's Wife:‘I savoured every word in this beautifully written story… it captivated and enthralled me from page one, there were times when my heart was in my stomach…This story flows with emotion, danger and suspense and I was left crying bucket loads, this is one book that I think is a must read for anyone who loves historical fiction.’ Reader review, ?????‘This book kept me intrigued and on the edge of my seat, the entire time.' Reader review, ?????‘Beautiful. Hook line and sinker. That twist at the end... wow!!!’ Reader review, ?????‘Loved this book. Evie is a wonderfully strong character and her story kept me engaged from the start. Lots of surprise twists right to the end.’ Reader review, ?????‘A beautiful story full of intrigue and heroism, tracing the story of two fascinating characters caught up in the years just before WW2. Cleverly written with much research done by the author to produce an authentic story about those times.’ Reader review, ?????‘The Spy's Wife is a tense, powerful story with a brave and captivating heroine at its heart. With a suspenseful plot and plenty of intrigue, this is a lively, high-stakes historical thriller that will keep you second-guessing until the very end.’ Better Reading‘Action, heartbreak and romance aplenty.’ Australian Bookseller & Publisher‘An extraordinary storyteller.’ Book'd Out