A chance meeting rewrites the past and changes two lives forever in a gripping novel about family secrets, homecoming and hope, from USA Today bestselling author Phillipa Nefri Clark.Journalist Sadie is home for the first time in fifteen years, staying in her small childhood bedroom as she deals with her estranged father’s death and her surprising inheritance.When Sadie meets Rebecca, the reclusive new owner of the solitary cottage at the edge of nearby Whisper Lake, she’s taken aback by the older woman’s request for help: ‘I need to find my family. Will you help me?’. She’s even more surprised when afterwards, Rebecca acts as if she never made the plea.Reluctantly, Sadie is drawn in to the mystery. With the help of Rebecca’s handsome neighbour Dan, Sadie begins to uncover the woman’s haunting secret, and the tragic story of when a young girl called Becky lived in another cottage nearby...By helping Rebecca to face her ghosts, could it be time for Sadie to face the trauma in her own past? As the time to leave draws close, will she learn the importance of family, and love, or will she keep choosing to protect her heart no matter the cost?An emotional page-turner with an extraordinary twist. The perfect uplifting read for fans of Barbara O’Neal, Jean Grainger and Mary Alice Monroe.Readers love The Cottage at Whisper Lake:‘I was a puddle of tears towards the end.’ Reader review, ??????????‘I loved it, flying through, unable to put it down until I’d finished.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Pulled me right in… and oh, ALL the feels!... Warning: Make sure you have tissues for the last half hour or so of the book.’ Reader review, ??????????‘OMG, I almost ran out of tissues!’ Reader review, ??????????‘I loved this one so very much… you made me cry Phillipa Nefri Clark always a good sign for a great story, one for the keeper shelf.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Hurt my heart and made me cry copious amounts of tears… I was immediately immersed in the story, and literally couldn’t put it down. As the story unfolded I was drawn into the lives of the characters, and didn’t want to leave. This is a beautiful story, and is definitely one that I will go back to again.’ Reader review, ??????????‘This is a wonderful book… Makes you feel like you’re in the story. I couldn’t put it down.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Touched my heart… Emotional and heart-wrenching… I could not believe the story as it unfolded. I was crying as I heard Rebecca’s story.’ Reader review, ??????????Readers love Phillipa Nefri Clark:‘A beautiful story… Better than Nicholas Sparks!!’ Reader review, ??????????‘OMG… had me hooked from beginning to end… pausing occasionally to reach for the tissues.’ Reader review, ??????????‘WOW this is such an awesome story… Make yourself comfortable and sit back with this one because you are not going to want to put it down.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Heartbreaking and heart-warming in equal measure this book is an emotional rollercoaster that had me in tears. This book is simply beautiful and I cannot recommend this book highly enough and it will be a book I will read again.’ Reader review, ??????????‘5 big fat Stars… Wow. Superb. Beautiful. Outstanding.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Absolutely brilliant… Made me cry from sadness and joy.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Not very often does a book leave your soul to bleed as this one did to me… There are so many times while reading this I would ask WHY and catch my breath… Superb.’ Reader review, ??????????

From bestseller Clare Swatman comes the Christmas love story of the year! Perfect for fans of The Holiday and Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid.Last Christmas I gave you my heart...Looking up at the departures board in Heathrow airport, her flight to New York boarding soon, Bea Preston knows that getting on that plane changes everything. Her life in London has grown stale, her relationship with boyfriend Dom has run its course, and New York has always been her dream. But it’s a risk – she’ll miss her parents, her friends, her job.What if Bea could live both lives? In one she goes back home for Christmas, and in another she heads to the Big Apple. Would her fate remain the same, or can one decision really change everything? And will Bea get one happy ending - or two...In a grand sliding-doors love story that spans oceans, years and lives, Clare Swatman’s unforgettable tale of fate and friendship is perfect for all fans of Jojo Moyes, Beth Moran and Ruth Jones.Readers love Clare Swatman:‘A treasure of a read and one I’m sure I will come back to again in the future.’?????‘One of the many reasons I’ve grown to really love the author’s books – as well as for her quite wonderful storytelling – is because of their exceptional emotional authenticity…Original, engaging, emotional, uplifting, and filled with warmth – I really loved it.’?????‘Excellent story, I couldn’t put it down, first book I’ve read in a while that shows the true feelings of breaking up and starting over.’?????‘I absolutely loved this book. A story of friendships, heartbreak, new beginnings, forgiveness. Oh and a couple of cute dogs. The story had me totally absorbed from start to finish. Thoroughly enjoyed.’?????‘What a thoroughly enjoyable story. Lovely characters that you get to know and like. I was sorry when it was over and look forward to reading more by this author.’?????Praise for Clare Swatman:'Utterly believable, charming and immersive, full of acute emotional insights and truths, this is a novel every women will identify with. Highly recommended.' F.L. Everett'An absolutely gorgeous festive read which will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. I related to Bea from the very first page of this beautifully written story.' Freya Kennedy'It was so easy to get absorbed into the world Clare Swatman has created for Beth. I felt her losses and disappointments acutely, which only made the ending more satisfying. It really kept me guessing, too.' Laura Pearson'Warm, immersive and hugely relatable, The Lost Letters of Evelyn Wright really tugged at my heartstrings. I galloped through this story of friendship, motherhood and love in all its forms.' Lisa Timoney'Swatman does it again! An engaging read about heartbreak, navigating new normals and finding your feet in a new life you never expected to have. One to curl up with on a rainy day.' Rachel Dove'Irresistible... A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day' - Sunday Mirror

Small-town charm and a family on the brink of disaster as Christmas brings its much-needed magic to those who need it most. 1959 – June and Patrick Elden spend their very first Christmas together in their tiny downtown apartment in the rural town of Redmond. As newlyweds, they have their entire lives ahead of them, and their dreams of a home and family loom large. Despite not having much money, Patrick surprises June with a beautiful Christmas star necklace as a symbol of all the years to come. And as their life grows and changes, the story of that little necklace becomes a family tradition that their children and grandchildren cherish throughout the years.2022 – Jessica Paxton hasn’t returned home for Christmas since the passing of her beloved Grandma June. Despite being an accomplished divorce lawyer in Minneapolis, she still dreads the thought of spending time in her childhood home with her mother without her grandmother as a buffer. Her mother hasn’t forgiven her for a long-ago tragedy, and frankly, Jess hasn’t forgiven herself either. But her younger sister has begged her to come home, so she does. What awaits her is a family full of problems and tension between her and her mother at its worst. Should Jess turn tail and run for home, or will the Christmas traditions of the past prove strong enough to hold this family together?

The uplifting and joyous novel from the BESTSELLING author of Old Girls Behaving Badly, Kate Galley! Perfect for fans of A New Lease of Life by Celia Anderson Three former friends. One last request. The journey of a lifetime! Bridget isn’t the adventurous type. But somehow she finds herself attending a memorial for her oldest friend, dressed in the bright woolly jumper he once knitted her – at his request. To her dismay, she’s not the only one. There’s glamorous Gloria and quiet Derek too, each wearing their own knitwear gifts.The three former colleagues haven’t been in the same room for years, something Bridget has been perfectly happy with. But when they’re asked to grant their friend’s final wish – to scatter his ashes in the Shetland Islands – Bridget finds herself swept into an adventure she never planned.Crammed into a battered minivan, armed with far too much yarn and not nearly enough patience, the unlikely trio head north. As the ferry pulls away and storm clouds gather, Bridget begins to wonder if this whole idea was a mistake. But sometimes, the most unexpected journeys can lead to the best discoveries – about friendship, forgiveness, and how it’s never too late to start a new chapter…A must-read for fans of Judy Leigh, Maddie Please and Sarah Morgan!Praise for Kate Galley:'Warm, engaging and as beautifully crafted as the Shetland knitwear!' Linda Green'A glorious romp with a super-sensitive touch' Celia Anderson'This was so good. One of my favourite books this year' Rachel Burton'Wonderful to read about older heroines and with their age comes secrets, mysteries and challenges. Highly recommended' Maddie Please'An uplifting, positive story... Eat Pray Love for the older generation' Judy Leigh'I thoroughly enjoyed this poignant and heartwarming debut!' Fiona Gibson'I loved this book! I wouldn't have thought it was a debut novel, it was so well-written. I loved the author's style and also the pace of the story', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'The perfect holiday read! I'll be looking for more books by Kate Galley in the future', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'Wonderful story about friendships, second chances, and what ultimately can make life feel worth living', NetGalley Reviewer ?????'Sad, funny and uplifting. I really think we need a sequel to this one!', NetGalley Reviewer'Wonderfully fluent and evocative writing, complemented this beautifully textured, fast-paced, multi-layered storyline... This story was definitely one of a kind', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'What a brilliant debut novel from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'Uplifting and joyous, I didn't want to turn the last page. I can't wait to read more from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'Really refreshing... A very enjoyable read', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'What an utterly adorable book! I was totally invested.... Highly recommended', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'What a fantastic book!...I didn't want to put down... The ending was perfect and made me cry', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????

????? "Loved everything about this series. I am heartbroken it is completed."New beginnings, heartwarming friendships, and a feel-good sisterhood await at the wild coast of Maine...Ellie wonders about her husband's agenda when she finds a startling letter that turns her world upside down and leaves her with nothing. Her sisters of the heart try to help, but is friendship enough to allow Ellie to stay in the charming small town of Beach Cove?Living alone in her rambling old beach house, Maisie confronts the ghosts of her past with humor and heart—and attempts to figure out Vince, her enigmatic new neighbor.Sam receives an unexpected visit and a mysterious quest to search a stranger's attic for old books, while her husband's research into ancient myths and folklore takes a surprising turn.Cate must decide how committed she still is to her difficult marriage. She's never walked away from a commitment, but does she have to do it now to find her own happily ever after? Riddled with doubt, she tries to take charge of her life.Follow the Beach Cove sisterhood saga of women starting over in the name of love, happiness, and friendship. A well-written feel-good beach book that will make you turn all the pages and leave you with a huge smile!