Four friends start a monthly potluck brunch when their lives begin to unravel. Lifelong friends Joanna, Debbie and Gwen, grew up on Bribie Island together, in the quaint little hamlet of Sunshine. Now that they’re on the cusp of retirement, they hold a regular potluck brunch to catch up.Joanna is a retired chef who married a restauranteur in her twenties. Now she’s a sixty-year-old widow, she finds it hard to leave the house. The world is so big and overwhelming at times, she decides to hire full-time live-in carer, Emily Miller, to help her navigate her agoraphobia. She pays the bills by writing cookbooks, and spends her days testing out recipes with Emily pitching in.Debbie is a glamorous sixty, and can't bring herself to fully retire. The successful law firm she spent her life building, requires her constant attention and she struggles to pull herself away to embrace a more relaxed pace of life with her friends in Sunshine. Her husband is a workaholic as well, and the two of them never had children. They hardly see each other most weeks, and she's beginning to wonder if he's intentionally isolating himself.Gwen was a stay at home mother for over two decades, but now her husband and children act entitled and spoiled. They don't have the kind of respect for her she'd hoped. When her husband's dirty laundry comes home smelling of a perfume she doesn't recognise, she worries her perfectly manicured life may well fall apart.Joanna's grandson, Aaron, moves back to the island, looking for a place to live. She lets him stay with her until he gets on his feet. But that forces Emily to face the boy who ghosted her after high school graduation.Aaron Gilston was her brother's best friend, the high school bad boy, and captain of the hockey team.Her first childhood crush, he stole her first kiss and then broke her heart. And now he's back in town living in the bedroom beside hers.From the USA Today bestselling author of “The Waratah Inn” series, with over one million books sold, comes a captivating new beach read.A feel-good, small-town story.????? "Ms. Mirren describes each character so vividly that they become the reader's friend also as we cheer them on." - Amazon reviewer????? ""The Sunshine Potluck Society" is a tender-hearted clean read about friendship, loyalty, love, heartaches, and so much more! A true delight, and I highly recommend this book!" - Amazon reviewer????? "A joy to read!" - Goodreads reviewer????? "The characters are wonderful and I enjoyed every minute of this wonderful book!" - Amazon reviewer

An utterly heart-wrenching and completely unputdownable story of a mother’s love, family secrets, and the fight to save a child — perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain, and Liane Moriarty. My son George is everything to me, but he’s slipping away, and no one can tell me why.Every test comes back inconclusive, every doctor leaves me with more questions than answers. I’m terrified – each day brings new fears, and my heart aches knowing how much he’s suffering.Then Barbara appears – my biological mother, a stranger for most of my life. She’s in poor health, struggling with the weight of her past, and her sudden arrival stirs a mix of emotions in me. Part of me wants to believe she’s here to help, but there’s a wall between us, and I can’t shake the feeling there’s something very wrong.As George’s condition worsens, I find myself wrestling with doubt. Can I truly rely on Barbara? Will she bring comfort or complicate an already fragile situation? All I want is to protect my son and give him the love and support he deserves. I only hope that I can be the mother he needs before it’s too late. Will I find a way to save him?A heartbreaking and emotional novel about a mother’s love that you won't be able to put down!Praise for Sheila Norton:'A well-crafted and brilliantly suspenseful novel that kept me guessing until the end.' Jo Bartlett‘Loved this book!!!!!… Addictive. There was no way I was putting it down, I literally started reading the book around 10am and couldn't put it down until around 4am. Hahaha I'm so glad it was the weekend!!!!… I definitely recommend it!!!’ ????? Reader review‘A breathtaking novel about motherhood… I felt angst, tension, compassion, empathy, surprise and suspicion…. Do not miss this novel, especially if you enjoy reading about families and their realistic struggles and moments of joy…. Grabbed my heart… Phenomenally emotive.’ ????? Reader review‘A masterpiece story of a family finding their way… Hit all the feels for me and I was invested in the story from the beginning to the brilliant end. My emotions ran wild throughout this story and I would love to see this become a Netflix hit.’ ????? Reader review‘A remarkable tale depicting a family's journey through the complexities of emotional challenges. Norton's storytelling kept engrossed me from start to finish, leaving a lasting impact… Truly captivating.’ ????? Reader review

When Abby Bryant's husband Josh tells her he wants to move to West Virginia to homestead, she's disbelieving... and worried. Josh has had some pretty out-there ideas before, but this one takes the cake! They have a perfectly nice life in suburban New Jersey, even if it's as busy and frantic as everyone else's. And while Josh is his typically eager self, ready to start hammering nails, planting corn, and whatever else he's meant to do according to those YouTube videos he's been watching, Abby is a lot more cautious. Binge-watching Alone doesn't mean you're ready to go off-grid, and they like their life in the suburbs... don't they?But then their kids get involved... sixteen-year-old Bethany, fourteen-year-old William, eleven-year-old Jack, and six-year-old Rose are all more on board than Abby could have ever expected, even if all little Rose really just wants a cat. Abby starts to suspect she's the only one dragging her feet... but for how long? When their suburban life starts to come off the rails in all sorts of ways, Abby realizes something has to change. But is homesteading really the answer, especially when they're such untested newbies? With the help of her family, can Abby take that leap of faith?The heartwarming start to a brand-new series by multimillion-selling author Kate Hewitt, Wildflower Valley will introduce you to a wonderful community of quirky characters as you follow the Bryants on their homesteading adventure. For fans of Little House on the Prairie, The Pioneer Woman, and anyone who has dreamed of having their own little corner of land.WHAT READERS HAVE SAID ABOUT KATE HEWITT'S BOOKS:"Gripping, emotional, amazing... I can always depend on Kate Hewitt for a great read." --Goodreads Review"Wonderful... I was completely immersed in the story, and the ending was heartbreaking and hopeful." --Reader Review"I loved this book... it was a perfect, feel-good read." --Reader Review"A truly fantastic read... Emotional. Beautiful." -Goodreads ReviewEXCERPT:They say there is a spender and a saver in every marriage, but that’s just a nicer way of saying one person is sensible, and one person… isn’t.At least that’s what I’m thinking when my husband Josh comes bounding into the kitchen one gray February afternoon, a look of excited determination on his face. It’s a look I know well, and it usually means I need to brace myself.“Abby,” he says. “I have an idea.”My husband has a lot of ideas. After nineteen years of marriage, I’ve learned to listen to them with a mostly undisturbed equilibrium because often these ideas peter out without too much fanfare or fuss, although occasionally they’ve sputtered on longer than they should have, which takes another, more stalwart kind of patience.“Okay,” I say as I start slicing some mushrooms for the casserole we’re having for dinner, even though two out of my four children don’t like mushrooms. I like them. I glance into the adjoining family room, to see if any of our four kids is sprawled there, listening with a silent, wide-eyed alertness, because they have the unfortunate tendency of either reacting with melodramatic horror to Josh’s idea (moving to the Falkland Islands) or unfettered excitement (buying a school bus and tricking it out like a camper van to travel the country) and neither is helpful when it comes to the notions that can occasionally grip Josh like a fever.Kate Hewitt is the author of over 50 works of fiction that have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. She lives in suburban New Jersey with her husband and the youngest two of her five mostly grownup children. They spend summers in the wilds of Ontario, Canada and dream one day of homesteading for real.

The BRAND NEW beautiful getaway read from bestselling author Jennifer Bohnet ?? Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Jenny Colgan and Debbie Macomber!As one door closes, another one opens…When Agnes Agistini receives a phone call from Theo, her brother-in-law informing her that her estranged, abusive husband Oscar has died in an accident, she feels nothing but relief. But that relief is short-lived as Oscar’s vengeance from an early grave forces Agnes to return to the place she fled from over forty years ago. A place and time she’s not keen to revisit.At the request of a French notaires dealing with Oscar’s last will, Agnes travels to Cannes in the South of France alongside their daughter Francine and her grand-daughter Jasmine.Agnes knows that going back will inevitably drag up deep, dark memories which she is yet to reconcile, but what choice does she have? What she wasn’t prepared for are the family secrets that will come to light, or the cruel way in which Oscar treats her right until the bitter end.As always Theo remains by her side, helping to navigate the myriad of bombshells Oscar leaves in his wake. But as wonderful memories begin to resurface Agnes begins to wonder if she can finally make peace with the past and find an everlasting happiness?An wonderful tale of hidden secrets and true love winning the day!Praise for Jennifer Bohnet:'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' - Lucy Coleman'I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages and read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!' - Alison SherlockA beautifully written and heart-warming tale of family and friendship' - Jessica Redland'There is much joy in this story, tempered with some bittersweet memories, but I can promise that you’ll be left feeling both joyous and uplifted. Highly recommended.' - Reader Review'No surprises here. Just two sweet romances in a dream-come-true story. Not soppy sweet, just charmingly so. Perfect for a rainy day on the couch or a sunny day on a patio.' - Reader Review'I absolutely love Jennifer’s stories, the characters and storyline’s are superb and she always leaves us wanting more.' - Reader Review' I couldn't put it down it's definitely a page turner.' - Reader Review'What a lovely, happy story. Full of the ups and downs of life, but with a happy ending full of love and promise . Thank you.' - Reader Review

When you have everything to lose, be careful what you wish for...Eleanor Campbell-Ross appears to lead a charmed life. From one of the wealthiest families in Scotland, with a husband who adores her, on the surface she wants for nothing. But all is not what it seems.Eleanor feels a restlessness she can’t ignore.She dreams of being ordinary, if only for a moment; to walk out the door and not be recognised. But little does she know, she is about to get her wish…Every winter, Eleanor’s family escapes for Christmas to their holiday home in the Scottish Highlands. But this winter is going to be like no other. One chance encounter, one silly prank, sets off a chain of events that separates Eleanor from those she loves. Now she must find her way back to them.But as she navigates the challenges that follow, the question is does she want to return, or is it time to step out of her family's shadow and forge a life of her own?Book 1 in The Scottish Highlands Series