The BRAND NEW feel-good read from TOP TEN bestselling author Celia AndersonA warm, laugh-out-loud story of fun and friendship for women of a certain age. She's getting rid of old baggage and looking forward to a new lease of life!Ingrid is desperate to sell up and move on. She no longer needs the large house or the treasures (and tat) collected by her late husband, Tommy, an auctioneer. Then there’s the debt he left her with, too.So, she jumps at the chance to downsize and move to the beautiful village of Willowbrook on a temporary lease. She’ll open a pop-up shop for just one year – to dispose of Tommy’s accumulated goods – and then move on. No getting embroiled in village life.But Ingrid hasn’t reckoned on Willowbrook’s extrovert local ladies (known as the Saga Louts). Or handsome local craftsman Joel, with whom there’s a definite attraction. They all want to help set up her shop, ‘The Treasure Trove’.Surprisingly, it turns out Ingrid can also help them.Will she ever achieve the fresh start and simpler life she craved? Or will Ingrid discover a wonderful new way to move onwards and upwards?Fans of Milly Johnson, Maddie Please or Judy Leigh will love Celia Anderson's uplifting, feel-good stories.Previously published as Onwards and Upwards.Praise for Celia Anderson:'Perfect for anyone looking for inspiration to make the very most of life whatever age they are.' Kate Storey'Celia Anderson's characters leap from the page in her beautifully observed stories.' Sue Moorcroft‘Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way’ Katie Fforde'Celia tells a story with warmth and heart - you'll be rooting for her wonderfully vivid characters, and want them to be your friends too!' Fiona Gibson'Funny, sad, relatable and superbly crafted, this is a real hug in a book.' Judy Leigh'Celia's stories are always a delightful read.' Bella Osborne‘I absolutely adored it!’ Ruth Hogan‘Certain to make you laugh and cry’ Jenni Keer‘Wonderful characters make this a great read’ Good Housekeeping‘Unforgettable’ Woman’s Weekly‘A gorgeous, uplifting, poignant tale of love, friendship and second chances . . . A treat of a novel’ Annie Lyons

????? "What a great read!! The writing is evocative and mesmerizing, leaving me absolutely enchanted by the characters and the setting."The first book in a riveting feel-good saga about friendship, sisterhood, and seaside secrets in Maine!Thirty years after her mother’s mysterious disappearance, Mela returns to the old beach house in the small town of Bay Harbor. With grown children, a lackluster career, and an emotionally distant husband, she stands at a crossroads in her life and is ready for a new beginning. In the familiar and welcoming warmth of her hometown community, Mela soon reconnects with friends and neighbors, embraces a second chance at love and romance, and discovers a long-lost family secret.When Amelie learns that her childhood friend has finally come home, the devoted pie enthusiast bravely reaches out despite some haunting memories.Daughter Kimmie just went through a difficult divorce but is still unaware of her husband's true feelings. Glad to get away, she takes a vacation from investigative journalism to visit her mother.After losing her beloved home to the sea, retiree Sunny finds refuge in the old Beach Motel. Owner Peter does his best to preserve his grandfather's dream of a seaside sanctuary for lost souls, but without tourists, the small haven struggles to hold on.Seaside Friends is a heartwarming, emotional roller coaster that will keep you turning pages and make you smile!????? "Once I started reading, I didn't want to put it down and when I turned the last page, I wished for more!" Amazon reviewer????? "Old friends, new friends, renewing ties with adult children, this book runs the gamut along with all the emotions." Amazon reviewer????? "I was riveted as always by the enchanting writing and beautiful setting." Amazon reviewer

Another unforgettable story, tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris and The Royal LibrarianBerlin, 1933. The night skies are burning bright with huge bonfires of banned books. The Nazi party is swelling in number and Berlin is no longer a safe place for young Freya.She can only watch on, horrified, as her beloved city falls to fascism – and the usually law-abiding Freya is forced to make a choice: continue being a bystander, or sacrifice herself to save the lives of others…New York, present day. Maddie commutes home to her family to reset. Struggling to fully turn off from her work, she is surprised to come across a pre-war German diary amongst her Grandpa’s things. And when she starts to dig into the diary, Maddie’s shocked by what she finds.And so begins a journey that will take Maddie beyond America as she searches for the truth about Freya, and how she changed people’s lives across the globe…Readers can’t put down Daisy Wood's books!‘Amazing! Delightful! Perfection!’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘I couldn’t put it down… utterly enthralling from start to finish!’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘This is the best historical fiction I’ve read,’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘I cannot stop talking about how much I love this book,’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘A genuine pleasure,’ NetGalley reviewer ?????

Lucrezia takes a deep breath as her childhood home comes into view, nestled between the rolling Tuscan hills. Now her father has died, she is finally able to return. But her sisters never knew the reason she was sent away, so will they welcome her back?Walking across the warm terracotta tiles of her family house, the scent of roses and fresh rosemary in the air, Lucrezia feels at peace for the first time in years. But she knows that to truly feel at home again, she must tell her sisters the devastating truth about why she left…Before she can, she discovers her father left debts that threaten to cost them the house. With nowhere for her sisters to go, Lucrezia becomes determined to save their home. And when her childhood love Vanni unexpectedly arrives soon after, she finds herself gazing into his deep brown eyes, having imagined this moment for years. Can they save her family home together?But then one day Lucrezia glimpses a familiar figure in the rose garden, and her heart stops. Maybe she didn’t imagine what her father told her she did, all those years ago… Suddenly, there is more than one secret to uncover before she can truly return home. Is everything Lucrezia thought about her family a lie? And if it is, is she too late to heal the wounds of the past?An absolutely unforgettable and heartbreaking page-turner about family secrets, and the true meaning of home. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Fiona Valpy.Readers are loving The Tuscan Sister:‘Pulled at my heartstrings and made me bingeread… I couldn’t put this book down… I was spellbound… Beautiful.’ Theliterateleprechaun ?????‘I loved this story from start to finish… family drama at its best. I loved the description of the setting, felt like I was there. A must-read!’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Beautifully written… The descriptions of the beautiful Italian countryside will make you believe you are there.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Wow! Had me turning the pages so fast.’ Diane.likes.to.read ?????‘Beautiful… I couldn’t put this book down.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Heartbreaking and amazing… Unputdownable.’ Page Turners ?????

A heart-warming story about how a letter with surprising news changes everything - from the author of the beloved Found in a Bookshop'Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable' Katie Fforde'A beautiful writer . . . such attentive compassion and warmth' Carys BraySeptember was adopted when she was fifteen months old. She knows nothing about her early life, but she grew up safe and loved. Now, though, it's just September and her feckless boyfriend Shaun. And she's at her wits' end. There's never enough money, and she has nothing to look forward to.Then a letter comes. September has inherited a house - and Shaun can see endless opportunities if she sells it. But, almost as soon as she sets foot in the garden, September knows she cannot let this home go. And she longs to find out more about the mysterious Lucia who left it to her. When the members of Lucia's book club arrive, for the first time September hears stories of her mother, of the aunt who adored her, and of the secrets that broke the family apart. And she begins to make new friends. September feels safe here. But money alone can't bring contentment. September is at the start of a journey full of surprises, shocks - and opportunities, if she's brave enough . . .Readers LOVE The Second Chance Book Club'The story was so moving and genuine throughout. I felt seen in a way that doesn't happen often with books' ?????'A really uplifting and beautiful story' ?????'Amazing from start to finish. I will certainly be looking this author up for more of her books' ?????'Oh, how I loved this book! It's so well written, the story is engaging and beautiful' ?????'A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming' ?????'It was like a hug in book form, exactly when I needed one most' ?????'As soon as I began to read this book I knew I already loved it!' ?????'A heartwarming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and most of all, kindness' ?????'A book I'd recommend to anyone looking for something they'd not be able to put down when they started reading' ?????

Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty's The Husband's Secret and Linda Holmes's Evvie Drake Starts Over."A touching novel charting two women’s parallel lives, tied together by mysteries, transformation, and a cabin." —BookLife"Chrysteen Braun creates a masterpiece with smooth storytelling that juxtaposes the serenity of the mountains with the eruptive chaos of dangerous secrets and ends with a bang. What a terrific story! What a talented writer!" —San Francisco Book Review"Masterfully written, intriguing, mystifying, and spooky...an entertaining work that will keep the reader hooked until the end." —Readers' Favorite"In an intriguing set of stories, each cabin on the mountain serves as the setting for a compelling tale of loss, betrayal—and love. Chrysteen Braun’s clever premise gives us a satisfying glimpse into the lives of others—both past and present." —Anne Cleeland, author of the Doyle & Acton Mystery Series"Annie and Alyce are two women without much in common, but whose lives intersect in a place that has surprises for both of them. In telling their stories, Chrysteen Braun blends memoir and mystery in an entertaining page-turner." —Susan Denley, former Associate Features Editor, Los Angeles TimesWhen Annie Parker discovers her husband’s infidelity, she doesn’t let it destroy her. She packs her bags and heads to Lake Arrowhead, California, the mountainside town where her family used to summer. Immersing herself in the restoration of seven 1920s-era cabins, Annie begins to put the pieces of her life back together. But starting over is never easy.Alyce Murphy needs closure. When she discovers her father did not die from a heart attack, as she’s been led to believe for the last 30 years, but in a murder/suicide, she is determined to uncover the truth of his death. But when she visits the cabin where her father ended his life, Alyce has to accept she may never know the true story.Annie is looking toward her future while Alyce needs to put the past to rest. In parallel stories, both women are drawn to the rustic mountainside cabins as they search for the missing pieces—but they soon discover that the cabins have their own stories to tell.