Discover a brand new heart-wrenchingly emotional read for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes, and Kate Hewitt! You’d know if something was wrong… wouldn’t you? But danger doesn’t always wear a mask – it can hide in plain sight.After a difficult break-up, my six-year-old Daisy is finally settling into life in two homes. She’s spending more time with her dad, his wealthy and glamorous partner Kirsty, and her new stepsisters, Amelia and Freya. She seems happier. More relaxed. Like she’s finally found her place.It should be everything I ever wanted for her. So why does it feel like I’m losing her?Then Daisy confesses something that stops me cold. Something I can’t ignore. That Amelia isn’t kind. Behind closed doors, she’s cruel. Violent even.Everyone says it’s just normal sibling tension. A bit of jealousy. But the more I try to dismiss it, the harder it becomes to shake the feeling that something is deeply, dangerously wrong.What would you do if your child told you they were being hurt by someone you trusted? Would you risk everything to protect them – even if no one believes you?A powerful and emotional women’s fiction novel about motherhood and what we're willing to risk to protect the ones we love...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

“Beautiful, heart-tugging… I couldn’t put it down!... Swept me away from the very first page… Absolutely broke and mended my heart in equal measure… Beautiful… I found myself completely swept up.” Goodreads reviewer, ????????Norway, 1951: ‘I need you to know how much I love you, Amalie. I never wanted us to be parted, and I will do whatever it takes to come back to you and our baby. Please wait for me.’London, Present day: Everything in Charlotte’s life is about to change. As she clutches a small box in her palm containing a diamond ring and a Norwegian crest, she knows she must return home to be reunited with her beloved great-grandmother Amalie and her Norwegian family.Accepting her dream job as a head chef at Norway’s most prestigious hotel, Charlotte is welcomed by the hotel’s head designer, Harrison. For years, Charlotte sacrificed everything for her career. As she tours her new surroundings with Harrison, she soon starts to see a way of focussing on her heart too.But when Charlotte takes the box to Amalie, everything Charlotte thought she knew about her family changes in an instant. As Amalie clutches the ring that she thought had vanished forever, she reveals a tragic love story and a precious secret that stayed buried for years.When Charlotte discovers the huge sacrifice Amalie made to keep her family safe, will it give Charlotte the strength she needs to follow her heart? Or will she leave Norway forever?An utterly heart-warming and gorgeous story about the importance of following your heart and never being afraid to find your new beginning. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop.This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone.What everyone is saying about The Hidden Daughter:“Shattered my heart… I had tears in my eyes… My heart was bursting at the seams… I truly loved this… Keep the tissues close at hand—you’ll need them!… Heartbreaking.” Cindylspear, ??????????“Wonderful and heart-warming… Amazing… Heartbreaking… As I flipped through the pages, I couldn’t stop for even a second. I devoured this amazing book… [A] ten-star read.” Page Turners, ????? “Every time I read a book in the series I know it’s going to break my heart… Absolutely beautiful and mesmerizing… A true page-turner… [I] didn’t want it to end!” The Vegan Book Blogger, ?????“I devoured this book in a single sitting. I could not put it down.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Wow!… Heartbreaking… This was an incredible story… Loved it so much!” bookreviewsandfun, ?????“Beautiful… I loved this book and could not put it down… Incredible.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Heart-wrenching… I cried so much reading this story. Sad tears and happy tears… Will keep you filled with so much hope.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Utterly sensational!... I adored every single second… Completely captivating… I loved it so much… Brilliant.” NetGalley reviewer, ?????“Wow, Soraya Lane has done it again… Gripping, beautifully written.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????

‘Captured my heart from the very first page.’ Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling authorEach morning as bookseller Florrie Appleton cycles along the promenade of her seaside hometown, watching the surfers far out in the bay, breathing in the fresh salty air, she counts herself lucky. She has a small but picture-perfect cottage overlooking the sea, a group of friends she can always rely on, and the job of her dreams at her favourite bookshop. But when tragedy strikes, her little slice of heaven is in danger of being lost forever.To save the bookshop from closure, Florrie finds herself thrown together with the elderly owner’s handsome grandson, Ed Hartes, who has a habit of making butterflies dance in her stomach. But the only romance Florrie has time for lies within the pages of her favourite novels, and her instincts are telling her to be wary. There’s something Ed’s keeping from her, and she can’t face another heartbreak.When Florrie stumbles upon a mysterious stash of yellowed letters in the storeroom, it seems Ed isn’t the only one with secrets. The old bookshop is full of stories waiting to be told and they aren’t only within the pages of the books....An uplifting, emotional feel-good read, perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley.Readers adore The Little Bookshop by the Sea:‘This is such a fabulous read!’ Kim the Bookworm‘A lovely story that just keeps you guessing right to the very end. Just wanted it to go on forever.’ Reader review, ?????‘A book to make you feel warm inside.’ Reader review, ?????‘Lovely characters. Beautiful story. The tissues had to come out!’ Reader review, ?????‘Like a warm cup of coffee on a cold cloudy morning.’ Reader review, ?????‘A proper warm, feel-good read... some brilliant laugh-out-loud moments too.’ Reader review, ?????‘Kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend it.’ Reader review, ?????‘I couldn't put it down, such a lovely story.’ Reader review, ?????‘The plot, characters and setting were all enchanting.’ Reader review, ?????

She's sixty, and she's done playing by everyone else's rules.Lacey turns sixty with a retirement party, a sold house, and a Norwegian cruise—the perfect reward for four decades of dedication to her job. She's earned time to relax and can finally stop fixing everyone else's problems.But somewhere between midnight sun and morning coffee, the Type A executive discovers she can't switch off that easily.When her ex reappears and her adult children's climate activism upends her plans, she faces an impossible choice: stick with the carefree retirement she planned, or explore the uncertain path calling her forward.For anyone who's ever wondered if their most important chapter might be the one they never planned to write.Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Van Pelt who love stories about women who refuse to fade quietly into their golden years.

‘Grab the tissues and clear your schedules as you will not be able to put this down!!!’ Reader review, ?????‘Beautiful, emotional and hopeful, but have tissues to hand.’ Liz Fenwick‘I read it in a day…even after finishing it, it’s still lingering in my mind.’ Reader review, ?????––––––––––––––––––One mistake could change their lives forever…My life is a mess. My marriage is falling apart, and I’d hoped the arrival of our baby girl would bring us closer together. Yet, as she grows, I see less of a resemblance to my husband, stirring unsettling questions.I was hoping a visit from my friend, Victoria would bring some stability. With her seemingly perfect life in Spain, she embodies hope for a brighter future.But our reunion has taken an unexpected turn. And when a shock diagnosis shakes our family further, Victoria doesn’t know it yet, but she might just hold the key to saving our family.But if I want her to help, a big secret has to come out. Revealing the truth risks everything – my marriage, our friendship, our families. Can we weather this storm, or will it shatter us beyond repair?An emotional and powerful novel of motherhood, friendship and what family means to us all. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Susan Lewis.Praise for Emma-Claire Wilson:‘Tragic but ultimately uplifting.’ Katie Fforde‘Definitely a page turner that you won't be able to put down!’ Reader review, ?????‘Heartbreaking and heartwarming.’ Reader review, ?????‘A heartfelt and suspenseful tale of an agonising life-and-death dilemma…this is a family drama that doesn’t shy away from sadness and conflict but powers towards an ultimately hopeful conclusion.’ Ali Mercer‘An unputdownable addictive emotional rollercoaster drama filled with love, family, heartbreak, friendship and loss.’ Reader review, ?????‘A beautifully written and emotionally moving novel. All the characters in this book were amazing…it was impossible not to feel a connection with them!’ Reader review, ?????‘An emotional story which broke my heart but was beautifully uplifting and filled with hope.’ Emma Cowell‘An emotional, original read that gripped me from the start.’ Reader review, ?????‘What an emotional ride…beautifully written!’ Reader review, ?????‘This Child of Mine is an emotionally-charged, beautiful, and poignant story that will stay with me for a very long time. Wilson had me sobbing from the very first page, and I couldn't put the book down. An absolute triumph of a debut.’ Natali Simmonds‘Full of raw emotion, sadness and heartache, but also family, friendship, smiles, laughter, and hope. I can’t recommend it highly enough!’ Reader review, ?????‘Beautifully written covering marriage, motherhood, social media issues, foster families, anger and love.’ Reader review, ?????

‘Wonderful… I loved it… Sucked me into its pages and I just couldn’t stop reading… I couldn’t help but smile… Perfect… Heartwarming.’ The Strawberry Post, ?????Standing in the garden of her family’s Tuscan villa, Bianca inhales the sweet scent of roses. Closing her eyes, she begs her heart to stop longing for the one man she is forbidden to love…Ever since her twin sister returned to the family home, Bianca has felt more lost than ever. For the first time in her life, she’s not the only one taking care of her family. But her newfound freedom makes it impossible to stop thinking about Lorenzo. She has loved him since they met beneath a tree between their houses as children, but a long-seated family feud means they can never be together...Determined to distract herself from her heartache, Bianca is delighted when she runs into a childhood friend, Brando, who secures her a job at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. And the more time she spends with him in the archives, cataloguing the museum’s precious library, the more she becomes captivated by his warm brown eyes. Maybe his gentle smile will heal her heart?But when Bianca discovers a long-lost diary in the archives, written by a young woman who once lived in her family’s villa, she is gripped by the story of forbidden love that mirrors her own. As she reads, Bianca wonders whether she should take courage from this stranger’s story. But is Bianca’s chance for happiness already lost forever? Or is it not too late for her to heal the wounds of the past, and fight for the man she loves?An unputdownable and heart-wrenching page-turner packed with family secrets and forbidden love. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Fiona Valpy.Readers are loving The Tuscan Sister’s Secret:‘Wow!! I’ve just read this book in one sitting and it has blown me away. Everything you could ask for in a book… I love Daniela Sacerdoti’s writing… Amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Loved it!!… Beautiful… Loved everything about it.’ Goodreads reviewer‘An unputdownable and heart-wrenching page-turner that’s beautifully written.’ pages_and_pups‘Loved this… This book is a showstopper – one I would give to my friends.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘A beautifully written love story, where I could close my eyes and imagine I was there in the Tuscan villa and countryside.’ dee100309, ?????‘Tugged at my heartstrings… A romantic, uplifting read that whisked me away.’ teaandbooks90‘Delightful… I loved the book.’ booksforme02‘This was a beautifully written heart-warming story… Stunning… A beautiful read.’ ericas_bookreviews ‘Wonderful… I absolutely loved this.’ bluefairybug‘Brilliant… Fabulous… A page-turner.’ Splashes Into Books‘Loved… Gorgeous and powerful.’ Goodreads reviewer