Heartwarming feel-good later in life romance with a cast of characters you'll fall in love with!Perfect for fans of Rachel Hanna and Pamela Kelley.Veterinarian Sophie Jones sends her daughter Tabby off on the chance of a lifetime - a fully paid sports scholarship in Atlanta, Georgia. With the nest empty, Sophie surprises herself taking a position as the new vet in a Highland village, hundreds of miles from home.Applemore has a big heart - from the coffeeshop where village gossip is shared over sweet treats from the local bakery, to the cute white-painted hotel that serves lunch overlooking the white sands and azure seas of Applemore Bay. Sophie throws herself into village life, making friends across the generations.Divorced artist Ben Lewis is content, living alone in an old farmhouse overlooking the wild Highland beach - even if his grown up daughter teases him that he’s turned into a grouch.When a friend is in trouble and he has to get involved in village life he finds that being part of the community isn't so bad, especially when Sophie's around...Escape to the Scottish Highlands with this delightful small town tale of friendship, family and taking chancesfrom the bestselling author of The Winter Cottage.Author's note: The Cottage by the Shore is a standalone novel set in Applemore Bay - if you've read The Winter Cottage, The Flower Farm, Midsummer House, Christmas at Applemore or The Lighthouse Library you'll recognise some familiar friendly faces, but you don’t need to have read them to enjoy it… but you’ll want to go on and read them all!

When all seems lost, can she find herself again?For years, Wendy has put others first. A loving wife, mother and nurse, she has never taken time for herself. But now with her children flying the nest, she decides, alone, to rent a little house in a forgotten corner of the French Alps where she can try and answer the question: what next? But when she arrives, Wendy starts to regret her decision. This retreat suddenly looks so very different from the dream. As she walks the hill paths alone, thoughts of her family leave her with a pang in her chest.With no one else to care for, Wendy is suddenly forced to confront something she’s tried her best to hide: the real reason her family is falling apart. Is she strong enough to face it alone?Then, just when she thinks she’s hit rock bottom, she discovers that help can come from the most unlikely places: a newfound friendship giving her the strength to start again. Wendy always thought she knew how her story would end but she’s learning that this is only the beginning.An absolutely heartbreaking and uplifting story about love, loss, unlikely friendships and finding strength you never knew you had. Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle, Amanda Prowse and Matt Haig.What readers are saying about Where Do We Go From Here?:‘Wow!!!! Just flipping wow!!!! What an absolutely epic page-turner!!!… Absolutely smashed it!!!!!!!… Incredible… A rollercoaster ride of emotions. I was utterly glued to the pages and I could not bring myself to put it down. I was carrying my kindle around and reading it every chance that I got… I just absolutely loved… An absolutely gorgeous, emotional rollercoaster filled with everything you could ask for in a page-turner!!!’ Bookworm86, ?????‘WOW!!!! What can I say?!?!… An absolutely beautiful book that I fell in love with from the first chapter!!!… An absolute rollercoaster ride of emotions that will have you smiling one chapter and crying the next so make sure you have the tissues at the ready as well as a free day, as you will not be able to put it down… I had tears streaming down my face… An absolutely gorgeous book… Fantastic page-turner!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Beautiful… Really touched my heart… Incredible.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Pulled me in from the beginning… Broke my heart… Beautiful.’ Goodreads reviewer‘I loved this book, every page of it… I just wanted to carry on reading and not reach the end.’ A Good Book ‘N a Brew ?????‘Beautiful… I couldn’t put it down. I can’t rate it highly enough.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Wonderful… I loved this book.’ Lor Bingham, ?????‘Heartbreaking, uplifting, and hopeful all at once. It took me on an emotional rollercoaster… Amazing.’ bookedandunwind‘Wonderful… didn't want to put it down… gutted when I'd finished… loved it.’ Tiny Reviews, ?????‘Excellent!… knocks you out of your shoes!… FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘An emotional rollercoaster.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????

“Get ready to embrace the force that is Lela Bennett in this sassy, funny romance that will suck you in right from the first wedding crasher moment!” –Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Avery FlynnEverything went wrong. And then she went gray.At 47, newly divorced makeup artist Lela Bennett is dreading her next steps. Dating. Meeting people. Not letting herself go. But then she runs into Donovan James and tries something different—sleeping with her sexy crush from college. Unfortunately, in a post-orgasm stupor, Lela confesses she was in love with Donovan all those years ago. He responds by leaving while she sleeps. The next morning, her gray hairs are practically taunting her. She knows she has to get it together. Forget men. Embrace her age. Own her gray.Donovan James is a marketing genius, but his ex-wives will tell you—nothing freaks him out like feelings. Three years after his one-night stand with Lela, he’s focused on his daughter’s lifestyle company, but unprepared to meet the face of their new beauty brand. It’s Lela. With stunning silver locks and new confidence, she’s no longer swayed by his charms. When business starts booming, the universe seems intent on throwing them together time and again. And suddenly, two people convinced that romance was behind them are wondering if love could be what’s next.

Maxy Award Winner - Romance & Women's FictionThree men. Two timelines. One wish.Haunted by her choices, including marrying an abusive con man, thirty-five-year-old Elizabeth has been unable to speak for two years. She is further devastated when she learns an old boyfriend has died. Nothing in her life is right.That night, Elizabeth wishes for a mulligan. When she wakes, to her surprise, it is no longer 2022, but 2017. Though thrilled to have a chance to fix mistakes, the past is not perfect. She has a stalker and is still voiceless. Just like before, her boyfriend slips into a mysterious coma, so she enlists his brother Christopher's aid to determine the cause. In their investigation, he becomes her staunchest ally and her unexpected soulmate.Elizabeth's stalker threatens her happiness, as do those who wish secrets to remain buried. If she can't reclaim her voice, her former boyfriend will fade away in a coma and her stalker may claim her life.Don't miss The Wish, which mixes the mundane with a hint of magic-a romantic and thrilling ride for anyone who imagines they could transform regret into their best decision.

Clara Tanner has lost it all. Her husband is accused in one of the biggest heists on the East Coast, and she relocates her family to Five Island Cove–the hometown she hates.Her mother and brother live there, though Clara never dreamed she'd be returning to the cove. Not only does she find them waiting for her with open arms, but all of the women in her mother's circle are welcoming too.Clara and Scott have bought Friendship Inn, a hulking, close-to-condemned building with one hundred fifteen rooms. Neither of them want to run an inn, but with limited options, Clara rolls up her sleeves and digs in.Alice and Robin are dealing with their oldest children going off to college while AJ is celebrating her son's first birthday. Jean enjoys her Seafaring Girls, and Eloise is having the summer of a lifetime with her new family and busy season at the inn.As Laurel's due date for her first baby approaches, Kelli learns something she never thought would happen to her, all while Kristen is becoming friendlier and friendlier with a new gentleman in her fifty-five-plus community.Clara needs all of their help and support in order to rebuild Friendship Inn, and as all the women pitch in, there's so much more getting fixed up, put in place, and restored.Then a single phone call changes everything.Will these women in Five Island Cove rally around one another as they've been doing? Or will this finally be the thing that breaks them?

A BRAND NEW uplifting 'Golden Girls Behaving Badly' book club pick from Kate Galley ? Must-read for fans of Maddie Please and Judy Leigh!Two old friends. One unexpected adventure!When, at the age of 71, Gina Knight's husband of four decades left her unexpectedly, she thought her life over. Until she met Dorothy Reed – a woman so full of the joie de vivre you'd think she was 21, not nearly 90. Gina would do anything for Dorothy. So when Dorothy suggests she take on the role of companion for one of Dorothy's old friends, Gina sees no reason to say no.Meredith Harper is a successful writer, living in Provence, and needs help looking after her husband, whose health is deteriorating. But when Gina arrives at the grand chateau, it becomes clear that Dorothy has not given Gina the full story. Because Meredith is also writing her memoirs, and Dorothy wants to know the contents before anyone else. So much so, she's sent Gina to spy.But what secrets is Meredith keeping? And will Gina be able to find out the truth before her cover's blown?Praise for Kate Galley's books:'An uplifting, positive story... Eat Pray Love for the older generation' Judy Leigh'I thoroughly enjoyed this poignant and heartwarming debut!' Fiona Gibson'A glorious romp with a super-sensitive touch' Celia Anderson'A sunny, fun-filled read set in the south of France. Some beautiful descriptions and scene setting. Wonderful to read about older heroines and with their age comes secrets, mysteries and challenges. Highly recommended' Maddie Please'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, ?????