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.

‘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, ?????

An utterly uplifting and emotional story from award-winning Sally Jenkins.Tucked away in a quiet jewellery quarter, the Little Museum of Hope waits . . .Vanessa is starting again at fifty-five after a betrayal ends her thirty-year marriage.So she decides it’s time to follow her dream of opening a teashop.It’s now or never.She comes across an article about the Museum of Broken Relationships, and realises that she can’t be the only one starting again later in life or nursing a broken heart. So Vanessa opens up her shop as a haven for lost souls to share their stories.Seeing her customers connecting helps Vanessa see her own future with a new sense of hope. But with her new friends by her side can Vanessa find the courage to open her heart once more?This charming and gorgeously uplifting novel about the power of storytelling is perfect for readers who loved The Book of Beginnings, The Lost Bookshop, Rebecca Raisin or Jill Mansell.Readers love Little Museum of Hope:‘Something special.’ ?????‘Refreshing and emotional.’ ?????‘What a beautiful book.’ ?????‘Leaves you feeling uplifted and hopeful for the future.’ ?????‘A truly humbling and enriching tale.’ ?????‘From the first page I was hooked.’ ?????ALSO BY SALLY JENKINSSTANDALONESLITTLE MUSEUM OF HOPEWAITING FOR A BRIGHT NEW FUTURE

ESCAPE TO PORTUGAL FOR SUMMER, SUN AND SECOND CHANCES.Could an unlikely inheritance be the secret to Bella’s happiness?Bella Cresswell likes her life organized. But when she inherits her great-aunt Florence’s house in the Algarve, her life gets decidedly disorganized.Bella flies to Portugal hoping for a quick sale. Except there’s a clause in Florence’s will stopping her. Before she can sell the house, Bella must ‘make it better’.As she tries to fix-up the dilapidated property Bella finds herself caught up in the charm of the gorgeous Portuguese village. She meets the eccentric and friendly locals — including a pair of storks, Harry and Sally, who have taken up residence on her roof. Not to mention her handsome, yet mysterious, neighbour, Hugo.Perhaps there was more to Florence’s wish for Bella to make it better than she first thought. And when it’s time to sell and say goodbye will Bella be able to return to her old life?Or will she discover that some things are meant to be held onto forever?This gorgeous, escapist, holiday romance is perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Milly Johnson, Kim Nash, Jessica Redland and Jo Bartlett.Readers love THE HOUSE THAT FLORENCE LEFT:????? ‘I fell in love with the characters, the setting, and the storks! Just the book I needed.’????? ‘I love books about new beginnings. The House That Florence Left gave me just that. It was just what I needed.’????? ‘I loved this story.’ALSO BY CHRIS PENHALLPORTUGUESE PARADISEBook 1: THE HOUSE THAT ALICE BUILTBook 2: NEW BEGINNINGS AT THE LITTLE HOUSE IN THE SUNBook 3: THE HOUSE ON THE HILLBook 4: THE HOUSE THAT FLORENCE LEFTSTANDALONESSUMMER IN YOUR EYESFINDING SUMMER HAPPINESS