'...had me feeling like my heart was going to burst with joy.' ????? Reader ReviewIt’s never too late…After five husbands and five broken hearts, Lydia feels like she’s always been chasing something. But now she’s found her purpose, and having moved to Driftwood Bay to spend more time with her daughter Meredith, she’s happier than ever. But there’s still life in these old bones yet! With her newfound sense of identity, she’s keen to re-explore the things that made her happy as a younger person. Lydia’s passion was dancing – she used to compete in her younger years, and there’s no place she’s more at home than on the dancefloor. So when widower and antiques restorer Martin tells her about a big dance competition, she’s ready and raring to bring more joy into her life. But while making memories with Martin, the more she realises that both of their hearts need restoring too...An utterly gorgeous romantic read set by the beautiful Cornish coast, perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley and Heidi Swain'... one of the best stories I have read lately. I laughed so much at some of the wonderful characters.' ????? Reader Review'This was an absolutely delightful read and definitely my favourite of the series! ... The perfect piece of escapism!!' ????? Reader Review'Such a beautiful and meaningful story... had me laughing out loud. It was an absolute tonic!' ????? Reader ReviewReaders LOVE the Cornish Cove series:‘Romantic, lovely and moving, a book that left me with a heart full of hope and a face full of smiles.’ Milly Johnson, author of Together Again‘I absolutely adored it! Hopeful and heartwarming… A 5-star romantic read.’ Sandy Barker, author of Match Me If You Can'I LOVED it! Gorgeously written with characters you can't help but adore...' Holly Martin, author of The Holiday Cottage by the Sea'What a sweet summery read and escape to a gorgeous community by the sea... An absolute reading treat.' Sue Moorcroft, author of An Italian Island Summer'A lovely breath of Cornish air. Kim has created a wonderful community full of great characters that readers will want to visit again and again.' Sarah Bennett, author of Where We Belong'A wonderfully uplifting read ... full of humorous moments, secrets and surprises - a fun and totally engaging story that will spirit you away to beautiful Cornwall!' Lucy Coleman, author of Finding Love in Positano'A sunshine read just perfect for the summer.' Jules Wake, author of The Wednesday Morning Wild Swim'Gorgeous! I couldn't turn the pages quick enough!' Emma Cooper, author of It Was Always You

A family in turmoil...Phoebe Spencer left home a long time ago, desperate to get away from her mother's emotional manipulation. She knows her life is better away from her family, but she can’t help feeling she’s simply running away from her problems…Then Phoebe hears that her younger sister Lucy has disappeared, leaving behind her four-year old daughter, Darcy. Phoebe's certain Lucy will be back soon - she'd never leave Darcy alone - and then Phoebe can get on with her life again.But as the days pass there's still no sign of Lucy, and everyone begins to fear the worst. Phoebe has to consider the terrible truth that Lucy might never come home. And as their mother makes it clear she wants to take control of Darcy’s life, Phoebe must do all she can to protect the girl her sister left behind – no matter the cost to her.Praise for Jo Bartlett'A poignant tale which is both heart-breaking and heart-warming at the same time. Beautifully written.' Bestselling author, Jessica Redland.'An emotional roller-coaster from beginning to end! I challenge anyone to read it without their eyes filling up with tears. A real page turner!' Besteslling author Sheila Norton.'I was drawn in from the first word, I’ve laughed and cried, what a really lovely story' Reader Review

A chance meeting rewrites the past and changes two lives forever in a gripping novel about family secrets, homecoming and hope, from USA Today bestselling author Phillipa Nefri Clark.Journalist Sadie is home for the first time in fifteen years, staying in her small childhood bedroom as she deals with her estranged father’s death and her surprising inheritance.When Sadie meets Rebecca, the reclusive new owner of the solitary cottage at the edge of nearby Whisper Lake, she’s taken aback by the older woman’s request for help: ‘I need to find my family. Will you help me?’. She’s even more surprised when afterwards, Rebecca acts as if she never made the plea.Reluctantly, Sadie is drawn in to the mystery. With the help of Rebecca’s handsome neighbour Dan, Sadie begins to uncover the woman’s haunting secret, and the tragic story of when a young girl called Becky lived in another cottage nearby…By helping Rebecca to face her ghosts, could it be time for Sadie to face the trauma in her own past? As the time to leave draws close, will she learn the importance of family, and love, or will she keep choosing to protect her heart no matter the cost?An emotional page-turner with an extraordinary twist. The perfect uplifting read for fans of Barbara O’Neal, Jean Grainger and Mary Alice Monroe.Readers love The Cottage at Whisper Lake:‘I was a puddle of tears towards the end.’ Reader review, ??????????‘I loved it, flying through, unable to put it down until I’d finished.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Pulled me right in… and oh, ALL the feels!... Warning: Make sure you have tissues for the last half hour or so of the book.’ Reader review, ??????????‘OMG, I almost ran out of tissues!’ Reader review, ??????????‘I loved this one so very much… you made me cry Phillipa Nefri Clark always a good sign for a great story, one for the keeper shelf.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Hurt my heart and made me cry copious amounts of tears… I was immediately immersed in the story, and literally couldn’t put it down. As the story unfolded I was drawn into the lives of the characters, and didn’t want to leave. This is a beautiful story, and is definitely one that I will go back to again.’ Reader review, ??????????‘This is a wonderful book… Makes you feel like you’re in the story. I couldn’t put it down.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Touched my heart… Emotional and heart-wrenching… I could not believe the story as it unfolded. I was crying as I heard Rebecca’s story.’ Reader review, ??????????Readers love Phillipa Nefri Clark:‘A beautiful story… Better than Nicholas Sparks!!’ Reader review, ??????????‘OMG… had me hooked from beginning to end… pausing occasionally to reach for the tissues.’ Reader review, ??????????‘WOW this is such an awesome story… Make yourself comfortable and sit back with this one because you are not going to want to put it down.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Heartbreaking and heart-warming in equal measure this book is an emotional rollercoaster that had me in tears. This book is simply beautiful and I cannot recommend this book highly enough and it will be a book I will read again.’ Reader review, ??????????‘5 big fat Stars… Wow. Superb. Beautiful. Outstanding.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Absolutely brilliant… Made me cry from sadness and joy.’ Reader review, ??????????‘Not very often does a book leave your soul to bleed as this one did to me… There are so many times while reading this I would ask WHY and catch my breath… Superb.’ Reader review, ??????????

Love books? The Bordeaux Book Club is seeking new members!When Leah and her husband moved to France, it was with the dream of becoming self-sufficient. But in truth, it’s not the ‘good life’ she’d imagined, as three hours of digging barely yield a single straggly carrot. Worse, her teenage daughter is acting up, and her husband seems to find every strange excuse under the hot French sun to disappear.So when her friend entreats her to join the new bookclub she’s forming, Leah decides it’s something she will do for herself. The chance to make new friends, to drink a few glasses of wine, and to escape into stories that take her miles away from the life she’d thought would be her own happy-ever-after.But the book club is a strange group of misfits. There’s prickly Grace, who lives alone and seems to know everybody and like no-one. Buttoned-up Monica, who says her husband is away and appears to be parenting her baby all alone. Handsome builder George, who has barely read a book before. And Alfie – who is a full two decades younger than everyone else, and is hiding a devastating secret…As the stories they read begin to bring the new friends closer together, Leah is about to discover that happy-ever-afters don’t always look how you expect them to…A gorgeously escapist read from the bestselling author of A Year at the French Farmhouse, perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Jo Thomas and Fiona Valpy.Readers love The Bordeaux Book Club:‘I inhaled this absolute joy of a book in two greedy sittings. Wonderful! Gillian Harvey never disappoints and I can’t recommend this escapist gem of novel highly enough.’ Nicola Gill, author ?????‘A really heartwarming and satisfying read – full of character and warmth, like a glass of red wine with friends on a French summer’s evening. Formidable!’ Nancy Peach, author ?????‘Beautifully observed and exquisitely written. There’s such a range of emotions here and Gillian Harvey delivers them all with great depth.’ Ian Moore, author ?????‘Wonderfully warm and enchanting, The Bordeaux Book Club immerses the reader in two tantalizing worlds: the book club that turns into something much more, and the dream of “let's-buy-a-farmhouse-in-France”… With empathy, insight, and humour, The Bordeaux Book Club will delight readers seeking their own escape and meaningful camaraderie over the joys of literature, laughter, and love.’ Natalie Jenner, author ?????‘A gorgeous heart-warming story about the importance of friends, whether old and new, in helping you through the twists and turns in life’s journey. An emotional but uplifting read.’ Jessica Redland, author ?????‘Like a cold glass of Chablis on a hot summer’s day, this lovely bookish story will refresh and restore you with its quirky mix of characters and lush French setting.’ Beth Morrey, author ?????‘A wonderful, heartwarming story… This novel not only celebrates the timeless power of fiction, but explores themes of loneliness in all its forms, of friendship and self-acceptance… A joy to read, so evocative of the Bordeaux region and with each character painted vividly and sympathetically. A book to utterly immerse yourself in. I loved it!’ Louise Fein, author ?????‘Gillian Harvey is my go-to author for uplifting and engrossing stories set in France. In The Bordeaux Book Club she is at the top of her game and this book is as delicious as the millefeuilles she so temptingly describes." Kirsten Hesketh, author ?????

Acutely observed, sharp and absorbing - an insightful exploration of the pain and beauty of mother--daughter relationships. The page-turning new novel from bestselling Australian author Fiona Lowe.How can you know so little about those you love?With a coveted promotion dangling within reach, the last thing Addy Topic needs to do is waste precious time singing in Rookery Cove's choir. But when she's reminded how much music meant to her late mother, she can't say no. The building pressure raises the ghosts that sent her running from Rookery Cove years earlier - memories she's spent decades keeping hidden, silencing them with work, alcohol and sex.For Stephanie Gallagher, Rookery Cove was meant to be a new beginning in the slow lane. A place where she and her husband can embrace community, parenthood and evenly share the load. But it's changed everything. How much longer can they survive as a family?Brenda Lambeck is finding her feet after the death of her husband when her best friend, convinces her to join the choir. Beloved as a grandmother, Brenda is determined to mend the fraught relationship she has with her daughter, Courtney. But is that even possible when she continues to lie?In the wake of a spectacular betrayal, three women are forced to face the uncompromising truths about the choices that have shaped their relationships with those they love most. The consequences will shatter their lives and all they hold dear. After such a disaster is rebuilding even possible?

Readers have fallen in love with Jodi Thomas’s Honey Creek series, featuring an “inviting setting and quirky, good-hearted characters” (Publishers Weekly). With tender romance, adventure, and a touch of mystery, Sunday at the Sunflower Inn is comfort reading at its best, bringing together a cast of endearing locals in intertwined stories perfect for fans of Robyn Carr, Susan Mallery, Susan Wiggs, and Debbie Macomber.   Jessica Ann MacKenzie—“Jam” to everyone in Honey Creek—has fulfilled her dream of owning the best restaurant for miles around. Serving romantic candlelit dinners on Valentine’s Day is a reminder of another dream, one she’s just about given up on. Until, that very night, Sergeant Tucson Smith clambers out of the muddy river and onto her land, bringing the promise of something they’ve both been searching for.   When McCoy Mason crashes on Interstate 45, he doesn’t just bust up his Mustang, his leg, and his relationship. He also loses his prospects of a job and apartment in Houston. Honey Creek, home to his estranged grandfather, offers a temporary respite. After all, what permanent use could a town so picture-perfect have for a man like him?   At sixty-seven, Charles H. Winston III lives by order and routine. One of his cherished rituals is a regular lunch date with three lovely ladies at the Honey Creek Café, including the very proper Miss Lilly Lambert. But it’s not too late to surprise the whole town—or himself—by seizing a chance for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. And there’s no better season than spring, a time of renewed hope and second chances . . .