Women's Fiction Silver Medal Winner, Reader's Favorite Awards 2020. From bestselling author Melanie Summers, comes a heartfelt and uplifting tale of love, loss, and letting go... After losing her husband, writer Abigail Carson has all but given up on life. Having spent the last year cocooned in her Manhattan apartment, Abigail is suddenly forced to find a new home where she can stretch her dwindling savings. Intent on isolation, she moves to a tiny village in Nova Scotia where she’ll have no one to interrupt her solitude. Little does Abigail realize that small-town life offers far less privacy than the big city. With neighbors knocking on the door bearing homemade treats and invitations, Abby soon finds herself immersed in the lives of the people of South Haven. She forms an unlikely friendship with Liam Wright, the handyman renovating her dilapidated cottage, and his daughter, seven-year-old Olive. As the dark cloud engulfing Abigail lifts, she starts to think she may have found love again. But just as Abigail is ready to leap, she discovers Liam carries with him a shocking secret that will ultimately cause everything to unravel. Abigail must decide if she will turn away from his pain or open her heart in the most hopeless of circumstances. Insightful, heartwarming, and filled with hope, The After Wife reminds us of the importance of human connection and the inseparable nature of love and survival.

‘WOW!!!!… Clear your schedules as once you’ve started you won’t be able to stop!! I was utterly glued to the pages and I could not bring myself to put this down… Gorgeous and heart-warming… I was absolutely in love… Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful!!’ Bookworm86 Ruby stands on the doorstep of Heather House, its stone walls bathed in golden light, the key heavy in her palm. This may be the last time she unlocks the door to her childhood home: her only link to her family. Time is running out to uncover its secrets… When Ruby inherits her family’s crumbling old house in the wild English countryside, she is devastated to think it might be sold. Heather House is filled with stories from Ruby’s family from years gone by, such as Clara, a pilot whose love story came to a tragic end. Now black-and-white photographs transport her back to World War Two, revealing a secret hidden for decades… Then Jake arrives: a jumper-clad American author with bright green eyes, investigating Clara’s story. He is captivated by Heather House: its amber sunsets spilling through tall windows, its hallways lined with timeworn portraits. Yet it is Ruby who holds him spellbound. And soon the house is alive with romance once more. But uncovering the truth about Clara means confronting long-buried secrets, Ruby’s own grief… and a revelation about her family that reaches into the present day. Can they save Heather House, and the happiness that Ruby never expected to find? An unforgettable, sweeping novel about family, loss and new beginnings, perfect for fans of Susanne O’Leary, Tricia O’Malley and Liz Eeles. What readers are saying about Memories of Heather House : ‘ ‘ Had me in tears … I really got choked up… My heart was squeezed so many times … heartbreaking … my tears burst through … deeply moving and blew my balanced emotions off the scale! ’ Cindy L Spear , ?????????? ‘ Heart-wrenching and captivating … will leave you spellbound… I was utterly captivated by this unputdownable book . The pages flew by … breathtaking .’ Page Turners , ????? ‘Blown away… I loved this … I get emotional even now thinking of this story. Get your diaries out and cancel your plans because this brilliant book needs to be savoured.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘ I couldn't put it down … loved every moment ……wonderful.’ NetGalley reviewer, ????? ‘ Wonderful … I was really pulled into the story… amazing .’ NetGalley reviewer, ????? ‘ Stunning … I came to love all the characters.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????

A BRAND NEW romantic, summery getaway read from bestseller Jennifer Bohnet ??? Perfect for the fans of Jill Mansell and Fern Britton.?? ? Every moment is a new beginning on the French Riviera Five years ago, Adam and Lucy Belgrave took the plunge and bought a sprawling rundown farm in the South of France to bring back to life, much against the advice of Adam’s brother, Elliot. Today, that dream is becoming a reality and the farm is beginning to thrive and Elliot finds himself grateful for the refuge it provides after his career falters and his marriage fails. After the death of her beloved granny, a bitter divorce and surprise redundancy - the saying ’sad things come in threes’ resonates with Briony Dymond's life. With her mother by her side, Briony travels to France to learn some news that will change her life completely. Will she have the courage to embrace granny Giselle’s special wishes? As spring returns to the French Riviera both Elliot and Briony seek to put their pasts behind them and look to find happiness in the future. But can the past give up its hold on the present? A wonderfully, warm and enchanting tale of new beginnings, second chances and seizing the moment. Praise for Jennifer Bohnet: 'With an idyllic French Riviera backdrop and a heartfelt story of second chances, romantic love and the importance of family, A French Inheritance is joyously uplifting.’ - Kate Frost 'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' - Lucy Coleman 'I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages and read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!' - Alison Sherlock A beautifully written and heart-warming tale of family and friendship' - Jessica Redland 'There is much joy in this story, tempered with some bittersweet memories, but I can promise that you’ll be left feeling both joyous and uplifted. Highly recommended.' - Reader Review 'No surprises here. Just two sweet romances in a dream-come-true story. Not soppy sweet, just charmingly so. Perfect for a rainy day on the couch or a sunny day on a patio.' - Reader Review 'I absolutely love Jennifer’s stories, the characters and storyline’s are superb and she always leaves us wanting more.' - Reader Review ' I couldn't put it down it's definitely a page turner.' - Reader Review 'What a lovely, happy story. Full of the ups and downs of life, but with a happy ending full of love and promise . Thank you.' - Reader Review

Elise’s life as she knows it is over. Her husband of twenty years had an affair; her children have left the nest; and she hasn’t managed to sell a screenplay in almost ten years. Now, one of the people she loved most in the world—her mother—is dead. “Heartbroken” doesn’t even cover it. She’s never been more lost in her life. Elise and her mother had always lived in Los Angeles. Her mother was an actress and a single mother, who never revealed who Elise’s father was. Now, Elise finds a secret diary within her mother’s things—one that reveals a portion of her mother’s life that Elise never knew about. In the late ‘70s, her mother worked as the personal assistant to acclaimed actress, Jane Seymour. And during this time, she journeyed to the glorious Michigan-based Mackinac Island, for the film, Somewhere in Time. While there, Elise’s mother met a man who changed her life forever. He must be Elise’s father. And Elise is determined to find out. Now, Elise must decide what to do next. How will she grapple with her mother’s death? And could a trip to Mackinac Island change her life, like it did her mother’s? She thought all the adventure in her life was over. She thought she would never find happiness again. But she’s beginning to think the adventure has only just begun. Dive in for a trek of a lifetime: from the glittering sands of Los Angeles, all the way to that gem of an island between the southern and northern peninsulas of Michigan, Mackinac Island, where secrets have been kept for the previous forty years.

Treat yourself to this book bundle featuring the first 3 books from author Hope Callaghan’s bestselling Easton Island Family Saga Series today! Easton Island is the continuing saga of one woman’s journey from incredible loss to finding a past she knew nothing about, including a family who both embraces and fears her and a charming island that draws her in. This inspirational women’s fiction series is for lovers of family sagas, friendship, mysteries, and clean romance. ????? Loved This Series!! This whole series was a great read! Thoroughly enjoyed all the books in this series... I didn't want it to end!! The whole series/story was so enjoyable and was actually clean and decent to read, further proving that a good read doesn't have to be full of smut! Loved, loved, and loved!! BONUS: RECIPES INCLUDED! ----------------------------------- CONTENTS: Book 1: Looking Glass Cottage Book 2: The Letter Book 3: Coming Home ----------------------------------- Book 1: Morgan Easton Greer is forced to pick up the pieces and start over after her world is shattered by a series of tragic events including a failing marriage and losing her mother. Shortly after her mother’s death, a mysterious letter arrives, inviting Morgan to a remote island for the reading of her mother’s will… a will she had no idea existed. Does Morgan have the courage to claim what is rightfully hers and start over by building a life she never dreamed possible? Book 2: Shortly after returning home from her whirlwind trip to Easton Island, Morgan receives a phone call from her mother’s best friend, letting her know that she’ll be moving out of Looking Glass Cottage and hints there is trouble brewing at Easton Estate. Ronni warns Morgan that she might want to head back sooner rather than later. Anxious to find out what’s going on, she rushes back to the island. When she arrives, she’s greeted with chaos after a family guest brings unwelcome change to Easton Estates and Morgan quickly makes tackling the problem a top priority. As the events unfold, more of the family’s secrets are revealed, including who resides in the secret wing of the estate, and Morgan finally reads her mother’s letter. After reading the letter, will Morgan embrace the island and her newfound family, or will she flee like her mother did so many years ago? Book 3: Morgan Easton has tied up all the loose ends in Fort Myers and is eager to make the big move to Easton Island…all loose ends except for the fact that her soon-to-be-ex-husband and his attorney are requesting additional time. Although wary of their intentions, Morgan reluctantly agrees to the extension and is determined to clear the air. She arrives at Jason’s downtown apartment and discovers he’s living in a rough area of town. When he doesn’t answer the door, Morgan is convinced he’s avoiding her. With the unresolved issue hanging over her head, Morgan sticks with her plan, and she and her best friend Quinn head north, ready to start the next chapter in their lives. Within hours of arriving, Morgan learns Jason has not only followed her, but he’s also been watching her every move. With the help of an Easton Estate staff member and friend, she discovers Jason is involved in highly illegal activities that could take her down with him. Will Morgan finally find her happily ever after on Easton Island, or will she forever regret coming home? Find out when you grab your copy and binge read this heartwarming family saga series today!

An utterly heartwrenching story about love, loss and second chances that will break your heart and put it back together again. For fans of Kate Hewitt, Emma Robinson and Sheila Norton. You’d do anything to protect the ones you love When Zoe Henry’s best friend Lou dies suddenly, her world shatters. But she must set aside her grief as she’s named guardian of Lou’s two young children – a role she never expected to be taking on. With her own kids grown up, Zoe was finally beginning to rediscover who she was. Starting over as a mother was the last thing on her mind. But as sleepless nights turn into shared laughter, something begins to stir in her – a new sense of purpose. But just as Zoe starts to believe this unexpected second chance might be the start of something beautiful, a secret left in Lou’s house threatens to unravel everything. Now Zoe must face not only the secrets of her best friend’s past, but the fear that she might lose the fragile new family she’s come to cherish. Praise for A Mother’s Second Chance ‘ Heartbreakingly beautiful from beginning to end. Found it so hard to put down as followed the journey through. Absolute must read !’ ????? 'Moving and heartwarming ’ ????? ‘An emotional and heartwarming exploration of grief and life after death’ ????? ‘Full of emotion, beautifully written with believable and lovely characters’ ????? ‘A poignant examination of resilience through loss… impossible to put this book down ’ ????? ‘A really well written novel about family, friendship, loss and love ’ ????? ‘Really pulls at the heart strings , full of loss, pain and love. An emotional enjoyable read’ ????? ‘ Melted my heart into a puddle with its gorgeous prose, insight into human nature and the intensity of a mother’s unconditional love’ ????? ‘A beautifully written story that made me laugh and cry in equal measures, and I was so involved in the characters that when I wasn’t reading I was thinking about them’ ?????