Audiobooks by Hilary Boyd

New Beginnings At Pencarrow Bay Audiobook

"Brought to you by Penguin. THE BRAND NEW CORNISH NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR HILARY BOYD Peggy Gilbert wasn’t quite ready to leave London behind. But partner Ted’s yearning for a fresh start has led to a leap into the unknown. Life on the Cornish coast hasn’t quite been what she expected; despite the healing sea breeze, she yearns for the bright lights of the city. But when neighbour Lindy offers her a lifeline, she finally begins to embrace village life, basking in the friendship of someone who seems to be its beating heart. But beneath Lindy’s seemingly perfect surface simmer secrets that are soon threatening Peggy’s future in Pencarrow Bay. Can she fight to remain in the community she has come to love? And save her future with Ted? Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Jill Mansell, Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley ‘A very storied story. It drew me in and kept me gripped.’ – Sue Moorcroft © Hilary Boyd 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Hilary Boyd (Author), Emma Handy (Narrator)

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The Guest

"Brought to you by Penguin. Will the secrets of the past resurface over a long hot summer? Kitty Cox is adjusting to a new life alone. She’s spent several years caring for her ailing husband but now she’s having to adjust to a life without him. When Kitty’s old friend Vee reappears in the village in desperate need of a place to stay, Kitty quickly sees an obvious solution to both their dilemmas. She invites Vee, her new partner Raf and young son Bear to move in with her for the summer. Kitty relishes the company, but there are ripples beneath the surface of her old friend. As a long, hot summer unfolds, tensions build and secrets simmer. Has Vee told Kitty the whole truth? And will her generous offer of help turn out to be the biggest mistake she has ever made? Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Cathy Bramley and Liane Moriarty ©2024 Hilary Boyd (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Hilary Boyd (Author), Anna Cordell (Narrator)

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The Escape: An emotional and uplifting story about new beginnings set on the Cornish coast

"Brought to you by Penguin. Bel Carnegie's life is not perfect. Still recovering from her ex-husband's betrayal she lives with her narcissistic father in the family flat in Earl's Court. Then one summer she decides to swap the sweltering city for beautiful Cornwall. While renting a little cottage she finds that the sea, sunshine and new friends help heal her damaged heart. But Bel soon learns that you can't run from the past and it isn't long before it comes knocking once more . . . ©2023 Hilary Boyd (P)2023 Penguin Audio"

Hilary Boyd (Author), Catherine Bailey (Narrator)

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The Hidden Truth: The gripping and suspenseful story of love, heartbreak and one devastating confess

"Brought to you by Penguin. The suspenseful new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Anniversary, The Lie and The Affair He was meant to be the perfect man, until she discovered the hidden truth ... A gripping story of love, heartbreak and one devastating confession that changes everything. Sara Tempest has been alone since her husband died and daughters left home. But over the course of one summer she meets and falls in love with the charming Bernard. The years of heartache and loneliness are finally behind her. She quickly moves into his beautiful home on the wind battered cliffs of Hastings. But, after a while, she begins to wonder if Bernard is all he seems. He's barely in touch with his children and with stifling reminders of his wife everywhere Sara looks, the walls begin to close in. Then comes Bernard's confession and Sara's newfound happiness starts to crumble around her . . . Praise for Hilary Boyd 'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' Daily Express 'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard 'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life' Daily Mail © Hilary Boyd 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Hilary Boyd (Author), Anna Wilson-Jones (Narrator)

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The Affair: Escape to Lake Como with this year’s most intoxicating and emotionally gripping read

"Brought to you by Penguin. *ENJOYED THE LIE? ORDER HILARY BOYD'S GRIPPING NEXT BOOK NOW* An irresistible story of love, lies and obsession that asks the question CAN YOU EVER WALK AWAY FROM AN AFFAIR? Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Lake Como in the irresistible and gripping new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Anniversary and The Lie Connie McCabe longs for the summer where she spends the days leading tours across the continent. But it's on the glamorous shores of Lake Como where she is truly swept away, when Jared, a much younger man, falls for her. Despite resisting his advances Connie finds that he's got under her skin. And so begins a long, hot, intoxicating summer where Connie succumbs and breaks her marriage vows. At the end of the season Connie returns home to her husband, wanting to put this affair behind her. But Jared has other ideas . . . Praise for Hilary Boyd 'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' Daily Express 'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard 'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life' Daily Mail © Hilary Boyd 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Hilary Boyd (Author), Helen Keeley (Narrator)

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The Lie: The emotionally gripping family drama that will keep you hooked until the last page

"Brought to you by Penguin. PRE-ORDER THE EMOTIONALLY GRIPPING FAMILY DRAMA PACKED WITH LONG-BURIED SECRETS 'I couldn't stop reading until the early hours. Totally gripping' 5***** Reader Review 'I just thought you should know who you're married to . . .' Romy and Michael had it all. 30 years of marriage, two wonderful sons and a beautiful home. Until a letter arrives containing a shocking accusation, and everything falls apart. Fleeing to an idyllic countryside village to find time to think, Romy finds herself drawn to Finch, a handsome stranger with a tragic past. Is this a chance to start again? But then the phone rings: Michael is in hospital. He says he needs her help . . . From the No.1 bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Lie will captivate fans of Susan Lewis, Amanda Prowse, and Ali Mercer's His Secret Family. Readers are hooked by The Lie . . . 'Full of conflict with many twists and turns' 'A beautifully written and tense family drama' 'Totally engrossing' 'A brilliant page turner' Praise for Hilary Boyd 'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life - and better than Trollope at jokes' Daily Mail 'Poignant, well observed and wonderfully written, this is a bit of a heart-string puller' Closer 'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard © Hilary Boyd 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Hilary Boyd (Author), Rachel Bavidge (Narrator)

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The Anniversary

"Stella once thought that if she never saw Jack again, it would be too soon.But life has other plans for her and her stubborn, handsome ex-husband. Looking after their daughter in a time of need, Stella finds herself unwillingly reunited with the man she shared the best years of her life with - followed by the worst. Where tragedy once tore them apart, now Stella and Jack are being drawn back together. But each of them has a new partner and a new life. Should they fight temptation? Should the past remain the past? Or are some loves simply meant to be?"

Hilary Boyd (Author), Julia Franklin (Narrator)

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