Audiobooks narrated by Annette Holland

The Cornish Girls Before the Storm Audiobook

"The brand-new prequel to the Cornish Girls series from bestselling historical saga author and Romantic Saga of the year nominee Betty Walker Meet the Cornish Girls before the war! War looms on the horizon. Their lives are about to change forever… Dagenham, 1939. Sheila Hopkins has always put her family first. But when tragedy strikes, she’s faced with an impossible choice: hold on to what’s left of the past, or take a leap of faith for the future. Her daughter Betsy is trying to stay strong for her children, even as her marriage is tested by sorrow and the rising tension towards her loving husband’s German heritage. Then an act of violence shatters her fragile peace and everything begins to unravel. And newcomer Edith Treloar arrives from Cornwall with a suitcase full of hopes and heartbreak… and a secret that could change everything. As the first sirens sound, they will discover that the greatest battles are fought closest to home. Will they find the strength to carry on together? An emotional and uplifting romance saga novel about love and courage just at the turn of World War Two, perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Vicki Beeby, Lizzie Lane and Elaine Everest."

Betty Walker (Author), Annette Holland (Narrator)

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Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls

"The brand-new heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series from the RNA Romantic Saga of the Year nominee, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest The world is at peace at last, is it time for the Cornish Girls to love again? Cornwall, 1947. Tragedy strikes the village and Sheila is determined to help those who are suffering. Sheila is determined to help those who are suffering and soon finds herself seeking out new ways to make a difference. But when her long-term beau proposes, she faces a dilemma: can she give up her new purpose in life? Land Girl Caroline throws herself into her work after her close friend Selina leaves the farm, and finds solace in new friendships. But when a new arrival comes to the farm, she can’t deny the attraction that springs up between them. Will she find the courage to follow her heart? Meanwhile, Selina is adjusting to life on Bodmin Moor. Between helping her late sister's children to navigate their grief and learning to cook, she finds unexpected companionship with William, the family solicitor. And she begins to imagine a future filled with happiness… The Cornish Girls are ready for the bright promise of peacetime – but are they ready to open their hearts? An uplifting, heartwarming story of love and friendship, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Donna Douglas"

Betty Walker (Author), Annette Holland (Narrator)

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A New Hope for the Cornish Girls

"The seventh heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest The war is over and now the healing can begin… Cornwall, 1946. Spirited Sheila is still reeling from the loss of her husband. But she’s eager to run his Porthcurno shop, despite her daughter’s objections. The villagers are facing hard times, and she wants to help them rebuild. Joan is happy to swap the munitions factory for the fields as a Land Girl. It’s her way of giving back. She’s always preferred books over boys. But when she meets Arthur, a war-torn soul recently returned from France, she can’t ignore her feelings. Meanwhile, Selina is heartbroken when her soldier beau breaks off their engagement to marry another. But with heartbreak comes hope, as it reunites her with her estranged sister, Bella, and her young family. And when Bella faces her own hardships, Selina throws herself into supporting her. The fighting has stopped, but are the Cornish Girls ready to let go of the past and embrace a hopeful new future? Readers love the Cornish Girls: ‘It all makes for such beautiful, heartfelt and inspiring reading. It’s another great one in a reliably awesome wartime series!’ Reader Review, ‘Betty Walker writes brilliantly.’ Reader Review, ‘Loved it, it’s like catching up with old friends.’ Reader Review, ‘This is lovely historical fiction which tugs hard at the heart.’ Reader Review, ‘Five stars from me.’ Reader Review, ‘Returning to the Cornish Girls is like visiting old friends, guaranteed to brighten up your day!’ Reader Review, ‘So pleased to be back with the Cornish girls again. I love these books, such a pleasure to read about the land girls still working hard even though the war is over.’ Reader Review,"

Betty Walker (Author), Annette Holland (Narrator)

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Victory for the Cornish Girls

"The sixth heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest Will the Cornish girls come out on top once the war is finally over? Bude, Cornwall 1944. Even in Cornwall, the war shows no signs of slowing… When tragic circumstances force Alice to give up her spy training, she is distraught. That is, until she’s asked to join a specialist group of codebreakers who might just find the key to winning the war. Young Imogen feels impotent to help her beloved Cornwall as war rages on. When she suspects the attractive new Vicar of betraying their country, she's determined to uncover his deceit. Meanwhile, American Pearl - entertainer to the troops – pours her heart into into the war effort to boost morale, despite being jilted by her sweetheart. Can she find a home, and maybe even a family, in Bude? As the war continues to rage on, will the Cornish Girls make it through to victory together? Readers love Victory for the Cornish Girls: ‘Absolutely love this saga. Can't get enough of the storylines and characters’ NetGalley review, ‘What a good read’ NetGalley review, ‘The Cornish Girls have been one of my favourite wartime series of all time and both starting and ending the war with them over the years has been a true joy to read’ NetGalley review, ‘A nice romantic story of three girls trying to find love at the end of WWII’ NetGalley review, ‘The book was so amazing! It was very well written, and the plot line very well. I would highly recommend this book’ NetGalley review, ‘Wonderful characters’ NetGalley review, ‘A brilliant family saga’ NetGalley review,"

Betty Walker (Author), Annette Holland (Narrator)

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My Best Friend’s Secret

"‘WOW what an exciting thriller!! This book certainly kept me on my toes, so many twists and turns throughout.’ NetGalley reviewer, She knows her. But can she trust her? When Rose’s old friend Elise suddenly arrives on her doorstep having just escaped a controlling marriage, she offers her a place to stay. But Elise wants more than a safe refuge, she wants Rose to help her get her daughter back, so that she can truly start afresh with five-year-old Daisy safely in her arms. Every little girl needs her mother, after all. Ready to insert herself into Elise’s old home, Rose gets a job as a teacher, home-schooling Daisy. But when Rose is asked to take the little girl and bring her to Elise, she gets cold feet… Elise’s behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic, and Daisy’s father is far from the monster described… Will Rose take Daisy and return her to her mother, or is the real danger closer to home? Who should she trust? An utterly gripping novel of suspense and drama from the bestselling author of My Sister’s Child. Fans of Claire Amarti and Nicole Trope will love My Best Friend’s Secret! Readers LOVE My Best Friend’s Secret! ‘I couldn’t put this book down… I never knew what to expect when I turned the page.’ NetGalley reviewer, ‘A suspenseful drama that I couldn't put down. It had me hooked with its many twists and turns.’ NetGalley reviewer, ‘Kept me reading long after I should have turned out the light.’ NetGalley reviewer, ‘So gripping, a must read.’ NetGalley reviewer,"

Karen Clarke (Author), Annette Holland, Lauren Moakes (Narrator)

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A Wedding for the Cornish Girls

"The fifth heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest Can love still thrive in the uncertainty of war? Cornwall, Summer 1943 Eighteen-year-old Alice receives a mysterious work summons for a special unit in Bude. Nervous but excited, she starts training straight away. Meanwhile, land girl Penny also heads to Bude. With a new job at the village farm shop, she dreams of finding love. Young widow Florence runs the local boarding house. When American troops are billeted to stay, Florence butts heads with their Staff Sergeant immediately. But might sparks fly for Florence when she least expects it? Can Penny pluck up the courage to pursue romance? And will Alice be up to the task? Most importantly, can love triumph for the Cornish Girls, even amidst the uncertainty of war? A heart-warming tale of love in wartime, for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas. Readers have been swept away by A Wedding for the Cornish Girls: ‘A brilliant read and one I really enjoyed. The characters are loveable and varied … I found myself completely drawn into the story.’ Reader Review ‘This book is like pulling on your favourite jumper: it’s warming, comforting and you don’t want to put it down!’ Reader Review ‘Betty writes in such a way that you can picture yourself down in the West Country with the characters. I find the stories easy to read and hard to put down! Reader Review ‘Reading about the three women, how their lives connect, their work, their romances, and how they cope with the war all made for a captivating read. American army men are also a large part of the story … so you just know there are going to be some fun and romantic scenes!’ Reader Review ‘Plenty of twists in this story of Alice, Penny and Florence. It explores true friendship, comradeship, women pulling together at a time of war. The characters are heartwarming with their grit and resilience. A really enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to what’s next. Reader Review ‘Another great story about the Cornish Girls. It’s so easy to feel involved in the story and the ups and downs of the girls’ lives as the characters are well described and the storyline realistic. I wonder what happens next! Reader Review ‘This is the fifth in the series ,.. I was somewhat familiar with the background but it could be read as a standalone. The characters captured my interest & the research into the times makes it feel authentic. Reader Review ‘I just started reading this with my Nan … My Nan is aged 82 and loves books, which is where I get it from. She has recently been in a bit of a reading slump, this book has gotten her out of it!’ Reader Review ‘I love this series! I’ve been an avid follower of the Cornish girls since the very beginning and I always do an excited little happy dance every time I see a new book release and a new book on the horizon!’ Reader Review "

Betty Walker (Author), Annette Holland (Narrator)

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Slaughterhouse Farm

"A gripping new crime series for fans of Val McDermid, Jane Casey and Cara Hunter ’Compelling crime fiction with a beating heart of authenticity’ Hayley Scrivenor, author of Dirt Town ’Brimming with suspense!’ Heather Darwent, author of Sunday Times bestseller The Things We Do To Our Friends ‘CSI Ally Dymond is a gem, engaging, relatable, smart – everything you want in a main character’ Trevor Wood, author of The Man on the Street A family secret worth killing for… In the dead of night, 72-year-old Miriam Narracott is found wandering on Exmoor, holding a knife and covered in blood. Inside the family farmhouse lies the body of her adult son, Gabe. CSI Ally Dymond is on compassionate leave, but when approached by the new DI, recently arrived from London and eager to have Ally's keen eye and local knowledge on the case, she finds herself being drawn back in. With their only suspect Miriam unwilling – or unable – to talk, the team must dig into the family’s history to uncover a motive. Instead they find evidence that Gabe was involved with a criminal network, suggesting a completely different chain of events. But if Miriam isn’t the killer – then who is? The gripping second novel in the CSI Ally Dymond series. ‘Shot through with wit and peopled by characters you care about’ Gill Perdue, author of If I Tell ‘T. Orr Munro has weaved such an intricate story, she’ll have you guessing right until the end’ Sophia Spiers, author of The Call of Cassandra Rose ‘A well-written, perfectly plotted novel that hooked me in right from the prologue’ Diane Jeffrey, author of The Guilty Mother Readers can’t get enough of CSI Ally Dymond! ‘This story was so well written and captures you hook, line and sinker straight away’ ***** ‘Fast paced and incredibly twisty. The storylines and characters are fantastic. I'm a huge Ally fan and I can't wait for the next one’ ***** ‘A carefully crafted cast and a compelling and credible narrative makes this an immersive tale with a solid mystery to unravel. Fast moving and engaging’ ***** ‘If you enjoy the plot rich, character rich novels of William Shaw and Elly Griffiths you should have a look at this series’ *****"

T. Orr Munro (Author), Annette Holland, Olivia Mace (Narrator)

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A Mother’s Hope for the Cornish Girls

"The fourth heartwarming book in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest Can the bonds of motherhood give them the strength they’ll need to get through the war? St Ives, Spring 1943. After having given up her baby at seventeen, Sonya is inspired by her work at an orphanage to discover what happened to her daughter twenty-five years ago. Reunited, they struggle to bond whilst braving the war together. Nurse Lily has returned to St Ives to finish training as a midwife. But when old flame Tristan is brought in wounded, she must put the past firmly to bed in order to care for him. And working at Tristan’s convalescent home, Mary longs for the romance she reads of in her novels. But her overprotective mother is making that more difficult at every turn… In times of war, the Cornish Girls can rely on one another to make it through. But can they lean on the bonds of motherhood for support too? A heart-warming tale of motherhood in wartime, for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas. Readers have been swept away by the Cornish Girls: ‘Romance…friendship…orphans…family…women helping in any way they can…Don’t miss this book’ Reader Review ‘A lovely historical war story. Can't wait to read what happens next in this saga…’ Reader Review ‘How nice it was to catch up with [the Cornish Girls]. I so hope [they] continue with their antics…’ Reader Review ‘Plenty of twists and turns, well written, likeable characters and easy to follow. I'm already looking forward to the next in the series…’ Reader Review ‘A great read – highly recommended’ Reader Review ‘A lovely five star read! I look forward to the next one!’ Reader Review ‘Much loved characters that will stay with you, due to their courage, determination and patriotic spirit – five stars from me’ Reader Review"

Betty Walker (Author), Annette Holland (Narrator)

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Coming Home to Mistletoe Cottage

"‘A sparkling Christmas read. Cosy, comforting and liberally sprinkled with magic, it’s absolutely delicious!’ RUTH HOGAN ‘A wonderfully written story of family, friends and food. Christmas has come early with this cosy, heartwarming read – a real treat!’ SAMANTHA TONGE ’Light the fire, pour yourself a glass of mulled wine and settle down with this gorgeous festive treat. A delightful Christmas read about family, loss and the magic of old recipe books. It’s as comforting and delicious as a batch of freshly baked mince pies’ ANNIE LYONS ‘A charming, heartwarming story’ The People’s Friend Could a sprinkling of magic save Christmas this year? Amid the salt marshes and rolling fields of Periwinkle Bay, Magda Conway is enjoying her retirement in ivy-clad Mistletoe Cottage. Yet with three weeks to go until Christmas, as the fairy lights twinkle and the trees go up around the village, her peace is disrupted when she’s left in sole charge of her two mischievous grandchildren. Before long, she’s at her wit’s end – but high on a kitchen shelf lies her mother’s handwritten recipe book. And as she turns to it for advice, she finds more than just recipes between its tattered covers: there’s a pinch of magic too, and maybe even a sprinkling of love . . . Praise for Celia Anderson ‘Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way’ Katie Fforde ‘Anderson has woven more than a hint of magic through the pages’ Heidi Swain ‘I absolutely adored it!’ Ruth Hogan ‘A brilliantly original and enchanting tale’ The Sun ‘Wonderful characters make this a great read’ Good Housekeeping ‘Truly unique . . . unforgettable’ Woman’s Weekly"

Celia Anderson (Author), Annette Holland (Narrator)

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Courage for the Cornish Girls

"Shortlisted for Best Romantic Saga at the Romantic Novel Awards 2023 April 1942. Enemy gunfire on Penzance beach brings the Cornish Girls rushing to the rescue… Yearning for adventure, Demelza dreams of one day joining the fire wardens. But before she can do so, gunfire during a trip to the beach provides her with an unexpected opportunity to get stuck in. On hand to help the wounded beachgoers, Lily draws admiration with her nursing skills and is offered an exciting new position in the hospital in Penzance. And swayed by her niece, Lily’s Aunt Violet agrees to take in three evacuees rescued on the beach, though they turn out to be more of a handful than she bargained for. But even as the war rages around them, the biggest challenge facing each woman turns out to be one of the heart. Can the Cornish Girls help one another to open themselves up to love…? Readers are dazzled by Courage for the Cornish Girls: ‘Romance…friendship…orphans…family…women helping in any way they can…Don’t miss this book’ Reader Review ‘A lovely historical war story. Can't wait to read what happens next in this saga…’ Reader Review ‘How nice it was to catch up with [the Cornish Girls]. I so hope [they] continue with their antics…’ Reader Review ‘Plenty of twists and turns, well written, likeable characters and easy to follow. I'm already looking forward to the next in the series…’ Reader Review ‘A great read – highly recommended’ Reader Review ‘A lovely five star read! I look forward to the next one!’ Reader Review ‘Much loved characters that will stay with you, due to their courage, determination and patriotic spirit – five stars from me’ Reader Review"

Betty Walker (Author), Annette Holland (Narrator)

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The Girl on the 88 Bus: The most heart-warming novel of 2022, perfect for fans of Libby Page

"'This book is my happy place!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis When Libby Nicholls arrives in London, broken-hearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly pensioner Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like her own. They made plans for a date, but Frank lost the ticket with her number written on it. For the past sixty years, he's ridden the same bus trying to find her. Libby is inspired by the story and, with the help of an unlikely companion, she makes it her mission to continue Frank's search. As she begins to open her guarded heart to strangers and new connections, Libby's tightly controlled world expands. But with Frank's dementia progressing quickly, their chance of finding the girl on the 88 bus is slipping away . . . More than anything, Libby wants Frank to see his lost love one more time. But their quest also shows Libby just how important it is to embrace her own chance for happiness - before it's too late."

Freya Sampson (Author), Annette Holland, Georgia Maguire (Narrator)

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Christmas with the Cornish Girls

"The second book in the feel-good new Cornish Girls series, following Wartime with the Cornish Girls It’s 1941, and Christmas is approaching in St. Ives… Shy Lily wishes she could hide from the war. But when her friend Eva writes asking if she’ll join her in St. Ives, Lily can’t refuse. There are officers to nurse back to health, and a Christmas party to plan… Eva came to St. Ives to be near Max, the stranger who almost gave his life protecting her from an air-raid. But the wounded pilot keeps pushing her away. Rose can’t help envying beautiful Eva, who turns too many heads. But when she suspects the orphanage next door is mistreating its charges, Eva is the only one who can help her… Can they give the children, and the officers, the Christmas they deserve? A heartwarming tale of sisterhood in wartime, for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas."

Betty Walker (Author), Annette Holland (Narrator)

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