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"For fans of Katie Flynn and Sheila Jeffries, Angel's Secret is an uplifting novel from the Queen of family saga, and author of Bicycles and Blackberries, Sheila Newberry.
Suffolk, 1924.
After the death of her fiancé in the field hospitals of France, Angel becomes nurse to the MacDonald family in the small village of Uffasham.
Taking residence at the appropriately named Angel Inn, she is met by many new faces - and old ones, too. Edith, a fellow nurse from the war, while taking great interest in Angel's new life, refuses to let her forget her old one.
As Angel grows closer to her employer, Robert, Edith threatens to expose a secret that could ruin everything . . .
Can Angel ever be free to move on with her new life and her new family, or will the secrets of her past finally be revealed?
'Reading a Sheila Newberry book is like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen. You can feel the love and care put into every juicy morsel' - Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the Sake of Her Family
'I have long been a fan of Sheila Newberry's novels. I love their wonderful warmth and charm.' Maureen Lee, bestselling author of The Seven Streets of Liverpool"
"‘[A] captivating story, wonderfully fleshed out characters and relationships, and beautiful writing make this a must-read!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
October 1941: As war rages in the Soviet Union, Nina is devastated as she watches her younger brother being sent off to the front. She has witnessed so many soldiers go to war and never return, and with her father already on the battlefield, her brother is her only family left.
Sick of feeling helpless and determined to fight for her motherland, Nina and her best friend Katya decide to volunteer for the first female-only aviation regiment, led by the legendary pilot Marina Raskova.
But fighting a war is nothing like they expected, and soon the battle lines are no longer restricted to the front – a forbidden love begins to blossom, and Nina is faced with the ultimate betrayal. Will Nina and her loved ones make it out alive?
From the bestselling author of Sisters of War comes a heart-wrenching novel of love, friendship, betrayal and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Mandy Robotham and Pam Jenoff.
Readers LOVE Sisters of the Sky!
‘Absolutely wonderful! I recommend all Lana’s books, but I believe this one is my favourite and her best yet! TEN STARS!’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book packs a powerful punch… [it] makes your heart soar with every flight, pound in every battle, and break with every loss.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A story I won’t be forgetting any time soon… I highly recommend this book.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Beautiful novel. Loved the way it is written. The characters and the eta are well portrayed, wrapped in the history of WWII.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Lana Kortchik has a great writing style and the historical elements were everything that I was hoping for.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
"‘Adrienne Chinn is at the height of her storytelling powers…an immersive, emotional and highly enjoyable historical novel that takes readers all over the world and keeps them turning the pages’ Bookish Jottings
Three sisters separated by distance but bound by love
The Fry sisters enter the Roaring Twenties forever changed by their experiences during the Great War. Now, as each of their lives unfold in different corners of the globe, they come to realise that the most important bond is that of family.
Desperate to save the man she loves, Etta leaves behind the life she has made for herself in Capri and enters the decadent world of Parisian society with all its secrets and scandals.
Celie’s new life on the Canadian prairies brings mixed blessings – a daughter to adore, but a husband who isn’t the man who holds her heart.
In Egypt, Jessie’s world is forever changed by a devastating loss.
And back in London – where each of their adventures began – their mother Christina watches as the pieces of her carefully orchestrated existence begin to shatter…with implications for them all…
Readers are loving The Paris Sister:
‘It was wonderful to catch up with the Fry sisters again, after enjoying Love in a Time of War. I recommend both books for fans of expansive historical fiction’
‘I couldn't believe it when I reached the last page! I wanted to find out more. Looking forward to Book 3!’
‘Oh my goodness! I wanted this story to go on and on! Excellent story and I can't wait to read more from this author’
‘Having thoroughly enjoyed Love in a Time of War, I was delighted in The Paris Sister. The next book in the series can't come quickly enough for me! I highly recommend both books’
‘The Paris Sister is the second in this lovely series and it is as beautiful and engrossing as the first. Adrienne Chinn wrote with gorgeous clarity, ingenuity and that extra something which captivated my heart. This is a wonderful, wonderful book’"
"‘I love Sarah’s novels because they are a burst of pure happiness’ Cathy Kelly
‘A gorgeous Christmas gift of a book – big-hearted, cosy and joyful’ Lucy Diamond
‘Unputdownable and gorgeous, I adored Snowed in for Christmas. It’s the ultimate feel-good festive novel’ Phillipa Ashley
‘Sarah is so bloody good at creating worlds and characters you fall instantly and hopelessly in love with, and Snowed In For Christmas is no different. Heartfelt, evocative and romantic’ Laura Jane Williams
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She’s snowed in with the family. The only problem? They’re not her family.
A family gathering
This Christmas the Miller siblings have one goal – to avoid their family’s well-meaning questions. Ross, Alice and Clemmie have secrets that they don’t intend to share, and they are relying on each other to deflect attention.
An uninvited guest
Lucy Clarke is facing a Christmas alone, and the prospect of losing her job – unless she can win a major piece of business from Ross Miller. She’ll deliver her proposal to his family home in the Scottish Highlands and then leave. After all, she wouldn’t want to intrude on the Miller’s perfect family Christmas.
A Christmas to remember
When Lucy appears on the Miller’s snow-covered doorstep, she is mistaken for Ross’s girlfriend. But by the time the confusion is cleared up, a storm has hit and Lucy is stuck. As everyone settles in for a snowed-in Christmas, tensions bubble to the surface and suddenly Lucy finds herself facing a big family fallout with a family that isn’t hers…
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Readers have fallen head over heels for Sarah Morgan!
‘For me, Sarah Morgan really knows how to write the perfect Christmas book’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A book you can’t put down. Loved every minute of it’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A gorgeous, feel-good festive treat of a read’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A magical read that deserves at least a ten-star rating’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
"The Internationally Bestselling Author of The English Wife
‘Beautifully epic, romantic & rich in detail’ #1 & USA Today bestseller Lorna Cook
‘Sweeping and evocative’ Rosanna Ley
Three sisters
The Great War
The end of innocence…
In 1913, in a quiet corner of London, the three Fry sisters are coming of age, dreaming of all the possibilities the bright future offers. But when war erupts their innocence is shattered and a new era of uncertainty begins.
Cecelia loves Max but his soldier’s uniform is German, not British, and suddenly the one man she loves is the one man she can’t have.
Jessie enlists in the army as a nurse and finally finds the adventure she’s craved when she’s sent to Gallipoli and Egypt, but it comes with an unimaginable cost.
Etta elopes to Capri with her Italian love, Carlo, but though her growing bump is real, her marriage certificate is a lie.
As the three sisters embark on journeys they never could have imagined, their mother Christina worries about the harsh new realities they face, and what their exposure to the wider world means for the secrets she’s been keeping…
Praise for Adrienne Chinn:
‘A truly epic read, spanning continents and momentous events, the different narratives braided to form a powerful rope of story of love found and love lost’ Jane Johnson
‘What a fantastic book! The reader is swept on a whirlwind journey across Europe, from Capri to London to Egypt and beyond’ Kathleen McGurl, author of The Girl from Bletchley Park
‘Stunning, a sublime tale of secrets, strong women and turbulent times…I absolutely adored it’ Clare Marchant"
"We all talk about making changes to our lives, whether it be losing weight, gaining more confidence, overcoming anxiety or simply improving our outlook on life, but many of us struggle to overcome negative thoughts and feelings, or slip into the same old behaviours that are holding us back. Confidence and Success with CBT will show you how to recognise, challenge and change these negative patterns and thought processes, allowing you to develop a healthy attitude to life and focus on the little steps you can take each day, towards achieving your goals."
"Living busily on Planet Earth, we rarely remember that we inhabit only a miniscule part of the universe. In The Planets and The Solar System, Jen Green paints the wider picture, and takes us on a journey across billions of kilometres in our galaxy, from our Sun to near and distant planets. Some, like Mercury, have a molten core surrounded with crust and spin quickly; Jupiter, on the other hand, is a big ball of gas. For 2,500 years, mathematicians and scientists, from Pythagoras to Hubble, have investigated our universe and found that the dimensions, the temperatures and the speeds (light years!) are unbelievably extreme. A fascinating introduction for younger listeners."
"Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Donna Douglas, a saga full of the romance and drama of World War II from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew.
READERS ARE LOVING THE BOAT GIRLS!
'I started reading this book last night and I absolutely devoured it, to the point I didn't go to bed until 6am. I could not put it down. It was so unbelievably good.' - 5 STARS
'Once I started it, [I] couldn't put it down' - 5 STARS
'Ended up reading this twice as it was so amazing...'-5 STARS
'Excellent story of the 3 girls and the boaters during the war, makes you feel you are there with them. Highly recommend this book.' - 5 STARS
'Omg this book was everything and more than I expected. My ideal book as I love family saga books. Three girls all from different backgrounds all join forces to work together. Highs and lows of everyday life. Loved, loved, loved it...' - 5 STARS
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1943: THREE GIRLS GO THE EXTRA MILE TO DO THEIR BIT FOR THE WAR EFFORT.
Frances - her life of seeming privilege has been a lonely one. Brave and strong, stifled by her traditional upbringing, she falls for a most unsuitable man.
Prudence - timid and conventional, her horizons have never strayed beyond her job as a bank clerk in Croydon until the war brings her new experiences.
Rosalind - a beautiful, flame-haired actress who catches the eye of Frances's stuffy elder brother, the heir to an ancestral mansion.
The three become friends when they join the band of women working the canal boats, delivering goods and doing a man's job while the men are away fighting. A tough, unglamorous task - but one which brings them all unexpected rewards."
"Fans of Katie Flynn, Rosamunde Pilcher and Dinah Jeffries will love this emotional and sweeping wartime romance set in Singapore from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew.
READERS ARE LOVING THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE!
'Moving tale of bravery and human endurance...the sounds and smells and life of Singapore come alive in this well-told story' - 5 STARS
'This is an amazing read' - 5 STARS
'Left me craving more, loving the characters, totally absorbed in the detailed descriptions and finding myself recommending her novels over a coffee with friends' - 5 STARS
'Great read!' - 5 STARS
'Really loved this book' - 5 STARS
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SHE ONLY LIVED FOR PLEASURE...
...until war forced her to find courage she did not know she had, and love where she least expected it.
1941: Britain is in the grip of war; life in the Far East is one of wealth and privilege.
In Singapore Susan Roper enjoys dancing, clothes and fast cars, tennis and light flirtations with visiting naval officers - her life is devoted solely to pleasure and dismisses any warnings of danger.
Singapore goes on partying, oblivious to the threat of invasion and believing the British flag will, protect them from all enemies. But when Japan invades, Susan finds herself in grave danger. She becomes an ambulance driver and is taken prisoner by the Japanese.
Gradually and reluctantly she realises that she will have to face many hardships and witness terrible events, forcing her to acknowledge the truth...But will this new world lead her to a love where she least expects it?"
